R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Thursday for his convictions of child pornography and the enticement of minors for sex. U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber decided that Kelly should serve one year in prison following his New York sentence for 2021 racketeering and sex trafficking convictions. Kelly is currently in federal custody and his lawyers plan to appeal the convictions.
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Steve Bannon, former Trump adviser, is facing a lawsuit from a Manhattan law firm for an outstanding bill of more than $480,000 for legal services provided from November 2020 to November 2022. The firm represented Bannon in criminal cases stemming from his refusal to comply with a congressional subpoena and from allegations that he duped donors. The lawsuit is the latest legal trouble for Bannon, who has been accused of failing to pay legal bills in the past. The case is currently pending in New York state court.
A powerful winter storm has caused record-breaking temperatures across the United States, ranging from minus nine degrees in Montana to 95 degrees in Texas. This has caused over 785,000 customers to lose power, 1,600 flight cancellations, and winter weather alerts for parts of the country. People are advised to stay safe and follow the instructions of local authorities.
The special counsel overseeing the investigation into former President Donald Trump's attempts to remain in power has subpoenaed Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner to testify before a federal grand jury. The investigation is looking into Trump's role in inciting the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, as well as his attempts to remain in office after losing the election. It is unclear if executive privilege will be invoked to block their testimony, or if they will provide any new information to the investigation.
A powerful winter storm is sweeping across the northern half of the United States, causing disruption to travelers' plans. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm, blizzard and high-wind advisories, with up to two feet of snow expected in some areas. Major airlines have issued weather waivers, and California is experiencing strong winds and power outages. Travelers are advised to check with their airline for the latest information on their flight status.
President Joe Biden has criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to suspend the last remaining U.S.-Russia nuclear arms control treaty, the New START treaty, which was signed in 2010. Putin announced the suspension of the treaty during his state of the nation address, raising tensions between the two countries. Biden, currently in Warsaw, Poland, called the decision a "big mistake" and Putin said Russia should be prepared to resume nuclear weapons tests if the U.S. did so first.
A massive winter storm is set to hit the northern plains of the United States, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and dangerously cold temperatures. Almost 900 U.S. flights have been canceled and 75 million Americans are under winter weather alerts in 29 states. Residents are urged to take precautions and prepare for the storm, including stocking up on supplies and staying informed of the latest weather updates.
The Supreme Court is set to consider a case on Wednesday that could have far-reaching implications for social media companies, involving the family of a Jordanian citizen killed in a 2017 terrorist attack in Istanbul. The case will decide whether social media companies can be held liable for aiding and abetting a specific act of international terrorism. The outcome of the case could have major implications for how social media companies moderate user content and could open the door to more lawsuits against tech companies for their role in the spread of extremist content.