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Newsmax Goes Fishing for Respectability in Fox’s Talent Pool

By Justin Baragona, Diana Falzone

The outlet appears to be backing off the fringe ledge just a tad after high-profile embarrassments, hiring two longtime Fox producers—and may add reporting vet James Rosen.

The Feminist Filmmaker Murdered by an Undocumented Immigrant

By Nick Schager

The new documentary “Adrienne,” directed by her husband Andy Ostroy, explores the beautiful life and tragic death of actress and filmmaker Adrienne Shelly, who made “Waitress.”

Ron DeSantis Is on Team COVID

By David R. Lurie

The Florida governor has been waging a war on public health, with predictably horrifying results.

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Did Quick-Thinking Taxi Driver Save Lives in Terror Blast?

By Barbie Latza Nadeau

Unconfirmed reports in the British press say a taxi driver suspected his passenger was a terrorist and averted a disaster.

The Newest National Park Will Lure You to Underrated State

By Cassandra Brooklyn

The newest addition to our best attraction has outdoor activities most (or all) national parks won’t let you do.

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Paul McCartney Might Have Been the Brainy Beatle All Along

By Colin Fleming

In a new book showcasing his lyrics, McCartney provides a running commentary in conversation with the poet (and rocker) Paul Muldoon.

‘Wunderkind’ Art Dealer’s Wild Ride Ends in NYC Courtroom

By Noah Kirsch

Inigo Philbrick, accused of a breathtaking fraud, is expected to plead guilty to federal charges.

Your Favorite Distilleries Want to Send You Whiskey

By Susannah Skiver Barton

Several states have recently passed laws allowing distilleries to ship spirits directly to your home. Will the rest follow?

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1. McConnell Planned to Ban Trump From Biden Inauguration: Book

FORCED HIS HAND

Trump’s final tweet on Jan. 8 announced that he wouldn’t attend the event, but it appears the decision was not entirely his own.

2. Subpoenaed Jan. 6 Leader Loses It After Bannon Indictment

ALL IS NOT WELL

Ali Alexander, whom the Select Committee has subpoenaed, continues to wither down a dark rabbit hole.

3. Barr: Bartiromo Called Me to Scream About 2020 Conspiracies

‘I YELLED BACK’

Donald Trump’s favorite news anchor reportedly yelled down the phone at the former AG just after the election last November.

4. Rittenhouse’s Mom: His Decision to Take Rifle Saved His Life

GOOD FOR HIM?

Jurors are expected to start deliberating the Rittenhouse case later on Monday.

5. 9-Year-Old Dies From Astroworld Injuries After Week in Coma

‘INCOMPREHENSIBLE LOSS’

Ezra Blount’s death is now the tenth connected to the Nov. 5 Houston disaster.

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