No, the president cannot change Social Security
VERIFY readers asked if the president can change Social Security. Its tax rate and benefits are set by law, so it would take an act of Congress to change them.…
El Buen Samaritano distributes 8,000 diapers and up to 15,000 pounds of food to the community
On Thursday, El Buen Samaritano held a giveaway to try and meet the demands of hundreds of families in need of diapers and food. AUSTIN, Texas — Heading into the…
Netflix makes major announcement about Prince Harry’s new documentary series with Meghan Markle
Netflix has shared an exciting update on Prince Harry‘s forthcoming documentary series. The five-part docuseries, produced by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, is set to premiere on December 10,…
Woman charged with killing toddler son, disposing his body in landfill sentenced to life in prison
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC/Gray News) – A Georgia woman convicted of killing her 20-month-old son has been sentenced to life in prison. Judge Tammy Stoke sentenced Leilani Simon on Thursday to…
Daughter of former Texas Governor Ann Richards awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Richards is an abortion-rights activist who was the president of Planned Parenthood from 2006 until 2018. AUSTIN, Texas — Cecile Richards, the daughter of former Texas Gov. Ann Richards, is…
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Intuit, SL Green, Gap and more
Here are the stocks making notable moves after hours. Intuit — Shares of the financial software company fell almost 5% despite an earnings report that beat expectations. Intuit reported $2.50…
16-year-old boy stabbed in head at Queens high school
Two teens were taken into police custody after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in the head at a Queens high school on Thursday, cops said. The victim was arguing with…
Crime and Public Safety | Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs claims feds edited Cassie video to keep him in jail
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team is accusing the feds of editing the now-infamous video of him beating up ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura ahead of the music mogul’s latest bail hearing Friday.…
National News | South Jersey woman gets 4 years for accidentally suffocating infant son while drunk
A South Jersey woman has been sentenced to four years in prison for accidentally suffocating her 6-month-old son to death while drunk, authorities announced Wednesday. Michelle Stanton, 29, pleaded guilty…
Pamela Hayden, longtime ‘Simpsons’ voice actor, including Bart’s friend Milhouse, hangs up her mic
FILE – Pamela Hayden, who voices the character Milhouse Van Houten, participates in Fox’s “The Simpsons” 30th anniversary celebration at the Empire State Building in New York on Dec. 17,…