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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
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

4/21 KVCR Midday News: Perris Approves New Commercial Project, Inmate Found Dead in West Valley Detention Center & More
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Toni Lopez | Apr 21, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC

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'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
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
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

Want to lighten your mental load? First, let go of these gender myths
"Men can't see the mess." "Women are better at chores." These myths position women to take on more emotional thinking, says researcher Leah Ruppanner. She shares what works to reclaim your headspace.
Andee Tagle, Mika Ellison | Apr 21, 2026, 2:24 PM UTC

Trump extends U.S. ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request
The extension was announced just hours before it was set to expire. The president did not provide details on how long the new ceasefire extension will last.
NPR Staff | Apr 21, 2026, 12:24 PM UTC

A young mom turns to OnlyFans to make ends meet in 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'
This TV adaptation of Rufi Thorpe's 2024 novel is a wild ride from start to finish. Its all-star cast includes Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nick Offerman and Nicole Kidman.
David Bianculli | Apr 21, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC

