Ex-CIA Officer Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing and Drugging More Than 2 Dozen Women

Brian Jeffrey Raymond.Photo:FBI via AP FBI via AP A former CIA officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to sexually abusing and drugging more than two dozen women in multiple countries, authorities said. Brian Jeffrey Raymond, 47, admitted to drugging and sexually assaulting several women at his embassy-leased housing in Mexico City and other locations between 2006 and 2020, according to apress releasefrom the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Amy Silva

Ex-Lakers Player Slava Medvedenko Selling His 2 Championship Rings to Support Ukraine amid Russian Invasion

Slava Medvedenko.Photo: Robert Mora/NBAE via Getty Slava Medvedenko is helping his home country of Ukraine – and theLos Angeles Lakersare in full support. The former NBA player, 43, who played for the championship-winning organization from 2000 to 2006, is going to extra lengths to defend the country amid the Russian invasion, which began in February. In an interview withThe Athleticpublished on Monday, Medvedenko told the outlet that he’s already auctioned off much of the memorabilia from his Lakers days to help support Ukraine, including shirts, sneakers, and jerseys, and is planning on auctioning off his 2000 and 2001 championship rings next....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Lance Robinson

Ex-Priest Charged in Hit-and-Run That Killed 1 Catholic School Teacher, Injured Another After Party

Photo: St. Michael School/ Parish On the night of Dec. 4, three people affiliated with a Chicago-area church and its accompanying school attended a church Christmas party. Before the night was over, all three of their lives would dramatically change. Margaret “Rone” Leja, 61, a technology teacher at St. Michael School in Orland Park, would be killed. Her friend, fellow St. Michael teacher Liz Kosteck, 54, would be injured. And a retired priest from St....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Wesley Valdez

Examining the Real Life, Crimes & Death of 'Dirty John' 's California Con Man: 'He Went from Victim to Victim'

John Meehan.Photo: California Department of Corrections John Meehanseemed like the perfect man. The 55-year-old was known as an anesthesiologist who spent a year in Iraq with Doctors Without Borders. Handsome and seemingly successful, he owned multiple homes. So when divorced Newport Beach, California, interior designer Debra Newell met him online in 2014, she was immediately impressed. Despite some initial red flags and her daughters’ dislike for him, she fell in love and after two months married him in Las Vegas....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Robert Harris

EXCLUSIVE: Drew Barrymore's New Home Line Is the Prettiest Thing You'll See All Day

Photo: Lester Cohen/GettyAtDrew Barrymore’shouse, it’s all about ease.“I’m happiest when my home is filled with family and friends. And I want it to be comfortable and inviting for them,” she tells PEOPLE. “There’s nothing more awkward then walking into someone’s house, looking around and not being sure where it’s safe to sit.”So it should come as no surprise that when decor-lover Drew thought about designing some accent pieces of her own, she went for a style that is breezy, beautiful and far from stuck-up....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1236 words · Joseph Holmes

Exclusive: Inside White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki's Emotional Send-Off: 'She Will Be Greatly Missed'

Karine Jean-Pierre (left), Jen Psaki.Photo: SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Ahead of her final briefing on Friday, White House staffers spoke to PEOPLE to share their warm memories of Press SecretaryJen Psaki, who they described as a “thoughtful and kind” leader, a dear friend — and a snazzy dresser. The president gave remarks to the gathering, which included the press office and communications teams, senior staff, and Psaki’s mom. Ice cream sandwiches, cheesecake and champagne were served — and memories of Psaki’s time in the White House, and the camaraderie she had with her colleagues, were shared....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1265 words · Jose Romero

Exes Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart Spotted Holding Hands in Mexico — See the Photo!

Photo: backgrid Eric DaneandRebecca Gayheartushered in the New Year together in Cabo, Mexico. The couple – who have been estranged since the actressfiled for divorcefrom Dane in 2018 – were photographed holding hands while vacationing together. TheEuphoriaactorand theBeverly Hills 90210actress were spotted disembarking a yacht and walking toward the dock. Gayheart looked relaxed in a long flowy maxi dress while Dane kept things vacay-casual in a long sleeve white t-shirt and white and green checkered shorts....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Rachel Bryant

Fabulous Over 50! See the Stylish Stars at the Emmys That Prove Age Is Nothing But a Number

Getty (3) These women at the70th Annual Primetime Emmy Awardsprove that for some stars, style only gets better with age. Light, 69, wore the red carpet color of the night with silver heeled sandals and Chopard diamond earrings, but what was most special about her look was the small pin she put over her heart. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock Check out all ofPEOPLE’s 2018 Emmys coveragehere The actress wore the original jeweled red ribbon thatElizabeth Taylorwore when she accepted the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Oscar 25 years ago, in support of The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Jessica Sanford

Facebook, Inc. Plans to Change Company Name in Rebranding Effort, According to Report

Facebook, Inc. is planning to unveil a new name in an effort to be seen as more than just a social media company, according to a new report.The Vergereported that CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to announce the new name next week during the annual Connect conference on Oct. 28. The switch is expected to reflect the company’s “focus on building the metaverse,” per the tech news outlet. A Facebook spokesperson tells PEOPLE, “We don’t comment on rumor or speculation....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Daniel Moreno

Famous Break Up Songs — and Who They're About

Miley Cyrus. When most of us experience heartbreak, we might head to the karaoke bar to belt out a ballad. Celebrities do something similar aftertheir breakups… except they actually write that ballad you’ll one day be belting. Here’s a compilation of some mega breakup songs and the stories behind them. “Someone Like You” — Adele This massive hit (along with the other songs on “21”) was reportedly about the end of her relationship with photographer Alex Sturrock, though neither has confirmed that....

March 16, 2025 · 16 min · 3394 words · Ricardo Smith DVM

Farrah Abraham Charged in Beverly Hills Hotel Arrest, Could Face 1.5 Years in Jail

Farrah Abrahamhas been charged in her June arrest at the Beverly Hills Hotel. A rep for the L.A. District Attorney confirmed to PEOPLE on Monday that theTeen Mom OGalum has been charged with one misdemeanor count each of battery and resisting, delaying or obstructing a peace officer. If the 27-year-old reality star is convicted, she could face 18 months in jail. Her arraignment is scheduled for Aug. 13. Abraham wasarrestedafter an alleged altercation with a Beverly Hills hotel employee last month....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Ana Williams

Father and Infant Daughter Get Same Rare Brain Surgery 27 Years Apart

Zeb and Bethany Misko with daughter Charlotte.Photo: Courtesy of the Misko family Father’s Day will be extra special for one new dad. “Charlotte was originally born breech and the doctor said her head deformity would go away after a couple weeks,” Zeb, 27, tells PEOPLE. “Well, it ended up being a month, month and a half, and it did not go away. Because I had the same diagnosis at 5 ½ months old we wanted to consult neurology....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 678 words · Michael Johnson

Father of Taylor Swift Fan Who Died Before Brazil Show Seeks Answers from Concert Organizers: 'I Lost My Only Daughter'

The father of Ana Clara Benevides Machado, theTaylor Swiftfan whodied before the singer’s concert in Brazil, is seeking answers from the concert’s organizers. Benevides Machado, 23, died ahead of Swift’sEras Tourshow at the Estadio Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro on Friday. Benevides Machado’s father Weiny Machado, 53, told Brazilian newspaperFolha de S.Paulohe wants clarification on whether fans were prohibited from bringing water into Friday’s show. “I want to know if it’s true that they are prohibited from bringing water and neglected to provide assistance,” he told the outlet....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Phillip Ward