Gilbert Arenas accused of hosting high-end, illegal poker games at L.A. rental home

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas and a half-dozen others allegedly ran high-end, illegal poker games at a Los Angeles home rented by the "Agent Zero" player, federal authorities said Wednesday.

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Superhero movies are back, but they're sharing the spotlight

Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” and rival DC’s “Superman” ruled the box office this past weekend, giving the genre a much-needed jolt.

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US Judge blocks Trump law cutting Medicaid; sides with Planned Parenthood, cites unplanned pregnancy spike

Manhunt underway for suspect in the killing of a couple hiking in Arkansas state park

The search for the suspect in the killing of a married couple at an Arkansas state park continued Monday, as their family remembered them as “loving” and “devoted parents.”Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, were hiking with their two daughters, 9 and 7, at Devil’s Den State Park when they were attacked Saturday afternoon, Arkansas State Police said.

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Trump's tariffs — and higher prices — are here to stay

A new reality is settling in for the global economy: President Donald Trump’s tariffs — set at levels once considered mostly unthinkable — are here to stay

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Vance's tour to tout Trump's megabill offers a preview of his midterm mission

Vice President JD Vance dropped by a steel factory here Monday to trumpet the White House agenda — namely a “big, beautiful bill” that polls show most voters don’t like.

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'I stared life in the face': Deion Sanders reveals bladder cancer diagnosis

NFL Hall of Famer and University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders reveals he has undergone surgery to remove his bladder after a tumor was detected. Sanders is encouraging others to undergo screening.

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Heat and humidity to grip New York City as another sweaty summer week kicks off

New Yorkers should prepare for another high electricity bill next month as another wave of heat and humidity is set to envelop the city this week.

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Michigan Walmart stabbing suspect identified and faces terrorism charge

Officials in Grand Traverse County identified the suspect in a stabbing spree at a Walmart in Traverse City, Mich., as 42-year-old Bradford James Gille, who is facing a terrorism charge. A motive behind the stabbing that injured least 11 people is still being investigated, according to law enforcement.

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Four arrested after 9 abused children found in Florida home with cage, authorities say

Four adults were arrested after being accused of abusing nine children in their Florida home by caging them with plywood under a bunk bed and spraying them in the face with vinegar as a form of punishment, authorities said Friday

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Ghislaine Maxwell's meetings with Justice Department shrouded in secrecy

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche completed nine hours of meetings over two days with Ghislaine Maxwell on Friday but made no public statements about what she said or the next steps in the Justice Department’s much-criticized Jeffrey Epstein investigation

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Israel kills dozens in Gaza amid growing famine fueled by restricted aid flow

Israeli gunfire and airstrikes killed more than 50 Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday, including some who were waiting overnight for aid, according to local health officials, continuing a pattern that has drawn international criticism as the country’s “drip-feeding of aid” into the enclave continues to claim lives.Dr.

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Israel says it will let foreign countries drop aid into Gaza as hunger crisis spirals

Israel will allow foreign countries to airdrop aid into Gaza starting Friday, an Israeli security source said, as the country faces mounting backlash over a spiraling hunger crisis in the Palestinian enclave.

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Rep. Ro Khanna thinks the Epstein files could help Democrats 'fight Trump effectively'

Rep. Ro Khanna, a California Democrat who has been pushing to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, says the fight is an effective tool to combat Donald Trump.

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From 1991: Hulk Hogan reflects on wrestling fame and fatherhood

In a 1991 interview with NBC News’ Sandie Newton, Hulk Hogan reflects on his wrestling fame and how fatherhood has changed his life, as well as his influence on kids.

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'Chimp Crazy' star Tonia Haddix arrested as authorities find another secret chimp in her home

Exotic animal broker and "Chimp Crazy" star Tonia Haddix, who is currently embroiled in a civil lawsuit with PETA, was arrested Saturday, a little more than a week after authorities found a chimpanzee stashed in the basement of her Missouri home.

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High beef prices will likely linger, even after cookout season ends

Beef prices are coming in hot this summer.

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Judge denies DOJ request to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury transcripts in Florida

A federal judge in Florida ruled Wednesday that its "hands are tied" in releasing federal grand jury transcripts from 2005 and 2007 in connection with an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

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The pandemic aged our brains, whether we got Covid or not, study finds

New research reveals the Covid pandemic accelerated brain aging by an average of 5.5 months. An earlier study on how teen brains were affected found a similar result.

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FKA twigs drops lawsuit against ex Shia LaBeouf that alleged sexual and physical abuse

Singer FKA twigs has dropped a lawsuit she filed against her ex Shia LaBeouf that accused the actor of physical, mental and sexual abuse

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Ozzy Osbourne, pioneering heavy metal singer and Black Sabbath frontman, dies at 76

Iconic heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne, who became a huge solo success and later a reality TV star after being fired from Black Sabbath, has died.

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Trump's 'big beautiful bill' is projected to add $3.4 trillion to the debt, budget office says

President Donald Trump’s "big beautiful bill" will add $3.4 trillion to the U.S. national debt over the next decade, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor best known as Theo on 'The Cosby Show,' dies in drowning accident at 54

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for starring in "The Cosby Show," has died in a drowning accident in Costa Rica, officials said.

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Oregon wildfire burning over 95K acres could reach rare megafire status

The Cram Fire in central Oregon has burned more than 95,000 acres, becoming the nation's largest wildfire this year.

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Why the viral Sylvanian Drama soap operas have gone quiet online

The viral TikTok account Sylvanian Drama, known for its darkly comedic skits using Calico Critters toys, has gone silent amid a lawsuit from toy company Epoch.

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Bad Bunny has given Puerto Rico a 'new influence' on the world stage, proud fans say

The global superstar's 30-show residency in his native home and his focus on island culture, music and issues 'means everything' to Puerto Ricans in the island and the U.S. mainland.

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How to get rid of flies and other insects at home, according to pros

Learn how to get rid of fruit flies, mosquitoes, gnats and other pests, with guidance from extermination experts. This is the best, and fastest way, to do it.

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Astronomer CEO resigns after Coldplay 'kiss cam' scandal

Data company Astronomer said Saturday that its CEO has resigned, days after a “kiss cam” at a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts showed a man and a woman embracing each other before running off and becoming one of the most viral moments of the year

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Puerto Rico ACLU denounces transfer of immigrant detainees to 'Alligator Alcatraz'

The group has received reports this week of detainees from the island sent to the Florida facility and allegations of "rights violations and dehumanizing treatment."

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Gen Z is staring at you. It may be more than just a quirk.

The “Gen Z stare” is a blank look Zoomers give to their elders. It’s the latest intergenerational spat to take over TikTok.

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Juul can continue to sell e-cigarettes, FDA says

Juul Labs can continue to sell its e-cigarettes and refill cartridges per a decision Thursday by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Strike after strike, children pay the price of Israel's offensive in Gaza

An Israeli strike last week outside a health clinic that killed at least 15 people reignited long-standing concerns around the IDF's approach to proportionality.

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Trump, who once fueled conspiracy theories about Jeffrey Epstein, now bears their brunt

Epstein theories Trump

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NFL legend John Elway won't be charged in golf cart accident that killed former agent

NFL legend John Elway won't be charged in golf cart accident that killed former agent Jeff Sperbeck

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Nigeria's ex-president Buhari, twice leader of Africa's most populous nation, dies aged 82

Nigeria's former president, Muhammadu Buhari, who led Nigeria twice as a military head of state and a democratic president, has died aged 82, his press secretary said Sunday.

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Multiple people injured, including trooper, in two shootings in Kentucky

A state trooper and multiple other people are injured in what authorities described as a series of incidents in Lexington, Kentucky, after a suspect first shot at the trooper

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AI chatbot Grok issues apology for antisemitic posts

AI chatbot Grok, which is produced by Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, issued an apology Saturday after it made numerous antisemitic posts on X this week following an update

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Trump threatens to take away Rosie O'Donnell's U.S. citizenship

President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to take away comedian Rosie O’Donnell’s U.S. citizenship, something that he cannot legally do.

