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Prince Andrew to Give Up Royal Title Amid Ongoing Epstein Scandal
King Charles' younger brother said he and the royal family decided "the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the royal family," with Andrew's announcement coming as an upcoming posthumous memoir from Virginia Guiffre details alleged encounters with the prince.
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Supreme Court Rejects Alex Jones’ Appeal of $1.4B Defamation Judgment in Sandy Hook Shooting
The Infowars host had argued that a judge was wrong to find him liable for infliction of emotional distress without holding a trial on the merits of allegations lodged by relatives of victims of the shooting, which killed 20 first graders and six educators in Newtown, Connecticut.
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All Living Israeli Hostages Released as Part of Ceasefire in Gaza
"Today, the Jewish calendar marks the end of two years of war," said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Authorities Make Arrest Related to Deadly Palisades Wildfire
Federal officials and Los Angeles police said earlier Wednesday that they are about to announce a “significant development” related to the criminal investigation into the fire.
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Stephen King Is Most Banned Author in U.S. Schools, PEN Report Says
King’s books were censored 206 times, according to PEN, with 'Carrie' and 'The Stand' among the 87 of his works affected.
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Jane Goodall, Conservationist Renowned for Chimpanzee Research and Environmental Advocacy, Dies at 91
The Jane Goodall Institute said in post on Instagram Wednesday that the renowned primatologist died of natural causes.
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Suspect Identified in Case at the Center of HBO’s ‘The Yogurt Shop Murders’ Documentary
The doc delved into the murder of four girls at an Austin-based yogurt shop.
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Robert B. Barnett, Powerhouse Attorney Known for Representing the Obamas and Clintons, Dies at 79
Barnett was called upon so often by politicians leaving office that he became known as “the doorman to Washington’s revolving door.”
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Eurovision to Decide Whether Israel Can Take Part in 2026 Contest As Calls Mount for its Exclusion
An “absolute majority” in the vote would be required for an exclusion to pass.
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Onetime Writer for FX’s ‘The Bear’ Taken Off NYC Train in Handcuffs
Alex O'Keefe, who is Black, said he was headed to Connecticut on Metro-North when he was removed by police after a white woman complained to a conductor about the way he was sitting.
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Charlie Kirk’s Widow Erika Named New Turning Point USA CEO
“This was what Charlie hoped for and wanted and he said so numerous times," Tyler Bowyer, the group’s chief operating officer, said on social media.
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Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Charged With Aggravated Murder, Could Face Death Penalty
The conservative activist was shot and killed on Wednesday while he was speaking at at Utah Valley University.
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