Kansas Senate candidate Adam Hamilton admits ‘mistakes were made’ in church sexual abuse scandal

Kansas Democrat Adam Hamilton admitted during a testy Senate debate Wednesday night that he made a “mistake” by failing to bar a volunteer accused of sexual abuse in 2005 from a retreat where he allegedly abused another boy. Hamilton, a Methodist pastor who runs Kansas’ largest church, is facing late-campaign attacks from incumbent Republican Sen. Roger Marshall over now-convicted sex offender Scott Moore, who was accused of molesting teenage boys at church retreats in 2005 and 2006. The Democratic challenger said an internal review of allegations from two boys in 2005 was “inconclusive” and that police later found the same,…

Trump admin ending legal fight to overhaul student loan forgiveness program

The Trump administration moved Wednesday to end its legal fight to overhaul a popular student loan forgiveness program. The Department of Justice appealed after federal judges ruled in June in favor of advocates who said the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program risked becoming a tool for political retribution. But it…

Iconic LA bakery eyes huge new outpost near major airport

A popular Southern California bakery is cooking up something big. Los Angeles-based Porto’s Bakery and Café is bringing its sought-after Cuban pastries to the Inland Empire with a new location in Ontario, California, the burgeoning brand announced this week. The sprawling, 50,000-square-foot location will stretch across three buildings and include…

Mike Rogers says Abdul El-Sayed is a national security ‘risk’ who’s ‘bought’ by Muslim Brotherhood in testy Michigan Senate debate

Michigan Senate hopeful Mike Rogers torched his Democratic opponent, Abdul El-Sayed, during their debate Wednesday over his alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. Rogers, a former Republican congressman and retired FBI agent, brought up an open letter to the terror group that El-Sayed reportedly signed in 2012 — and refused…

Rams face another looming threat as Puka Nacua’s NFL review drags on

NEW YORK – The Rams already have enough problems trying to climb out of a 2-4 hole. Hanging over that effort is the possibility of losing two of their most important offensive players to NFL discipline. Wide receiver Puka Nacua and left tackle Alaric Jackson remain under league review for…

Todd Monken fires back at Mike Tomlin’s Browns diss: ‘F–k that!’

Todd Monken had some choice words for Mike Tomlin after his comments on the Browns’ Week 1 loss. Monken took time in his postgame press conference to fire back at the former Steelers coach’s remarks after Cleveland defeated the Buccaneers on Sunday.  “Browns are gonna Browns. F–k that!” Monken said…

Fast-food chains are chasing the specialty drink boom. Inside Sonic’s strategy

As restaurant chains increasingly turn to specialty beverages to attract customers beyond the traditional meal, Sonic Drive-In believes a business model built around drink customization gives it a head start. Marion Campbell, Sonic’s vice president of integrated marketing and communications, told FOX Business that the quick-service restaurant industry is still…

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton tears into officials driving Paramount out of LA: ‘It’s a crime’

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton has blasted state leaders for driving Hollywood jobs out of California — as Paramount threatens to become the latest entertainment giant to flee the Golden State. The Republican candidate blamed California’s sky-high costs and burdensome regulations for sending productions and workers to cheaper rivals including…

This debacle falls on Aaron Glenn — and better not define his Jets

Prosperity was staring Aaron Glenn and the Jets square in the face, and Aaron Glenn and the Jets blinked. Two-and-0 was staring Aaron Glenn and the Jets square in the face, and Aaron Glenn and the Jets blinked. Just because you are not the Same Old Jets doesn’t mean you…

Tom Brady has two-word NSFW reaction to Jayden Daniel’s brutal arm injury

Tom Brady knew in real time how worrisome Jayden Daniels’ elbow injury was. Hours after Bears signal-caller Caleb Williams left the game against the Vikings early with a non-contact hamstring injury, Daniels suffered a painful-looking arm injury while attempting to break his own fall against the Cowboys on Sunday. Daniels…

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