Politics
Obama: Trump ‘rattles’ world leaders
At a press conference from the G-7 summit in Japan, President Barack Obama addressed the U.S. presidential race, saying presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump’s statements were concerning to world leaders. “They’re rattled by him and for good reason,” Obama said. “Because a lot of the proposals that he’s made display either ignorance of world affairs or a cavalier attitude or an interest in getting tweets and headlines instead of actually thinking through what is required to keep America safe.” Obama said the U.S. is “at the heart of the international order and even those countries that are critical of us…know that ultimately things don’t hold together so well if the U.S. isn’t making good decisions and they count on us to provide stability when making global decisions.”
Entertainment
The Voice’, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ crown season winners
‘The Voice’ announced its season 10 winner as Alison Porter, making her the first woman ever to win after being mentored by a female coach, Christina Aguilera. A former child actress, Porter auditioned for the show with a rendition of Linda Ronstadt’s “Blue Bayou.” Porter first found fame in the John Hughes movie “Curly Sue”. For the finale, Porter performed “Unlove You” with country singer Jennifer Nettles. Season 22 of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ ended with the crowning of a new champion, deaf contestant Nyle DiMarco and his partner Peta Murgatroyd. DiMarco was praised throughout the season for being able to dance without the ability to hear, with judge Bruno Tonioli saying, “Nyle, you have given us season 22’s most memorable performances.” DiMarco is one of two deaf contestants to ever compete on the show.
Washington, DC
Obama looks for new home in Washington D.C.
It was reported Wednesday that President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, have decided to lease a nine-bedroom mansion when he leaves office January. The mansion, located in one of Washington’s poshest neighborhoods, sits on a quarter acre lot in the Kalorama neighborhood. It boasts eight-and-a-half bathrooms, three fireplaces and an “au pair suite” thanks to a 2011 remodeling of the 8,200-square-foot house. It is unclear whether the Obama’s have settled on this house or whether they are still deciding between options. The mansion was build in the 1920’s and last sold for about $5.3 million in 2013.
Virginia
Body of suspect’s grandmother found in barrel
The body of 47-year-old Robert Wozniak’s grandmother, found in a barrel at a Virginia home, was positively identified as Betty Wozniak by the medical examiner’s office. Robert Wozniak was arrested April 30 after human remains were found in a barrel at a Virginia residence by homeowners. At the time, Bedford County deputies believed they were the remains of Robert’s grandmother, Betty Wozniak. Robert told authorities the remains were those of his grandmother and that he was collecting her Social Security checks after finding her dead months ago. He is scheduled to appear in court June 15 and faces several charges including disposing of a body with malicious intent to avoid detection.
Maryland
Baltimore officers charged in Freddie Gray death sue State’s Attorney
Officer William Porter and Sgt. Alicia White, two of six officers facing criminal charges in the death of Freddie Gray, filed suit against Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby and Maj. Sam Cogan on May 2. Porter and White both face charges of manslaughter, assault, reckless endangerment and misconduct in office. Porter’s trial in November resulted in a mistrial and he is scheduled for retrial in September. White is scheduled to go to trial in October. The officers are alleging that Mosby knowingly made false statements about the wrongdoings of the officers. The suit cites statements Mosby made that accuse Porter and White of ignoring Gray’s cries for help in the back of the transport wagon.
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