Americans Whelan, Gershkovich among those freed from Russian prisons in multi-country swap
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The White House confirmed on Thursday that Russia, the United States and several other countries engaged in a multi-country, 24-prisoner exchange — the largest of its kind since the Cold War. President Joe Biden said that three
14 arrested in sex-trafficking sting operation at Comic-Con in San Diego
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Officials confirmed on Thursday the fourteen people were arrested and 10 victims of sex trafficking were rescued in a sting operation at the Comic-Con International convention in San Diego, California, last week. The annual convention dedicated to
Carrie Underwood replaces Katy Perry as new ‘American Idol’ judge
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Carrie Underwood will replace Katy Perry as a judge on the upcoming Season 23 of American Idol. Perry announced back in February that she was stepping away from Idol, with Season 22 being her last as a
Cardi B announces pregnancy after filing for divorce from husband Offset
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Cardi B confirmed on Instagram on Thursday, Aug. 1 that she is pregnant and expecting her third baby. Cardi, 31, wrote in a social media post alongside photos of herself in a red dress showing off her