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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 [...]

Slain LSU student Madison Brooks’ alleged rapist wants supporters banned from wearing pink at trial: report

Desmond Carter's defense team filed a motion to ban pink clothing at his rape trial, arguing it could intimidate the jury and compromise a fair trial. [...]

Mets call up pitcher known for his over the top strikeout celebrations as dismal season hits new level

Mets pitcher Jefry Yan does splits and screams after every strikeout in the minors, and his dominant ERA earned him a reported call-up to the MLB. [...]

Tick-borne 'rabbit fever' spreads with cases reported near major metro area

Three probable tularemia cases on Long Island have officials warning residents about the tick-borne illness after a 9-year-old developed severe symptoms. [...]

WNBA fan goes viral for half-court shot horror show that left him sprawled on the court

A Portland Fire fan's half-court shot attempt during the WNBA game against the Los Angeles Sparks barely cleared the free throw line area. [...]

French trans phenom Julie Tétart looks WNBA-ready — so why hasn’t the ‘inclusive’ league called?

Julie Tétart dominated French women's basketball with 21 points and 20 rebounds per game and says a WNBA call would mean time to talk business. [...]

Commanders cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon retires from football at 31

Washington Commanders cornerback Akhello Witherspoon announced his retirement from the NFL at 31 years old. He played for nine seasons after being drafted out of Colorado. [...]

Second lady Usha Vance gets candid about new baby, juggling four children and motherhood

Second lady Usha Vance reveals how her older children are reacting to the birth of new baby Alec — and why she's glad the family took the plunge despite having [...]

Florida steakhouse offers classy nude dining experience that does not allow 'touchy-feely stuff'

A Hollywood, Florida steakhouse hosts monthly nude dining events where guests dine in the buff while staff remains clothed, keeping everything legal. [...]

The scam text test: Spot danger before you tap

A simple six-step scam text test helps you spot phishing messages about fake deliveries, toll notices and bank alerts before you click or share anything. [...]

Jelly Roll says he's planning to 'take some time off and heal' after final tour stop

Jelly Roll told fans he's taking a year or two off to "heal" after finalizing his divorce from Bunnie Xo and wrapping his tour with Post Malone. [...]

Paul Finebaum’s proclamation about Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer reignites college football ‘culture fit’ debate

Paul Finebaum says Kalen DeBoer lacks the right ingredients to win a national championship at Alabama despite averaging top-three recruiting classes. [...]

Kelly Osbourne demands child support and her dogs back in fiery rant amid reported breakup

The since-deleted posts escalate from cryptic accusations to demands for child support and possessions amid her reported split from Sid Wilson. [...]

David Ellison breaks silence on Paramount-WBD merger fight, CNN insiders don’t buy ‘lip service’ about network

Paramount CEO David Ellison says the real fight over his $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger is whether he can be trusted as a steward of CNN news. [...]

Is this Trump’s last ‘last chance’? Ceaseless string of broken ceasefires fuels doubt over Iran deal

Trump calls diplomacy Iran's "last chance" after halting what he described as the biggest planned U.S. attack since World War II amid disputed talks. [...]

Reporter's Notebook: Inside the Senate showdown over Trump's push to scrap August recess

Trump wants the Senate to skip August recess until it passes the SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote, but John Thune says no. [...]

A New Lethal Front in Ukraine: Its Beloved Gas Stations

Russian drone attacks have hit hundreds of gas stations in apparent retaliation for Ukraine’s attacks on oil refineries. [...]

Andy Burnham’s First Weeks as UK Prime Minister: TikToks, Podcasts and Promises

Andy Burnham’s whirlwind of TikToks, podcasts and promises appears to be resonating with some voters. But he faces big decisions about how to pay for it all. [...]

Pakistan’s Kashmir Problem

A wave of protests is posing the most significant challenge in years to Islamabad’s authority in the region. [...]

Airport chaos, delays as E.U. debuts biometric border system

The biometric system for non-E.U. citizens is causing long delays and short tempers at airports. Officials say the rocky rollout will get better and will improve security. [...]

New Zealand Has Ended Greyhound Racing. Now It Has to Manage the Aftermath.

As the country holds its final greyhound race, the government has committed to finding homes for dogs and supporting people whose livelihoods depended on racing. [...]

More Than 170 Migrants Rescued From Burning Boat in English Channel

No deaths or injuries were reported. Many migrants try to reach Britain in small, often unseaworthy vessels. [...]

Ceuta Migration Crisis Exposes Despair Among Morocco’s Young People

Moroccan migrants described their despair at their economic future, explaining what propelled them across the border with Spain. [...]

Iran Says No Current Talks With U.S. After Trump Cites Progress on the Strait of Hormuz

President Trump cited progress in the negotiations when canceling a threatened attack on Iran over the weekend. Iran said there were no current talks with the United States. [...]

After Trump Pardon, Former Honduras President Hernández Faces Charges in His Home Country

Juan Orlando Hernández, the former leader, faces fraud and money laundering charges after a Trump pardon overturned a drug-trafficking sentence. [...]

As France’s Elders Swelter in the Heat, Postal Workers Come to the Rescue

To help prevent heat-related deaths, the French government has asked postal workers to check in on older people. [...]

Spain’s Leader Is Seen as Soft on Migrants, but He Acted Fast on Ceuta

After thousands poured into the Spanish territory in North Africa, the pro-immigration policies of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez were blamed. The reality is more complex. [...]

For Iran, Trump’s Reversal on Escalation Shows Who Has the Upper Hand

By expanding the arena of fighting in the region, experts say, Tehran sent a warning about the dangers of a widening war. [...]

Myanmar Junta Allows Aung San Suu Kyi Rare Contact With an Outsider

The ousted civilian leader, now 81, met with a representative of the Red Cross. Her long absence from public view had raised concerns about her health. [...]

La Guaira Is Unrecognizable After Venezuela’s Deadly Earthquakes

More than a month after the earthquakes, the coastal region of La Guaira — once Venezuela’s main gateway — is completely unrecognizable. [...]

Man’s Claim That Brakes Failed on Jaguar Was Scam to Avoid Car Payments, Court Rules

Nathan Owen called the police, saying he was trapped in a runaway car. A judge determined it was a lie and sentenced him to more than four years in prison. [...]

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