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Durbin fires back at Alito over SCOTUS ethics: 'Not the 101st member' of the Senate

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:41 GMT

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on Wednesday criticized Justice Samuel Alito’s claim that Congress has no authority to regulate the Supreme Court, calling his comments “unwise and unwelcome” as Senate Democrats push an ethics reform package for justices. Durbin fired back at the third longest-tenured member of the court over his recent remarks to The Wall Street Journal’s opinion page, saying in a statement that Alito “is not the 101st member” of the Senate. The No. 2-ranked Senate Democrat also noted the Court has “resisted efforts” to work on an ethics reform, pointing to Chief Justice John Roberts’s decision to decline an appearance before the panel to discuss the ethics of justices. “Now, Justice Alito is providing speculative public commentary on a bill that is still going through the legislative process. Let’s be clear: Justice Alito is not the 101st member of the United States Senate,” Durbin said. “His intervention in Article I activity is ...

Climate change made July hotter for 4 of 5 humans on Earth: Scientists

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:41 GMT

Human-caused global warming made July hotter for four out of five people on Earth, with more than 2 billion people feeling climate change-boosted warmth daily, according to a flash study.More than 6.5 billion people, or 81% of the world’s population, sweated through at least one day where climate change had a significant effect on the average daily temperature, according to a new report issued Wednesday by Climate Central, a science nonprofit that has figured a way to calculate how much climate change has affected daily weather.“We really are experiencing climate change just about everywhere,” said Climate Central Vice President for Science Andrew Pershing.A man cools off in a fountain during a hot and sunny day of summer in Madrid, Spain, July 19, 2023. Human-caused global warming made July hotter for four out of five people on Earth, according to a new report issued Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, by Climate Central. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)Researchers loo...

Jury recommends death penalty for Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue shooter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:41 GMT

(The Hill) -- A jury on Wednesday recommended the death penalty for the man who killed 11 worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue in the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history. Robert Bowers was convicted in June for carrying out the attack after he opened fire in the Tree of Life synagogue on Oct. 27, 2018, and killed members of three congregations who were at the synagogue for Sabbath worship and study. Two other worshippers and five police officers were also injured. In this combo image made from photos provided by the United States District Court Western District of Pennsylvania are the victims of the Oct. 27, 2018, assault on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh.. top row, from left, Joyce Fienberg, Richard Gottfried, Rose Mallinger, Jerry Rabinowitz, Cecil Rosenthal, and David Rosenthal; bottom row, from left, Bernice Simon, Sylvan Simon, Dan Stein, Melvin Wax, and Irving Younger. (United States District Court Western District of Pennsylvania v...

Bond denied for woman accused of DUI crash that killed bride on wedding night

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:41 GMT

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A judge in South Carolina has denied bond for Jamie Komoroski, the woman accused of hitting and killing a new bride during a DUI crash back in April.Komoroski is charged with reckless homicide resulting in death, as well as three counts of felony DUI, after police say she collided with a golf cart carrying newlywed Samantha Miller and three other passengers — including Miller's new husband — on April 28, 2023.Komoroski had asked for a judge to grant her bail after spending months behind bars. During a hearing held Tuesday in Charleston, Judge Michael Nettles ultimately denied the bond.Judge Nettles said, however, that if there is no trial by the spring of 2024, a bond of $150,000 will be set with house arrest requirements. Other various standards will also have to be met, according to the judge. Samantha Miller's family, as well as those of Komoroski, spoke during Tuesday morning's hearing. Komoroski appeared via video call, w...

Federal agents serve WWE's Vince McMahon with subpoena

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:41 GMT

Federal law enforcement agents executed a search warrant and served a federal grand jury subpoena to WWE Executive Chairman Vince McMahon last month, according to a regulatory filing. McMahon is also taking medical leave from the sports entertainment company following recent spinal surgery.WWE said in the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that while government investigations into McMahon remain ongoing, no charges have been brought in them.The company said it has received voluntary and compulsory legal demands for documents, including from federal law enforcement and regulatory agencies, concerning the investigation and related subject matters.The Wall Street Journal had reported last year that the WWE was investigating an alleged $3 million payment from McMahon to a departing female employee following a consensual affair. WWE's investigation into the misconduct allegations was completed last year.The announcement of McMahon's surgery was made by CEO Nick ...

News outlets duped by 'Eco-Barbie' hoax 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:41 GMT

(The Hill) -- A handful of news outlets published stories about a fake announcement by Mattel to create an "EcoWarrior" Barbie.News outlets such as People, The Washington Times and others published stories apparently falling for the hoax, The New York Times noted. The hoax had been orchestrated by a group called BarbieLiberation.org, which on its website claimed Mattel had announced "that they were producing a new line of biodegradable Barbie dolls, made from mushrooms, called ‘MyCelia' ... featuring five new Barbies representing iconic activist role models: Julia Butterfly Hill, Greta Thunberg, Nemonte Nenquimo, Phoebe Plummer & Daryl Hannah." Biden sees ‘Oppenheimer’ night Trump gets indicted on Jan. 6 charges In a statement to The Hill on Wednesday, the company called the announcement "a hoax" and said it "has nothing to do with Mattel or any of its products." Mattel also provided a link to "accurate information regarding Mattel’s sustainable product, packaging and goals...

'Dean's Home Video' features the return of a few series

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:41 GMT

CHICAGO — As the month of August begins, so do a number of shows on streaming services as they continue their story into another season. That includes "Reservation Dogs," "Winning Time," "The Lincoln Lawyer," "Heartstopper," as each releases a new set of shows to viewers.Dean Richards has a preview of these programs on this week's "Dean's Home Video" on Wednesday's WGN Morning News. You can see a preview of those shows along with "The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart," documentaries on Jake Paul and mixtapes, and more that's either been released or will be later this week.You can watch this week's edition of "Dean's Home Video" from August 2 in the video above.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

4 things to know as full enforcement of incandescent bulb ban begins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:41 GMT

(The Hill) - The Biden administration started to fully enforce its ban on most incandescent light bulbs this week.The rule — which effectively cemented the switch to LED lights for most consumers — was finalized last year, but it is making headlines again as the government will now fully penalize industry violations.Here are four things you should know about the rule:It targets companies, not individualsNobody is coming into your house to rip any remaining incandescent bulbs from your shelf. The Energy Department rule will penalize violators who stand to profit, including manufacturers, distributors and retailers — not consumers. When it finalized the rule last year, the department said it would start its enforcement with manufacturers, importers and private labelers, but it would allow more time for distributors and retailers to sell through the bulbs they already had on hand.The department started to fully enforce the rules for the firs...

Dean makes 4 different kinds of kabobs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:41 GMT

WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards is making all kinds of kabobs! Greek Pork Kabobs, Sweet Chili Shrimp Kabobs, BBQ Chicken Kabobs and Veggie Kabobs.  Greek Pork Kabobs (souvlaki)Ingredients:1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin3 tablespoons white wine vinegar5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil6 medium garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon Dijon mustard2 teaspoons dried oregano1 ½ teaspoons fresh rosemary, minced1 teaspoon sweet paprika¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 ½ teaspoons sea salt1 medium red onionNeutral oil, for grilling1 medium lemonDirections:  Prepare the tenderloin: Use paper towels to grab the silver skin and pull it away from the tenderloin. With a boning knife or small knife, trim off any remaining big pieces of fat. Slice the tenderloin first into medallions, about 1-inch thick. Then slice the medallions into bite-sized cubes, about 1-inch.Make the m...

Pence condemns Trump on Jan. 6 indictment: 'Country is more important'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:41 GMT

Former Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday delivered his strongest condemnation yet of former President Trump after his former running mate was indicted on four criminal charges related to his efforts to cling to power and overturn the results of the 2020 election. “Today's indictment serves as an important reminder: anyone who puts himself over the Constitution should never be President of the United States,” Pence wrote in a statement. “Our country is more important than one man. Our constitution is more important than any one man’s career. On January 6th, Former President Trump demanded that I choose between him and the Constitution. I chose the Constitution and I always will,” he added. Pence said he would have more to say about the indictment after he reads it, but he also repeated a common sentiment, noting that this latest indictment “means more talk about January 6th and more distractions.”“As Americans, his candidacy means less attention paid to Joe Biden's disas...