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Matthew Perry Death: Second Doctor Sentenced to Home Confinement in Ketamine Overdose Case
Dec 17, 2025 06:43 am CST
A second California doctor has been sentenced to eight months of home confinement for illegally supplying "Friends" star Matthew Perry with ketamine, contributing to the chain of events that led to the actor's fatal overdose in October 2023. Dr. Mark Chavez pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute the prescription anesthetic, joining four others convicted in connection with Perry's death, highlighting the dangerous exploitation of celebrity drug dependency.
Tragic Hollywood Homicide: Rob Reiner's Son Faces First-Degree Murder Charges in Parents' Deaths
Dec 17, 2025 05:50 am CST
Nick Reiner, son of acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner, will face two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing his parents to death in their Brentwood home. The 32-year-old, who previously collaborated with his father on a film about addiction struggles, was arrested hours after the bodies were discovered. The shocking case has prompted tributes from Hollywood figures and former President Bill Clinton for the couple who were married 36 years.
Trump Expands U.S. Travel Ban to Include Seven More Countries and Palestinian Authority Passport Holders
Dec 17, 2025 05:33 am CST
President Trump has expanded U.S. travel restrictions by adding seven more countries including Syria, and Palestinian Authority passport holders to the travel ban list. The White House cited national security concerns, stating the ban targets foreigners who may threaten Americans or undermine U.S. institutions. This expansion follows a deadly attack in Syria and includes restrictions on several African nations and Laos, while maintaining bans on countries like Afghanistan and Yemen.
Chile's President-Elect Kast Pledges Support for Ending Venezuela's "Dictatorship" Under Maduro
Dec 17, 2025 04:17 am CST
Chile's newly elected President Jose Antonio Kast has declared his support for any initiative to end Nicolas Maduro's "dictatorship" in Venezuela during his first international visit to Argentina. Representing Latin America's rightward political shift, Kast aims to address Venezuela's impact on regional migration while strengthening ties with like-minded governments across South America.
President Trump Announces National Address: "The Best Is Yet To Come" Following First Year Back in Office
Dec 17, 2025 03:07 am CST
President Donald Trump has scheduled a televised address to the nation from the White House on Wednesday at 9 PM EST, reflecting on his administration's first year since returning to power and expressing optimism about America's future with his signature phrase "The Best Is Yet To Come."
Liverpool Parade Attacker Sentenced to Over 21 Years for Injuring 134 People in Road Rage Incident
Dec 17, 2025 03:00 am CST
Paul Doyle has been sentenced to 21 years and six months in prison after driving his car into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League victory, injuring 134 people in a fit of road rage. The 54-year-old pleaded guilty to 31 criminal charges related to the May incident that transformed a day of celebration into what the judge called "horror and devastation."
US Military Strikes Kill 8 in Eastern Pacific: Escalating Controversial Anti-Narcotics Campaign
Dec 17, 2025 02:46 am CST
The US military has conducted strikes against alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in eight fatalities. This marks the latest development in a controversial campaign that has destroyed at least 26 vessels and killed 95 people since September. The operations, directed by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, have drawn significant scrutiny from human rights advocates, Democratic lawmakers, and UN officials over potential international law violations and lack of evidence supporting the narco-trafficking allegations.
Comprehensive Analysis: Trump Administration's Multi-Faceted Pressure Campaign Against Venezuela Explained
Dec 17, 2025 02:38 am CST
This detailed examination reveals the complex motivations behind the Trump administration's intensifying pressure on Venezuela, including drug trafficking concerns, the revival of the Monroe Doctrine, access to the world's largest oil reserves, weakening Cuban influence, and addressing Venezuelan immigration to the United States. The administration's strategy involves military actions, diplomatic pressure, and economic sanctions as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth prepare classified congressional briefings on this high-priority national security matter.
3 Indian Students Among 40 Injured in Bondi Beach Terrorist Attack in Sydney
Dec 17, 2025 02:37 am CST
Three Indian students were injured during a terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that left 15 dead and 40 wounded. Two of the students are currently hospitalized following the shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration carried out by Naveed Akram and his father. Police are expanding their investigation as they discover evidence of extremist material.
BBC Faces $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit From Trump Over Edited Capitol Riot Speech
Dec 17, 2025 02:37 am CST
The BBC is defending against a $10 billion lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump over a documentary that allegedly manipulated his 2021 speech before the Capitol riot. The lawsuit, filed in Miami federal court, claims the British broadcaster deliberately edited Trump's speech to create false impressions and interfere with the 2024 election. The controversy has already led to high-profile resignations at the BBC, including Director General Tim Davie, while occurring amid the UK government's review of the BBC's Royal Charter.