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Retired Navy Admiral Headed To Prison After Swapping Contracts For Cushy Job: Feds
A retired US Navy admiral who once commanded operations across Europe, Russia, and Africa is heading to prison in connection with a federal bribery case.
Admiral Robert Burke, 62, of Coconut Creek, FL, was convicted on Monday, May 19, in Washington, DC, after a five-day trial, the US Attorney’s Office said.
On Tuesday, Sept. 16, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced that Burke has been sentenced to 72 months in prison for accepting future employment at a government vendor in exchange for awarding that company a government contract.
"Integrity — not cash — is the currency of public servi…
Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani Dies
Giorgio Armani, the visionary who redefined men’s style with his impeccably tailored suits and minimalist elegance, has died.
The trailblazing Italian designer was 91 years old.
The fashion house announced that he “passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones" on Thursday, Sept. 4.
The company said that a funeral chamber would be open in Milan on Saturday, Sept. 6, and Sunday, Sept. 7, with a private funeral to follow at a later date.
In announcing its founder's death, the company noted that he “worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections,…
NJ's Jake Bongiovi, Wife Millie Bobby Brown Adopt Baby Girl
Jake Bongiovi, 23, a New Jersey native and son of music legend Jon Bon Jovi, has adopted a baby girl with his wife, "Stranger Things" star Millie Bobby Brown, the couple announced Thursday, Aug. 21, on Instagram.
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Brown, 21, is no stranger to adoption. She has more than 60 goats, dogs, and cats, she shared in an interview with "Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper earlier this year.
Twenty-five of those are farm animals, including goats named after rappers, 23 dogs…
Food Network Star Anne Burrell Dies At 55: 'A Remarkable Person And Culinary Talent'
The culinary world is reeling from the sudden loss of celebrity chef Anne Burrell, the fiery Food Network favorite known for her bold flavors, big hair, and even bigger personality.
Burrell, a New York native from Madison County, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, June 17, at the age of 55, according to a statement from the Food Network.
Medics found her unresponsive in her Brooklyn home Tuesday morning and pronounced her dead at the scene, TMZ reports. The New York City Medical Examiner’s office will determine an official cause of death.
Best known to millions as the animated, no-nonsens…
Retired Navy Admiral Convicted In $500K Federal Bribery Scheme, DOJ Says
A retired US Navy admiral who once commanded operations across Europe, Russia, and Africa is now facing prison time after being found guilty in a federal bribery case, officials announced.
Admiral Robert Burke, 62, of Coconut Creek, FL, was convicted on Monday, May 19, in Washington, DC, after a five-day trial, the US Attorney’s Office said.
Federal prosecutors say Burke abused his rank as a four-star admiral to steer a $355,000 Navy contract to a private company in exchange for a $500,000-a-year job with stock options after he retired.
Burke, who retired in 2022, was found guilty of consp…
'Obnoxious Jerk': Trump Hits Back At Bruce Springsteen After Singer's Onstage Attack
Donald Trump fired back at Bruce Springsteen following the singer’s scathing onstage criticism of his administration during the first stop of his international tour.
The 75-year-old Springsteen opened the show in Manchester, England, with a powerful statement that was met with roaring applause on Wednesday night, May 14.
"In my home, the America I love, the America I've written about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration," Springsteen said.
"Tonight, we ask all who believe in democracy an…
Bruce Springsteen Attacks 'Corrupt, Incompetent, Treasonous' Trump Administration At Concert
Iconic singer and songwriter Bruce Springsteen unleashed a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration while onstage during a concert.
The 75-year-old Springsteen opened the show in Manchester, England, with a powerful statement that was met with roaring applause on Wednesday night, May 14.
"In my home, the America I love, the America I've written about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration," Springsteen said.
"Tonight, we ask all who believe in democracy and the best of our American experim…
Maryland Selfie-Taker, 23, Survives Fall Into Mount Vesuvius
A 23-year-old tourist from Maryland who fell into Mount Vesuvius in Italy when he dropped his phone taking a selfie was rescued, NBC News reports.
Philip Carroll had hiked 4,000 feet up a trail that was closed to tourists with two family members on Saturday, July 9, the outlet said citing Paolo Cappelli, President of the Presidio Permanente Vesuvio.
Carroll, of Baltimore, stopped to take a photo at the top of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii in AD 79, and apparently dropped his phone — then fell several meters in while trying to recover it, Cappelli said.
The man somehow stoppe…