Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan pleads not guilty to federal obstruction charges

A Wisconsin judge has entered a plea of not guilty to federal charges alleging she interfered with the arrest of a migrant outside her courtroom. On Thursday, Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan entered a plea of not guilty to federal charges accusing her of interfering with an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation. Dugan …

Supreme Court expresses concern over Trump’s birthright citizenship plan amid legal challenges

The U.S. Supreme Court signaled hesitation over letting President Donald Trump’s controversial attempt to redefine birthright citizenship proceed while lawsuits challenging the policy are still ongoing. The high court expressed skepticism as it grilled the federal government’s lawyer on Thursday over Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship through executive order, and questioned how the controversial …

Hurricanes defeat Capitals to advance to finals; Jets avoid elimination with 4-0 win over Stars

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 3-1 in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series, and are advancing to the Eastern Conference Final for the second time in three seasons. Andrei Svechnikov scored the go-ahead goal with 1:59 remaining to break a 1-1 tie and give the Hurricanes the series-clinching victory over the Caps. …

NBA Playoffs: Denver Nuggets top Thunder 119-107 to tie series

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-107 on Thursday night, to tie the Western Conference Semifinals series at 3-3 and force a Game 7 back in Oklahoma City. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 25 points, while Nikola Jokić added 29 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists, and Christian Braun scored a career …

CBS to air American Music Awards live from Las Vegas on May 26

CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced that the 2025 American Music Awards will air on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, live from Las Vegas. The show “celebrating the most iconic music in America” will air live at 8 p.m. EST on CBS and also stream on Paramount+, a press release states. A social post read: “ …

Janet Jackson to receive ICON Award and perform at 2025 American Music Awards

CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced that five-time Grammy winner Janet Jackson will receive the ICON Award at the 2025 American Music Awards, and will give her first television performance in nearly a decade at the 51st annual AMA’s ceremony, set to take place on on May 26. Calling Jackson “one of the most influential …

See Tom Cruise in the trailer for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’

Tom Cruise stars in the trailer for “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” set to hit theaters on May 23. Cruise is back as IMF agent Ethan Hunt, with “The Final Reckoning” teasing a dramatic ending to the “Mission: Impossible” series after eight films in the franchise. The end of 2023’s “Mission: Impossible – Dead …

Timberwolves top Warriors to advance to finals; Celtics stay alive with win over Knicks

The Minnesota Timberwolves are heading to the Western Conference finals for the second straight year, after topping the Golden State Warriors with a 121-110 victory in Game 5 on Wednesday night at Target Center. Julius Randle scored 29 points on 13-for-18 shooting, with Anthony Edwards had 22 points and 12 assists. The Wolves will face …

Judge orders release of Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri after months in ICE custody

A federal judge in Virgina ordered the immediate release  of Badar Khan Suri, a postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University, who faced deportation efforts under the Trump administration and had been held for months by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accused him of “spreading Hamas propaganda” and promoting antisemitic …

Oilers defeat Golden Knights in Game 5 to advance; Panthers dominate Maple Leafs in 6-1 win

The Edmonton Oilers eliminated the Vegas Golden Knights in five games with a 1-0 overtime victory at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday night. The Oilers’ Kasperi Kapanen scored the series-winning goal in overtime, and Stuart Skinner recorded his second straight shutout with 24 saves. Edmonton advance to the Conference Final for the 12th time in franchise …