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Stepfather Sentenced to Eight Years in Boy's Death
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Robert McCoy was sentenced to eight years in prison and six years of probation after pleading guilty to manslaughter and child endangerment in the 2025 death of his 4-year-old stepson, Jasper Smith, who fatally shot himself after finding a loaded handgun in the family’s home. Relatives say they repeatedly alerted Maine child welfare officials to concerns about the household, prompting calls for an accounting of how those reports were handled.
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Stephen A. Smith Swats Down Question On Racism In Possible 2028 Presidential Bid
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— Feb 16, 2026
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith dismissed “CBS News Sunday Morning” correspondent Robert Costa’s question about whether he would be concerned about racism if he sought the White House. Smith said during the interview that he…
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Robert Plant Turns 78, Led Zeppelin Icon
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— Aug 20, 2026
The articles profiles celebrate influential musicians born around Aug. 20–21, highlighting their lasting contributions to rock, pop and songwriting, plus how they shaped bands and genres. They spotlight Kim Sledge and Sister Sledge’s disco-era hit We Are Family, Steve Smith’s jazz-inflected rock with Journey, Robert Plant’s Led Zeppelin legacy and ongoing influence, John Hiatt’s acclaimed songwriting and Dylan collaborations, and John Deacon’s quiet but pivotal role in Queen.
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Smithsonian Chief Bunch Plans 2026 Retirement Amid Dispute
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— Sep 8, 2026
Smithsonian secretary Lonnie Bunch III announced he will retire by year’s end, ending seven years at the helm amid sustained friction with the Trump administration over how the nation’s history is presented. He said the timing is his own and that the Smithsonian’s independence remains, even as critics, including a government report accusing the museum of radical activism, drew praise for his leadership from Chief Justice John Roberts.
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Tanker Data Shows Millions Fewer Barrels A Day Crossing Hormuz Than Energy Secretary Says
Simon August · 4 min · 11h