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Rapper Lil Wayne charged with federal gun offense in Florida
Rapper Lil Wayne was charged Tuesday in Florida with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a federal offense that carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
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David Copperfield halts Vegas show after staffer gets virus
Illusionist David Copperfield is suspending his Las Vegas stage show after a crew member tested positive for COVID-19.
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Police: Man accused of punching Rick Moranis attacked others
Prosecutors say the man accused of punching actor Rick Moranis is a suspect in multiple other unprovoked attacks on people in New York City.
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Beloved arts facility Poets House suspends operations
One of the country's leading literary community and educational centers, Poets House, is suspending operations because of "challenges presented" by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Family: Comedian Sinbad recovering from recent stroke
The family of Sinbad says the comedian-actor is recovering from a recent stroke.
Nation
Donnie Wahlberg again leaves $2,020 tip to inspire giving
Actor Donnie Wahlberg recently left a $2,020 tip at a Massachusetts restaurant, continuing his habit of leaving generous gratuities to brighten the days of wait staff.
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Suspect arrested in attack on actor Rick Moranis
A New York man was arrested Saturday in connection with an unprovoked assault against Rick Moranis that occurred as the 67-year-old actor was walking near Central Park in October.
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Q&A: Teen 'black-ish' star Miles Brown releases debut album
Miles Brown says playing Jack Johnson on the hit comedy series "black-ish" inspired him to speak out about equality and social justice through his art. He does just that on his debut hip-hop album "We The Future," alongside guests including Slick Rick and Jidenna.
World
Britain's Prince Charles celebrates 72nd birthday
Britain's Prince Charles celebrated his 72nd birthday Saturday following an eventful year that saw him contract the coronavirus and his son Prince Harry step down from official royal duties.
Sports
The Weeknd to headline the Pepsi Super Bowl halftime show
The Weeknd will bring his popular falsetto vocals to the 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Business
New Yorker fires writer Jeffrey Toobin after Zoom incident
The New Yorker has fired longtime staff writer Jeffrey Toobin after he reportedly exposed himself during a Zoom conference last month. He had already been on suspension and is also on leave from CNN, where he is chief legal analyst.
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Jane Fonda celebrates 25 years of Georgia-based nonprofit
Jane Fonda is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Georgia-based nonprofit organization she founded to prevent teenage pregnancies.
Nation
NYT's Maggie Haberman has deal for Trump book
One of the top chroniclers of the Trump administration, New York Times White House reporter Maggie Haberman, has a book deal.
Politics
Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff, poised to break stereotypes
In the Biden White House, the first lady wants to keep her job teaching and the second gentleman plans to quit his law firm to support the vice president's career.
Nation
April trial scheduled for Avenatti over Stormy Daniels book
An April trial date was set Tuesday for Michael Avenatti to face charges that he cheated ex-client Stormy Daniels out of proceeds from her book.
Nation
Chanel Miller's memoir of assault by athlete wins prestigious book award
Chanel Miller is among the winners of a prestigious book award for her soul-bearing memoir, where she reclaims her identity after being known as an anonymous victim of a highly publicized sexual assault.
World
Sculpture celebrating Mary Wollstonecraft draws criticism
A sculpture celebrating Mary Wollstonecraft as the mother of feminism has attracted criticism even before it was unveiled.
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