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Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' hits record 20th week at No. 1

Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" has become the longest-running non-holiday No. 1 in Billboard Hot 100 history, logging its 20th week atop the chart this week. The only song with a longer reign is Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You," at 22 weeks, a total that typically grows each December as the song returns to the chart during the holidays.

Mark Ruffalo faces antisemitism claims, wins backing of 170 Jewish figures

More than 170 Jewish entertainment figures, including Hannah Einbinder and filmmaker Joel Coen, have signed an open letter defending actor Mark Ruffalo against accusations that he invoked antisemitic tropes while attacking the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.

Prosecutors argue a mountain of evidence proves guilt of accused Charlie Kirk assassin

Prosecutors in a Utah courtroom argued Tyler Robinson should go to trial for the aggravated murder of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk because they have substantial evidence proving his guilt.

ICE eyes robot dogs for dangerous law enforcement jobs

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is considering buying robot dogs to deploy in high-risk operations.

Michigan's AG Urges Jewish Democrats to Put World Above Own Safety

Michigan AG Dana Nessel, who is Jewish, told a private gathering of Jewish Democrats last weekend that they carry "a moral imperative to place the needs of the world above even our own self-interest."

DOJ sues Kansas school system to stop 'secret gender transitions'

The Justice Department announced a new lawsuit Tuesday against the public school system in Kansas City, Kansas, to try to stop what it said were 'secret gender transitions' taking place at school.

Gal Gadot defends AI film after lengthy talks to protect her performance

Actress Gal Gadot is defending her decision to star in an upcoming film that uses artificial intelligence to generate its sets and lighting, saying Hollywood has no choice but to adapt to the technology. "It's either you're going to work with it, or be out of the game completely," she said.

Judge blocks Virginia's new law barring police and sheriffs' cooperation with ICE

A federal judge has issued an injunction on Virginia's law that would have prevented counties and cities from entering into cooperative agreements with ICE, saying the state was interfering with national law enforcement priorities.

Honeywell Aerospace to pay $2 million to settle cybersecurity fraud claims

Honeywell Aerospace Inc. has agreed to pay $2,042,518 to resolve allegations that it is liable under the False Claims Act for failing to comply with cybersecurity requirements in a contract with the U.S. Department of Defense, the Justice Department announced.

Maryland man facing federal charges for posts threatening Trump and Secret Service

A Maryland man appeared in federal court Tuesday on charges of threatening President Trump and the Secret Service in a series of Facebook posts.

Pennsylvania police officer charged with voluntary manslaughter in killing of college student

A Pennsylvania police officer who fatally shot a 22-year-old college student has been charged with voluntary manslaughter, a prosecutor said Tuesday.

Smithsonian to place the National Museum of the American Latino in an existing building

The Smithsonian Institution has decided to locate the National Museum of the American Latino in the Arts and Industries Building.