Evacuations ordered after heavy rains breach dam on Maui

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:38:30 -0500

Heavy rains caused a dam to overflow on the Hawaiian island of Maui, and nearby residents in the community of Haiku are being evacuated

On International Women's Day, laments of retreat on rights

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:09:05 -0500

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is warning on International Women’s Day that the COVID-19 pandemic has seen “a roll-back in hard-won advances in women’s rights.”

FBI arrests 2, including Stone bodyguard, in Capitol riot

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:30:17 -0500

Two more men wanted in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol have been arrested — including one who reportedly served as a bodyguard to former President Donald Trump’s longtime confidant, Roger Stone

Today in History

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:30 -0500

Today in History Today is Tuesday, March 9, the 68th day of 2021. There are 297 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On March 9, 1841, the U.S. Supreme Court, in United States v. The Amistad, ruled 7-1 in favor of a group of illegally enslaved Africans who were captured off the U.S. coast after seizing control of a Spanish schooner, La Amistad; the justices ruled that the Africans should be set free. On this date: In 1916, more than 400 Mexican raiders led by Pancho Villa (VEE’-uh) attacked Columbus, New Mexico, killing 18 Americans. During the First World War, Germany declared war on Portugal. In 1933, Congress, called into special session by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, began its “hundred days” of enacting New Deal legislation. In 1945, during World War II, U.S. B-29 bombers began launching incendiary bomb attacks against Tokyo, resulting in an estimated 100,000 deaths. In 1954, CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow critically reviewed Wisconsin Sen....

Trial for ex-cop charged in Floyd's death forges on, for now

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 23:54:47 -0500

The trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd is forging ahead with jury selection, even though a ruling from the Minnesota Court of Appeals could quickly halt the case and delay it for weeks

Defendant in deadly warehouse fire to serve sentence at home

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 23:41:24 -0500

Derick Almena, the master tenant of a San Francisco Bay Area warehouse that caught fire during a music event, killing 36 people, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison

Watchdog investigator files lawsuit over parole board case

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 20:59:15 -0500

An employee of Virginia’s government watchdog agency is suing her boss, alleging she faced retaliation after coming forward with details of perceived wrongdoing arising from an investigation of the state parole board

Judge ends shooting case against Breonna Taylor's boyfriend

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 20:00:47 -0500

A judge in Kentucky has signed an order permanently closing a criminal case against Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend

Biden's big relief package a bet gov't can help cure America

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 19:43:49 -0500

President Joe Biden wants America to know that he’s from the government and he’s here to help

Georgia: Move to limit citizen arrests after Black man slain

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 19:34:41 -0500

Georgia’s House have voted unanimously for a bill to overhaul the state's citizen’s arrest law

Williams backs Raiders for NRL glory

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 07:55:00 GMT

Canberra Raiders and England star George Williams believes the Green Machine have the team "to go all the way" in this season's NRL Telstra Premiership.

Yorkshire appoint equality, diversity and inclusion manager

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Mahboob Hussain has been appointed Yorkshire County Cricket Club's new equality, diversity and inclusion manager.

Buatsi links up with US trainer Hunter

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:45:00 GMT

Joshua Buatsi will now be trained in the US by Virgil Hunter, who oversaw Andre Ward's legendary career.

CL last 16: Will Juve, Barca complete second-leg comebacks?

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:00:00 GMT

The Champions League last-16 second-leg ties get under way this week with Liverpool, Barcelona and PSG in action, but who will make it to the quarter-finals?

Prutton's Championship predictions

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:10:00 GMT

Who is David Prutton tipping for victory in the Sky Bet Championship this week? Find out here...

Rashford avoids ankle ligament damage but set to miss Milan

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:30:00 GMT

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has not suffered ligament damage after injuring his ankle in Sunday's 2-0 win over Manchester City.

Transfer Centre LIVE! Bale, Cavani, Coutinho latest

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 07:00:00 GMT

It's Deadline Day! Follow the latest on Chelsea's pursuit of Dries Mertens plus updates from the Premier League and beyond.

FA chief wants social media to introduce ID

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:00:00 GMT

The Football Association has called on social media platforms to introduce identification in a bid to deter online hate.

Prescott agrees $160m Cowboys deal; Maye, Scherff tagged

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 07:30:00 GMT

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys have finally agreed to a long-term deal, with the quarterback set to sign a four-year contract worth $160m, according to multiple reports in the US.

One Year On: How football shut down

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 07:00:00 GMT

A year to the day since the last Premier League game in front of a full stadium, Sky Sports re-tells the story of how football shut down.

Chicago, Stormi & True Watch ‘Beauty & The Beast’ With Kim Kardashian In Cute New Video — Watch

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 07:02:48 +0000

Chicago West, Stormi Webster and True Thompson enjoyed cousin bonding time while watching 'Beauty and the Beast' in Kim Kardashian's Hidden Hills mansion.

Joe Biden’s Dogs Kicked Out Of White House After Alleged Biting Incident — Report

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:49:50 +0000

Joe Biden's presidential pups have reportedly been sent to the family home in Delaware after one of the German Shepherds allegedly got aggressive and bit a White House security member.

‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht’ Star Sydney Zaruba Reveals Why Season 2 Is ‘Unlike Any Other’ Before It

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 04:32:50 +0000

'Below Deck Sailing Yacht's Sydney Zaruba is sharing why Season 2 of the Bravo series will be even better than the first. Especially when it comes to the drama and excitement on the high seas!

Gwen Stefani Reveals The Song That ‘Changed’ Her Career Forever During iHeartRadio Event

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 04:29:31 +0000

During the 'iHeartRadio SeeHer Hear Her: Celebrating Women In Music' event, Gwen Stefani looked back at her music career and revealed the song that made other women look at her 'in a different way.'

George Clooney Says Amal Is Watching ‘ER’ & His Character’s Womanizing Is Getting Him ‘In Trouble’

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 04:28:18 +0000

George Clooney's ladies man pediatrician character on 'ER' launched him to fame. But now his wife Amal is watching the iconic '90s episodes and the actor is 'getting in trouble' for his womanizing doctor portrayal.

Meghan Markle & Prince Harry: Royal Historian Says Archie Not Having A Title Is ‘Not A Racial Issue’ – Here’s Why

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 04:14:47 +0000

A royal expert is revealing why none of Prince Harry’s kids will be HRH, Prince or Princess, saying that it's thanks to an old rule, not because of their race.

Brian Austin Green Pays Tribute To Exes Megan Fox & Vanessa Marcil On International Women’s Day

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 03:52:19 +0000

Brian Austin Green shared throwback pics of some previous and current special ladies in his life, including former female co-stars and the mothers of his children, in honor of International Women's Day.

Cardi B Stuns In Mesh Jean Paul Gaultier Turtleneck At iHeartRadio’s ‘SeeHer Hear Her’ Event

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 03:47:03 +0000

Cardi B is an icon, and one doesn’t have to look farther than iHeartRadio's 'Celebrating Women In Music' event to see why. The 'Up' rapper looked like a couture queen in an abstract print turtleneck from Jean Paul Gaultier while talking about confidence.

Tekashi 6ix9ine Challenges Meek Mill To A Physical Fight As Their Feud Rages On

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 03:12:38 +0000

Tekashi 6ix9ine wants to face off in a '1 v 1' fight with Meek Mill, three weeks after their viral confrontation outside of a club was filmed on Valentine's Day.

‘The Bachelor’: Matt Eliminates [SPOILER] After She Tells Him She’s In Love With Him At Fantasy Suite

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 02:58:33 +0000

After three nights in the fantasy suite, Matt sent [SPOILER] home, leaving her blindsided and in tears as she was eliminated.

Zack Snyder's Justice League Accidentally Leaks Ahead of Premiere

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 21:52:27 PDT

Some HBO Max subscribers trying to watch Tom & Jerry were treated to the first hour of Zack Snyder's Justice League ten days before its premiere.

Coming 2 America Is the Most-Streamed Movie in a Single Weekend During the Pandemic

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:18:53 PDT

Amazon is celebrating after a survey named Coming 2 America as having the highest viewership of any movie streamed in its opening weekend since the pandemic.

This Viral Star Wars Meme Makes Mark Hamill Cringe Every Time He Sees It

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:08:35 PDT

Mark Hamill says he cringes every time he sees the viral meme criticizing Luke Skywalker for staring directly into a lightsaber.

Pepe Le Pew Is Officially Canceled, Won't Return in Any New Looney Tunes Projects

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:12:44 PDT

Following reports that Pepe Le Pew was scrubbed from Space Jam 2, it has been revealed that there are no plans to bring him back in any other Looney Tunes projects.

Sons of Anarchy Creator Kurt Sutter Will Make Directorial Debut with Netflix's This Beast

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:59:20 PDT

Written and directed by Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter, This Beast is based on a true story of a mysterious beast haunting a French village in the 1760s.

Latest Snyder Cut Teaser Gets DC Fans Hyped for The Flash Movie

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:06:07 PDT

A new character poster and teaser for Zack Snyder's Justice League showcases Ezra Miller's return as The Flash.

Why Aliens Was Sigourney Weaver's Favorite Movie in the Franchise to Make

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:23:22 PDT

It's a difficult decision, but Sigourney Weaver says her favorite Alien movie to make was the second as Ripley had 'such a great, supportive, arc for the character.'

WandaVision Finale Has Fans Divided, What Promises Did It Fail to Deliver?

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:21:52 PDT

Blame the dozen of fake build-ups or the feeling of a rushed conclusion, the WandaVision finale did not meet expectations for many Marvel fans.

Space Jam 2 Has Lola Bunny Living on Themyscira with Wonder Woman's Amazon Family

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:11:34 PDT

Space Jam: A New Legacy will find Lola Bunny living amongst Wonder Woman and The Amazons on Themiscyra.

Wonder Woman Fears Nothing in New Snyder Cut Teaser Celebrating International Women's Day

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:47:56 PDT

A new Zack Snyder's Justice League teaser released on International Women's Day highlights Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman.