VA Secretary Wilkie comes under fire after IG report finds 'unprofessional' handling of sexual assault claim

A planned in-person inauguration ceremony for several freshman Democratic state senators in Minnesota drew bipartisan criticism this week after a permit detailing the event appeared to show violations of Gov.Tim Walz’s executive order barring outdoor gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic. The state’s department of administration granted a permit request filed by the Muslim American Society of Minnesota for an event entitled "Inauguration Day of MN Senators." The Jan.

The year 2020 is on pace to finish as one of the deadliest ever for Philadelphia as the city reportedly is nearing its record for most homicides in a calendar year.  As of Tuesday, there have been at least 490 killings in Philadelphia since Jan. 1, according to KYW, the CBS owned television station in the City of Brotherly Love.  The station says the record was in 1990 when there were 504 homicides.

The 2021 Golden Globes and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) are under fire for their choice to include Lee Isaac Chung’s Minari in the Best Foreign Language Film category, shut out from the Best Picture race.

Covid-19. The action was taken at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday against Thornlea Nursing Home, a residential care home in Loanhead, Midlothian, after 15 residents died as a result of coronavirus.

The Hulk took down Donald Trump.On Oct. 2, a man dressed as the famed Marvel character took an ax to President Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Edinburgh could be forced to close after an investigation unearthed serious safety issues. The Care Inspectorate said an inspection at Thornlea Nursing Home in Loanhead, Midlothian, uncovered "serious and significant concerns" about the quality of care provided.The watchdog has now filed court paperwork seeking the cancellation of the privately-run home's registration, which it said could allow new arrangements to be organised for residents.

Instagram.“God Bless America. Joy over fear!” Cameron wrote in a post promoting photos of the “protest,” which shows throngs of maskless singers — apparently failing to follow social distance recommendations.Critics were quick to point out the carolers were likely spreading more than just Christmas cheer.“This is one of the most irresponsible things I’ve seen lately,” one observer slammed, in reference to California’s spiking coronavirus infections.

Watch: Coleen Nolan admits her own cancer fearsColeen Nolan has admitted panicking she will get breast cancer, after three of her sisters have been diagnosed with the disease. TheLoose Womenstar’s elder sister Bernie Nolan died aged 52 after battling breast cancer and this year her sister Anne Nolan, 69, was also diagnosed with the disease on the same day sister Linda Nolan, 61, learned her own cancer had returned.

Steven Gerrard believes discipline has improved hugely this season as befitting a "classy club". The Ibrox club have made an unbeaten start to the season and have yet to receive a single red card.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called on the Veterans’ Affairs (VA) secretary to resign following a watchdog report that he belittled a congressional aide after she filed a sexual assault claim.  Navy Reserve officer and Hill staffer Andrea Goldstein, reported that a hospital contractor “bumped his entire body against mine and told me ‘I looked like I needed a smile and a good time,’” in September 2019 at the Washington Veterans Medical Center (VAMC).

direct to your inboxSupermarket giant Sainsbury's has come under fire for taking the decision to open its stores up on Boxing Day.The retailer has come under scrutiny with Union bosses, who are now urging Sainsbury's to 'give staff a well earned break' on December 26.Representatives at Unite accused the company of "putting wealth before the wellbeing of its workforce" after it announced plans to open between 10am and 5pm on December 26.It accused the chain of "acting like scrooge" after also

Georgia Democratic Senate candidate Raphael Warnock is facing criticism from Republicans after he would not denounce socialism when his opponent, Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., asked him to do so during their debate Sunday night.

Neil Lennon admits Celtic’s title hopes are hanging by a thread – along with his managerial reign. The pressure is piling on the Hoops boss after  1-1 draw with St Johnstone  saw them slip 13 points behind rivals Rangers.