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Larry Storch, Zany Cpl. Agarn on TV's 'F Troop,' Dies at 99
Larry Storch, the rubber-faced comic whose long career in theater, movies and television was capped by his "F Troop" role as zany Cpl. Agarn in the 1960s spoof of Western frontier TV shows, died Friday. Storch was 99.
Celebrity Designer Accused of Smuggling Crocodile Handbags
A leading fashion designer whose accessories were used by celebrities and characters in the "Sex and the City" TV series, was arrested in her hometown of Cali, Colombia, & faces extradition to the United States on charges of smuggling crocodile handbags.
Twitter Says It Removes 1 Million Spam Accounts a Day
Twitter said it removes 1 million spam accounts each day in a call with executives Thursday during a briefing that aimed to shed more light on the company's fake and bot accounts as it tussles with Elon Musk.
Huge Underground Search for Mysterious Dark Matter Begins
In a former gold mine a mile underground, inside a titanium tank filled with a rare liquified gas, scientists have begun the search for what so far has been unfindable: Dark matter.
James Caan, Oscar Nominee for 'The Godfather,' Dies at 82
James Cann, know for his roles as Sonny Corleone of "The Godfather" and on TV's "Las Vegas," has died. He was 82.
Wisconsin Court Rules Against Transgender Sex Offender
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's conservative majority ruled Thursday that a transgender woman cannot change her name because she is on the state's sex offender registry and the law does not allow people on the registry to change their names.
Watch: Hammer-Waving Suspect Hurls Slurs, Threats at Gay Couple in NYC
A man hurling anti-gay epithets harassed and menaced a gay couple in Manhattan before fleeing into Central Park. The NYPD has released video of the incident, asking the public to help apprehend the suspect.
Gay Penguin Dads Diego and Zorro Welcome Chick, Ponyo
Diego and Zorro, a gay penguin couple at the Oceanarium in Bournemouth, England, were given an egg to foster. Now they've welcomed a chick, Ponyo, to their family.
Ex-'Cheer' Star Harris Gets 12 Years for Seeking Photos, Sex
A federal judge sentenced Jerry Harris, a former star of the Netflix docuseries "Cheer," to 12 years in prison for coercing teenage boys to send him obscene photos and videos of themselves and soliciting sex from minors at cheerleading competitions.
Apple to Add 'Lockdown' Safeguard on iPhones, iPads, Macs
Apple said it will roll out a "lockdown" option for iPhones, iPads and Mac computers intended to protect against spyware unleashed by state-sponsored hackers.
Moscow Trial of Out WNBA Star Brittney Griner Resumes
Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner returns to a Russian court on Thursday amid a growing chorus of calls for Washington to do more to secure her release.
Work at a School or Nonprofit? You Could Erase Student Loans
More than 145,000 borrowers have had the remainder of their federal student loan debt canceled through a program for people who work for schools, governments or nonprofits.
Health Officials Approach MPV on Lower Cape with Careful Monitoring and Education Campaign
Local health officials are carefully monitoring the spread of the monkeypox virus (MPV) on the lower Cape, as well as providing information about how it is spread.
The Next Frontier for Drones: Letting Them Fly Out of Sight
For years, there's been a cardinal rule for flying civilian drones: Keep them within your line of sight. Not just because it's a good idea — it's also the law.
Gay Missouri Political Candidate's Banner Defaced With Homophobic Slur
Justice Horn, who is seeking to be elected to represent the First District on the Legislature in Kansas City, Missouri, shared a photo showing that his campaign banner had been defaced with a gay slur.
NASA Satellite Breaks from Orbit Around Earth, Heads to Moon
A satellite the size of a microwave oven broke free from its orbit around Earth on Monday and is headed toward the moon, the latest step in NASA's plan to land astronauts on the lunar surface again.
Uneasy US Tries to Fete A July 4 Marred by Parade Shooting
A shooting that left at least six people dead at an Independence Day parade in a Chicago suburb rattled Monday's celebrations across the U.S.
6 Dead, 24 Wounded In Shooting at Chicago-area July 4 Parade
At least six people died and 24 were wounded in a shooting at a July Fourth parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, and officers are searching for a suspect who likely fired on the festivities from a rooftop, police said Monday.
Biden to Award Medal of Freedom to Jobs, Rapinoe, Giffords
President Joe Biden will present the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 people. LGBTQ+ representation in Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and soccer star Megan Rapinoe.
The Long, Ongoing Debate Over 'All Men Are Created Equal'
Few words in American history are invoked as often as those from the preamble to the Declaration of Independence, published nearly 250 years ago. And few are more difficult to define.