LONDON (AP) — British comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to new counts of rape and sexual assault. Brand, who was already facing similar charges involving four women, denied the new charges in Southwark Crown Court. The alleged … Continued
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2026. There are 310 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 24, 1988, in a ruling that expanded legal protections for parody and satire, the Supreme Court unanimously … Continued
A Hastings man was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for producing and possessing child sexual abuse material, the U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen’s office announced Monday. Hunter James Geidl, 29, was indicted in 2024 on three counts … Continued
Rep. Angie Craig will bring the son of a Minnesota woman as her guest to the State of the Union address in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Angel Silva’s mother, Concepcion Macias-Pulido, left the United States in December after she was … Continued
Gov. Tim Walz has ordered all U.S. and state flags to be flown at half-staff for two days this week to honor and remember the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., who died Feb. 17. He was 84. All U.S. and state … Continued