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Trump said Monday on social...Read more
Cal Fire finds illegal activity connected to deadly Esparto fireworks investigation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s Office of the State Fire Marshal has completed its investigation into the deadly fireworks explosion in Esparto, and uncovered evidence of “illegal activity” and criminal ...Read more
Kimbal Musk -- Elon's brother -- referenced more than 100 times in latest Epstein files release
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Another wave of departures in Minnesota's US attorney's office
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The departures come...Read more
'Melania' director Brett Ratner turns up in Epstein files, again
Controversial director Brett Ratner, whose documentary "Melania" about the first lady premiered last week, found himself in the headlines once again over his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
A photograph, part of the ...Read more
San Diego anti-child exploitation funding at risk due to Trump conditions, lawsuit says
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The House is preparing to vote on a disapproval ...Read more
Turning Point USA plans Super Bowl alternative to Bad Bunny with Kid Rock
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Country artists Brantley Gilbert, Gabby...Read more
Nicki Minaj responds to Trevor Noah's Grammys jokes
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The Trinidadian queen of hip hop took to social media to blast the comedian for his...Read more
Garbage piles up on NYC streets along with snow as storm vexes sanitation department
NEW YORK — Mounds of garbage have piled up on NYC streets as the city struggles with freezing temperatures and piles of ever-more-disgusting snow.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said garbage collection is running 24 hours behind ...Read more
Bad Bunny is the latest, but not the first, Latino artist to win album of the year
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With this win, the Puerto ...Read more
Minnesota's big election year begins: What to know about 2026 precinct caucuses
MINNEAPOLIS — It’s only February, but Minnesota is gearing up for a 2026 election that could reshape leadership of the state, and potential voters have their first formal chance to air their opinions Tuesday at the ...Read more
Gov. Shapiro wants to ban cellphones from Pa. schools
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Deaths in the cold climb to 16 in NYC as frigid temps persist
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California's Teamsters call for Waymo ban, saying driverless cars threaten safety and jobs
The Teamsters of California is calling for the suspension of Waymo's operations in the state amid growing safety and job security concerns.
The union, which has 250,000 members across dozens of industries, called on the ...Read more
Waymo-backed bill could make self-driving cars legal in Illinois in three years
Self-driving cars such as Waymos could soon roam the streets of Chicago under new legislation proposed in Springfield.
A bill filed last week would authorize autonomous vehicle pilot programs in a handful of Illinois ...Read more
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Jessica Chastain and Chris Pine are to lead the cast of This Is Pleasure.
The pair are teaming up for the new movie based on Mary Gaitskill's novella that is being directed by the married filmmaking duo Shari Springer ...Read more
Shelter director Ric Roman Waugh was determined to show 'different side' to Jason Statham
Ric Roman Waugh wanted to show a "different side" to Jason Statham in Shelter.
The 57-year-old director has helmed the new movie and explained that he wanted the picture - in which Statham plays reclusive former ...Read more
Lawmakers pursue full compliance with Epstein transparency law
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Why the Trump administration keeps asking for Minnesota's welfare data
MINNEAPOLIS — The demand from the federal government to Minnesota leaders hasn’t relented for months: Hand over sensitive welfare data.
Starting this summer, the Department of Justice began pressing state officials to...Read more
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