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Actress and pop icon Olivia Newton-John is dead following a three decade battle with cancer. Newton-John reportedly passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, this morning at her Southern California home. As TMZ reports: Olivia’s husband, John Easterling, says she died peacefully at her ranch in Southern California Monday morning, surrounded by family and friends. Olivia has battled breast cancer for more than 30 years, a specific cause of death was not given, although a source close to Olivia told TMZ, “After a 30-year cancer journey, she lost her battle to metastatic breast cancer.” https://twitter.com/Phil_Lewis_/status/1556723881364361219 Olivia hit it big in 1971…

A Republican Member of Congress is dead following a violent car crash in Northeast Indiana. Jackie Walorski had represented Indiana’s 2nd District from 2013 until her untimely death at around 12:30 p.m. ET today. According to reports, the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle collision on State Route 19 that killed four — including the representative. https://twitter.com/GOPLeader/status/1554919317845807105 South Bend’s ABC 57 has the preliminary details: Three people in an SUV were killed in the crash, including Walorski, Zachery Potts and Emma Thompson.The sole occupant of the other vehicle involved in the crash was also pronounced dead at the…

Former President Donald Trump and his Vice President Mike Pence gave dueling speeches yesterday, which received markedly different coverage on cable news, particularly when it came to Fox News Channel. Neither CNN nor MSNBC carried Trump or Pence’s speeches live, but their hosts and on-air personalities discussed Pence’s remarks at various times throughout the day. (RELATED: Pence Aides Testified Before Grand Jury in Jan. 6 Probe) Pence spoke before conservative activists at a Young America’s Foundation event. Fox News covered his speech live for about 15 minutes. Later in the day, Trump spoke for 90 minutes at the America First…

Editor’s Note: Tony Dow’s management team has removed its statement that the “Leave It to Beaver” star died. Dow’s son told People magazine Tuesday that his father was alive “but in his last hours. Under hospice care.” We sincerely regret the error. Actor Tony Dow, best known for playing Wally Cleaver, the older brother of Theodore “Beaver” Cleaver on the iconic American sitcom “Leave It to Beaver” has died. He was 77. As CNN reports: “It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share with you the passing of our beloved Tony this morning,” Frank Bilotta and Renee James,…

Russia’s new space chief has announced plans to withdraw from the International Space Station (ISS) partnership after 2024. The announcement by Roscosmos Director General Yury Borisov heralds the end of Russia’s decades-long partnership with NASA to keep ISS fully operational. Per CNN: Roscosmos chief Yury Borisov told Russian President Vladimir Putin that “the decision to leave this station after 2024 has been made.””You know that we are working within the framework of international cooperation at the International Space Station. Undoubtedly, we will fulfil all our obligations to our partners, but the decision to leave the station after 2024 has been…

TBS has cut ties with far-left comedian and political commentator Samantha Bee. Since 2016, Bee has hosted “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” on the cable channel. Stylistically, the show closely resembled “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” where Bee rose to prominence as its longest-serving correspondent. https://twitter.com/Variety/status/1551603739324166144 Bee’s show received critical acclaim, but the host courted controversy on multiple occasions — most notably when she insulted Ivanka Trump with an extraordinarily vulgar phrase. The obscene remark prompted then-White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders to demand action from the network. “Her disgusting comments and show are not fit for broadcast,…

Top Trump ally and onetime chief White House strategist Steve Bannon has been found guilty of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena to appear before the Jan. 6 Committee. Bannon faces a minimum of 30 days behind bars. WATCH: https://twitter.com/MSNBC/status/1550556275779506177 CNN further reports: The conviction is a boost for the House Jan. 6 Committee’s investigation and the congressional power to subpoena documents and testimony. It is also a victory for the Justice Department, which is under intense scrutiny for its approach to matters related to the Jan. 6 attack. After two days of hearing evidence and witness testimony, the jury…

The House of Representatives passed a bill earlier today to ensure the legality of contraceptives nationwide. The Right to Contraception Act passed mostly along party lines. It now faces an uncertain future in the 50-50 Senate. The proposal follows the Dobbs ruling, which Democrats say will lead to the Supreme Court overturning other landmark decisions. Eight Republicans joined every Democrat in support of the bill, as The Hill reports: GOP “yes” votes came from Reps. Liz Cheney (Wyo.), Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.), Anthony Gonzalez (Ohio), John Katko (N.Y.), Adam Kinzinger (Ill.), Nancy Mace (S.C.), Maria Elvira Salazar (Fla.) and Fred Upton…

President Joe Biden has tested positive for coronavirus. Biden is fully vaccinated and has received two booster shots. According to the White House, he’s experiencing “very mild symptoms.” Besides helping people from getting sick, the most important purpose of a vaccine is to reduce the severity of an illness if you do get sick. Along with isolating, Biden is being treated with the antiviral Paxlovid. NBC News further reports: “Consistent with CDC guidelines, he will isolate at the White House and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time,” the statement said. “He has been in…

The federal investigation into Hunter Biden’s overseas business dealings has reached a crucial moment. According to multiple sources, investigators are deciding whether or not to charge Hunter. The origins of the Department of Justice (DOJ) probe into the president’s son date back years, but it has undeniably intensified leading up to the midterms. While the Justice Department tries to avoid bringing politically charged cases to the fore so close to an election, CNN’s Evan Perez reported last night that the scope of the investigation has narrowed. Fox News added that David Weiss — the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney in Delaware —…