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James Kukstis

Norwell

Web Journalist at 7 News WHDH-TV

Reporting news of government, schools, politics & community for the Norwell Mariner. Tips? [email protected]

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  • 1 day ago | whdh.com | James Kukstis

    After months of delays, a hearing starts Tuesday to decide whether Erik and Lyle Menendez should get a chance at freedom after serving nearly 30 years in prison for the double murder of their parents. A Los Angeles judge will preside over the resentencing hearing that is expected to last two days. If he shortens their sentences, the brothers would still need approval from the state’s parole board to get out of prison. They could then potentially go free on time served.

  • 1 day ago | whdh.com | James Kukstis

    NEW YORK (AP) — The R&B singer Cassie could testify as soon as Tuesday in Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial, as the Bad Boy Records founder faces charges that he orchestrated a deviant empire of exploitation that forced women into drugged-up sex parties called “freak-offs.”Testimony in the trial began Monday. Prosecutors told jurors that, for years, Combs used his status as a powerful executive to coerce women into abusive sexual encounters and became violent if they refused.

  • 1 day ago | whdh.com | James Kukstis

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation may have picked up slightly last month as President Donald Trump’s widespread tariffs kicked in, a trend economists expect will become more visible in the coming months. Consumer prices are forecast to have risen 2.4% in April compared with a year earlier, according to data provider FactSet, the same as in March and down from 3% at the start of the year.

  • 1 day ago | whdh.com | James Kukstis

    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — President Donald Trump opened his four-day Mideast trip on Tuesday by paying a visit to Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for talks on U.S. efforts to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program, end the war in Gaza, hold down oil prices and more. Prince Mohammed warmly greeted Trump as he stepped off Air Force One and kicked off his Middle East tour.

  • 5 days ago | whdh.com | James Kukstis

    WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of U.S. adults disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of issues related to colleges and universities, according to a new poll, as his administration ramps up threats to cut federal funding unless schools comply with his political agenda.

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4 Jun 19

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17 Mar 19

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5 Mar 18

RT @ABC: Huge waves crash into homes in Marshfield, Mass., as destructive nor'easter leaves hundreds of thousands without power. https://t.…