Johnny Depp lawyer says Amber Heard 'didn't take accountability for anything'
Lawyers for actor Johnny Depp attribute his victory in a blockbuster trial that pitted him against ex-wife Amber Heard to the "Pirates of Caribbean" star being candid about his personal problems. "Johnny owned his issues. He was very candid about his alcohol and drug issues," attorney Benjamin Chew said during an appearance on NBC's Today show Wednesday. "He was candid about some unfortunate texts that he wrote, and I think it was a sharp contrast to Ms. Heard, who didn't seem, or the jury may have perceived, she didn't take accountability." The attorneys described Depp'
Read MoreBiden administration announces new ocean conservation proposals
The Biden administration announced a raft of ocean-related conservation efforts on Wednesday, World Oceans Day, including ending the use of single-use plastics on federal lands and a proposed marine sanctuary off the coast of New York. In its announcement, the administration proposed a new sanctuary in the Hudson Canyon, a 7.5-mile-wide underwater canyon off the mouth of the Hudson River. The announcement is part of a broader plan by the administration to preserve 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters. However, it was first nominated for sanctuary protections in 2016. T
Read MoreColombia’s President Duque should cancel Russian helicopter contract on his way out the door
Although the polls right now do not demonstrate it, history will be very kind to Colombian President Ivan Duque. Similar to other great leaders, he has taken brave, visionary, and difficult steps for the long-term good of Colombia and its people. After the peace agreement with FARC forces that had put Colombia in a civil war for 50 years, President Duque’s administration supported peace-building reintegration processes for over
Read MoreOfficials detain armed man outside Kavanaugh's home
Police arrested a man early Wednesday morning close to the home of Justice Brett Kavanaugh after he was found armed and allegedly threatening the Supreme Court official, a spokesperson for the high court confirmed. "At approximately 1:50 a.m. today, a man was arrested near Justice Kavanaugh’s residence. The man was armed and made threats against Justice Kavanaugh. He was transported to Montgomery County Police 2nd District," Supreme Court spokesperson Patricia McCabe said. The Washington Post was the first to
Read MoreJosé Andrés accepts service to leadership award for work in Ukraine
Chef José Andrés highlighted the importance of storytelling in bringing awareness to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and hunger across the globe when he accepted an award by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Leadership Foundation on Tuesday. Andrés, who was presented the Service to America Leadership Award for helping the people of Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian war and providing hunger relief around the world in times of need, said that both food and stories are powerful tools for good. “In Ukraine, I’ve been honored to tell the stories of the food fig
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