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D.C. Attorney General Moves Ahead With Trump Inauguration Suit

By Jose Pagliery

An investigation into alleged self-dealing continues, now that court-ordered mediation between the D.C. attorney general and the Trump inaugural committee has failed.

Inside the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Secret Pedophile Database

By Nick Schager

The Vice TV doc “Crusaders” examines a secret database of thousands of Jehovah’s Witness child-sex offenders that’s been assembled by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society.

A South Carolina Town Is Fuming at Billionaire Robert Kraft

By Noah Kirsch

Locals say the New England Patriots owner’s paper mill is spewing noxious gases and making them sick.

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How Kitty Spencer’s Wedding Became the Fashion Olympics

By Alaina Demopoulos

Kitty Spencer, Princess Diana’s niece, has taken royal(ish) weddings to new dimensions with five wedding gowns and a days-long celebration to mark her nuptials to Michael Lewis.

Inside the Police Killing That’s Rocking Cannabis Country

By Andrew Boryga

Officials say at least one of the cops who shot and killed Soobleej Kaub Hawj, part of the embattled Hmong community in Northern California, had a body cam that was not turned on.

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This Family Is Leaving Texas Because of Anti-Trans Bills

By Tim Teeman

After 47 anti-LGBTQ bills in Texas’ legislature, Camille Rey and her trans son Leon reveal how the words and actions of Republican lawmakers have led the family to leave the state.

The RNC Is Ramping Up Its ‘Predatory’ Fundraising Machine

By Roger Sollenberger

Fundraising texts that look like past due notices. Automatic recurring donations. False matching promises. The RNC isn’t exactly asking for money in the most honest ways.

‘FBoy Island’ Is the Hot Vax Summer of Your Nightmares

By Cheyenne Roundtree

The new HBO Max show has three women trying to scope out who is a player and who is a nice guy. The issue? Just about everything aside from the concept.

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1. Simone Biles Pulls Out of Tokyo Olympic All-Around Event

IS THIS THE END?

The four-time Olympic champion, who pulled out of the team event Tuesday, has now decided not to take part in Thursday’s all-around competition.

2. Bob Odenkirk Rushed to Hospital After Collapse on ‘Saul’ Set

SAUL GOOD, MAN?

The 58-year-old “Better Call Saul” and “Breaking Bad” star was shooting scenes in Albuquerque, New Mexico, when he collapsed on set.

3. This Amazon-Famous Budget Retinol Is a Game-Changer

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Although this budget retinol is $30, it works just as well as any pricey retinol cream or serum.

4. Trump-Backed Widow of Late Congressman Loses Texas Runoff

STUNNER

State lawmaker Jake Ellzey will now replace U.S. Rep. Ron Wright—not Wright’s wife, who was favored to win.

5. DOJ: Mo Brooks Not Immune from Eric Swalwell’s Jan. 6 Suit

OUT OF BOUNDS

In a filing, the Justice Department says Brooks’ exhortations were a campaign speech, not a protected public statement by a federal employee.

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