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For 2nd time, grand jury refuses to indict New York AG Letitia James: Sources

Thursday, December 11

(VIRGINIA) -- For a second time in recent days, a federal grand jury in Virginia has refused to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James for alleged mortgage fraud, sources said. The grand jury rejected the Department of Justice's attempt to refile the... Read More.

No criminality found in Epic Universe roller coaster death: Sheriff’s office

Thursday, December 11

(ORLANDO, Fla.) -- Investigators have found no criminality in the death of a 32-year-old man who was found unresponsive after riding a roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe theme park in Florida in September, authorities announced on Thursday.Kevin Rodriguez Zavala died after sustaining... Read More.

Watch the trailer for Charli XCX’s ‘The Moment’

Thursday, December 11

Charli XCX has said that her upcoming film The Moment is "fiction, but it's the realest depiction of the music industry that I've ever seen." Now you can see what she means by watching the trailer... Read More.

Milly Alcock stars in official ‘Supergirl’ teaser trailer

Thursday, December 11

It's a bird ... it's a plane ... it's the official Supergirl teaser trailer.Warner Bros. Pictures released the first trailer for the upcoming superhero film on Thursday.Milly Alcock stars as the titular Supergirl/Kara Zor-El in the second film in the... Read More.

Idris Elba shares post-acting plans, trailer for ‘Hijack’ season 2

Thursday, December 11

Idris Elba may be a successful actor, but it's not something he plans to do forever. According to Daily Mail, he shared his post-acting plans during a Q&A at the Red Sea International Film Festival Wednesday."I'm hoping that my fanbase... Read More.

Indiana lawmakers slated to vote on congressional redistricting as Trump rachets up pressure

Thursday, December 11

(INDIANAPOLIS) -- Indiana is the latest of several states redrawing congressional lines as its state Senate is set to convene Thursday to continue considering a bill that would give the state a new Republican-friendly congressional map, and may vote later in the day on... Read More.

University presidents reflect on academic freedom amid Trump’s push to reshape higher education

Thursday, December 11

(NEW YORK) -- The Trump administration has expanded its review of colleges and universities across the country this year, threatening to withhold critical funding from some institutions if they do not comply with administration's policies.Many universities rely on federal funding for a sizable portion... Read More.

2 killed, 2 injured in shooting at Newark recording studio

Thursday, December 11

(NEW YORK) -- Two men were fatally shot and two others were injured in a shooting Wednesday at a New Jersey recording studio used to make music videos, according to officials.The deceased victims were identified by investigators as Namir Bynum, 20, and Osayuwamen Uyamu,... Read More.

Teyana Taylor says she never imagined she’d be nominated for a Golden Globe

Thursday, December 11

Teyana Taylor has received her first-ever nomination for a Golden Globe, something she says she never even thought of when she graced our television screens on MTV's My Super Sweet 16."I was just wondering if I was going to get that bike or not,"... Read More.

Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson reportedly back for ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’

Thursday, December 11

The star-crossed lovers from District 12 are reportedly returning to Panem.Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are set to appear as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark in The Hunger Games prequel film Sunrise on the Reaping, according to a report from Read More.

Kentucky State University shooting: Bond set at $1M for parent charged with murder

Thursday, December 11

(FRANKFORT, Ky.) -- The parent of two Kentucky State University students who is accused of opening fire on campus during an altercation, killing a student and critically injuring another, has been ordered held on $1 million bond.Jacob Lee Bard, 48, of Evansville,... Read More.

University of Michigan fires head football coach, citing ‘inappropriate relationship’

Thursday, December 11

(ANN ARBOR, Mich) -- The University of Michigan fired head coach Sherrone Moore after the school said an investigation found "credible evidence" he was in an "inappropriate relationship" with a staff member, school officials said."This conduct constitutes a clear violation of University policy, and... Read More.