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Five minutes. That’s how long Saturday Night Live auditions last. The high-stakes audition process for the sketch show, which celebrates its 50th anniversary on Feb. 16, is notorious in its own right. Comedians and writers who want to make it

In a quiet corner of the island, locals suddenly find themselves at the center of a geopolitical power play.

Donald Trump’s and JD Vance’s official portraits released  BBC.com

Former Jan. 6 committee chair Bennie Thompson says he’d accept White House pardon  CBS News

Elon Musk reportedly set to have office space in the White House complex  MSNBC

The American filmmaker drawn to the dark and surreal created movies and TV shows that became cult classics.

U.S. Treasury nominee Scott Bessent on Thursday faced sharp questions from both Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the future of an IRS tax filing system that Republicans have called to be cut.

U.S. Treasury nominee Scott Bessent on Thursday faced sharp questions from both Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the future of an IRS tax filing system that Republicans have called to be cut.

After launching on Thursday, the Starship rocket caught the booster back at the pad but lost contact with the ascending spacecraft as engines went out. Officials for Elon Musk’s company confirmed that the spacecraft was destroyed. (Image credit: Eric Gay)

White House won’t implement law if TikTok ban goes into effect, officials say  NBC News