Merrit Kennedy appears in the following:
Felicity Huffman, Lori Loughlin Appear In Court Over College Admissions Scandal
Wednesday, April 03, 2019
The two actresses are the most high-profile faces of the alleged massive college admissions fraud that has sent shock waves through the U.S. higher education system.
In New Zealand, Mass Shootings Are Very Rare
Friday, March 15, 2019
One of the most shocking aspects of the attack that left 49 people dead is that it happened in a country where low crime rates are a part of its identity.
U.S. Charges Dozens Of Parents, Coaches In Massive College Admissions Scandal
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are among 33 parents who paid large sums of money to cheat admissions standards at prestigious schools, federal prosecutors say.
'This Is Going To End Ugly': Venezuela's Power Outage Drags On
Monday, March 11, 2019
The country has been hobbled by a blackout since Thursday. People wait in long lines for gas and water and increasingly are having difficulty communicating by phone or Internet.
U.S. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson Plans To Resign
Friday, March 08, 2019
Pentagon sources say that Trump's hopes for a space force produced tensions between Wilson and the White House, who saw her as delaying the process. She plans to go into academia.
Good Samaritan Returns Lost Lottery Ticket. The Man Who Bought It Wins Jackpot
Friday, March 08, 2019
A New Jersey man is basking in the good fortune of a $273 million lottery jackpot win that wouldn't have happened without the kindness of a stranger. He's trying to find that person to reward them.
Why Have 21 Horses Died At A California Racetrack Since December?
Thursday, March 07, 2019
It's horrified the racing world and experts say there's no clear answer as to why this is happening, though there are some theories. Santa Anita Park has halted racing to test the track.
FDA Says It Found Asbestos In Makeup At Claire's
Wednesday, March 06, 2019
The retailer, which markets products to young women, says its products are safe and says the test results "show significant errors." Other independent testers also found asbestos in the products.
Oil Spill In Solomon Islands Threatens World Heritage Site
Wednesday, March 06, 2019
A ship ran aground more than a month ago, and a gash on its side is leaking oil. There's growing outrage that the companies responsible are not taking action to stop the environmental destruction.
Ted Baker CEO Resigns After 'Forced Hugging' Complaints
Monday, March 04, 2019
Filipino Authorities Find More Than 1,500 Smuggled Turtles And Tortoises
Monday, March 04, 2019
Some of the animals were wrapped in duct tape, some were mixed into luggage items such as clothing, shoes and cookies. A passenger coming from Hong Kong left the animals at the airport.
Scientists Shocked By Rare, Giant Sunfish Washed Up On California Beach
Thursday, February 28, 2019
They initially thought it was a type of fish known to swim near Santa Barbara. But by collaborating with Australian scientists, they found it was a species never before documented in North America.
Israel's Attorney General Moves To Indict Netanyahu On Corruption Charges
Thursday, February 28, 2019
It's a major blow to the long-serving prime minister, who faces charges that include bribery. However, he still has a chance to hold off any indictment during a court hearing.
Girl Scout Cookie Good Samaritan Accused Of Federal Drug Crimes
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Last week, a man bought about 120 boxes of cookies so that the children selling them could get out of the cold. The DEA says he is the same man named in a federal indictment.
At Least 20 People Killed In Fire At Cairo's Main Train Station
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
A train locomotive crashed into a barrier at the main train station in Egypt's capital Cairo. Then, authorities say its fuel tank exploded, sending flames through the crowded travel hub.
Emma Thompson Quits Film After Studio Hires Executive Accused Of Harassment
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
"If people who have spoken out — like me — do not take this sort of a stand ... things are very unlikely to change at anything like the pace required to protect my daughter's generation," she wrote.
Vandals Steal Head Of 800-Year-Old Mummy In Ireland
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
"These are people who have been lying at rest for years and years and to have them desecrated in such a sacrilegious way is so distressing and disturbing," the Archbishop of Dublin told local media.
U.N. Court Says U.K. Must Give Up Control Of Chagos Islands
Monday, February 25, 2019
The U.K. expelled the residents of the Indian Ocean islands and allowed the U.S. to build a military base. The U.N. Court says it must cede control of the islands "as rapidly as possibly."
Alabama Publisher Who Called For KKK To 'Ride Again' Is Replaced By Black Woman
Monday, February 25, 2019
The new publisher and editor of The Democrat-Reporter, Elecia R. Dexter, took the reins on Thursday, after Goodloe Sutton doubled down on his incendiary comments.
Judge Rules Against State Department In Same-Sex Couple's Citizenship Lawsuit
Friday, February 22, 2019
Andrew and Elad Dvash-Banks have twin sons, born four minutes apart. The State Department has maintained that one is a U.S. citizen and one is not. A judge sided with the couple.