The path to dictatorship and democracy
Elections in American history have heralded both the beginning of Civil War and the end of slavery
Hot mic: Debate panelist mocks DeSantis
In a newly circulated clip, a male voice can be heard saying, "Look at that face. Looks like he shot his dog”
Trump's gag order upheld with tweaks
The court concludes that Trump's rhetoric causes real threats but allows him certain liberties of expression
Jan. 6 architect helping multiple probes
Kenneth Chesebro is cooperating with prosecutors across the country after pleading guilty to conspiracy in Georgia
"Girls, gays & theys" owned Squid Game
Nothing could save this spinoff from being anything other than cheap, but one twist made it more watchable
Diddy's numerous sexual assault lawsuits
Bad Boy Entertainment CEO settled a sexual assault lawsuit with ex-partner Cassie and since then more have followed
Experts: Trump testimony may backfire
"Any competent lawyer on the planet" would warn Trump against testifying, former prosecutor says
Netflix's unsettling vacation thriller
What happens when the owners of the vacation rental return early and want to share your space?
Trump's conman history helps in court
Donald Trump’s history as a corporate conman gives him an advantage in court
Trump: Lawyer gave me "not good advice"
Trump appeared to blame his attorney for losing E. Jean Carroll case
IPCC scientists want to recommend policy
Scientists from the IPCC expressed serious reservations about how climate policies are currently implemented
Paxton threatens to charge abortion docs
"Fearmongering has been Ken Paxton's main tactic in enforcing these abortion bans," lawyer says
The gender-bending powers of eyeliner
"Eyeliner" author Zahra Hankir spoke to Salon about the many messages that eyeliner can convey beyond beauty
Trump's dream team is a nightmare
Trump sycophants would have no compunction about pushing whatever buttons they have at their disposal
Jonathan Majors' assault trial so far
If convicted, the "Creed III" star could face up to a year in prison
New Trump plan: Halt DC case entirely
Trump's appeal could delay proceedings in Chutkan's case by weeks or even months, leaving March trial date in doubt
Taylor Swift nukes the "cat lady" insult
The pop star's feline-centric Time cover triggers right wing men, who have lost their dumb "cat lady" insult
Trump's fantasy of infallibility is over
Dr. Justin Frank: "Trump does believe that God is on his side and that he is the Chosen One or some such figure"
How to juice energy from a black hole
It's possible to extract energy from primordial black holes, experts say — if they actually exist
Hunter Biden indicted on tax crimes
Prosecutors allege that Hunter engaged in "a four-year scheme to not pay at least $1.4 million" in federal taxes
Hugh Grant hated working on "Wonka"
When asked at a press conference to describe his experience filming the winter blockbuster, he called it "drivel"
13 stars tapped as Chicago's Roxie Hart
"Vanderpump Rules" star Ariana Madix is the latest to inhabit the role, joining a long list of other famous names
Trump still pushing for immunity
In a notice filed by Trump's legal team on Thursday, he's pushing back against Chutkan's order
CDC director recommends masking again
The CDC hasn’t seen anything new in terms of viruses or sickness, but recommended a handful of precautions