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Kathie Lee Gifford says Trump saved her and newborn daughter from ‘psychopathic murderer’ in the ‘90s
Kathie Lee Gifford is speaking out about how President Donald Trump saved her and her newborn daughter from a dangerous stalker. During a recent interview on “The Sage Steele Show,” the 71-year-old TV personality became emotional as she recalled the incident 31 years ago. Gifford said she and her baby daughter Cassidy were on their…
Read MoreAshley St. Clair hits Elon Musk with paternity suit, seeks sole custody of 5-month-old son: court docs
Conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair is seeking to legally declare Elon Musk is the father of her child — and get sole custody of her 5-month-old son, according to a pair of petitions she filed in Manhattan Supreme Court Friday. St. Clair, 26, brought the legal action against the billionaire tech tycoon a week after…
Read MoreInside Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard’s Subtly Epic Love Story – E! Online
Talking about how he thought Bell’s appearance on his podcast in February 2018 would be a slam-dunk easy sit-down, considering how many interviews they’ve sat through together, Shepard quipped on Conan that “it was a disaster right out of the gate”—apparently in part because Bell had been looking forward to going to the crafts store…
Read MoreMarcus Stroman tosses strong spring debut amid swirling Yankees uncertainty
TAMPA — Marcus Stroman started the Yankees’ 4-0 win over the Rays in the Grapefruit League opener Friday and tossed a scoreless inning. The veteran right-hander entered camp (after skipping the first two days of workouts for pitchers and catchers) facing uncertainty about his role, though he made it clear he is a starter and…
Read MoreOG Anunoby’s return to Knicks lineup didn’t go as planned
CLEVELAND — OG Anunoby’s long-awaited return didn’t go so well. The forward, who missed the previous five games with a sprained right foot, scored just five points in 27 minutes and couldn’t help a Knicks defense that was crushed Friday night by the Cavaliers, 142-105. Head coach Tom Thibodeau said he expected a bumpy performance. …
Read MoreDan Hurley admits that this UConn team can’t take ‘hard’ coaching like years past
UConn head coach Dan Hurley believes that his players can not handle his typical coaching style. Hurley was asked about the current state of the Huskies on Mad Dog Sports Radio on Thursday, and he opened up about some of the difficulties coaching this year’s squad. “I started the year breathing fire, talking like a…
Read MoreMan rescued after 30-foot fall into hole
SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — It took Tijuana firefighters and rescue personnel 90 minutes to pull a man from a 30-foot-deep hole late Thursday afternoon. The incident happened in the front yard of a home in Colonia Libertad, just east of the San Ysidro Port of Entry. The call for help went out at 4:20…
Read MoreYou're going to see more 'city-killer' asteroids, but fret not: MIT astronomer
(KTLA) — This week’s hype around a “city-killing” asteroid possibly striking Earth raised the fears of many before the odds of impact dropped to nearly nothing, but the MIT scientist who developed the risk scale for this type of event said it still has a lot to teach the public. Richard Binzel, astronomer and professor…
Read MoreRoblox is 'hunting ground for child sex predators,' new lawsuit claims
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A new lawsuit filed in San Mateo County, California, court claims Roblox, one of the most popular online gaming platforms for children in the world, “provides a hunting ground for child sex predators.” The lawsuit was filed by law firm Cotchett Pitre & McCarthy earlier this month on behalf of a…
Read MoreAlice Hirson, beloved ‘Full House’ and ‘Dallas’ actress, dead at 95
Alice Hirson, known for her roles on iconic shows like “Full House” and “Dallas,” has died at age 95. Hirson died from natural causes last Friday at the Motion Picture and Television Country House and Hospital in Los Angeles, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Long Island native’s career spanned several generations of television —…
Read MoreDelta faces first lawsuits days after plane flips in Toronto
(NewsNation) — Delta Air Lines offered passengers on board an ill-fated flight to Toronto $30,000. Two travelers are suing instead. A Minnesota woman and Texas man have filed against the airline just days after the CRJ-900 aircraft they were on crashed and flipped upon landing in Canada. Flight simulator shows view of conditions during Toronto…
Read MoreAustin HBCU working to get more Black men into teaching
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the need for teachers across the state of Texas continues, Huston-Tillotson University is putting an emphasis on getting more students to go into teaching, especially men. The African American Male Teacher Initiative is a program at HTU that looks to attract the best and brightest students who have an interest in…
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