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Nation Aug 19

WATCH: Islamic State member ‘Beatle’ gets life term for U.S. hostage deaths

A British man nicknamed one of the Beatles by his captives because of his English accent has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in the deaths of four U.S. hostages captured by the Islamic State.

Arts May 05

Johnny Depp’s entourage enabled drug and alcohol abuse, testifies ex-wife Heard

Amber Heard is telling a Virginia jury that Johnny Depp surrounded himself with an entourage of enablers to shield him from the consequences of his drug and alcohol use.

Arts Apr 25

Court hears Johnny Depp recording warning of ‘bloodbath’ with former wife Heard

Jurors in Johnny Depp's libel lawsuit against his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard, are hearing audio clips of Depp shouting vulgarities at his wife and warning of a "bloodbath" if their arguments escalate.

Arts Apr 20

Johnny Depp denies assaulting ex-wife, testifies he was demeaned and berated

Actor Johnny Depp has scoffed at the notion during court testimony that his constant quarrels with ex-wife Amber Heard would ever prompt him to hit her.

Arts Apr 11

Jury selection begins in Johnny Depp libel suit against ex-wife Amber Heard

Jury selection has begun in a long-anticipated libel lawsuit filed by Johnny Depp against his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard.

Politics Jan 24

Virginian governor Youngkin faces lawsuits over mask-optional mandates

Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is facing a new legal challenge over his executive action that aimed to let parents opt out of school mask mandates as his order takes effect.

Nation Jan 11

What’s in a name? Judge pokes holes in Swiss cheesemakers’ ‘gruyere’ claims

A federal judge has ruled that gruyere cheese does not have to come from the Gruyere region of Europe to be sold under the gruyere name.

Politics Nov 03

Miyares elected Virginia attorney general, denying Herring a 3rd term

The wins echoed the Democrats’ defeat in the race for governor, and marked a dramatic turnaround in a state where the GOP had not won a statewide race since 2009.

Politics Nov 03

Virginia elects first woman as lieutenant governor

Republican Winsome Sears, who returned to Virginia politics after an absence of nearly two decades, has become the first female lieutenant governor and the first woman of color to win statewide office in Virginia.

Nation Oct 09

British men accused in beheading of hostages plead not guilty

Authorities say El Shafee Elsheikh and Alexanda Kotey are two of four men dubbed "the Beatles" by their hostages who took note of their British accents.

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