Former convict and Kennedy family relative Michael Skakel has publicly addressed his involvement in the notorious 1975 murder of 15-year-old Martha Moxley, speaking for the first time in a new podcast after his conviction was overturned. The long-running investigation into the killing, which occurred in Greenwich, Connecticut, remains unsolved more than half a century later. Skakel, who spent over a decade behind bars after his 2002 conviction, saw that verdict vacated in 2018 following a ruling that his legal representation was inadequate, and the state ultimately decided not to retry him. He now offers his version of events, describing the…
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that an international meeting in Geneva with Ukrainian officials has produced “a tremendous amount of progress” toward a new peace framework with Russia. Rubio described the talks as “meaningful” and identified them as the most productive session to date in this diplomatic process. The discussions focus on refining a 28-point proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, with Kyiv and Washington working toward an updated agreement that preserves Ukraine’s sovereignty and improves its security assurances. While details remain limited, both sides voiced optimism and signalled that further sessions will follow shortly. Despite…
Friends and neighbours of 26-year-old Bethany MaGee describe her as soft-spoken, intelligent and deeply rooted in a loving family background. Her loved ones say she was a former honors student, an avid reader and active in her church community. MaGee hails from a small, tight-knit town in Indiana where neighbours say the MaGee family was well-known for their warmth and close family ties. They say she worked hard, held an analytical role in business, and had a humble, gentle demeanour. The young woman suffered life-threatening burn injuries after a man allegedly set her ablaze aboard a downtown Chicago train on…
The lady who was set on fire on a downtown Chicago L train was identified as 26-year-old Bethany MaGee by Federal Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. MaGee suffered severe burns to her face and body as a result of the attack on November 17, 2025. The accused assailant, Lawrence Reed, 50, has been charged with a federal terrorist felony including an act of violence on a public transit system. Authorities characterize Reed as a career criminal with 72 prior offenses. “If this thug had been in jail, this would never have happened,” Duffy said in a statement criticizing the city’s practices.…
First Lady Melania Trump welcomed the official White House Christmas tree on Monday, signaling the beginning of this year’s holiday preparations at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The towering 18.5-foot white fir, grown at Korson’s Tree Farms in Michigan, arrived in traditional fashion atop a horse-drawn carriage led by two Clydesdales, drawing a crowd of photographers and staff to the North Portico. Dressed in a winter-white coat paired with deep red gloves, the First Lady greeted the tree farmers, posed for photos and thanked the delivery team for their work. She described the tree as “beautiful” and said decorating would begin immediately…
A nationwide manhunt for 23-year-old Morgan Geyser concluded Sunday night when she was taken into custody in Illinois after escaping from a Wisconsin group home. Law enforcement confirmed she had removed her GPS ankle monitor and left the facility on Saturday evening. Geyser had been placed in supervised residential care after a 2014 incident in which she and another 12-year-old girl stabbed their classmate 19 times in an attempt to satisfy the fictional internet character “Slender Man.” She entered a plea and was committed to a psychiatric institution before being transferred to the group home earlier this year with conditions…
A federal judge has dismissed the criminal indictments against ex-FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia “Tish” James, finding that a key prosecuting attorney lacked proper appointment authority. The ruling invalidated the charges outright without addressing the merits of the allegations. The decision stems from a finding that the interim U.S. attorney who brought the cases was never lawfully installed under federal statute—rendering the entire process void. While dismissal was granted without prejudice—which allows for possible re-filing—legal experts say statutes of limitations could complicate any future move against Comey. For James, prosecutors may still seek to bring…
Law enforcement officials are warning homeowners in parts of the U.S. about a sophisticated burglary ring believed to be linked to South American theft groups targeting affluent residences. Investigators say the operatives — dressed in black, masked, and gloved — enter wooded yards of suburban homes and break in through rear doors or windows, much like professional thieves. In one series of home invasions, the suspects hit homes in cul-de-sacs near golf courses during evening hours from Thursday through Sunday, focusing on jewelry, designer bags, watches and cash. Trail camera footage captured individuals moving quickly through yard areas and rooms,…
President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has fallen to just 38%, marking the weakest point of his second term to date. The sharp decline comes amid growing public dissatisfaction with his management of inflation, everyday living costs, and unresolved investigations concerning the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The poll found that only a quarter of respondents approve of how he’s handling the cost-of-living crisis, while more than three-quarters disapprove of his performance on the economy. Among key demographics, independents registered some of the steepest drops in support, signalling broader challenges ahead as the midterm elections approach. Republican loyalty remains strong—roughly…
A new report reveals that the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district recorded approximately $14.5 million in travel expenses over fiscal years 2023 and 2024, even as just 30.5 percent of students in grades 3–8 achieved reading proficiency and only 18.3 percent reached proficiency in math. The report showed travel costs jumped to $7.7 million in 2024 alone — a rise of more than 2,400 percent compared to 2021. The travel spending included domestic and international trips claimed as professional development or conferences, while CPS also recorded chronic absenteeism rates near 41 percent among students. CPS officials said they have since…
A vice president at Campbell Soup Company reportedly told a colleague that the company’s meals were “for poor people” and criticized the use of “bioengineered meat … chicken from a 3-D printer,” according to a lawsuit filed in Michigan. The former employee who brought the suit says he secretly recorded the executive during what was supposed to be a routine salary discussion. The recording allegedly captures more than an hour of remarks including disparaging comments about the company’s ingredients, customers and Indian coworkers — and even admissions of work attendance under the influence of marijuana edibles. After reporting the behavior…
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that House Republicans are fully committing to what he described as former President Donald Trump’s “affordability agenda,” focusing on measures to ease financial pressure on American families. He said lowering costs of essentials such as healthcare and energy remains one of the top aims for the remainder of this Congress, noting the word “affordability” has become “the buzzword of the day.” The speaker emphasized that Republicans intend to shift legislative efforts toward reducing the burden of daily expenses, aligning with the administration’s broader economic strategy. Johnson stated the party would push for reforms including healthcare…
President Donald Trump announced that his administration is preparing to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, following a recent wave of warnings about the group’s influence inside the U.S. He stated that “final documents are being drawn” and that the measure “will be done in the strongest and most powerful terms.” The move aligns with actions taken by Greg Abbott in Texas, who recently declared the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization at the state level. Trump’s statement comes amid a 200-page report by the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) alleging the Islamist movement…
The Pentagon has confirmed an investigation into Senator Mark Kelly following his appearance in a video alongside other lawmakers calling on military personnel and intelligence officers to “refuse illegal orders.” He is the only participant in the video still subject to potential military recall under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) due to his retired Navy status. According to the department, the review will determine whether Kelly’s remarks violated regulations that prohibit undermining the loyalty, morale or discipline of U.S. armed forces. If officials find misconduct, he could face recall to active duty or even court-martial proceedings. In the…
Because the temporary U.S. attorney who brought the indictments lacked legal authority, a federal judge has dismissed the criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. There remains a chance to re-file provided the correct procedures are followed, as the case against the longtime officials was dismissed without prejudice. According to the judge’s ruling, the prosecutor was appointed in violation of federal law, making all of the acts she started, including the indictments, unlawful. The decision focuses exclusively on a basic procedural flaw and ignores Comey’s and James’s actual guilt or innocence. Comey…