Payton Washington, an 18-year-old Texas cheerleader, appeared on Good Morning America to recount her experience of being shot in April. She was struck twice in her right buttock and once in the back, impacting her left abdomen. Washington said that she tried to stay calm and keep her friends safe, even as she was bleeding, and is now recovering with the support of her family, friends, and community. The shooter was identified by police, but the incident is still under investigation.
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Hilary Swank has announced the arrival of her twins, a boy and a girl, on social media. The 48-year-old actress received well wishes from her famous friends, including Viola Davis and Debra Messing. Swank had announced her pregnancy in October and shared that it wasn't easy, but was worth it.
Michael Cohen, former lawyer of Donald Trump, is set to testify before a New York grand jury in connection with an alleged "hush money" payment to Stormy Daniels in 2016. Trump's current attorney, Joe Tacopina, has called for an investigation into the Manhattan district attorney's office and has stated that Trump has no plans to participate in the grand jury investigation. Cohen is expected to provide testimony regarding the payment and the cover-up, with the grand jury yet to make a decision on the matter.
Brandon Tsay, a 26-year-old man, bravely disarmed a gunman who had opened fire at a nearby Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California, killing 10 people and injuring 10 others. Tsay heard the sound of metal in the lobby of a dance hall and realized he needed to disarm the man or else everyone in the building would have been killed. He managed to take the gun away from the man in a tussle captured on video, and the Monterey Park shooter is now in police custody.
Brandon Tsay, the owner of the Lai Lai Ballroom & Studio in Alhambra, was hosting a social dance party when he saw a man walk in with a gun. Tsay lunged at the man, not knowing that he had already killed 10 people and wounded 10 others. Tsay was able to successfully wrestle away the weapon and prevent any further casualties, and is being celebrated as a hero for his brave actions.
Barbara Walters was an icon and trailblazer who inspired many journalists to pursue a career in media. Former CBS Evening News anchor Norah O'Donnell credited Walters with inspiring her to pursue a career in journalism, saying she was "forever grateful for her stellar example and for her friendship." Tributes have been pouring in from media personalities and journalists who have been inspired by her illustrious career.