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The search for William D. Brainard, a 44-year-old inmate who unlawfully walked away from the Clara Waters Correctional Center in Oklahoma City, has concluded with his apprehension at 12:51 p.m. on Tuesday. Brainard was serving a five-year sentence for third-degree burglary and auto larceny, and he also has a history of more serious offenses, including robbery and assault. He is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 215 pounds, with distinct tattoos, and may...

Rick Derringer, Influential Musician, Dies at 77Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, known for his hit "Hang On Sloopy" with The McCoys and "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo," has died at 77 in Florida. His career spanned decades, featuring work as a session musician for artists like Steely Dan and producing for Cyndi Lauper, earning a Grammy for "Weird Al" Yankovic's "Eat It." Derringer's legacy includes significant contributions to rock music, with iconic tracks and collaborations...

The CDC will no longer recommend routine Covid vaccinations for healthy children and pregnant women, as announced by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This decision follows the FDA's plan to restrict Covid shot usage to older adults and those with underlying health conditions, raising concerns among health experts about the implications for vulnerable populations, particularly pregnant women, who are at higher risk for severe Covid complications. The American College of Obstetricians...

Christal HayesBBC News, Los AngelesAnoushka Mutanda-DoughertyBBC NewsReporting fromNew York courtroom During Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial, former employee Capricorn Clark testified that he kidnapped her at gunpoint in 2011, intending to confront rapper Kid Cudi over a love rivalry. Clark recounted being forced to drive to Cudi's home while Combs threatened violence, including claims he would kill her if she didn't persuade Cudi of his innocence regarding a break-in. Combs, who faces serious charges including racketeering...

The Trump administration has directed US embassies to halt the scheduling of student visa appointments as it prepares to enhance social media vetting for applicants, according to a memo from Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The decision, which affects foreign students seeking to study in the US, comes amidst tensions between the administration and elite universities, with accusations of enabling antisemitism and discriminatory admissions practices. This move follows previous actions to freeze funding for universities...

The Trump administration has halted new visa interviews for international students, preparing for expanded social media screening as indicated in an internal State Department memo. This decision, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, signals a broader crackdown on international students amid fears of national security threats, with significant implications for visa processing and higher education institutions. Critics argue that the move will deter prospective students and financially impact universities heavily reliant on foreign enrollment,...