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With Virginia vote, Democrats gain edge over Trump's national GOP redistricting push
With Virginia vote, Democrats gain edge over Trump's national GOP redistricting push
After Virginia voters weighed in on Tuesday, the redistricting set off by President Trump to help the GOP in the midterms has been countered and possibly surpassed by Democrats.
Larry Kaplow | Apr 22, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Priceless 2,500-year-old golden helmet returned to Romania after Dutch museum raid
Priceless 2,500-year-old golden helmet returned to Romania after Dutch museum raid
The ornate Cotofenesti helmet, which was stolen in January 2025 while on loan to a Dutch museum, was recovered last month.
The Associated Press | Apr 22, 2026, 5:24 AM UTC
Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids
Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids
Mexico's government is boosting security at tourist sites in preparation for the World Cup after a man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids.
The Associated Press | Apr 22, 2026, 5:23 AM UTC
Virginia voters OK a Democratic effort to redraw the state's congressional map
Virginia voters OK a Democratic effort to redraw the state's congressional map
Virginia voters have delivered a significant win to Democrats, as the party aims to pick up four more U.S. House seats in the state.
Ashley Lopez | Apr 22, 2026, 12:50 AM UTC
Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges
Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges
The Justice Department alleges that the SPLC improperly raised millions of dollars to pay informants to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan and other extremist groups.
The Associated Press | Apr 21, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
Fans remember iconic pop star Prince 10 years after his death
Fans remember iconic pop star Prince 10 years after his death
It was on this date 10 years ago that the iconic pop star Prince died from an accidental fentanyl overdose. Fans gather to remember him at his Paisley Park Studios.
Regina Medina | Apr 21, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC
Instead of civil war, a naked mole rat colony changed queens peacefully
Instead of civil war, a naked mole rat colony changed queens peacefully
These matriarchal rodents often have bloody succession wars to replace their queen. But in a colony in California, Queen Tere ceded the throne to her daughter, Arwen, without violence.
Pien Huang | Apr 21, 2026, 8:12 PM UTC
Florida AG launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT over FSU shooting
Florida AG launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT over FSU shooting
Florida's attorney general is launching a criminal investigation into the alleged role of ChatGPT in a mass shooting at Florida State University last year.
Tristan Wood, Shannon Bond | Apr 21, 2026, 8:02 PM UTC
Florida Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, facing possible expulsion, resigns
Florida Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, facing possible expulsion, resigns
The Florida Democrat faced a potential expulsion vote in the House as she prepares for a federal trial on allegations that she stole disaster funds and used some of the money to finance her campaign.
Eric McDaniel | Apr 21, 2026, 7:13 PM UTC
Oscar Isaac struggled with 'Beef.' So he turned to 'Frankenstein' for help
Oscar Isaac struggled with 'Beef.' So he turned to 'Frankenstein' for help
In Season 2 of Beef, Isaac plays Josh, a country club manager whose life is unravelling. He got into character by imagining how Victor Frankenstein would feel trapped inside Josh's "small life."
Tonya Mosley | Apr 21, 2026, 3:18 PM UTC
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