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Summer Walker poses in a black strapless gown on a striped red carpet.

Summer Walker Countersued by LVRN Over Tour Money and Royalties

Summer Walker's longtime label and management company, LVRN, has countersued the R&B singer, alleging she withheld payments from her 2026 tour, songwriting royalties and business deals while pursuing her own lawsuit accusing the company of financial misconduct.In a counterclaim filed Monday, November 9, 2026, in Fulton County, Georgia, Love Renaissance... Read More about Summer Walker Countersued by LVRN Over Tour Money and Royalties

Ted Turner stands beside his former wife, actress Jane Fonda, at a media event.

Ted Turner's Five Children Seek to Manage Estate, Jane Fonda Not Named

The five children of CNN founder Ted Turner have asked to administer their late father's estate, with his former wife, actress Jane Fonda, absent from the list of beneficiaries identified in the estate documents.Laura Turner Seydel, Robert "Teddy" Turner IV, Rhett Turner, Beau Turner and Jennie Turner Garlington are seeking... Read More about Ted Turner's Five Children Seek to Manage Estate, Jane Fonda Not Named

President Donald Trump speaks at a podium during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, with American flags and seated guests behind him.

DOJ Adds Terrorism Charge Against Trump Assassination Suspect

Federal prosecutors have added a terrorism charge against Cole Tomas Allen, the California man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., in April.A superseding indictment filed November 12, 2026, alleges that Allen, 31, attempted to kill Trump to influence... Read More about DOJ Adds Terrorism Charge Against Trump Assassination Suspect

Young Thug, whose legal name is Jeffrey Williams, performs into a microphone while wearing sunglasses and a red jacket.

Young Thug, Birdman Dismissed From Lil Wayne Bus Shooting Lawsuit

Young Thug and Birdman have been dismissed from a nearly decade-old civil lawsuit accusing them of involvement in the 2015 shooting of Lil Wayne's tour bus, after a Georgia judge found insufficient evidence connecting either rapper to the attack.Judge Eric A. Brewton issued two orders Tuesday, November 10, 2026, dismissing... Read More about Young Thug, Birdman Dismissed From Lil Wayne Bus Shooting Lawsuit

Two vials labeled pentobarbital sodium injection and a syringe rest on a teal medical cloth.

Tennessee Warns Christa Pike Drug Inspection Could Halt Executions

Tennessee officials warn that allowing Christa Pike's attorneys to examine the drugs used in her failed execution could force the state to halt future lethal injections if its pentobarbital supplier cuts off access.In a November 6, 2026, court filing, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti asked Davidson County Chancellor I'Ashea L.... Read More about Tennessee Warns Christa Pike Drug Inspection Could Halt Executions

Aerial view of a Brooklyn construction site where a neighboring three-story building collapsed, with excavators and emergency crews working amid the rubble.

Brooklyn Building Collapse Kills 8 After Stop-Work Order Was Violated

A Brooklyn building collapse that killed eight people, including two children, has triggered a criminal investigation after city records revealed that contractors at the neighboring construction site violated a stop-work order and that an earlier inspection documented serious deficiencies in the building's exterior walls.The three-story building at 1321 Flatbush Avenue... Read More about Brooklyn Building Collapse Kills 8 After Stop-Work Order Was Violated

Hand holding a smartphone displaying the Kalshi name overlaid on U.S. dollar bills.

Louisiana Judge Blocks Kalshi, Polymarket and Robinhood Betting

A Louisiana judge has ordered Kalshi, Polymarket, Robinhood, Coinbase and other prediction market operators to stop offering event contracts to people in the state without a gaming license, granting an emergency request from Attorney General Liz Murrill in a lawsuit accusing the companies of illegal gambling.Judge Jeffrey Johnson of the... Read More about Louisiana Judge Blocks Kalshi, Polymarket and Robinhood Betting

Microsoft Outage Disrupts Courts, Leaves Protection Orders in Limbo

A worldwide Microsoft outage disrupted courts across the United States on Thursday, November 12, 2026, leaving emergency protection order requests potentially undelivered and forcing federal courts to adopt alternative filing procedures as widespread email failures continued into Friday.Maine's judicial branch warned that requests for protection orders emailed after 12:30 p.m.... Read More about Microsoft Outage Disrupts Courts, Leaves Protection Orders in Limbo

Row of colorful semi-trucks parked side by side.

Appeals Court Blocks Trump's $73 Million Highway Funding Cut to New York

A federal appeals court ruled Friday that the Trump administration unlawfully withheld $73.5 million in highway funding from New York after the state refused to revoke nearly 33,000 commercial driver's licenses issued to noncitizens.The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled on November 13, 2026, that the Department... Read More about Appeals Court Blocks Trump's $73 Million Highway Funding Cut to New York

Stephen Miller speaks at a podium, raising one finger against a blue backdrop.

Stephen Miller Orders White House Staff to Get Approval for Lobbyist Meetings

White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has ordered administration employees to obtain advance approval from White House lawyers before meeting with registered lobbyists to discuss government policy, tightening access to President Donald Trump's administration days after taking over the West Wing.The directive, disclosed on November 13, 2026, prohibits staff... Read More about Stephen Miller Orders White House Staff to Get Approval for Lobbyist Meetings

Judge’s gavel rests beside an American flag and paperwork bearing silhouettes of migrants.

Supreme Court to Decide Whether Trump Can Block Asylum at Border

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday, November 13, 2026, to decide whether President Donald Trump can bar migrants from seeking asylum at the southern border under a proclamation declaring an invasion, taking up his administration's appeal of rulings that found the restrictions unlawful.The case involves a policy Trump issued on... Read More about Supreme Court to Decide Whether Trump Can Block Asylum at Border

Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau walk hand in hand on a Manhattan sidewalk, accompanied by an attorney.

Empire State Building Climbers Face Deportation After Plea Deal Dispute

Two Russian climbers charged with scaling the Empire State Building face possible prison time and deportation after their attorney accused Manhattan prosecutors of withdrawing a proposed misdemeanor plea agreement the night before their November 12, 2026, court appearance.Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33, appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court, where... Read More about Empire State Building Climbers Face Deportation After Plea Deal Dispute

Stanford University courtyard with arched stone colonnades, red-tiled roofs, and Hoover Tower under a clear blue sky.

Stanford Student Faces Rape Trial After Returning From Suspension

A 24-year-old Stanford University student is facing trial on three felony sexual assault charges after returning to campus following a two-year suspension for sexually assaulting another student, according to the university's disciplinary findings.Leo Rossitter was charged in October 2024 with rape of an intoxicated person, oral copulation of an intoxicated... Read More about Stanford Student Faces Rape Trial After Returning From Suspension

The U.S. Capitol building stands beneath a clear blue sky.

Epstein Files Bill Gets 218 Signatures, Clearing Path to House Vote

A push to force another House vote over the Jeffrey Epstein files has reached the 218 signatures needed to bypass congressional leadership, putting the Epstein Files Transparency Act II on a path toward the House floor.Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., supplied the decisive 218th signature on November 11, 2026, one day... Read More about Epstein Files Bill Gets 218 Signatures, Clearing Path to House Vote

Lindsay Clancy Faces Retrial After Judge Rejects Bid to Dismiss Murder Charges

A Massachusetts judge has rejected Lindsay Clancy's attempt to dismiss three murder charges in the deaths of her young children, allowing prosecutors to pursue a second trial after a September mistrial. Her attorneys plan to challenge the decision before the state's highest court.Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan ruled on... Read More about Lindsay Clancy Faces Retrial After Judge Rejects Bid to Dismiss Murder Charges