Former Vice President Joe Biden apologized during a presidential campaign event for comments he made about his work with segregationist senators. Biden, appearing before a mostly black crowd in South Carolina, expressed regret Saturday for citing his work with segregationists Mississippi Sen. James Eastland and Georgia Sen. Herman Talmadge as an example of his ability to work with others despite differences. "Now was I wrong a few weeks ago to somehow give the impression to people that I … [Read more...]
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo signs bill giving lawmakers access to Trump’s state taxes
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday signed legislation giving lawmakers access to President Donald Trump's state tax returns. The state's Democratic-controlled state legislature passed the bill earlier this year, amending the state tax code to give congressional tax-related committees access to tax returns if requested. "Tax secrecy is paramount -- the exception being for bonafide investigative and law enforcement purposes," Cuomo said. "By amending the law enforcement exception in New … [Read more...]
Lil Nas X addresses backlash after coming out as gay
Lil Nas X isn't fazed by backlash about his sexuality. The 20-year-old rapper, born Montero Hill, spoke with BBC Radio 1 Friday after coming out as gay this week. "I'm not angry or anything [about backlash], because I understand how they just want that reaction," he said. The "Old Town Road" rapper said many fans were surprised by his coming out, while some even thought he was joking. "A lot of people are like, what?" he said. "And then a lot of people still think I'm trying to troll … [Read more...]
Stevie Wonder to undergo kidney transplant, ‘I’m good’
U.S. music icon Stevie Wonder announced at England's Summer Time Hyde Park music festival this weekend that he is scheduled to undergo a kidney transplant. "So what's gonna happen is this: I'm going to have surgery," Variety reported Wonder told his audience on Saturday night. "You ain't got to hear no rumors about nothing; I told you what's up -- I'm good." The 69-year-old Grammy winner intends to perform three more shows before he takes the break to focus on his health, E! News … [Read more...]
USA beats Dutch for second title in a row
The United States Women's National Team scored two second-half goals, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 to win its second consecutive Women's World Cup title Sunday in Lyon, France. The U.S. joined Germany (2003, 2007) as the only countries to win back-to-back titles at the Women's World Cup. It was the United States' (1991, 1999, 2015, 2019) fourth-ever title in the tournament. Megan Rapinoe, 34, became the oldest player to score in the Women's World Cup final after burying a penalty kick in … [Read more...]
Zion Williamson ruled out for Summer League after knee injury
New Orleans Pelicans rookie forward Zion Williamson has been ruled out for the rest of NBA Summer League play after suffering a bruised knee. Pelicans vice president David Griffin said Saturday the team has used "an abundance of caution" in deciding to sit Williamson, the No. 1 overall pick in last month's NBA Draft. "Zion will move forward from this incident without issue," Griffin said in a statement. Williamson scored 11 points on nine shots and grabbed three rebounds in the … [Read more...]
Simona Halep beats U.S. teen Cori Gauff for quarterfinal berth
American Cori "Coco" Gauff, 15, watched her magical Wimbledon run end with a straight sets loss to Simona Halep Monday at the All-England Club in London. Gauff was the youngest player to ever qualify for the Grand Slam. She upset Venus Williams in her first round match before beating Magdalena Rybarikova in the second round. Gauff then outlasted Polona Hercog in the third round to reach her round of 16 bout against Halep. Gauff was dealing with stomach problems throughout the match and … [Read more...]
Bushwick Bill, Geto Boys Rapper, dead at 52
Bushwick Bill, a member of Houston hip-hop group Geto Boys, has died at the age of 52. Bushwick Bill, real name Richard Shaw, died on Sunday following his battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, his publicist Dawn P. confirmed to Rolling Stone through a statement. "Bushwick Bill passed away peacefully this evening at 9:35 p.m. He was surrounded by his immediate family," the statement said. "There were incorrect previous reports that he had passed away this morning. We are looking into … [Read more...]
Texas is latest state to pump the brakes on red-light cameras
On a recent morning in May, Carlos Barrientos drove up to a Belt Line Road intersection on his way to work in Grand Prairie, Tex. His breakfast sandwich, sports drink, backpack and papers were arranged around him and on the seats, so Mr. Barrientos, 23, tried to avoid making sudden moves. Suddenly a yellow traffic light flickered overhead, followed seconds later, he said, by a red light. A camera flashed, catching his license plate when the vehicle edged close to the crossing or continued … [Read more...]
Texas joins 14 states in raising minimum tobacco sales age to 21
Texas will become the 15th state to raise the minimum age to purchase all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, from 18 to 21. On Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott signed the legislation, which takes effect Sept. 1. Those in the military will still be able to buy the products if they are 18-20. Anyone caught breaking this new law will face a Class C misdemeanor and a fine of up to $500. Illinois' governor signed similar legislation in May. The New York Senate passed legislation on April 1 … [Read more...]
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