Connecticut News: West Hartford Man, MARK ROHRER Admits Downloading Child Pornography from Dark Web Site

Connecticut – John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Peter C. Fitzhugh, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Boston, today announced that MARK ROHRER, 37, of West Hartford, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty yesterday in New Haven federal court to one count of … Continue reading Connecticut News: West Hartford Man, MARK ROHRER Admits Downloading Child Pornography from Dark Web Site

JOHANNESBURG | Hurricane keeps Marvel’s Falcon actor from Comic Con Africa

JOHANNESBURG  — Hurricane Florence has grounded the Falcon. JOHANNESBURG News,Hurricane keeps Marvel’s Falcon actor from Comic Con Africa Anthony Mackie, the actor who has played the superhero in Marvel movies, canceled a scheduled appearance at Comic Con Africa in South Africa because of the storm making landfall on the U.S. east coast. “I’m so sorry … Continue reading JOHANNESBURG | Hurricane keeps Marvel’s Falcon actor from Comic Con Africa

WASHINGTON | Manafort pleads guilty, will cooperate with special counsel

WASHINGTON— Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort agreed Friday to cooperate with the special counsel’s Russia investigation as he pleaded guilty to federal charges and avoided a second trial that could have exposed him to even greater punishment. The deal gives special counsel Robert Mueller a key cooperator who led the Trump election effort for … Continue reading WASHINGTON | Manafort pleads guilty, will cooperate with special counsel

NEW YORK | Tayari Jones and Tommy Orange among book award finalists

NEW YORK — Tayari Jones‘ “An American Marriage” and Tommy Orange’s “There, There,” two of the year’s most talked-about novels, are on the fiction longlist for the National Book Awards. Other books announced Friday by the National Book Foundation include Lauren Groff’s “Florida,” Brandon Hobson’s “Where the Dead Sit Talking” and Jennifer Clement’s “Gun Love.” … Continue reading NEW YORK | Tayari Jones and Tommy Orange among book award finalists

PARIS | As Trump threatens election meddlers, Russia says ‘so what?’

PARIS — President Donald Trump is finally making moves against foreign election meddling — and Russia says it couldn’t care less. Trump’s executive order this week authorizing sanctions on foreigners who mess with American elections could herald new headaches for Moscow, after extensive accusations that Russia meddled in the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign. But Russian … Continue reading PARIS | As Trump threatens election meddlers, Russia says ‘so what?’

NEW YORK | Celebs turn out to help Rihanna’s Diamond Ball shine bright

NEW YORK — Rihanna’s Diamond Ball shined in its fourth year and continued to make a name as one of the industry’s white-hot and must-attend parties — all while raising money for charity. The pop star, fashionista and makeup mogul held the black-tie gala for her Clara Lionel Foundation on Thursday in New York City, … Continue reading NEW YORK | Celebs turn out to help Rihanna’s Diamond Ball shine bright

BRISTOL, Conn | Anchor who called Trump a white supremacist leaving ESPN

BRISTOL, Conn.— Outspoken ESPN personality Jemele Hill has announced she is leaving the company. Hill attracted attention last year and was briefly suspended for opinionated messages on social media, including a reference to President Donald Trump as a “white supremacist.” Hill tweeted Friday that it was her last day at ESPN. She left her role … Continue reading BRISTOL, Conn | Anchor who called Trump a white supremacist leaving ESPN

SINGAPORE | Raikkonen fastest in 2nd practice for Singapore GP

SINGAPORE— Kimi Raikkonen posted the fastest time Friday in the second practice for the Singapore Grand Prix. Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton stalled his Mercedes early in the session after misjudging the entry into a turn. The British driver drove solidly after that, finishing a fraction of a second behind Raikkonen’s Ferrari under floodlights at … Continue reading SINGAPORE | Raikkonen fastest in 2nd practice for Singapore GP