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7,600 Fake Nursing Diplomas Were Sold in Scheme, U.S. Says
Twenty-five people were charged this week in connection with the scheme, which involved the sale of fake transcripts and diplomas issued by three Florida schools, prosecutors said.
NEW: Footage of the violent attack on Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s husband has been released, showing the moment Paul Pelosi opened the door and was attacked by an assailant with a hammer.
NEW: Footage of the violent attack on Rep. Nancy Pelosi's husband has been released, showing the moment Paul Pelosi opened the door and was attacked by an assailant with a hammer. https://t.co/nWaMm7AE8b
— BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) January 27, 2023
Justice Department announces new arrests in plot to kill New York-based journalist directed from Iran
The Justice Department announced new arrests Friday in a plot to kill a New York-based journalist and human rights activist who is critical of the Iranian government.
Pope Benedict resigned after being plagued by insomnia throughout eight-year papacy, letter reveals
Benedict was plagued by insomnia almost ‘constantly’ during his time as pope from 2005 to 2013, according to a letter seen by a German news magazine.
Former RT America emplyees have taken over its old studios in downtown D.C. and are ramping up a new media venture
Former employees of Russian propaganda broadcaster RT America have taken over its old studios in downtown D.C. and are ramping up a new media venture.https://t.co/NqfND30waK
— Axios (@axios) January 27, 2023
Buttigieg holds early lead over Biden and other Democrats in New Hampshire primaries: Poll
Transportation Secretary and onetime presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg holds an early lead in a hypothetical matchup against President Joe Biden in the New Hampshire primaries, according to recent polling from the Granite state.
Video: Memphis Police Chief describes Nichols’ arrest footage
In an exclusive CNN interview, Don Lemon talks to Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis about her reaction to the bodycam footage of Tyre Nichols’ violent arrest and what prompted her to charge the officers involved.
Zelensky rules out peace talks with Putin as UK says tanks won’t arrive in Ukraine until late March
Challenger 2 tanks supplied by the UK are not expected to arrive in Ukraine until the end of March, after France suggested it could send fighter jets instead.
Putin blasts ‘neo-Nazis’ in Ukraine on Holocaust Remembrance Day
The Russian President, whose horrific war continues to shatter peace in Europe, repeated his claim on the day when the world remembers the unimaginable horrors that killed 6 million Jews.
Jay Leno suffers broken bones in motorcycle accident after garage fire
Jay Leno is reportedly recovering from a motorcycle accident last week that left him with several broken bones just months after he sustained serious burns in a fire that broke out in his Los Angeles garage.
‘Russia is now at war with NATO and the West’, senior EU official admits
The ‘game-changing’ deal among Western leaders to pump sophisticated tanks into Kyiv to blast through the Kremlin’s invading forces has sparked fury in Moscow.
Man Who Lured Victim on Grindr Gets 45 Years in Prison for Kidnapping
A Louisiana man who used the dating app Grindr to lure gay men in a scheme to kidnap and kill them was sentenced to 45 years in federal prison on Wednesday for kidnapping and trying to kill a man he found on the network in 2020, the Justice Department said.
Convicted ISIS supporter allegedly met with ‘American Taliban’ in violation of release conditions
Ali Shukri Amin, a Virginia man who pleaded guilty in 2015 to providing support to ISIS, is accused of violating his release conditions after allegedly meeting multiple times with John Walker Lindh, the so-called “American Taliban” who served 17 years in prison for supplying services to the group.
MAGA Anesthesiologist Hit With Jan. 6 Charges After Ex-Pal Turns Him In
A board-certified cardiothoracic anesthesiologist from Southern California is facing federal charges over his alleged participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot in support of ex-President Donald Trump.
Ex-Fox News staffer files suit alleging Roger Ailes sexually abused her for years
Ex-Fox News staffer files suit alleging Roger Ailes sexually abused her for years https://t.co/ZvG5ForB8H
— Axios (@axios) January 27, 2023
Musk tweeted Thursday evening that he met with McCarthy to “discuss ensuring that this platform is fair to both parties.”
