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The Justice Department moved to dismiss the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers members Tuesday, undoing one of the Biden administration’s most celebrated victories against those who it said inspired the January 6, 2021, attack on American democracy.The Justice Department moved to dismiss the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers members Tuesday, undoing one of the Biden administration’s most celebrated victories against those who […]

Powerball, the lottery game that has made millionaires in the United States, will expand this summer to include players in England, Scotland and other parts of the United Kingdom.Powerball, the lottery game that has made millionaires in the United States, will expand this summer to include players in England, Scotland and other parts of the United Kingdom.  Read More 

The historians who are suing over the Trump administration’s eschewal of a Watergate-era records retention law for presidential documents said Tuesday that the National Archives won’t agree not to destroy those records while their case is litigated.The historians who are suing over the Trump administration’s eschewal of a Watergate-era records retention law for presidential documents said Tuesday that the National Archives won’t agree not to destroy those records while their […]

Famed ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale is facing another battle with cancer. Vitale said Monday that biopsy results had confirmed a diagnosis of melanoma in his lung and liver cavity.Famed ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale is facing another battle with cancer. Vitale said Monday that biopsy results had confirmed a diagnosis of melanoma in his lung and liver cavity.  Read More 

What watch should an astronaut wear? Luxury brand IWC Schaffhausen’s latest watch – the Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive – has been made to withstand extreme temperatures and g-force, while still keeping track of multiple timezones.What watch should an astronaut wear? Luxury brand IWC Schaffhausen’s latest watch – the Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive – has been made to withstand extreme temperatures and g-force, while still keeping track of multiple timezones.  Read More 

The man who allegedly threw an incendiary device at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is facing attempted murder and attempted arson charges, authorities said Monday.The man who allegedly threw an incendiary device at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is facing attempted murder and attempted arson charges, authorities said Monday.  Read More 

In the latter half of 2025, Vice President JD Vance’s future as the next Republican presidential nominee was looking fairly promising. It’s been a series of unfortunate events since then.In the latter half of 2025, Vice President JD Vance’s future as the next Republican presidential nominee was looking fairly promising. It’s been a series of unfortunate events since then.  Read More 

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will welcome 18 new inductees in 2026.The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will welcome 18 new inductees in 2026.  Read More 

A letter signed by more than 50 former staffers of Rep. Eric Swalwell described recent allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against him as “serious” and “credible,” while demanding he resign from Congress and drop his bid for California governor.A letter signed by more than 50 former staffers of Rep. Eric Swalwell described recent allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against him as “serious” and “credible,” while demanding he resign […]