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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, a couple admired worldwide, had a marriage that, like any other, wasn’t always smooth sailing. A new book, “The Windsor Legacy,” shares stories of heated moments between the two, offering a peek behind the royal curtain. Author Robert Jobson recounts a particular argument in 1954 during a royal tour in Australia. The scene involved a frustrated Prince Philip and an equally upset Queen Elizabeth. While the couple always presented a composed image to the public, insiders reveal that their relationship had its share of disagreements. According to Jobson, Prince Philip stormed out of a…
As the race heats up to fill Illinois’s Senate seat, Democratic hopefuls recently clashed on key issues, revealing divides within the party and hinting at strategies for future elections. While united on some points, disagreements emerged on leadership and the direction of immigration enforcement. During a recent debate, the top three Democratic candidates vying to replace Senator Dick Durbin showcased their visions for the future. All three candidates expressed strong disapproval of the current state of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton stated a need to “abolish ICE.” Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi echoed this sentiment, calling…
Minneapolis, MN – A federal judge in Minnesota has voiced strong concerns about the handling of detained immigrants by the current administration. Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz has requested that the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) appear in court to address concerns about the agency’s compliance with court orders regarding hearings for these individuals. Judge Schiltz noted the government’s handling of bond hearings for detained immigrants. The judge’s order follows increased federal immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota. The judge’s decision also comes after a hearing regarding a request from the state and city leaders to halt the…
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has publicly apologized for past remarks and actions that caused offense, particularly to the Jewish community. In a full-page advertisement published in the Wall Street Journal, West expressed remorse for his behavior, attributing some of it to challenges related to his mental health. The apology follows a period of public controversy, including comments and actions that drew widespread criticism. West acknowledged the hurt he caused and expressed a desire to make amends. In the open letter titled “To Those I’ve Hurt,” West stated he takes responsibility for his words and deeds. He…
Three people have been arrested in California after authorities seized hundreds of elephant tusks, rhinoceros horns and other animal parts from protected species. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife opened an investigation earlier this month after authorities in Fresno intercepted a falsely labeled shipment of illegal animal products from Thailand, according to a Friday press release from California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Inside the shipment were four elephant trunks that authorities determined were from Asian elephants, a species protected under the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species. Officers also seized hundreds of illegal products made from ivory and elephant,…
A 79-year-old woman imprisoned for killing her terminally ill husband as part of a botched murder-suicide pact in 2023 has said she wouldn’t do anything differently and is “accepting of the consequences.” It was three years ago this month that Ellen Gilland of New Smyrna Beach, Florida smuggled her husband Jerry’s gun into his hospital room in Daytona Beach and fired a single, fatal shot into his head. An hours-long standoff ensued, forcing staff and patients to shelter in place until police officers finally threw a nonlethal explosive device into the room and took Gilland into custody. A judge ultimately…
A woman is accused of hitting a six-year-old boy riding a bike in San Diego’s Pacific Beach neighborhood – then pressing the accelerator and running him over again before fleeing the scene, according to police. Charges are set to be announced against 32-year-old Tiffany Sanchez in the death of Hudson O’Loughlin after his family launched a petition demanding justice, Law & Crime reported. The first grader was riding bikes with family members on Saturday and crossing an alley on Pacific Beach Drive near Ingraham Street around 3:45 p.m. when Sanchez struck him with her SUV, according to The San Diego…
A beloved Kansas elementary school teacher who vanished after a night out was found dead in a wooded area, buried beneath snow from a powerful winter storm that pummeled much of the country over the weekend. The Emporia Police Department confirmed that 28-year-old Rebecca Rauber was discovered Sunday following a two-day search that began after she failed to return home on Friday night. Rauber, a second-grade teacher at Riverside Elementary School, was last seen leaving the Town Royal bar in downtown Emporia around 11:30 p.m. Friday. Her family said she left behind her phone, keys, jacket and purse. Surveillance footage…
A decade after a California woman was found dead with a gunshot wound and a suicide note beside her body, prosecutors now say the scene was staged – and that her husband, a onetime mayoral candidate, was the killer. Contra Costa County prosecutors announced Friday that Michael Anthony Leon, 66, has been arrested and charged with murdering his wife, Brenda Joyce Leon, and making her death appear to be a suicide in 2015. “Brenda Joyce’s family never lost faith that the truth would come to light,” Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton said. Brenda Leon, 52, was found dead…
A Maine father has been charged with murder over the death of his 12-week old daughter following their first solo playdate together. Her family’s nightmare unfolded when emergency services received a 911 call shortly before midday on Friday, January 16, with the dispatcher alerting first responders that a baby was “turning blue.” Members of the Orrington Fire and Rescue, the Brewer Fire Department, and the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office rushed to the residence on Harvest Drive in Orrington to provide aid to the infant, Maine State Police said in a statement. While they were en route, the dispatcher provided additional…