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How the 6-7 craze from Skrilla’s drill rap hit almost didn’t happenFeb 17, 2026 1:03 pm - Skrilla said the “6-7” craze connected to his drill rap hit almost didn’t happen. He said he nearly didn’t publish “Doot Doot (6-7)” because he considered it “a throwaway.” He never saw any aspect of it becoming popular, much less inspiring a global phenomenon.
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Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New OrleansFeb 17, 2026 12:34 pm - Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men early Tuesday morning during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, police said.
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Stephen Colbert says network lawyers pulled James Talarico interview over FCC equal time fearsFeb 17, 2026 10:30 am - Late-night host Stephen Colbert said his interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was pulled from Monday night’s broadcast over network fears it would violate regulatory guidance from the Trump administration on giving equal time to political candidates.
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Anderson Cooper says he’s exiting from ‘60 Minutes,’ but staying with CNNFeb 17, 2026 6:38 am - Anderson Cooper, who has reported for CBS’ “60 Minutes” for the past two decades in addition to hosting a weeknight news program on CNN, said Monday that he’s leaving the CBS broadcast to spend more time with his family.
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84Feb 17, 2026 6:32 am - The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.
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Fish cakes and Birmingham greens a perfect pairing with plenty of historyFeb 17, 2026 6:07 am - Here's a recipe for fish cakes and a green salad that was a hit at the Harlem EatUp! festival. The recipe, which comes from Marcus Samuelsson’s cookbook “The Rise,” features turnip and mustard greens, a staple in African American homes for centuries.
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Investigators identify suspect’s backpack in Guthrie caseFeb 16, 2026 9:09 pm - Investigators working on the disappearance of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother are consulting with Walmart management to develop leads because a backpack t...
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Prosecutors plan to charge Israeli settler with killing Palestinian activistFeb 16, 2026 9:07 pm - Israeli prosecutors said Monday that they plan to charge a settler in the killing of a Palestinian activist during a confrontation that was caught on video, opening a rar...
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Iran meets U.N. nuclear watchdog in Geneva ahead of more U.S. talksFeb 16, 2026 9:01 pm - Iran's top diplomat met with the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency Monday, ahead of a second round of negotiations with the United States over Tehran's nuclear pro...
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Dolphins releasing star receiver Tyreek Hill in major roster cutsFeb 16, 2026 8:36 pm - MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Dolphins released star receiver Tyreek Hill on Monday, ending the All-Pro's four-year tenure in Miami. Hill, who turns 32 on March 1, is recover...