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Capitol Rioters Breathe Sigh of Relief After Slap on Wrist

By Pilar Melendez

Anna Morgan-Lloyd was sentenced to probation Wednesday in connection to Jan. 6, the first rioter to get her punishment. Lawyers for the accused are celebrating.

John McAfee Found Dead in Spanish Prison Cell

By Justin Rohrlich

The software magnate reportedly died just hours after a Spanish court approved his extradition to the United States.

Jared & Ivanka Ditch Daddy, Try to Launder Four Filthy Years

By Molly Jong-Fast

If you believe what you’re reading now about how they tried their darndest to do good, you deserve what you get.

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Crackdown on Protesters Near Chauvin Vacation Spot Collapses

By Andrew Boryga

Zero of the allegedly terrified citizens cops said wanted protection actually showed up to complain at a public meeting.

Britney Spears Likens Dad to Sex Trafficker in Fiery Speech

By Laura Bradley

The pop star testified on Wednesday and gave a heartbreaking, detailed account of her life under an “abusive” conservatorship: “I want the public to hear me.”

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Mom Recounts ‘Surreal’ Search for Son Allegedly Killed by Ex

By Pilar Melendez

Elaine Hall testified Wednesday that soon after she learned her 13-year-old son, Dylan Redwine, vanished in 2012, she texted her ex: “I am so suspicious of you right now.”

12 Companies Start Giving to Election Objectors Again

By Roger Sollenberger

They stopped their political donations after Jan. 6. For a little while, at least.

The Story Behind Wild Turkey 101 & the Proof of Whiskies

By Lew Bryson

Whiskey generally comes in just a few and familiar proofs (the level of alcohol). Find out the origins of this system and how it affects the flavor of your favorite brand.

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1. Gen. Milley Fires Back at Matt Gaetz's 'Offensive' Question

‘WHITE RAGE’

“What is wrong with understanding, having some situational understanding about the country for which we are here to defend?” Milley declared on Wednesday.

2. Ex-NRA Prez Duped Into Speaking at Fake School Graduation

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David Keene spoke to 3,004 empty chairs representing students who lost their lives to gun violence.

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4. Tamir Rice’s Mom Calls Shaun King a ‘White Man Acting Black’

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The mother of the 12-year-old shot dead in Cleveland, Ohio, appears to have run out of patience with the controversial activist.

5. Researcher Says He Uncovered 13 Deleted COVID-19 Sequences

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The files were uncovered on Google Cloud, a cloud storage software.

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