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Crime Prosecutors Reveal Graphic Details During Nipsey Hussle's Murder Trial The murder trial regarding the killing of Nipsey Hussle has begun in Los Angeles and prosecutors are laying out new details on the rapper's death. By Cole Blake June 15, 2022
Crime "Cocaine Hippos" Owned By Pablo Escobar Legally Recognized As People Pablo Escobar's "cocaine hippos" have been legally recognized as people in the U.S. By Cole Blake October 25, 2021
Gram Cardi B Blasts People Justifying Murder Of IG Model Miss Mercedes Morr Janae Gagnier was tragically killed in a murder-suicide at her Texas home, reportedly by a man who stalked her. By Erika Marie August 31, 2021
Life Laughing Banned In North Korea For 11 Days To Honour Former Leader Kim Jong Il’s Death “During the mourning period, we must not drink alcohol, laugh or engage in leisure activities,” a North Korean resident explained. By Hayley Hynes December 20, 2021
Crime Phoenix Police Officer Accused Of PPP Loan Fraud After Receiving $1.2 Million: Report Officer Toni Richardson resigned from her position in Phoenix and has been charged with money laundering and conspiracy. By Erika Marie December 14, 2021
Pop Culture Bill Cosby Speaks About His "Innocence" As Phylicia Rashad Responds To Backlash "America's Dad" was released from prison and social media is divided in reactions to the news. By Erika Marie June 30, 2021
Crime Bill Cosby's Accusers React To News Of His Release From Prison Accusers of Bill Cosby speak out after news of the comedian's sexual assault conviction getting overturned. By Aron A. June 30, 2021
Gossip Cardi B's BFF Star Brim Removed From House Arrest: Report Her attorney reportedly complained that being on lockdown was affecting Brim's income as an influencer. By Erika Marie October 28, 2021
Crime Secret Service Claims $100 Billion Has Been Stolen In COVID Relief Funds: Report Assistant Special Agent in Charge Roy Dotson says that in his 29 years in law enforcement, he's "never seen something at this scale." By Erika Marie December 23, 2021
Pop Culture Kyle Rittenhouse Hopes To Sue Whoopi Goldberg & Other Celebs, Politicians & Athletes For Their "Lies" Whoop Goldberg can't catch a break. By Hayley Hynes February 22, 2022
Crime Kodak Black Trespassing Charges Dropped, Attorney Details Arrest: Report Bradford Cohen confirms that Kodak's Jan. 1 arrest will not be an issue for the rapper and shares new details. By Erika Marie January 20, 2022
Politics Andrew Cuomo Charged With Forcible Touching Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations: Report Cuomo could face a year in prison or three years probation if he’s found guilty. By Hayley Hynes October 28, 2021