Justice Department released 3 million pages in Epstein files

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The Justice Department released 3 million pages in the Epstein files, Hollywood legend Catherine O'Hara has died at 71, and former CNN anchor Don Lemon is arrested 

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1 | Epstein files latest release includes details of Elon's island invitation and Andrew's nickname

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2 | Trump orders up IndyCar race for DC streets near National Mall as part of 'Freedom 250' celebration

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3 | Hollywood legend Catherine O'Hara dead at 71 following brief illness

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4 | Ex-CNN star Don Lemon arrested on federal charge for Minnesota church protest

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5 | 'Hard money hawk' Kevin Warsh is nominated by Trump to replace Powell as Fed Reserve chair

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There's plenty of competition across all categories at Sunday's Grammy Awards, proving just how high the calibre is this year.

In the Big Four – Best New Artist, Record, Song, Album of the Year – Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny and Florida rapper Doechii are competing against pop queens Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and Billie Eilish.

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