Elton John could win his third Oscar for best original song on Sunday night for "Never Too Late," the song from his Disney+ documentary of the same name. Elton co-wrote…
The “rule of law” folks (who also have a sizable overlap with the “party of free speech“) are at it again. Around the nation, legislators emboldened by the Republican party’s embrace of bigotry have been passing bills banning books (or, worse, subjecting librarians to criminal charges). Almost as often as a law gets passed, it […]
"We thank all of these courageous survivors for coming forth and seeking justice," St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Melissa Price Smith said Friday in a statement.
Daryl Clemmons, 45, was convicted Friday of assault and armed criminal action after he argued he acted in self-defense by shooting football coach Shaquille Latimore.
CHICAGO - As tickets for spring and summer tours, festivals and sporting events begin to go on sale, Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued guidance to help residents avoid common ticket scams. Raoul cautioned that buying tickets from a third-party vendor or private party increases the risk of fraud and often the total cost. Raoul also warned residents to avoid paying for tickets with anything other than a credit card, if possible, which offers additional protections should a sale be fraudulent. “The proliferation of smart phones and online marketplaces have fundamentally changed the way many tickets are purchased for concerts, sports and other entertainment events,” Raoul said. “While the emergence of smart technology has simplified our lives, bad actors use that same technology to take advantage of consumers. I encourage all Illinoisans to be vigilant when purchasing tickets to avoid falling victim to scammers.” Raoul encouraged individuals to consider the
Pearl Jam is shutting down the band's online shop for a day in support of Friday's economic blackout effort.The initiative was launched by the organization The People's Union USA, which declared…
ST. LOUIS - Dick Gregory used comedy to address racial tensions in the 1950s and 60s, becoming a pioneer in social satire. Gregory's journey into activism began at Sumner High School, where he led a march protesting segregated schools. His involvement in the civil rights movement continued as he participated in the 1963 Birmingham demonstration [...]