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Jury finds Alex Jones caused $4 million in damages to two Sandy Hook parents

Right-wing talk show host Alex Jones will have to pay the parents of a Sandy Hook shooting victim a little more than $4 million in compensatory damages, a jury decided Thursday, capping a stunning and dramatic case that showcased for the public the real-world harm inflicted by viral conspiracy theories.

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Where state abortion bans stand amid legal challenges

In more than a dozen states, legal fights are underway over abortion bans and other laws that greatly limit the procedure after the US Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to an abortion on June 24. On July 26, the Supreme Court entered its judgment in the case, taking the procedural step that will start the process for some states to implement their so-called trigger bans on the procedure.

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Breonna Taylor killing: A timeline of the police raid and its aftermath

Four current and former Louisville police officers involved in the deadly raid on Breonna Taylor's home -- including detectives who worked on the search warrant and the ex-officer accused of firing blindly into her home -- have been charged with civil rights violations and other counts, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday.

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Lady Gaga confirms she will star in 'Joker' sequel alongside Joaquin Phoenix

It's hard to keep a poker face with this "Joker" sequel news. Lady Gaga has announced she will star alongside Joaquin Phoenix in the upcoming sequel to "Joker."

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Marilyn Monroe Estate defends Ana de Armas' casting in Netflix's 'Blonde'

The Marilyn Monroe Estate is coming to the defense of Ana de Armas, following critiques of her accent in her portrayal of Monroe in an upcoming Netflix film.

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The Bank of England just made its biggest rate hike in 27 years

Central bankers in the United Kingdom have announced the biggest increase in interest rates in 27 years, as spiraling inflation continues to cripple millions of households' finances.

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Police arrest woman facing 111 counts, accused of charging thousands to victims’ accounts

On Wednesday, the Lawrence Police Department announced the arrest of a local woman accused of taking advantage of coworkers, acquaintances and a neighbor by stealing their personal identifying information and fraudulently charging thousands of dollars to the victims’ accounts.

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Dreams are the best show in town. Here's why you should write them down

It has been my dream for years to host "Saturday Night Live." Literally. I've repeatedly had that dream, going back decades.

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WNBA star Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian jail for drug-smuggling

American women's basketball star Brittney Griner was convicted of deliberately smuggling drugs into Russia and sentenced to nine years of jail time Thursday in a case that has raised concerns she is being used as a political pawn in Russia's war against Ukraine.

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Sandy Hook family attorney exposes Alex Jones' dishonesty during brutal cross-examination

The dishonesty of right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was spotlighted in a Texas court on Wednesday as a lawyer for a pair of Sandy Hook parents cross-examined the Infowars founder and fact-checked his answers in real-time.

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The party is over at Robinhood. But meme mania lingers

Robinhood got off to a rocky start when it made its Wall Street debut one year ago, but hopes for the buzzy trading app were high as armchair investors piled into the market hoping to mint quick fortunes.

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White House says Russia planning to falsify evidence to frame Ukrainian forces for prison attack

US officials believe Russia is preparing to falsify evidence to blame Ukrainian forces for last week's deadly blast at the Olenivka prison ahead of visits to the site by outside parties.

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Pelosi's Taiwan trip is another knock to China's yuan

China's yuan has fared better than many other major currencies this year. It's shed 6.5% against the US dollar, holding its ground as the greenback has gone on a breakneck rally. The euro, the British pound and South Korea's won have all dropped more than 10%, while Japan's yen has plunged nearly 16%.

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Jurors in Parkland gunman's trial to visit mass shooting site Thursday on what would have been victim Joaquin Oliver's 22nd birthday

Jurors in the sentencing phase of the Parkland, Florida, school shooter's trial are expected to visit the scene of the massacre Thursday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School's 1200 building, which has been sealed since the attack in February 2018.

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China fires missiles near Taiwan in live-fire drills as PLA encircles island

China fired multiple missiles toward waters near northeastern and southwestern Taiwan on Thursday, the island's Defense Ministry said, as Beijing makes good on its promise that Taipei will pay a price for hosting US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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WNBA star Brittney Griner apologizes to Russian court ahead of verdict in drug-smuggling trial

The detained WNBA star Brittney Griner apologized and asked for leniency in an emotional speech to a Russian courtroom Thursday at the close of her drug-smuggling trial and ahead of an expected verdict.

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Private astronaut missions to the ISS will soon require an experienced astronaut chaperone

Private astronaut missions to the International Space Station will have to be chaperoned by a former NASA astronaut, per new proposed requirements from the US space agency.

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First on CNN: Texas DPS trooper arrived on scene of Uvalde school shooting earlier than previously known, body cam shows

Body camera footage released by the city of Uvalde last month shows a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was on the scene outside Robb Elementary School just 2 minutes and 28 seconds after the gunman entered, a timeline earlier than previously known.

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Drake says he's tested positive for Covid and postpones Young Money Reunion show

The planned Young Money Reunion concert with Drake, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne will have to wait a bit longer.