Shia LaBeouf Arrested on Simple Battery Charges in New Orleans During Mardi Gras

SUMMARY  Actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested Tuesday in New Orleans on two counts of simple battery, according to online court records, following an incident that occurred during the city’s Carnival season celebrations. The Shia LaBeouf arrest adds to a history of public legal troubles for the actor, whose presence in New Orleans coincided with major … Read more

Year of the Fire Horse begins as Lunar New Year 2026 ushers in rare 60 year zodiac cycle

SUMMARY  BEIJING — Lunar New Year celebrations began across Asia and in diaspora communities worldwide this week as 2026 ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse, a zodiac combination that appears only once every 60 years under China’s traditional lunisolar calendar. From Beijing to Singapore and from Sydney to San Francisco, Lunar New Year … Read more

Jesse Jackson Dies at 84, Leaving Legacy in Civil Rights and US Politics

SUMMARY  The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a towering figure in the American civil rights movement and two time Democratic presidential candidate, died Tuesday at age 84, his family said.  Jackson died peacefully surrounded by relatives, according to a statement released by the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. Jackson’s death closes … Read more

Italy’s ‘Lovers’ Arch’ collapses in Salento after Valentine’s Day storm, dealing blow to tourism

SUMMARY  SALENTO, Italy — A powerful winter storm swept away Italy’s famed Lovers’ Arch collapse site along the Adriatic coast on Valentine’s Day, toppling the centuries old rock formation known as Faraglioni di Sant’Andrea and alarming officials in the southern Puglia region. The natural stone arch, long associated with romance and marriage proposals, crumbled after … Read more

Anderson Cooper to Step Down from ‘60 Minutes’ After 20 Years, Citing Family Priorities

SUMMARY  NEW YORK — Anderson Cooper will step down as a correspondent for “60 Minutes” after 20 years, ending a cross network partnership between CBS News and CNN as he shifts focus to family and his expanding CNN roles. Cooper’s departure marks a significant moment for the long running newsmagazine, which has faced internal changes … Read more

Sheriff rules out family in Nancy Guthrie disappearance

SUMMARY  PIMA COUNTY, Ariz — Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators have cleared Nancy Guthrie’s children and spouses as suspects in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance after she was reported missing from her home more than two weeks ago. The Nancy Guthrie disappearance has drawn attention because Savannah Guthrie’s mother vanished without clear explanation.  Guthrie, … Read more

Police respond to reports of shooting at high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

SUMMARY  PAWTUCKET, R.I — Police and federal agents responded Monday to reports of a shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, authorities said, prompting a large law enforcement presence and renewed scrutiny of security at youth sporting events. The reported shooting unfolded Monday afternoon at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena, according … Read more

Southern California Flood Warning Triggers Evacuations as Powerful Storm Hits Los Angeles

SUMMARY  LOS ANGELES — A Southern California flood warning prompted evacuation alerts Monday as a powerful winter storm swept across the region, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and mountain snow, according to the National Weather Service. The storm, the first of three systems expected this week, delivered steady rainfall early Monday, with forecasters predicting one … Read more

Robert Duvall dies at 95, Oscar winning actor of ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Apocalypse Now’

SUMMARY  Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor whose understated intensity shaped some of American cinema’s most enduring films, died Sunday at his home, according to a statement posted Monday by his wife, Luciana Duvall.  He was 95. The veteran performer, known for roles in The Godfather, Apocalypse Now and Tender Mercies, passed away peacefully surrounded by … Read more