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Magnus Carlsen auctions "game-worn" jeans after dress code controversy, raising over $8,000 for charity and sparking debate in chess community. Getty Images

Chess champion Magnus Carlsen’s jeans spark bidding war

New York announced Thursday it is suing some of the largest vaping companies in the nation over alleged marketing to children and teens. Getty Images

New York suing major vape companies for millions over marketing to kids

A group of black lawmakers are warning New York Gov. Kathy Hochul of a possible political fallout if she were to remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office. Getty Images

Black lawmakers warn Gov. Hochul against ousting Mayor Adams

Missouri man dies before sentencing after pleading guilty to shooting Black teen. Getty Images

Missouri man dies before sentencing in 2023 shooting of Black teen

The Trump administration and its Department of Government Efficiency have targeted the Internal Revenue Service. Getty Images

Trump administration to cut thousands of IRS jobs

Have a baby or get your money back. That’s the promise a San Francisco company is making by creating the first nationwide in vitro fertilization (IVF) insurance in the United States.  Getty Images

Baby or your money back: IVF insurance company launches ‘stress-free’ program

KFC will maintain offices in Louisville, fund a $1 million endowment at the University of Louisville and open a flagship restaurant there. Getty Images

‘Texas Fried Chicken’: KFC headquarters moves from Kentucky to Texas

Sen. Mitch McConnell announced on Thursday, Feb. 20, he would not seek reelection after his term expires in 2026. Getty Images

Sen. Mitch McConnell announces retirement, won’t seek reelection in 2026

A bill introduced in Arizona would give local authorities the ability to shoot down cartel-operated drones near the southern border. Getty Images

Arizona may let police shoot down cartel drones within 30 miles of Mexican border

A new mRNA vaccine is showing promise at treating pancreatic cancer. Getty Images

New vaccine shows promise for treating one of the deadliest forms of cancer

Walmart’s stock sank Thursday morning after announcing lower-than-expected profit growth expectations in the upcoming year. Getty Images

Why Walmart’s signal of a slowdown has investors on edge

The FBI said on Tuesday it thwarted a 'mass casualty attack' plot targeting a Harris County, Texas high school. Getty Images

‘Mass casualty attack’ plot at Texas high school involving 2 teens thwarted: FBI

Former NFL punter handcuffed, hauled out by police after MAGA protest

Hamas has released the bodies of four Israeli hostages. AP Images

Hamas releases bodies of 4 hostages, including mother and 2 young sons

USDA Secretary Rollins says the Trump administration is working on federal solutions to prevent China from purchasing U.S. farmland. Getty Images

Trump admin. looking into barring China from purchasing US farmland: Report

Delta Airlines is offering a “no strings attached” payment of $30,000 to passengers who were aboard the flight that crash landed in Toronto. Reuters

Delta offers Toronto crash victims $30K ‘no strings attached’

Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban certain vaccines for 10 years, including DNA and RNA immunizations. Getty Images

Idaho lawmakers consider bill to ban certain vaccines statewide

A Houston school district joins over 200 districts suing social media platforms, claiming their apps harm students’ mental health. Getty Images

Houston ISD joins 200 school districts’ lawsuit targeting social media companies

DOGE staffers were at the Pentagon on Tuesday, Feb. 18, collecting lists of the military’s probationary employees. Department of Defense

Department of Defense and NASA face major cuts amid DOGE inquiries

A report highlights the cost of misconduct lawsuits against the Chicago Police Department, as taxpayers paid a record $107.5 million in 2024. Getty Images

Chicago taxpayers covered $107.5M in police misconduct lawsuits in 2024

The U.S. Education Department is investigating five northern Virginia school districts over transgender policies that may violate Title IX. Washington-Liberty High School

Legal group says Virginia schools’ transgender policies violate Trump orders

A Mississippi judge ordered a newspaper to take down an article criticizing local city officials' proposed resolution. Getty Images

Mississippi judge orders paper to take down criticism of city officials

The Trump Administration officially designated six drug cartels and two gangs as foreign terrorist organizations Wednesday. Getty Images

Trump designates drug cartels and gangs as terrorist organizations

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul responded to the Trump administration's efforts to end New York City's congestion pricing. Getty Images

Gov. Hochul responds to Trump admin effort to remove NYC congestion pricing