National Rifle Association CEO and Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre addresses the NRA convention in Indianapolis in April. Darron Cummings/AP hide caption toggle caption Darron Cummings/AP National Rifle Association CEO and Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre addresses the NRA convention in Indianapolis in April. Darron Cummings/AP The longtime leader of what was once the nation’s most powerful gun rights group is leaving his post days before the start of a civil trial on charges of corruption and mismanagement. Wayne LaPierre stepped down as he and other former NRA officials were accused of embezzling millions from nonprofits to bankroll a lavish…
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On the eve of a legal battle in New York, Wayne LaPierre told board members Friday that he will step down as the longtime head of the National Rifle Association.Mr. LaPierre, 74, has led the NRA, once one of the nation’s most prominent lobbying organizations, for more than three decades. But his resignation came as he faced his most serious challenge yet, a corruption trial in Manhattan amid a legal clash with New York Attorney General Letitia James. Jury selection has already begun, and Mr. LaPierre has been in the courtroom for part of it. Preliminary arguments were scheduled for…
David Soul photographed at a concert in Los Angeles on December 6, 1983. Soule, who rose to fame as the blonde half of crime-fighting duo “Starsky and Hutch” in a popular 1970s television series, has died at the age of 80. Wally Fong/AP hide caption toggle caption Wally Fong/AP David Soul photographed at a concert in Los Angeles on December 6, 1983. Soule, who rose to fame as the blonde half of crime-fighting duo “Starsky and Hutch” in a popular 1970s television series, has died at the age of 80. Wally Fong/AP LONDON – Actor-singer David Soul, the 1970s heartthrob…
FILE – Oscar Pistorius leaves the High Court in Pretoria, South Africa, following his sentencing proceedings on June 15, 2016. (AP Photo/Themba Hedebe, File) PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, a two-legged amputee who became a global star while competing at the highest level of his sport while running on carbon-fiber blades, has been sentenced to nearly nine years for his murder. He was released from jail on Friday after serving his sentence. Girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp. Corrections department spokesman Singabakho Nxumalo told The Associated Press that Pistorius, 37, quietly walked away from Pretoria’s Atteridgeville Correctional Center…
Dave McMenamin, ESPN staff writerJan 4, 2024, 03:24 am ETto closeLakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and the NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009–14, the Cavaliers from 2014–18 for ESPN.com, and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005–09.LOS ANGELES – Finally returning to Crypto.com Arena after a brutal December in which they were constantly on the road and slipping in the standings, the Los Angeles Lakers looked like strangers in their own home after a 110-96 loss on Wednesday night. Were staying. Miami Heat.The schedule was considered favorable for the Lakers coming into the new year, with their first…
Massive aftershocks were reported Friday after a magnitude-4.2 earthquake struck the mountains east of Los Angeles. The earthquake was centered in the San Bernardino County community of Little Creek, located in the San Gabriel Mountains about 60 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. Initially the intensity of the earthquake was reported to be 4.6, but it was later reduced to 4.2. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Shaking was reported across a wide area, including Long Beach, Carson, parts of the San Fernando Valley, Riverside, San Bernardino and parts of Orange County. where the earthquake was centered…
Houston Astros’ Michael Brantley (23) points toward the dugout after hitting a home run against New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino during the second inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Houston.Karen Warren/Staff PhotographerHouston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley lifts the ball after Texas Rangers’ Corey Seager’s single in the first inning during Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, in Houston.Karen Warren/Staff PhotographerHouston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) went to first as he hit an RBI single that…
Antonio Rudiger’s second-half goal gave LaLiga leaders Real Madrid a 1-0 home win over Mallorca on Wednesday, extending their unbeaten run in the league to 13 games.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (US)Centre-back Rudiger broke the deadlock in the 78th minute as he took advantage of some weak defending from a corner and fired a header into the top corner for his first goal of the season.”Great cross by Luca, great block by (Dani) Carvajal and luckily it went in,” Rudiger told reporters. “I’m happy because it was an important goal and three important points for us. There is…
Flames spread through the roof of the South Florida home of superstar Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.Fire Marshal Bob Taylor said Davie Fire Rescue received the call at 1:55 p.m. and 20 firefighters responded to the blaze at 16755 Berkshire Court in the city of Southwest Ranches.The fire was difficult to combat, Taylor said, because the flames in the attic of the large two-story home were difficult to access.Firefighters battle a fire at the home of Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill in Southwest Ranches, Florida on Wednesday.nbc south floridaThe fire appeared to be confined…
All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton wanted to reinforce that Indiana’s success against Milwaukee was not a fluke.So on Wednesday night, the rising young star made sure of that again.Haliburton had 31 points and 12 assists and scored 47 points in the third quarter to lead the Pacers past the Bucks 142–130 for their fifth consecutive win. It was Haliburton’s 18th game with at least 20 points and 10 assists, the most by a Pacers player in a season, according to ESPN Stats & Information research.Editor’s Choice2 related”I think as a young group when you play good teams, you want to be…