“Full House” star Lori Laughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, plead guilty to felony charges in college admissions scam, await judge’s word on whether he accepts or reject plea deal that will send the couple to prison (May 22)
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Texas court holds jury trial via videoconferencing
A court in the Dallas suburbs this week held what is believed to be the first American jury trial conducted over online video. (May 22)
Today in History for May 20th
Highlights of this day in history: Charles Lindbergh begins his trans-Atlantic flight; Amelia Earhart starts her trek across the Atlantic; Freedom Riders attacked in the South; Explorer Christopher Columbus, comedienne Gilda Radner die. (May 20)
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J.J. Watt says ‘Ultimate Tag’ is ‘as crazy as possible’
J.J. Watt says ‘Ultimate Tag’ is ‘as crazy as possible’
Trump threatens states’ voting funds during pandemic
President Donald Trump follows up on tweets threatening to hold up federal funds for two election battleground states that are trying to make it safer to vote during the pandemic by insisting that “mail-in ballots are very dangerous.” (May 20)
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Biden warns of ‘abuse of power’ in Trump critique
Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden encourages Columbia University Law School graduates to stay positive and look for to the life they want because a “good life doesn’t surrender.” (May 20)
ShowBiz Minute: Lauer, Beyoncé, Kaling
Matt Lauer says Ronan Farrow’s work on him was shoddy and biased; Beyoncé to give graduation speech alongside the Obamas; Mindy Kaling signs on to co-write script for “Legally Blonde 3.” (May 20)
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Here’s the latest for Wednesday May 20th: Trump calls malaria drug study fake; Biden calls Trump absolutely irresponsible; Floods force evacuations in Michigan; Arizona wildfire largely contained.
A Mississippi county hardest hit as casinos close
A county in Mississippi has been dealt a serious economic blow by the new coronavirus. Gambling halls and associated businesses have been shuttered for two months, and thousands of people in Tunica County are out of work. (May 19)
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Today in History for May 19th
Highlights during this day in history: Actress Marilyn Monroe sings a sultry ‘Happy Birthday’ to President John F. Kennedy; Black militant Malcolm X born; Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis dies; The Who’s Pete Townshend born. (May 19)
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