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Man gets life for 2023 hate crime stabbing on LA bus
A Los Angeles judge sentenced a man to life in prison plus seven years for stabbing another passenger on a Metro bus in 2023, calling it a hate crime.
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Marsha Blackburn wins Tennessee GOP governor primary election
The victory positions Blackburn, a longtime Trump ally, to succeed term‑limited Gov. Bill Lee in a state that hasn't elected a Democrat as governor since 2006.
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Three charged with threats in Nolan Wells investigation
Attorneys say friends of 18-year-old Nolan Wells will return to Horn Island to continue investigating his death amid ongoing threats to investigators.
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Meta ordered to pay $567 million for child mental health harms
The $567 million will largely fund treatment services, with the remainder supporting awareness and prevention programs over five years.
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Boxer Joseph Parker cleared after nutritionist cocaine claim
UK Anti-Doping cleared Joseph Parker after he argued his nutritionist's cocaine use caused a positive test.
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Mexico arrests ex-governor in 2014 student disappearance case
Former Guerrero state governor detained on charges of destroying evidence related to the 2014 abduction of 43 students.
Politics·
Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt over COVID answers
A Republican-led Senate committee voted to hold former top health official Anthony Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions about the COVID-19 response.
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Lions sign Gibbs to $67.5M deal as NFL's top RB
The three-year contract includes $51.5 million guaranteed and makes Gibbs the highest-paid running back in NFL history.
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FAA orders inspections of 470 Boeing 737 Max jets
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered urgent fuselage inspections for 470 Boeing 737 Max jets after reports of structural cracks in older models.
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Judge dismisses Reflecting Pool charge against Olympian
A D.C. judge formally dismissed the felony charge against Olympic canoeist David Hearn after prosecutors withdrew the case.
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Federal judge dismisses Oath Keepers Jan. 6 charges
A federal judge approved the Justice Department's request to drop charges against eight Oath Keepers members, including founder Stewart Rhodes, ending a landmark case tied to the 2021 Capitol attack.
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National Gallery studies IndyCar race vibrations on art
National Gallery conducts study on potential impact of 185 mph IndyCar race near historic artifacts ahead of Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
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Third Way to spend $15M to counter DSA in 2028 races
A centrist Democratic group plans a $15 million campaign to challenge Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates, including Wisconsin gubernatorial hopeful Francesca Hong.
Sports·
76ers' Embiid 'extra motivated' with LeBron, Brown added
Joel Embiid says he is healthy and motivated as the Philadelphia 76ers integrate LeBron James and Jaylen Brown into a revamped roster.
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US, Iran, Oman near Hormuz deal to resume shipping
A 60-day agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without tolls is under final review, with US and Iranian officials indicating a deal could be announced within days.
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OpenAI, Jony Ive unveil AI smart speaker for $300-$400
The device, expected in 2027, is described as a doughnut-shaped smart speaker without a display, featuring moving parts and a unique design.
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Aaron Farinacci charged with arson for Spokane's Old Trails Fire
The suspect allegedly planned the blaze for weeks, built an ignition device, and now faces multiple arson charges after the fire razed homes and displaced thousands.
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GAO says DOGE overstated $110 billion in federal savings
Government Accountability Office audit finds Department of Government Efficiency overstated savings by $110 billion and fell short of a $2 trillion target.
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Mother admits killing children, cites postpartum psychosis in trial
Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy faces murder charges after admitting to killing her three children in 2023, with her defense citing postpartum psychosis.