The Big Rundown  The Capitol's attending physician has pronounced Sen. Mitch McConnell good to go and said he can carry on with his duties, a day after the minority leader froze at a microphone during an appearance in Kentucky. Keep reading
More Big News  The first of four former leaders of the Proud Boys who were convicted of seditious conspiracy over the Capitol riot has learned his fate: Joseph Biggs was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Thursday, reports Politico. Keep reading Also Making Headlines Today's Jaw-Dropper Rent-a-Hitman is a parody website, but its fake customer-service awards and customer testimonials have convinced more than a few people to submit legitimate requests for an assassin, leading to at least 30 arrests, per People. Keep reading
Don't Overlook The civil fraud suit against former President Trump brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James is set to head to trial in October, and now the transcript from his April deposition in that case is revealing what Trump said during his seven-hour interview by James' team. Keep reading On the Lighter Side The owner of the most expensive whisky cask sold at auction has been revealed as a Vietnamese man with a spirits collection valued at $190 million. Keep reading Science Buzz As of Monday, 79% of the state of Texas was in drought, with 12% in "exceptional drought." Keep reading Wild Card At least 11 people are suspected to be involved with a loan scam that allegedly drove a man to kill his wife and two young boys before trying to take his own life in their family home, Thai police said Wednesday. Keep reading Quote of the Day "I know that I messed up that day, but I'm not a terrorist. My curiosity got the better of me, and I'll have to live with that for the rest of my life." Today's 6 Most-Read Stories
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Thursday, August 31, 2023
McConnell Cleared by Doctor as Successor Talk Heats Up (Daily Rundown by Newser)
First of 4 Proud Boys Leaders Gets 17-Year Sentence (Newser Breaking News)
Happening Now  The first of four former leaders of the Proud Boys who were convicted of seditious conspiracy over the Capitol riot has learned his fate: Joseph Biggs was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Thursday, reports Politico. Prosecutors had sought a sentence of 33 years for the 39-year-old Biggs, who was convicted along with Ethan Nordean, Zachary Rehl, and the far-right group's former leader, Enrique Tarrio. Keep reading From our sponsor  Earn a $200 bonus with these high earning rewards cards — that's like 40% cash rewards on your first $500 in spend. Plus, enjoy unlimited rewards. Start racking up huge cash rewards. Learn More Today's 6 Most-Read Stories
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Trump Pleads Not Guilty in Georgia Case (Newser Breaking News)
Happening Now  Former President Trump has pleaded not guilty and waived arraignment in the case accusing him and others of illegally trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia, per the AP. That means he won't have to show up for an arraignment hearing that Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee had set for next week. Keep reading From our sponsor  Earn a $200 bonus with these high earning rewards cards — that's like 40% cash rewards on your first $500 in spend. Plus, enjoy unlimited rewards. Start racking up huge cash rewards. Learn More Today's 6 Most-Read Stories
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