1.  Mo Brooks Says He Wore Body Armor to Jan. 6 Rally

 EXPLAIN YOURSELF 

Brooks said a tip off led him to sleep in his office the night before his speech the next day.

2.  Defrocked Cardinal Charged With Sexually Assaulting Teen

  HOLY HELL 

He’s the only cardinal in the U.S. who has been charged with a child sex crime.

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3.  Supercharge Your Diet With This Superfood Supplement

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KaraMD provides world-class nutrition in a convenient-to-take formula.

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4.  GOPers Fume at Texas Dems for House Hearing Amid COVID Spike

 ‘SPOILED COWARDS’ 

“You cut and ran to D.C. and you brought COVID with you,” Rep. Scott Franklin (R-GA) fumed.

5.  Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney Over ‘Black Widow’ Streaming

 STREAMING WARS 

The star claims the studio breached her contract by releasing the movie in theaters and on its streaming service at the same time.

6.  If Mask Mandates Happen Again, Get One You Actually Like

 BEST OF THE BUNCH 

Not only does this mask have adjustable ear loops and a pocket for a filter, VIDA also partners with artists on unique prints and patterns.

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7.  San Marino Becomes Tiniest Country to Ever Medal at Olympics

 SMALL BUT MIGHTY 

Alessandra Perilli, one of 34,000 residents, won the bronze in women’s trap shooting.

8.  Texas Deputy AG Apologizes for Vile Simone Biles Tweet

 WALK BACK 

“In a moment of frustration and disappointment, I opined on subjects for which I am not adequately versed,” