DOJ announces 78 people charged over $2.5 billion in false health care billings
Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department on Wednesday announced a nationwide health care fraud crackdown that resulted in charges against 78 defendants in separate schemes that totaled more than $2.5 billion in alleged fraudulent
“This is not totally the end”: Stephen “tWitch” Boss' mom opens up publicly about her son's death
Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images It’s been almost seven months since the unexpected death of dancer/TV personality Stephen “tWitch” Boss. For the first time since the news, his mother, Connie Boss Alexander, opens up about grappling with the loss. “Sometimes
Which US cities are forecast to be impacted by smoke from wildfires in Canada
ABC News (NEW YORK) — The hundreds of wildfires burning in Canada are continuing to cause poor air quality conditions for millions of residents in the U.S. On Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued air quality alerts for
Despite harmless powder, mysterious letters in 3 states could get someone killed, says top cop
Rep. Tory Marie Blew/Facebook (TOPEKA, Kan.) — While the mysterious white powder inside scores of envelopes sent to Republican lawmakers and officials in at least three states has been deemed harmless, investigators say the mailings could still get
Nicki Minaj offers college help to young boy who shot a man in mom's defense
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Nicki Minaj is offering praises and college assistance to the 14-year-old boy who fatally shot a man who assaulted his mother. The rap star took to her Instagram Story Tuesday, June 27, with a message for
Jon Batiste announces new album, 'World Music Radio'
Jonny Marlow Jon Batiste has a new album on the way, one he says is guaranteed to “fill your soul.” Expected out August 18, World Music Radio will combine international sounds with hard-hitting pop songs, serving as a testament to Jon’s mission to
BET Awards 2023 nabs top viewership spot with 3 million watchers
Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET BET’s got quite a lot to celebrate. The BET Awards, also known as “Culture’s Biggest Night,” raked in high viewership totals for its 2023 show on Sunday, June 25. According to the
Donald Trump sues E. Jean Carroll with his own claims of defamation
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Former President Donald Trump is now suing the writer who sued him for defamation. Trump is accusing E. Jean Carroll of defaming him when, after a jury held him liable for
Delta plane lands safely at Charlotte airport without front landing gear
Greg Bajor/Getty Images (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — A Delta plane landed safely at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Wednesday morning without its front landing gear, according to the airline. No injuries were reported among the two pilots, three flight
Wildfire smoke live updates: Air quality alerts issued in 20 US states
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Millions of Americans are on alert for unhealthy air quality as smoke from wildfires in neighboring Canada drifts to the United States. Wildfires have burned more than 17.7 million acres across Canada