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Virginia county board shuts down schools over Arabic lesson

The uproar over an Arabic assignment at a Virginia school has grown to the point where school district officials have canceled Friday classes for all…

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Some on-air claims about Dominion Voting Systems were false, Fox News acknowledges in statement after deal is announced

Dominion still has pending lawsuits against election deniers such as Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell

Here are the 20 specific Fox broadcasts and tweets Dominion says were defamatory

• Fox-Dominion trial delay 'is not unusual,' judge says • Fox News' defamation battle isn't stopping Trump's election lies [...]

Judge in Fox News-Dominion defamation trial: 'The parties have resolved their case'

The judge just announced in court that a settlement has been reached in the historic defamation case between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems. [...]

'Difficult to say with a straight face': Tapper reacts to Fox News' statement on settlement

A settlement has been reached in Dominion Voting Systems' defamation case against Fox News, the judge for the case announced. The network will pay more than $787 million to Dominion, [...]

Millions in the US could face massive consequences unless McCarthy can navigate out of a debt trap he set for Biden

• DeSantis goes to Washington, a place he once despised, looking for support to take on Trump • Opinion: For the GOP to win, it must ditch Trump • Chris [...]

White homeowner accused of shooting a Black teen who rang his doorbell turns himself in to face criminal charges

• 'A major part of Ralph died': Aunt of teen shot after ringing wrong doorbell speaks • 20-year-old woman shot after friend turned into the wrong driveway in upstate New [...]

Newly released video shows scene of Jeremy Renner's snowplow accident

Newly released body camera footage shows firefighters and sheriff's deputies rushing to help actor Jeremy Renner after a near-fatal snowplow accident in January. The "Avengers" actor broke more than 30 [...]

Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Lee Curtis spent the Covid-19 lockdown together

It's sourdough bread and handstands for Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Lee Curtis. [...]

Toddler crawls through White House fence, prompts Secret Service response

A tiny intruder infiltrated White House grounds Tuesday, prompting a swift response from the US Secret Service. [...]

Jamie Foxx remains hospitalized nearly a week after 'medical complication'

Jamie Foxx remains hospitalized in Georgia nearly a week after his daughter revealed the actor experienced a "medical complication," a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN on Monday. [...]

A 13-year-old dies after participating in a Benadryl TikTok 'challenge'

A 13-year-old in Ohio has died after "he took a bunch of Benadryl," trying a dangerous TikTok challenge that's circulating online, according to a CNN affiliate and a GoFundMe account [...]

See pizza delivery guy take out suspect fleeing police

Pizza guy delivers more than a pie, taking out a fleeing suspect. CNN's Jeanne Moos shows him putting his best foot forward. [...]

Netflix is winding down its DVD business after 25 years

Netflix is officially winding down the business that helped make it a household name. [...]

FTC chair Lina Khan warns AI could 'turbocharge' fraud and scams

Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT could lead to a "turbocharging" of consumer harms including fraud and scams, and the US government has substantial authority to crack down on AI-driven [...]

Trump-backed Daylight Saving Time bill clears key House hurdle

The Sunshine Protection Act cleared a key House hurdle, but opponents warn permanent Daylight Saving Time could disrupt natural circadian rhythms. [...]

Maine ICE shooting victim was not target of arrest warrant, Sen. King’s office says after earlier DHS account

Sen. Angus King’s office said a man fatally shot by an ICE agent in Maine was not the intended target of an arrest warrant, after King earlier relayed a different [...]

Jennifer Lopez's bold Wimbledon hat divides fans over Royal Box etiquette

Jennifer Lopez faced backlash for her wide-brimmed hat at Wimbledon's Royal Box, with fans saying it blocked views during the men's singles final. [...]

Newsom blasted by sheriff in his own backyard over California crime as victims cry foul

Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper accuses Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers of putting criminals ahead of victims and failing to fund Prop 36. [...]

Stephen Miller's unlikely friendship with Lindsey Graham revealed in heartfelt White House tribute

Stephen Miller called Lindsey Graham a personal friend and the most effective, consistent advocate for the president's agenda in the Senate. [...]

Brad Pitt faces fresh family blow as daughter clears major hurdle to drop his last name

Zahara cleared a key legal hurdle in her bid to drop Pitt from her surname, with a court hearing scheduled for Sept. 28 and no objection filed so far. [...]

James Carville blames Bernie Sanders for Trump being president in fiery rant

James Carville blasted insurgent democratic socialists as "useful idiots," arguing the far left paved the way for President Donald Trump getting elected. [...]

United passenger says crew ordered him to change controversial T-shirt before he could travel

Sam Saadeh says a United Airlines flight attendant found his anti-war shirt offensive, forcing him to change before boarding his flight to Newark. [...]

Robberies, assaults and rapes spur new US travel warning for popular Caribbean getaway

The U.S. State Department warns that American citizens have been victims of armed robbery, assault, burglary and rape on a popular Caribbean island destination. [...]