Musk tweeted Thursday evening that he met with McCarthy to "discuss ensuring that this platform is fair to both parties." https://t.co/iOJPPqZp7B
— Axios (@axios) January 27, 2023
Maryland man who threatened to kill Sen. Ted Cruz pleads guilty
A Maryland man pleaded guilty Thursday to threatening to murder a member of Congress, the Department of Justice announced in a news release.
All DC police personnel activated ahead of possible demonstrations: Report
The Metropolitan Police Department called up all of its personnel Thursday in preparation for First Amendment activities after five former Memphis, Tennessee, police officers were charged with second-degree murder.
Body camera footage of the fatal interaction between the officers and 29-year-old Tyre Nichols is expected to be released Friday and could lead to protests against law enforcement. The officers allegedly used excessive force to take Nichols into custody.
NEW: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declares state of emergency over “Cop City” protests
NEW: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declares state of emergency over "Cop City" protests https://t.co/wQQUf9Vp2V
— Axios (@axios) January 26, 2023
US takes out ‘key operative and facilitator for ISIS global network’ in Somalia
The U.S. took out ‘key’ ISIS operative Bilal al-Sudani in an operation in northern Somalia, a senior U.S. official told reporters on Thursday. Ten of his ISIS companions died with him.
Two Florida police officers charged for allegedly beating homeless man
The officers’ body cameras were not activated during the Dec. 2022 encounter.
BREAKING: 5 former Memphis, Tennessee, police officers are in custody in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols, jail records show
BREAKING: 5 former Memphis, Tennessee, police officers are in custody in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols, jail records show. https://t.co/DgKvN22i3b
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 26, 2023
Rep. Adam Schiff becomes latest prominent Democrat to announce bid for Senate
NEW: Rep. Adam Schiff becomes latest prominent Democrat to announce bid for Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s California seat. https://t.co/VVQ62dT9Ht
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 26, 2023
Russia warns it will treat uranium shells in German Leopard 2 tanks as ‘dirty bombs’
Konstantin Gavrilov, head of a Russian security delegation, claimed that Ukraine could arm their German-supplied Leopard 2 tanks with ‘uranium core armour-piercing’ shells.
Women are more attracted to rugged men like Chris Hemsworth during times of uncertainty, study finds
Researchers at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam have found that women find men with ‘tougher’ facial features more attractive during times of uncertainty.
US contractor that makes F-16s are ready to ramp up production to ‘backfill’ supply
US aerospace company Lockheed Martin said it will build more F-16s to ‘backfill’ any European countries who wish to supply their own jets to Ukraine via a third-party transfer.
Russia launches new wave of attacks against Ukraine
Russia launches a new wave of attacks as the U.S. joins its European allies in supplying tanks to Ukraine. Also, lawyers for a Virginia teacher shot by a 6-year-old student claim the school “failed to act” on multiple warnings the boy had a gun. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
BREAKING: The U.S. economy grew 2.9% rate in the final months of 2022, Commerce Department
BREAKING: The U.S. economy grew at an annualized 2.9% rate in the final months of 2022, the Commerce Department said. https://t.co/tbAYR3oXrV
— Axios (@axios) January 26, 2023
Report: King Charles evicts disgraced Prince Andrew from Buckingham Palace
King Charles has sensationally sent his disgraced brother Prince Andrew packing, according to reports.
Russia hits Ukraine with missiles, says U.S. “direct involvement” in war is growing
The Kremlin has long cast dire warnings over the potential ramifications of the U.S. and its NATO allies’ “direct involvement” in the grueling conflict.
House Democrats seek classified briefing on mass shootings
House Democrats seek classified briefing on mass shootings https://t.co/NNc1pCKV06
— Axios (@axios) January 26, 2023