There's a new plan to regulate cryptocurrencies. Here's what you need to know
Two senators have unveiled a new bill with bipartisan support. But skeptics are already warning it's a step backwards and is far too crypto-friendly.
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Cambodian court convicts a U.S. lawyer and dozens of others of treason
Cambodian American rights activist Theary Seng and most of the other defendants had been charged over a failed attempt by the leader of an opposition party to return from exile in 2019.
After years of public service, some still can't claim student loan forgiveness
A short-lived program in the early 2000s allowed married couples to consolidate their student loans for a lower interest rate. Now, they're missing out on thousands in loan forgiveness.
A legal loophole may block access to Texas shooting records
A law barring information from being released in crimes for which no one has been convicted comes under focus in the Uvalde school shootings.
A worrying phone call adds to concerns about Sen. Dianne Feinstein's cognitive health
In a call two days after the Uvalde, Texas, mass shooting, the senator seemed "deeply disconnected from the very urgent and chilling realities" the U.S. is facing, says writer Rebecca Traister.
Jan. 6 panel says Trump fleeced his base and 5 other takeaways from the 2nd hearing
It wasn't in prime time this time, but the Jan. 6 committee held an eyebrow-raising hearing Monday. Here are six takeaways from what we learned during this second of seven hearings.
Amber Heard says she doesn't blame the jury that awarded Johnny Depp more than $10M
"I actually understand. He's a beloved character and people feel they know him," Heard tells Today co-host Savannah Guthrie in an interview clip aired Monday on NBC.
Treasure hunters allege the FBI made off with Civil War-era gold and covered it up
The FBI says it recovered nothing of value at the site in Pennsylvania. But treasure hunters who led agents there think the FBI found tons of gold and cut them out of a finder's fee.
Prolific character actor Philip Baker Hall dies at 90
Hall's many roles included parts in Midnight Run, Hard Eight, Boogie Nights, Magnolia, and he was known for one of the most powerfully funny guest appearances on Seinfeld.
Police in Idaho are getting death threats after arresting Patriot Front members
Police in Idaho arrested 31 members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front this weekend.