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Ginni Thomas’ Election Fraud Guru Claims He Arrested Pope

By Will Sommer

Ginni Thomas name-checked Steve Pieczenik, a little-known conspiracy theorist, in texts to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows about overturning the 2020 election.

Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins Dies in Colombia Hotel

By Allison Quinn

Police in Bogota say they are investigating whether it was an overdose.

Just How Dirty Will the War in Ukraine Get?

By Dennis Murphy

If Vladimir Putin starts sensing defeat in Ukraine, the world should not underestimate the Russian leader’s willingness to escalate the atrocities.

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How I Survived a Near-Fatal Weekend With a Biker Gang

By Ken Croke and Dave Wedge

Federal agent Ken Croke spent two years undercover with the Pagans motorcycle gang and almost didn’t live to tell the tale.

Lizzo’s ‘Watch Out for the Big Grrrls’ Is Good as Hell

By Laura Bradley

The Prime Video series, in which 10 dancers audition to join Lizzo onstage, proves what her fans already know: Plus-sized dancers have always known how to fuck it up to the tempo.

Oscar Nominees’ Most Embarrassing Roles!

By Marlow Stern

They’ve come a long way, baby.

How Loretta Lynn’s ‘The Pill’ Got Banned—then Became a Hit

By Allison McNearney

Loretta Lynn was unruffled by the controversy generated by the release of “The Pill” in 1975. “I said, let ‘em holler. Every time they made a fuss it just sold a few more records.”

Amy Schumer’s ‘Life & Beth’ and the Pursuit of Happiness

By Kevin Fallon

Everything we can’t stop loving, hating, and thinking about this week in pop culture.

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1. One Dead, 2 Injured in Shooting at Chicago Mall: Cops

‘TARGETED’

The incident was not an “active shooter” situation, but the attack may have been a “targeted” one, according to authorities.

2. Cheerleader Mom Guilty of Harassing Daughter’s Teammates

‘CREEPY’

Raffaela Spone, 51, was convicted of inundating other moms with footage of their kids behaving badly.

3. Score a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 for $60 Off Today

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Amazon’s Daily Deal can help you save up to $60 off a brand new Samsung Galaxy Watch 4.

4. Man Had Wife’s Podiatrist Murdered Over Foot Amputation

WHAT A HEEL

After a California woman underwent a botched procedure for an ingrown toenail, her husband, 83-year-old Robert Lee, exacted revenge.

5. Minnesota Teacher Released From Russian Captivity in Ukraine

FREEDOM

Tyler Jacob, 28, has been freed after his capture earlier this month, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) announced Friday.

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