Tom Cruise unveils dramatic transformation in first look at Alejandro Iñárritu’s highly-anticipated 'Digger'

Tom Cruise is nearly unrecognizable in the "Digger" trailer, playing an eccentric oil magnate whose venture could trigger an $18 trillion disaster. [...]

How to watch France vs Spain: Live stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals

Golden Boot frontrunner Kylian Mbappé leads France against Spain in a World Cup semifinal at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday. [...]

Here is the real reason why they hate Caitlin Clark so much | Bobby Burack

Caitlin Clark's refusal to play the expected anti-racist ally role explains the league's hostility, while Cameron Brink and Paige Bueckers thrive. [...]

Bill Maher rips Buzzfeed, HuffPost to owner's face, says outlets are full of indoctrinated 'nepo babies'

Bill Maher called BuzzFeed and HuffPost "peak woke" during a "Club Random" interview with new owner Byron Allen, blasting millennial 'nepo babies' he said work at both publications. [...]

Back-to-back Wimbledon winner Jannik Sinner has to share spotlight with Danish model girlfriend

Laila Hasanovic, the Danish model and Miss Universe finalist, went viral during Jannik Sinner's back-to-back Wimbledon title win over Zverev. [...]

'Crystal Lake' trailer reveals the 'Friday the 13th' origin story with Linda Cardellini as Pam Voorhees

The first trailer for the A24 prequel series "Crystal Lake" stars Linda Cardellini as Pam Voorhees in a dark origin story streaming on Peacock in 2026. [...]

Lebanese Hold Fast to Their Land Despite Threat of Long Israeli Occupation

Entire towns in southern Lebanon have been hollowed out by the war between Israel and Hezbollah. Some residents have stayed, fearing permanent displacement. [...]

Live Updates: U.S. Forces Begin New Round of Strikes on Iran

President Trump had earlier threatened “very hard” strikes, ordered the resumption of a blockade on Iranian ports to begin Tuesday and said the U.S. would charge a 20 percent fee [...]

U.K. to Change Law to Allow Deportation of ‘Grooming Gang’ Leader

The British government on Monday laid out steps enabling the deportation to Pakistan of Shabir Ahmed, the leader of a gang that raped dozens of girls in Northern England. [...]

Japan Builds Intelligence Agency It Hasn’t Had Since World War II

Facing threats from Russia and China, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is turning to help from Western allies in forming a centralized agency. [...]

The Next Phase in Ukraine’s War With Russia: The Battle for Minds

Ukrainians, already drone innovators, are turning their focus to psychological operations aimed at undercutting Russian support for the war. [...]

A Robot Army Remakes Ground Warfare in Ukraine

They began as supply mules. Now ground robots evacuate the wounded, hold trenches and even do the killing. [...]

Residents of Spanish Towns Caught in Fierce Blazes Recount Harrowing Escapes

Many say communication was chaotic and even nonexistent as flames tore through the area, taking 12 lives in one of the deadliest wildfires on record in Spain. [...]

The Netherlands Pushes to Make Manure a Hotter Product

The Netherlands has been trying to figure out what to do with manure it can no longer use thanks to environmental rules. Volatile fertilizer costs may help. [...]

Hard-Liners in Iran Want to Keep Fighting America

With much of their leadership killed in the war, Iran’s conservatives have sought to fill the void and intensify the fight against the United States. [...]

How Trump Failed to Secure the Strait of Hormuz in His Iran Deal

President Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting authority. [...]

Zelensky Announces Leadership Shuffle as War Turns in Ukraine’s Favor

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine’s prime minister, Yuliia Svyrydenko, would step down amid a broader shake-up in Ukraine’s senior leadership. [...]

Lindsey Graham Championed Israel, Even as Wars Eroded American Support

The Republican senator from South Carolina had an intense interest in the Middle East, and was a staunch supporter of U.S. strikes on Iran. [...]

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa, Ruler Who Transformed Qatar, Dies at 74

Under Sheikh Hamad, the tiny nation of Qatar developed immense natural gas wealth and cultivated influence far beyond its borders. [...]

Inside Herat, Where a Taliban Campaign Targets a Cosmopolitan Outpost

Afghanistan’s leader has exerted full control over a city that once enjoyed looser social norms, even under Taliban rule. [...]

Israel’s Regime-Change Plan for Iran

Here’s the wild back story behind a failed plan to install Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran’s next leader. [...]

Dow posts record closing high, stocks gain for 3rd week; dollar dips

Prop guns spark debate after cinematographer's death on set

White House repeats no Taiwan policy change; experts see Biden gaffe

White House signals Biden may address filibuster reform soon

Israel designates Palestinian civil society groups as terrorists, U.N. 'alarmed'

EXCLUSIVE U.S. hopes to soon relocate Afghan pilots who fled to Tajikistan, official says

Ex-Giuliani associate Parnas found guilty of violating U.S. campaign finance law

White House says no new deadlines on reconciliation bill

U.S. Supreme Court to hear challenge to Texas abortion ban

Viral video, opinions challenge Georgia jury selection for Arbery case