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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor who starred as Theo in ‘The Cosby Show,’ dead at 54 | CNN Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor and artist who rose to fame as a child as Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died, according to a source close to the actor.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor who starred as Theo in ‘The Cosby Show,’ dead at 54
www.cnn.com/2025/07/21/e...

Kenneth Colley, 87, ‘Star Wars’ Actor With a Commanding Presence, Dies

Kenneth Colleywho played beleaguered Imperial officer Admiral Piett in “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi,” has died.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/20/m...

New state laws pave the way for using gold as legal tender Missouri, Texas and other states have passed bipartisan laws designed to make it easier for consumers to spend their gold

New state laws pave the way for using gold as legal tender
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Rep. Dwight Evans (D-Pa.) is the third House member to retire in the 2026 election cycle. Along with Reps. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) and Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.).

Should irresponsible hikers be forced to pay for their rescue? This sheriff says yes An ordinance being considered in Washington state would cite a person 'if they are found to be reckless or negligent in their actions where search and rescue is requested to respond,' according to a s...

Should irresponsible hikers be forced to pay for their rescue? This sheriff says yes www.latimes.com/world-nation...

Both of NBA star Luka Dončić's teams have been sold while he was playing for them. Mark Cuban sold his majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks to the Adelson and Dumont families in December 2023.
Now, the Los Angeles Lakers are being sold by the Buss family to Mark Walter.

Misiorowski reaches 102 mph, allows no hits in electric MLB debut MILWAUKEE -- Of course Jacob Misiorowski’s first pitch in the Major Leagues was a fastball. It found the strike zone at 100.5 mph, making it the second-fastest fastball thrown by a Brewers starter in ...

An auspicious start.
"Misiorowski reaches 102 mph, allows no hits in electric MLB debut"
www.mlb.com/news/jacob-m...

Holding your cellphone while driving for navigation is illegal, California court rules A California appeals court ruled this week that holding a phone while driving, even while looking at a map to navigate, is still illegal.

Holding your cellphone while driving for navigation is illegal, California court rules
www.latimes.com/california/s...

Sharks love this stretch of California's coast. A surfer almost found that out the hard way The waters off San Mateo County have among the highest number of reported shark encounters in California.

Sharks love this stretch of California’s coast. A surfer almost found that out the hard way
www.latimes.com/california/s...

Haley Joel Osment ordered to AA, therapy after alleged public drunkenness at ski resort Actor Haley Joel Osment was arraigned Monday, months after he was arrested at the Mammoth Mountain ski resort on suspicion of public intoxication.

Haley Joel Osment ordered to AA, therapy after alleged public drunkenness at ski resort www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

President John Tyler, in office 1841-45, had a pair of distinctions.
He was the first VP to become president. And had the most children of any president, 15, with two wives. Several were born when Tyler was in his 50s and 60s.
A grandson, Harrison Ruffin Tyler, just died at 96.

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, grandson of 10th U.S. president and longtime Richmonder, dies at 96 The Richmond resident, preservationist and chemical engineer, for whom William & Mary’s history department is named, also had the distinction of being the grandson of a man who became U.S. president i...

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, grandson of President John Tyler — White House occupant from 1841-45 — dies at age 96.
www.richmonder.org/harrison-ruf...

Trump, reportedly pushing House Republicans to raise upper-income earner tax brackets, once proposed a one-time "net worth tax" on individuals and trusts worth $10 million or more.

That was 1999, when he toyed with a Reform Party WH bid. It would be about $19.2 million today.

SOS Marco Rubio to also be Trump national security advisor in the interim.
Henry Kissinger held both roles in the Nixon/Ford administrations, 1973-75. Power duo of Donald Rumsfeld and Dick Cheney put an end to that, with President Ford's approval. Kissinger became "just" SOS.

Seven House members are seeking statewide office in 2026 and giving up their current roles.
Senate: Reps. Andy Barr (R-KY), Chris Pappas (D-NH) and Haley Stevens (D-MI).
Governor: Reps. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Byron Donalds (R-FL), John James (R-MI), and John Rose (R-TN).

Hayden Christensen Returns as Anakin Skywalker for ‘Ahsoka’ Season 2 Hayden Christensen will reprise his role of Anakin Skywalker in 'Ahsoka' Season 2.

Hayden Christensen Returns as Anakin Skywalker for ‘Ahsoka’ Season 2
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Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.), running for Senate, is the fourth House member in the 2026 election cycle to give up their seat for a statewide office bid. Along with gubernatorial candidates, Reps. Andy Biggs (Ariz.), Byron Donalds (Fla.), and John Rose (Tenn.).

The late and beloved actor Val Kilmer pondered running for New Mexico governor in 2010, but decided against it.

Trump Commutes Ozy Media Founder’s Sentence Just Before His Surrender Carlos Watson, who started the now-defunct digital media company, had been sentenced to almost 10 years in prison for trying to defraud investors and lenders.

Didn't see this one coming.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/b...

Husband of former congresswoman Cori Bush charged with wire fraud Cortney Merritts, 46, faces two counts of wire fraud for allegedly filing sham applications in 2020 and 2021 with the Small Business Administration.

Husband of former Congresswoman Cori Bush (D-Mo.) charged with wire fraud
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

NBA may bring back iconic highlight show 'NBA Inside Stuff' The NBA has filed a trademark application for "NBA Inside Stuff," with intent to bring the popular show back.

NBA may bring back iconic highlight show ‘NBA Inside Stuff’ www.cnbc.com/2025/03/19/n...

San José mayor proposes jailing homeless people who repeatedly refuse shelter Mayor Matt Mahan's proposal to jail people if they reject three offers of shelter is the latest salvo in an anti-encampment crusade sweeping the Bay Area.

San Jose, Calif., mayor proposes jailing homeless people who repeatedly refuse shelter
www.latimes.com/california/s...

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's (D) bid to be NYC is unusual but not unprecedented.
- Ex-California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) became Oakland mayor. Before winning the governorship again 28 years after leaving it.
— Wilmington Mayor John Carney (D) was Delaware governor 2017-2025.

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), running for governor, is the second House member seeking another office in 2026. Also, Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), who is running for governor of his state.

When the 1985-2027 Senate career of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) ends, he will have been in office for 18.5 years with Republicans in the majority, and 21.5 years with Democrats controlling the chamber.

Bear makes Pasadena home its own, swimming in pool, bringing in takeout from neighbors' trash A 500- to 600-pound bear has moved into the crawlspace of a Pasadena fire victim's home and wreaked havoc in the neighborhood.

Bear makes Pasadena home its own, swimming in pool, bringing in takeout from neighbors’ trash
www.latimes.com/california/s...

Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) is the second Senate retirement in the 2026 election cycle. Along with Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI).

Indiana man pardoned by Trump is fatally shot during traffic stop An Indiana man was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop, just days after he was pardoned by President Donald Trump for a misdemeanor related to the 2021 U.S.

Indiana man pardoned by Trump is fatally shot during traffic stop
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There now are seven living vice presidents.
Vice President J.D. Vance.
And predecessors Dan Quayle, Al Gore, Dick Cheney, Joe Biden, Mike Pence, and Kamala Harris.

Donald Trump is 22nd longest in presidential tenure length.
Now into a second, non-consecutive term, Trump’s presidency is longer than the 11 presidents who were in office for four years even.
He’s set to top out as one of 13 two-term presidents, on Jan. 20, 2029.