National

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Hegseth will go before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, a decision that Democrats say has led to a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.

2 days ago in National

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks.

2 days ago in National

Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California

The California man arrested in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump.

Lifestyle

2 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby

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Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Is TMI really such a bad thing? Here’s the case for oversharing

Most people worry about the risks of oversharing, but in reality, opening up often builds trust and leads to stronger relationships. So, how do you know when it's TMI or if you're not sharing enough?

2 days ago in Lifestyle

College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors

Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she'd learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college. But the rise of artificial intelligence has scrambled those calculations.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails

Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to books, documentaries and conferences dedicated to the mind-altering substances. Now add one more business to the list: psychedelic retreats.

Sports

2 hours ago in Sports

Wild going home against Stars with chance to advance in NHL playoffs for 1st time since 2015

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Mats Zuccarello and the Minnesota Wild are now in the position that they try to be in every season in the NHL playoffs. Things feel a bit different now, with the Wild going home for Game 6 on Thursday night with a chance to eliminate the Dallas Stars and advance to the second round for the first time since 2015.

2 hours ago in Sports

NCAA remains on track to expand to a 76-team March Madness bracket for next season

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The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men's and women's sides to 76 teams for next season — a much-expected development that's been in the works for years.

1 day ago in Sports

Thunder breeze through the first round for a 3rd straight year and brace for tougher games ahead

Oklahoma City's first-round dominance in the NBA playoffs continues. The road should get at least a little tougher in the coming weeks — but there's little doubt the defending champions are well-equipped to defend their title.

2 days ago in Sports

Paige Bueckers says it’s all business with Azzi Fudd as they try to win with the Dallas Wings

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers said her relationship with teammate and fellow No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd will have no effect on what they do on the court as they try to turn around a franchise with a long history of losing.

Entertainment

2 hours ago in Entertainment

Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats

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Taylor Swift filed three new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, a move one legal expert theorizes it is to protect her voice and image from potential misuse through artificial intelligence.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, his lawyer said.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Michael Jackson streams skyrocket after ‘Michael’ biopic opening weekend, up 95% in the US

Michael Jackson once sang "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." For fans of the King of Pop's music, it's words to live by: Streams of his catalog jumped 95% in the U.S. over the weekend when compared with the same dates the previous weekend.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop band the Ronettes, dies

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop band the Ronettes, who sang the enduring hits "Be My Baby," "Baby I Love You" and "Walking in the Rain" alongside her cousins, has died. She was 80.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Melanie C says she’s bringing joy to the club with ‘Sweat,’ an athletic album from the Spice Girl

Get your heart pumpin'. She'll make you "Sweat." Such is the promise sung by the artist known as Melanie C, or Mel C and Sporty Spice of the game-changing '90s girl group Spice Girls, in the lead single from her ninth album of the same name.

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Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby

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Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.