A leader of an armed militia that has held hundreds of migrants at the border previously claimed the group was training to assassinate Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, according to court documents unsealed on Monday. FBI agents visited Larry Mitchell Hopkins’ Flora Vista, New Mexico, residence in November 2017 after learning of the alleged statement.…… MORE
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Ariana Grande cites Jim Carrey in post opening up about depression
Ariana Grande posted about her struggle with depression on Instagram using a quote from actor Jim Carrey. On Saturday, Grande posted a series of photos and a quote from Carrey on her Instagram stories. “Depression is your body saying, ‘I don’t want to be this character anymore. I don’t want to hold up this avatar…… MORE
Brenda Jackson, mother of Dale Earnhardt Jr., dies of cancer
Brenda Jackson, mother of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kelley Earnhardt Miller, has died of cancer at 65, JR Motorsports announced on Monday. Jackson worked as an accounting specialist for JR Motorsports, owned by Earnhardt Jr, Miller and Rick Hendrick, since 2004 and was known for her wit and charisma. “Her sarcastic musings and straightforward approach…… MORE
High school journalists take on Betsy DeVos in editorial after being barred from event
Kentucky high school student journalists penned an editorial taking on Betsy DeVos after they say security turned them away from an event held on a public college campus that featured the secretary of education. In an editorial titled “No Seat at the Roundtable,” student journalists attending Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Lexington, Kentucky, say…… MORE
Stelter: Mueller report shows why the media must stand up for morality and decency
The revelations from Robert Mueller’s report are sinking in -— and American politics are sinking ever lower. On Sunday one of President Trump’s attorneys, Rudy Giuliani, told an incredulous Jake Tapper that “there’s nothing wrong with taking information from Russians.” When Tapper challenged him — “I’m not talking about crime. I’m talking about ethics” —…… MORE
All hail Tormund, the bearded, milk-chugging scene-stealer of ‘Game of Thrones’
Tormund Giantsbane, the wild-eyed ginger wildling of “Game of Thrones,” has long been a fan favorite. No, it’s not because he’s a fierce warrior, a loyal soldier in the fight against the Army of the Dead and the owner of a tremendous red beard. It’s because he’s a walking quote machine. A gleeful hedonist without…… MORE
13 times that people who worked for Donald Trump directly disobeyed him
On Monday, President Donald Trump said this about the people who work for him: “Nobody disobeys my orders.” Trump was reacting to the release of the Mueller report last week, which provided painstaking details about — among other things — Trump’s efforts to remove Robert Mueller as special counsel and to steeply curtail the scope…… MORE
Girl’s deadly reaction to toothpaste is extremely rare, allergist reminds parents
Monique Altamirano’s 11-year-old daughter, Denise Saldate, died of a severe allergic reaction to toothpaste, she told Allergic Living. Denise, who had a severe dairy allergy, had recently been given a prescription toothpaste that unknowingly contained a milk-derived protein. The California girl’s parents were careful to check food labels for milk and other potential allergens but…… MORE
House panel issues subpoena to former White House counsel Don McGahn
The House Judiciary Committee has served former White House counsel Don McGahn with a subpoena as part of its investigation into obstruction of justice, a move to bring in a key player with direct knowledge about President Donald Trump’s efforts to undermine the Russia probe. The Democratic-led panel authorized subpoenas earlier this month for McGahn…… MORE
Mississippi, the only state with a Confederate symbol in its flag, is offering a new flag design on license plates
Mississippians who’d like to display their state flag minus its Confederate imagery can rejoice in a newly approved specialty license plate. The state’s flag has long contained an image of the Confederate battle flag, also known as the Southern Cross. Mississippi is the only one of the United States with a flag featuring the Confederate…… MORE
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Hey, it’s your favorite radio chick Ms. EKlass on the Westwood One Classic Hip Hop format! I’m also the night host and promotions director for WRWM 93.9 The Beat in Indianapolis. Cue the Fresh Prince theme music. In good old Indianapolis, born and raised, by a radio is where I spent most of my days!…