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Crystal Mangum, who falsely accused Duke lacrosse players of rape, released from prison

Crystal Mangum, the woman who falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of rape nearly two decades ago, was released from a North Carolina prison Friday morning after serving time for the unrelated murder of her boyfriend.

February 27, 2026

Jim Carrey makes rare public appearance, delivers speech in French at Cesar Awards

Jim Carrey stepped back into the spotlight Thursday evening, making a rare public appearance at the 51st Cesar Awards in Paris to receive the ceremony's honorary award -- France's equivalent of a lifetime achievement honor.

February 27, 2026

Lauren Boebert’s unauthorized photo of Clinton deposition draws bipartisan frustration

Rep. Lauren Boebert managed a rare feat Thursday -- drawing condemnation from both sides of the aisle after she leaked an unauthorized photo from inside former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's closed-door deposition.

February 27, 2026

Could Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs be called to testify in Tupac Shakur murder trial?

Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is currently incarcerated, could be drawn into another high-profile courtroom battle, this time as a potential witness in the upcoming murder trial of Tupac Shakur.

February 27, 2026

Samsung Galaxy S26 unpacked: Strong reactions after built-in privacy display, AI upgrades revealed

Samsung Electronics unveiled its Galaxy S26 smartphone series Wednesday in San Francisco, drawing immediate industry reaction that spanned admiration, skepticism and a wave of pre-orders.

February 26, 2026

Weber recalls over 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes due to ingestion hazard

Weber-Stephen Products LLC of Palatine, Illinois, is recalling about 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because small wire bristles can detach, stick to the grill or food, and be swallowed -- posing an ingestion hazard and a risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery.

February 26, 2026

What to expect with Burger King’s newly updated Whopper

Burger King is rolling out the first significant changes to its flagship Whopper sandwich in nearly a decade, and customers visiting any of the chain's more than 7,000 U.S. locations this week will notice some key differences.

February 26, 2026

What to know about the deadly shootout between Cuban forces and a Florida-registered speedboat

Cuban border patrol forces shot and killed four people aboard a Florida-registered speedboat Wednesday after the vessel entered Cuban territorial waters carrying 10 heavily armed Cuban nationals who lived in the United States, according to Cuba's interior ministry.

February 26, 2026

Culture Wire: Jonathan Majors’ film comeback with Daily Wire, Crispin Glover’s lawsuit and more

A little over two years after a criminal conviction derailed one of Hollywood's fastest-rising careers, Jonathan Majors is back on a film set.

February 26, 2026

DHS arrested 261 DACA recipients in 2024 — here’s what the data reveals

The Obama-era program that shielded hundreds of thousands of young illegal immigrants from deportation is quietly unraveling -- and the government's own arrest data is fueling a fierce political fight over who the "Dreamers" really are.

February 26, 2026

NFL scouting combine kicks off with Fernando Mendoza in spotlight

The NFL scouting combine is underway at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, where 319 invited prospects are gathering for a week of medical evaluations, interviews and four days of on-field workouts, according to a report from The Associated Press.

February 26, 2026

Hilary Knight calls Trump’s women’s hockey remark ‘distasteful’ as Tucci dinner goes viral

U.S. women's ice hockey captain Hilary Knight is pushing back against a widely circulated joke made by President Trump about the women's team -- and social media is rallying around the players after images of their Milan dinner with actor Stanley Tucci drew a sharp contrast to the men's team's White House meal.

February 26, 2026

Squatty Potty co-founder, Robert “Bobby” Edwards, arrested on federal child pornography charges

Robert "Bobby" Edwards, the 50-year-old co-creator of the viral bathroom accessory "Squatty Potty," has been arrested and charged with receipt of child pornography following a multi-year federal investigation, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Utah announced Monday.

February 26, 2026

Ilhan Omar’s guest arrested at State of the Union after standing during Trump’s speech

Rep. Ilhan Omar, Minnesota Democrat, is calling for a full investigation after her guest, Minneapolis software engineer Aliya Rahman, was forcibly removed from the House gallery and arrested during President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night.

February 26, 2026

FDA elevates frozen blueberry recall to highest risk level over listeria contamination threat

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a voluntary frozen blueberry recall to its most serious classification, warning that potential listeria contamination could pose life-threatening risks to vulnerable populations.

February 26, 2026

Walmart shoppers in 24 states urged to check Great Value cottage cheese UPCs after recall

Shoppers who recently purchased Great Value cottage cheese at Walmart stores across two dozen states should check their refrigerators. That's because the product may not have been fully pasteurized and could pose a significant health risk, particularly to children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.

February 25, 2026

Culture Wire: ‘Survivor 50’ premieres, Pedro Pascal sparks dating rumors with Rafael Olarra

Pedro Pascal is trending after being spotted multiple times this month alongside art director Rafael Olarra -- most recently in both Los Angeles and New York City, where the two were seen linking arms and sharing affectionate moments in public.

February 25, 2026

Markets at a glance: Nvidia in the Spotlight, tariffs and DoorDash shifts gears

U.S. stock markets climbed Wednesday as investors braced for Nvidia's highly anticipated profit report, due after the closing bell.

February 25, 2026

Metallica announces ‘Life Burns Faster’ residency at Sphere in Las Vegas

Metallica has announced an eight-show Las Vegas residency at Sphere, dubbed "Life Burns Faster," making the legendary heavy metal band the first metal act to perform at the high-tech venue since it opened in 2023.

February 25, 2026

Bill Gates addresses past Epstein ties, acknowledges affairs, and apologizes to foundation staff

Gates described his past connection with Epstein as a "huge mistake" and apologized to foundation employees for the reputational harm it has caused.

February 25, 2026