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Dolly Parton talks about songwriting block following husband's death

Music icon Dolly Parton opened up this week about her struggles with songwriting following her husband’s death

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Treasury posts unexpected surplus in June as tariff receipts surge

The U.S. government posted a surplus in June as tariff receipts gave an extra bump to a sharp increase in receipts, the Treasury Department said Friday

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EPA head promises to clear the air on conspiracies about government engineering of weather

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday appeared to nod to conspiracy theories that have swirled around recent extreme weather events, directing people to the agency’s website for science-based information on geoengineering and contrails

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Jane Birkin's original Birkin bag sells for $10 million at auction

The very first of the famed Hermès Birkin handbags, owned by actor Jane Birkin, sold at auction on Thursday for $10.1 million dollars.

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Jannik Sinner beats American Ben Shelton to reach Wimbledon’s semifinals

Jannik Sinner used terrific serving and his usual booming forehand to dismiss 10th-seeded Ben Shelton and earn a second appearance in the Wimbledon semifinals.

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CNBC's most valuable sports empires 2025: Kroenke Sports & Entertainment tops list

As team values rise — highlighted by the record $6.1 billion sale of the NBA’s Boston Celtics — sports empires are thriving.

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Trump administration sued after it ends program for 60,000 Hondurans, Nicaraguans and Nepalese

A group of immigrants with temporary legal status in the U.S. is suing the Trump administration after the Department of Homeland Security terminated the legal protections for some 60,000 people from Nicaragua, Honduras and Nepal.

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'F1' is Apple's highest-grossing theatrical film ever

Lights out and away we go.“F1: The Movie” hasn’t even reached the checkered flag of its theatrical run, but it’s already Apple’s best film release ever

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Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend

Catastrophic flooding struck central Texas on Friday, causing a surge of 20 to 26 feet on the Guadalupe River near Kerrville, leading to widespread damage and washing out roads

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Death toll rises to 79 after Texas flash flooding

Gov. Greg Abbott said there are at least 68 people dead in Kerr County, including 40 adults and 28 kids, after flooding hit central Texas. Ten children from Camp Mystic and one counselor are still unaccounted for. Abbott said rescue efforts are still underway and debris removal has begun. 

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Kerrville resident recounts escape from flood waters that overtook his home

Scott Walden and his wife awoke on July 4 to what he described as an "unusual" rise of floodwaters outside their home. They escaped by jumping into the water and getting carried downstream until grabbing onto a branch and phoning for help.

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After deadly ambush, Idaho firefighters grapple with the loss of two colleagues

Firefighters in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, are reeling after an ambush attack that left two of their own dead and one hospitalized.

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Texas expands disaster declaration as flood death toll rises

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott expanded the state’s disaster declaration to include six more counties after widespread flooding and storm damage. Officials confirmed 32 people have died, 14 of them children, as search teams continue looking for possible survivors.

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Texas Gov. Abbott expands state's disaster declaration as dozens still missing from floods

Abbott said officials will be "relentless" in their search efforts after flooding left at least 30 dead.

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Drone video shows deadly flooding in Kerrville, Texas

Drone video shows the aftermath of deadly flooding in Kerrville, Texas.

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Patel and Ratcliffe try to bolster claims that FBI and CIA conspired against Trump

President Trump’s appointees at the FBI and CIA are using their power to try to prop up the president’s claims that both agencies conspired against him.

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House passes sprawling domestic policy bill, sending it to Trump's desk

The Republican-controlled House passed a multitrillion-dollar tax cuts and spending package, sending the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk.

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Scooter Braun to step down as CEO of Hybe America

The former artist manager led the U.S. branch of the renowned South Korean entertainment group for four years.

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Bologna sold by N.J. company recalled due to 'misbranding'

Gaiser’s European Style Provisions has issued a recall for nearly 150,000 pounds of bologna due to misbranding, health officials announced Friday

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HHS layoffs were likely unlawful and must be halted, U.S. judge says

The judge's ruling applies to terminated employees in four different divisions of HHS, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Suspect in Idaho firefighter ambush identified as Wess Roley

The suspect believed to have fatally shot two firefighters and wounded a third on Sunday while crews responded to a raging brush fire in northwest Idaho was identified on Monday as a 20-year-old man whose family says dreamed of one day becoming a firefighter himself

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Clean energy stocks fall as Trump bill taxes components from China, phases out credits

Clean energy stocks fell Monday as President Donald Trump’s spending legislation now includes a tax on wind and solar projects using Chinese components and abruptly phases out key credits

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