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Mexico Elections: Yet Another Mayoral Candidate Killed, 16th Candidate Death as June 16 Vote Approaches

Apr 19, 2024 09:30 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Mexico election campaign period is officially underway and while the spotlight is on the presidential election, yet another local candidate has been killed as election violence continues.

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Man Sets Himself on Fire in Designated Protest Area Near Courthouse

Apr 19, 2024 09:02 PM EDT By Rick Martin

As the 12 jurors and six alternates were being fully empaneled during the Donald Trump hush money trial, police scrambled as a man went to the protest and lit himself on fire.

Vince McMahon Starting a New Wrestling Promotion After WWE Exit? Wrestling Experts Say This Is Unlikely

Apr 19, 2024 12:55 AM EDT By Rick Martin

WWE has now scrubbed any reference to former chairman Vince McMahon following his sexual assault allegations. However, rumors have popped up that he might start a new promotion.

Venezuela Oil Sector Hit Hard as US Reimposes Sanctions Over South American Country's Election Fairness

Apr 18, 2024 11:21 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The consequences of Nicolas Maduro's constant repression in Venezuela have begun as Venezuelan oil took a massive hit after the US reimposed energy sanctions against it.

Elon Musk Vs. Brazil: US House Judiciary Committee Sheds More Light Into Feud by Releasing Court Orders

Apr 18, 2024 10:10 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The US House Judiciary Committee has now released the court orders from Brazil's highest electorial court and it shed more light into the court's feud with billionaire Elon Musk and X.

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: All 12 Jurors Selected After One Dropped Out Over Fears for Her Safety

Apr 18, 2024 08:48 PM EDT By Rick Martin

All 12 jurors for the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York have been selected. However, this came after potential jury intimidation, where one juror dropped out for fear for her life.

Donald Trump Confuses Jimmy Kimmel for Al Pacino in Strange Rant About the Oscars

Donald Trump Still Has Not Gotten Over Jimmy Kimmel Roasting Him at the Oscars, Confuses Him for Al Pacino in Rant

Apr 18, 2024 07:13 AM EDT By Rick Martin

"Stable Genius" Donald Trump just cannot seem to get over the Oscars after hoist Jimmy Kimmel Roasted him, leading to the celebrities present laughing at him.

Pablo Escobar's Brother Tried Trademarking Late Colombian Drug Lord's Name, European Court Says No

Apr 17, 2024 11:53 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Pablo Escobar may be Colombia's most notorious drug lord ever, but that did not stop his brother from trying to cash in on his name by trademarking it. However, an EU court said no.

Brazil: Fishermen Find Bodies of 9 Dead People Adrift Aboard a Boat, Possibly Migrants From Africa

Apr 17, 2024 10:51 PM EDT By Rick Martin

A boat was found adrift off the coast of Brazil and authorities soon discovered that there were several dead bodies aboard. All of whom are suspected African migrants.

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Ex-POTUS Whines About Trial While Campaigning Inside a New York Bodega

Apr 17, 2024 09:34 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The third day of the Donald Trump hush money trial has now concluded. Soon after it ended, he took to his usual whining in front of the media before he began campaigning.

Alejandro Mayorkas Impeachment Thrown Out by Senate

Apr 17, 2024 08:38 PM EDT By Rick Martin

As many expected, the two Articles of Impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas was quickly junked by the Senate as soon as it arrived there.

Marjorie Taylor Greene's Mike Johnson Ouster Attempt Gets Second House Republican Supporter

Another House Republican Sides With Marjorie Taylor Greene To Oust Speaker of the House Mike Johnson

Apr 16, 2024 11:10 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Despite the chaos she has caused in the Republican Party, Marjorie Taylor Greene has found a second House Republican who wants to oust Speaker Mike Johnson.

Venezuela Arrests More Activists in Alleged Nicolas Maduro Assassination Attempt Amid US Threat To Reimpose Sanctions

Apr 16, 2024 10:48 PM EDT By Rick Martin

As the Venezuelan elections approached, the Nicolas Maduro regime ramped up its campaign against the opposition, arresting more people in the alleged plot to assassinate the dictator.

El Chapo Claims He Cannot Get Visits from Wife and Daughters in Prison After Judge Denies His Request

El Chapo Claims He Cannot Get Visits from Wife and Daughters in Prison As Judge Denies His Request

Apr 16, 2024 09:59 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Regarded as the most infamous drug lord in the world, El Chapo is complaining that the US justice system is not letting anybody visit inside the Supermax Prison in Colorado.

USA Basketball Finalizes Roster for Olympics as Americans Try to Regain Glory After World Cup Disaster

Apr 16, 2024 09:39 PM EDT By Rick Martin

After USA Basketball was eliminated during last year's FIBA Basketball World Cup in the Philippines by Germany, the team wants redemption and is fielding an All-Star roster for the Olympics.

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Judge Rebukes Ex-POTUS, Warns Not to Intimidate Jurors as First 7 Chosen

Apr 16, 2024 08:38 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Donald Trump porn star hush money trial has finally entered day 2, and the ex-POTUS was just caught trying to intimidate a potential juror, leading to the judge calling him out.

Donald Trump Trial: Not Many Trump Supporters Showed Up as Ex-POTUS Made Fun of for Dozing Off During Hearing

Apr 16, 2024 01:36 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Despite having one of the most rabid supporters in the US, not many Trump supporters actually showed up during Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York.

Caitlin Clark Drafted #1 by Indiana Fever, Angel Reese Drafted #7 by Chicago Sky During WNBA Draft

Apr 15, 2024 11:51 PM EDT By Rick Martin

In what is perhaps the most anticipated WNBA Draft in history, Caitlin Clark was drafted at #1 as many had expected. However, her rival, Angel Reese, was drafted at #7.

Venezuela Sanctions Will Remain Unless Nicolas Maduro Regime Fulfills Fair Elections Promise, Says US

Apr 15, 2024 10:36 PM EDT By Rick Martin

After secret talks in Mexico, the US federal government announced that it will not renew temporary licenses granted to Venezuelan oil companies that are set to expire on Thursday.

Elon Musk Loses Feud Against Brazil, Tells Court He and X Will Comply With Court Ruling

Apr 15, 2024 09:41 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Elon Musk has been feuding with Brazil over certain X accounts being blocked in the country for spreading misinformation and he has now admitted defeat.

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial Kicks Off With No Jurors Being Selected

Apr 15, 2024 08:40 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Donald Trump has made history as he finally became the first former US President to stand in trial in a criminal case as his hush money trial finally kicked off in New York City.

Kevin McCarthy Says He Is Not Speaker of the House Anymore Because Matt Gaetz 'Slept With a 17-Year-Old'

Apr 15, 2024 01:31 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The feud between former Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and embattled Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz continues as McCarthy reiterated Gaetz had a vendetta against him.

OJ Simpson Executor Says He Will Do 'Everything' To Ensure Victim's Family Will Get Nothing from Ex-NFL Star/Killer's Estate

Apr 15, 2024 12:04 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The Juice may be dead, but the battle over the compensation of his victims is still going on, with the former NFL star's longtime lawyer Malcolm LaVergne promising that the family of Ron Goldman will get nothing from the estate.

Venezuela Elections: US Officials Meet With Nicolas Maduro Regime Representatives in Mexico, Express Concerns About Fairness

Apr 14, 2024 10:22 PM EDT By Rick Martin

So far, Venezuela and its Nicolas Maduro regime have not made good on its deal with the US for free and fair elections. During a meeting of the two countries, US officials expressed their concerns.