The Department of Justice conducted a planned search of President Joe Biden's home in Rehoboth, Delaware, with the President's full cooperation. Bob Bauer, the President's personal attorney, said that the DOJ sought to do this work without advance public notice, and that the President agreed to cooperate. It is unclear what documents or items were taken from the President's home, and what the investigation is related to.
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A 23-year-old German-Iraqi woman is being held in a prison in Ingolstadt, Germany, in connection with the death of a 23-year-old Algerian woman. The case, dubbed the “doppelganger murder”, began when the suspect’s parents reported her missing and the car was later found with the body of the woman inside. The suspect and her friend have now been issued arrest warrants on suspicion of murder, and the Kosovan man is also in custody in connection with the murder.
Two emperor tamarin monkeys were found safe in an abandoned home in Lancaster, Texas, after going missing from the Dallas Zoo the day before. Police received a tip that led them to the location, and the zoo has increased security measures to investigate the series of suspicious incidents, including the escape of a small leopard, the suspicious death of an endangered vulture, and the cutting of fences. No arrests have been made yet, and the zoo is asking anyone with information to contact the authorities.
After 21 years, Dr. Phil McGraw has announced that his long-running daytime talk show will be ending in the spring of 2021. McGraw plans to expand his audience in a new venture, and will announce a "prime-time partnership" in 2024. The show has been nominated for 31 Emmys and has tackled numerous issues, including addiction, health, behavioral issues, relationships and more.
Tom Brady, seven-time Super Bowl champion and quarterback for the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has announced his retirement from the NFL. In a video shared to his social media accounts, Brady thanked his supporters, family, friends, teammates and competitors for their support during his illustrious career. He is the only player in NFL history to win seven Super Bowls, and his retirement marks the end of an era for the NFL.
Hong Kong has officially banned cannabidiol (CBD) and imposed harsh penalties for its possession, including possible life imprisonment and a fine of up to HK$5 million ($638,000). CBD was once legal in the city, but authorities argued that the products could be converted into the intoxicating compound THC. The ban has been met with criticism from those who believe that CBD should be legal, as it has been shown to have medical benefits, and has forced fledgling businesses to shut down or revamp. It remains to be seen how the ban will affect the city’s CBD industry.
President Biden has proposed legislation to Congress to crack down on hidden fees, such as those attached to airline and concert tickets, vacation packages, and television and telephone bills. The proposal would cap credit card late fees at $8, ban airlines from charging additional fees for family members to sit alongside their young children, and require hotels and other businesses to disclose their fees upfront. It would also make it easier for consumers to compare prices and find the best deals by eliminating excessive fees for tickets to concerts and sporting events.
Nathan Chasing Horse, an actor in the Oscar-winning film "Dances With Wolves," was arrested by Las Vegas police on Tuesday for allegedly sexually assaulting young Indigenous girls over two decades. SWAT officers were seen outside his two-story home in North Las Vegas, which he shares with his five wives, and police searched the property as part of the investigation. Chasing Horse is known for his role in the 1990 Kevin Costner film and as a so-called medicine man who performed spiritual ceremonies.