South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh took the stand in a dramatic testimony yesterday to deny any guilt in the murder charges brought against him for gunning down his wife, Maggie, 52, and son, Paul, 22. During two hours of cross-examination in the high-profile trial, Murdaugh admitted to lying about his whereabouts on the night of the killings but maintained his innocence.

The trial, which has been under intense media scrutiny given the accused’s status as the scion of an influential legal family in the low-lying region of the state, also revealed Murdaugh’s financial crimes during the questioning. The prosecutor brought these up in effort to establish Murdaugh’s dishonesty.

Murdaugh revealed that he had been in a drug-induced paranoia during his first interview with the police, leading him to initially lie about his whereabouts during the prosecutor

After one year of conflict, the war between the Ukraine and neighboring Russia rages on. This war, which was sparked when Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24th, 2022, has caused immeasurable destruction. According to data compiled by Ukraine and the U.K. government, Russia has likely suffered casualties totaling between 175,000 and 200,000, including as many as 60,000 fatalities. Russia's private Wagner Group, which has sent many mercenaries to the front lines, has also seen up to 50% losses. Similarly, the then-Soviet Union experienced a total of 15,000 casualties during the entire duration of it's 10-year conflict in Afghanistan.

Ukraine has reportedly suffered an average of 824 casualties per day in the month of February 2023. Meanwhile, the adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes the death toll

Millions across the US are facing the powerful impacts of a coast-to-coast winter storm that has knocked out power to nearly one million households, cancelled thousands of flights and closed schools and offices. Evoking blizzard conditions in parts of the West and the northern great plains and great lakes areas, the National Weather Service (NWS) predicts as much as 18 inches of heavy snowfall in some areas, along with with winds up to 50 miles an hour.

The vast majority of power outages have occurred in Michigan, with the affect region covering California to the Northeast. PowerOutage.us reports that as of 7 p.m. EST on Thursday, 821,000 households were without power in the state. Wisconsin and Illinois also saw mass outages following the onslaught of snow, rain and sleet.

The weather has had severe disruption

Alex Murdaugh, the prominent South Carolina lawyer and scion of a legal dynasty, testified in his own murder trial on Thursday, adamant that he had never harmed his wife and son. The June 2021 double murders had him in the national spotlight for more than 20 months, and Alex's testimony on Thursday was a gamble that could determine his acquittal or life in prison.

Though Alex was willing to admit to lying and stealing, he firmly denied responsibility for the murders of his wife and son. In his statement, he claimed paranoia caused by his drug addiction led him to lie to the police about his whereabouts on the night of the killings. When asked if he had taken a shotgun to shoot his son, he replied, “I didn’t shoot my wife or my son at any time -- ever.”

Alex also admitted to stealing from his law clients, as well as pocketing a

One year ago, the residents of Ukraine were forced to contend with a Russian invasion. Earlier today, the United Nations marked one year of war by voting overwhelmingly to demand an immediate and unconditional withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine. The resolution was approved by 141 countries and 32 abstentions, while seven countries - Belarus, North Korea, Eritrea, Mali, Nicaragua, Syria, and of course Russia - voted against it.

The vote was met with applause and a renewed expression of unwavering global support for Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke out on Twitter against the "Russian aggression" and NATO recently accused China of arming Russia. In response, China's Deputy U.N. Ambassador Dai Bing said "Adding fuel to the fire will only exacerbate tensions."

Russia responded with dismissal and anger, creating diplomatic tensions and posing a challenge to world peace. Ukraine's foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba,

Alex Murdaugh, the prominent South Carolina lawyer, took to the witness stand in his double murder trial on Thursday, admitting to financial crimes but denying involvement in the death of his wife and son.

At his more than four-week long trial, Murdaugh pleaded not guilty to killing his son Paul and wife Maggie - admitting only to lying about his whereabouts on the night of their deaths, to pocketing a law firm check, and to stealing from his clients.

"I didn't shoot my wife or my son any time -- ever," Murdaugh said while under cross examination.

He claimed he had been consumed with drug addiction, leading him to continuously lie to the police, his family, and even his own law clients.

"Once I told a lie -- then I told my family -- I had to keep lying."

The prosecution believes Murdaugh killed his wife and son to detract attention away

Accused double-murderer Alex Murdaugh took the stand Thursday, vehemently denying shooting his wife, 52-year-old Maggie Murdaugh, and son, 22-year-old Paul Murdaugh, on June 7, 2021. Murdaugh, 54, is charged with murder in connection with their deaths and is facing life in prison if convicted. The trial began Monday in the Colleton County Superior Court in Walterboro, South Carolina.

Murdaugh admitted to lying to investigators following the murders and to stealing from his clients, but denied any involvement in the murders. He apologized for lying to authorities and explained that drug addiction and a distrust for South Carolina Law Enforcement Division led to his misleading statements.

Under questioning by his defense team, Murdaugh testified that on the day of the shooting, he spent some time on his family’s property in Colleton County with Paul before

Manchester United and FC Barcelona's captivating UEFA Europa League showdown comes to a head on Thursday, February 23, 2023, with everything on the line. This is the final meeting of a two-leg tie and the first matchup had plenty of thrilling moments and ended in a 2-2 draw. Barcelona went on to beat Cadiz 2-0 over the weekend, while Man United scored a 3-0 win over Leicester City. Now, it's winner-take-all when they collide at Old Trafford in Manchester, England at 3 p.m. ET.

The teams approach the game with opposing forms: while Barcelona succumbed to their first defeat since the World Cup break in the first leg, Manchester United have been in the best form of anyone in the world right now. Marcus Rashford and teammate Jadon Sancho have found their stride, and with Bruno Fernandes continuing to be in good form, have created

Cosori is recalling more than two million air fryers sold in the United States, Canada, and Mexico due to a faulty wire connection that can cause the appliances to overheat and catch fire. 205 reports of the air fryers catching fire, burning, melting, overheating, or smoking have been made with 10 minor burn injuries and 23 minor property damages reported as a result of the product.

The recall affects 21 models of the 3.7 and 5.8 quart air fryers in black, gray, white, blue, and red colors. The products were sold at Best Buy, Target. The Home Depot, and online at Amazon.com, Adorama.com, Bedbathandbeyond.com, Cosori.com, eBay.com, Homegoods.com, Kohls.com, Lowes.com, Macys.com, QVC.com, Staples.

As Sebastian Jurado stepped onto the pitch for Cruz Azul, it was clear that he was out for revenge. After 1,350 minutes and 15 games, Jurado was finally starting for the club in their match against Puebla. Reaching across the pitch, he made a defining save in the 19th minute, ultimately preserving his team’s lead and inspiring their first victory of the Clausura 2023 tournament.

After a dismal start to the season, Cruz Azul had only earned one point from their opening five matches and were in desperate need of a win. This started a chain reaction, as it earned Sebastian Jurado his chance to step up and prove himself in the face of immense pressure.

The successful performance of the Mexican goalkeeper resulted in Jesus Corona’s suspension being replaced by Jurado in the team’s upcoming match against Atlas at the Estadio Azteca.