1. Judge Lets Accused Capitol Rioter Off the Hook

UNPRECEDENTED

The judge described Matthew Martin as a “silent observer” on Jan. 6 and found him not guilty.

U.S. NEWS

2. Merrick Garland Gets COVID After Fancy D.C. Bash

PARTY POOPER

He joins the list of at least three lawmakers and administration officials to come down with the virus after the white-tie Gridiron Club Dinner.

POLITICS

3. Say Bye to Signs of Aging With This 3-in-1 Eye Cream

AD BY COLORSCIENCE

Colorescience’s Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35 eye gives you a rested, youthful appearance.

SCOUTED

4. Russian Lawmaker Who Predicted Ukraine Invasion Dies

PUTIN’S COURT JESTER

Leader of Soviet Union’s first official opposition party, Vladimir Zhirinovsky made a career stoking ultra-nationalist outrage.

WORLD

5. State AGs to NFL: Address Harassment or We’ll Investigate

ANOTHER LAWSUIT ON THE WAY?

Six state attorneys general said they have “grave concerns” over the treatment of women and minorities in the NFL.

U.S. NEWS

6. Shoppers Say These Sleep Gummies Are ‘Better Than Ambien’

SLEEPING BEAUTY

SugarBear vegan sleep gummies are made with natural herbs and minerals that some reviewers say are just as effective as a prescription medication. Plus, they’re delicious!

SCOUTED

7. Kourtney and Travis: Our Vegas Wedding Was Just ‘Practice’

OH OK

“Practice makes perfect,” she wrote on the gram Wednesday.

U.S. NEWS

8. Portland State Student Found Shot Dead Near Campus

LIFE CUT SHORT

A former running back for Portland State’s football team was arrested in connection to the murder.

U.S. NEWS

9. Missing Wisconsin Doctor Found Dead on Hiking Trail

TRAGIC

Kelsey Musgrove, 26, had been hiking alone along the Potato River when she went missing on March 30.

U.S. NEWS

10. Kid Claims Ring Camera Asked Him if He ‘Wants Ice Cream’

CREEPY

A viral Tik Tok video shows a 3-year-old pleading with his father to remove a Ring camera from his room, claiming a man has been speaking to him in the middle of the night.

U.S. NEWS

11. Fox Euthanized After Biting Lawmaker, 8 Others Near Capitol

OUTFOXED

The fate of her captured kits remains unclear.

U.S. NEWS

12. Fight Between Rivals Likely Sparked Sacramento Massacre

COLLATERAL DAMAGE

The Sunday shooting killed two young women, three fathers, and a well-known unhoused woman.

U.S. NEWS

13. Jan. 6 Lawyer Disbarred for Copious Professional Violations

WOMP-WOMP

Jonathan Moseley, who represents a number of leaders with the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys organizations, was disbarred by a Virginia state court last week.

U.S. NEWS

14. The Weeknd Has Replaced Kanye as Coachella Headliner

UPGRADED

Following Ye’s abrupt cancellation on Monday, Coachella has tapped the new co-headliners to join Harry Styles and Billie Eilish in the desert.

ENTERTAINMENT

15. Ed Sheeran Hits Out at ‘Baseless Claims’ After Copyright Win

‘ONLY SO MANY NOTES’

The singer-songwriter had been sued for plagiarism over his 2017 hit “The Shape of You,” Spotify's most-streamed song ever.

ENTERTAINMENT

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