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Two Venezuelan men charged with capital murder for the death of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston, Texas, sparking national outrage.

Howard Fineman, beloved political journalist and TV correspondent, passes away at 75 after battling pancreatic cancer. Wife shares heartbreaking news.

25-year-old woman in serious condition after shark attack in Hawaii; beaches in Florida closed due to two separate shark attacks.

Former lawyer for Stormy Daniels, Michael Avenatti, criticizes prosecution's lengthy closing arguments in Donald Trump's trial, pushing for not guilty verdict.

Dr. Anthony Fauci elected as a fellow in UK's Royal Society, just days before scrutiny over COVID-19 emails. Controversy ensues.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, won't return to royal duties soon, focusing on early childhood initiatives amid cancer diagnosis.

Abi Carter wins American Idol Season 22, defeating Will Moseley and Jack Blocker. Season 23 expected to start in early 2025.

Abi Carter wins 'American Idol' Season 22 after Katy Perry's emotional exit, featuring Jon Bon Jovi and other guest performances.

Retired Judge criticizes Justice Alito for displaying an upside-down flag, questioning Supreme Court's integrity and impartiality. Outrage ensues.

Florida officials search for boat that fatally struck 15-year-old waterskiing girl and left her to die. Help needed to find vessel.

Travis Kelce responds to Jana Kramer's accusation of a drinking problem, sources say it's a clout-chasing attempt by Kramer.

Belarusian President Lukashenko warns enemies of instant response with nuclear weapons. Putin deployed nukes in Belarus, ready to counter any aggressor.

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell delivers a brutal takedown of Hope Hicks, calling her out for choosing to work for Trump.

Poland warns Russia of losing in any future attack, ready to launch nuclear missiles against Putin's troops, challenging his power.

Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard attacked NATO, but retired Marine Col. Amy McGrath shut her down. Gabbard is a sellout to her country.

Donald Trump's Valentine's Day message to Melania thanks her for support and asks for campaign donations. Melania returns to campaign trail.

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson was spotted in Moscow, sparking speculation about his intentions, including possibly interviewing Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"Shocking AI-generated images of Taylor Swift circulate on social media, leaving fans disgusted. Concerns raised about future of AI."

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Hundreds of sealed court filings about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to be made public this week. Names expected include Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew.

Amy Schumer is under fire for calling a film about a Nazi commandant at Auschwitz her "movie of the year".

"13 Reasons Why" star Tommy Dorfman accuses Delta Air Lines employees of misgendering her in since-deleted TikTok videos. Delta is investigating.

Americans are curious about which Starbucks locations will be open on Christmas Eve 2023 as many stores will be closed.

FDA recalls Seneca Foods Corporation's Hy-Vee turkey gravy ahead of Thanksgiving due to mislabeling that could cause severe allergic reactions.

Biden and Xi meet at the Filoli estate in California to ease tensions, but their relationship is under pressure.

Harry Styles debuts shaved head at U2 concert, sparking social media frenzy. Fans speculate reasons behind dramatic hair change.

Florida Department of Health settles lawsuit over COVID-19 data release, agreeing to post detailed stats weekly for three years.

AOC criticizes FOX for not covering Lauren Boebert's 'Sexually Lewd' theater 'Show,' highlighting inconsistency in their coverage.

Social media users speculate that the CCTV footage of Rep. Lauren Boebert vaping and touching her male companion was a setup to harm her reputation.

Hurricane Lee is set to hit the northeastern US, with heavy rainfall, wind gusts, and flooding expected in multiple states.

A Pennsylvania school district closed due to safety concerns amid the ongoing search for escaped inmate Danelo Cavalcante.

Pennsylvania school district closes due to safety concerns amid search for escaped inmate. Police continue to search for Danelo Cavalcante.

Tropical Storm Lee has intensified into a hurricane and is expected to become "extremely dangerous" by the weekend, possibly reaching Category 4 status. Experts warn of life-threatening weather conditions and urge residents in the projected path to monitor the storm closely. The hurricane is forecast to generate hazardous waves and currents along the East Coast of the United States. It is also expected to bring tropical storm-force winds to Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and the Leeward Islands.

Convicted killer Danelo Cavalcante escapes from Pennsylvania prison yard, scaling a wall in a shocking video; manhunt underway.

NBA referee Eric Lewis retires amid investigation into alleged use of unauthorized burner account on social media.

Wordle, a viral sensation developed during lockdown, was sold to The New York Times for a seven-figure sum.

Florida approves controversial conservative videos from PragerU for public school curriculum, raising concerns about biased education.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis considers Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for administration.

Iran-backed forces in Syria pose a threat to US and Israel.