Alec Baldwin trial dismissed after his lawyers accuse prosecutors of hiding evidence

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Alec Baldwin's trial was suddenly delayed over allegations that prosecutors withheld evidence.

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  • Alec Baldwin will no longer face charges related to the death of Halyna Hutchins.
  • Alec Baldwin's lawyers accused prosecutors of hiding evidence in the involuntary manslaughter case.
  • The judge sent the jury home following the surprise motion to dismiss.

Alec Baldwin will no longer face

I never stay in Las Vegas for more than 2 nights. This is my foolproof itinerary for maximizing a weekend in Sin City.

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I can cover a little bit of everything Las Vegas has to offer without going overboard in two nights.

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  • I've been to Las Vegas many times in 20+ years and I no longer go there for more than two nights. 
  • The perfect Las Vegas trip is weekend-long and has a lot of good food, plus some chill days. 
  • I maximize my trip by booking a hotel on the Strip and eating at good Vegas restaurants.

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Rudy Giuliani scores rare legal win as judge dismisses bankruptcy case — but it comes with a huge asterisk

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The vast majority of Rudy Giuliani's debt comes from a $148 million jury judgment against him for defaming two Georgia election workers.

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  • A judge dismissed Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy case, freeing him to appeal a $148 million judgment.
  • It comes with a big asterisk: Giuliani can't seek bankruptcy protection again for 12 months.
  • Now, all the civil lawsuits against Giuliani
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The return of Wayne LaPierre: in 2nd NY trial, NRA's former 'king' fights for the right to resume some role at gun lobby

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Former National Rifle Association leader Wayne LaPierre during jury deliberations for his first civil corruption trial in New York.

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  • At his first civil corruption trial,  Wayne LaPierre testified he was too ill to helm the NRA.
  • A NY jury found he caused $5.4M in harm to the gun lobby, and that there was cause for his removal.
  • At a 2nd trial starting Monday, he'll fight the state's
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Meta rolls back restrictions on Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts

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Meta, the parent company of social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, has decided to remove restrictions placed on former President Donald Trump’s accounts.

Meta updated its original statement announcing the end of Trump’s suspension on Facebook and Instagram in January of 2023 to reflect the Republican presumptive presidential nominee’s new online status. Axios first reported on the

Ellen DeGeneres said she's 'done' with fame after her upcoming Netflix special. Here's a complete timeline of the backlash she's faced since 2020.

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Ellen DeGeneres began facing backlash in 2020.

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  • Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is known for her goofy, friendly persona and "be kind" mantra.
  • Accusations by crew members and a guest on her show led to a string of bad press in 2020.
  • At a recent stand-up show, DeGeneres said that she's "not mean."

The talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has long been considered a beloved

This Tesla Model 3 variant is back after 5 years — and it starts at $42,490

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The Tesla Model 3's long-range RWD variant is back after a 5-year hiatus.

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  • Tesla reintroduced the Model 3 Long Range RWD in the US with a 363-mile range for $42,490.
  • The car's cost drops to just under $35,000 after the $7,500 federal EV tax credit.
  • The relaunch follows Tesla's major Model 3 redesign amid increased EV market competition.

After five years off the market, Tesla is

Prince Harry accepted the Pat Tillman Award at the 2024 ESPYs, but a PR expert said he should have declined the honor

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Prince Harry accepted the Pat Tillman Award at the 2024 ESPYs.

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  • Prince Harry received the Pat Tillman Award at the 2024 ESPYs for his work on the Invictus Games.
  • Some — including Pat Tillman's mother, Mary Tillman — didn't approve of Harry receiving the award.
  • Harry honored Mary in his speech at the ESPYs, but a PR expert said he should have declined the award.

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