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, …
Read More »Chase Chrisley breaks silence on his parents’ pardons
Chase Chrisley is breaking his silence on his parents’ planned pardons. “I am grateful to God and extremely grateful to President Trump and his entire administration,” the 28-year-old told the New York Post on Tuesday evening. “I’m beyond thankful to finally have my parents back home and my family together …
Read More »Elon Musk says he’s ‘disappointed’ with domestic policy bill in break with Trump
WASHINGTON — Elon Musk broke with President Donald Trump on the House-passed domestic policy bill, saying in a new interview that he was “disappointed” that the legislation would increase the federal deficit. “I was, like, disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly, which increases the budget deficit, not just …
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