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A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty of Firing Handgun at Former Friend and Avoids Years in Prison
The rapper risked more than 24 years in prison if he had been convicted.
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Paquita la del Barrio, Mexican Musical Legend, Dies at 77
Del Barrio was a two-time Grammy and Latin Grammy nominee.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Is Confirmed as Trump’s Health Secretary After Close Senate Vote
The GOP fell in line behind the president despite hesitancy over Kennedy's views on vaccines, voting 52-48, with Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, who had polio as a child, the only "no" vote among Republicans.
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Trump Tells Fox News He Is Serious About Canada Becoming 51st State in Super Bowl Interview
He also become the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl in person — something he told interviewer Bret Baier he was surprised to learn.
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Rihanna Appearance Outshines Key Testimony at A$AP Rocky Shooting Trial
The superstar singer and Rocky's longtime partner caused a stir when she showed up Wednesday, and she was back sitting between Rocky's mother and sister on Thursday.
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Everyone Aboard American Airlines Jet That Collided With Army Helicopter Feared Dead
U.S. Figure Skating confirms "several members of our skating community" were on the flight: "We are devastated by this unspeakable tragedy."
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Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Trump’s Defense Secretary in Tie-Breaking Vote
Vice President J.D. Vance was on hand to cast a tie-breaking vote, unusual in the Senate for Cabinet nominees, who typically win wider support.
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Marilyn Manson Won’t Be Charged After Long Investigation of Sexual Assault Allegations
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said the allegations are too old under the law and the evidence is not sufficient to charge the 56-year-old shock rocker.
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Ramaswamy Won’t Serve on Trump’s Government Efficiency Commission as He Mulls Run for Ohio Governor
The Department of Government Efficiency’s first order of business was itself.
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Cecile Richards, Former Planned Parenthood President, Women’s Rights Activist, Dies at 67
The daughter of the late Texas Gov. Ann Richards, had glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.
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Biden, in Final Act in Office, Pardons His Family Due to “Unrelenting Attacks” From Trump and Allies
Biden also issued pardons to Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol in his final hours to guard against potential “revenge” by the incoming Trump administration.
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Three Israeli Hostages Arrive in Israel as Fragile Ceasefire Passes First Hurdle; 90 Palestinian Prisoners and Detainees Released by Israel
In Tel Aviv, thousands of people gathered to watch the news on large screens erupted in cheers. In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, families and friends had gathered excitedly as cars honked and people waved the Palestinian flag.
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