NORTH ELBA, N.Y. — Two hikers in New York’s Adirondack Mountains called 911 to report a third member of their party had died, but it turned out they had taken hallucinogenic mushrooms and were mistaken, officials said Wednesday. A state forest ranger responded to a call Saturday about a hiker …
Read More »Forget stadiums. These rockers may be coming to a back yard near you
The All-American Rejects are bringing back the house party. The rock band, who topped the charts in the early 2000s such with hits as “Move Along” and “Gives You Hell,” is popping up, playing surprise shows in small venues across the country. So far, the concert spots have included a …
Read More »Smokey Robinson sues accusers and their lawyers, claiming defamation
LOS ANGELES — Motown legend Smokey Robinson on Wednesday filed a lawsuit alleging defamation by four former housekeepers who earlier this month in a lawsuit accused him of sexual assault and abuse. Lawyers for Robinson also filed a motion in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking to have the complaint against …
Read More »Elon Musk emboldens GOP critics of Trump’s big bill: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, we explore how Elon Musk is adding fuel to the fire for …
Read More »4-year-old girl’s life-saving treatment at risk after family’s legal immigration status is revoked
A Mexican girl is at risk of losing access to the life-saving treatment she has been receiving in Los Angeles after her family’s legal immigration status was abruptly revoked. Her family is now fighting to have their status reinstated. “If they deport us and take away my daughter’s access to …
Read More »Knicks and Timberwolves are fighting for their playoff lives
A potential NBA Finals matchup is in sight, as both the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers have taken 3-1 leads in the conference finals. The Thunder will have an opportunity to close out the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road Wednesday, while the Pacers will try to eliminate the …
Read More »Dave Canales: Hunter Renfrow is making huge strides, looks good after a year off
Panthers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow was out of the league last season as he struggled with his health, but Panthers head coach Dave Canales said that since signing with the Panthers a month ago, Renfrow has made steady improvements. Canales said Renfrow is showing “the muscle memory of a guy …
Read More »Kevin Costner sued by ‘Horizon 2’ stunt double for rape scene she says was ‘unscripted’ and ‘violent’
Kevin Costner has been sued by a stunt performer on the set of “Horizon 2,” who claims she was put in an unscripted rape scene without warning or proper filming safety protocols. Devyn LaBella, 34, filed the lawsuit Tuesday in Superior Los Angeles County Court against the Horizon Series, production …
Read More »Trump says he will ‘take a look’ at possible pardons for men convicted of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
President Donald Trump said he would look at pardoning the men convicted in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and swiped at the legitimacy of the case. “I will take a look at it. It’s been brought to my attention,” Trump said while speaking to reporters in the …
Read More »Macy’s CEO says retailer will hike some prices as tariffs cut into profits
Macy’s cut its full-year profit guidance on Wednesday even as it beat Wall Street’s quarterly earnings expectations, as the retailer’s CEO said it will hike prices of certain items to offset tariffs. In a news release, the department store operator said it reduced its earnings outlook because of higher tariffs, …
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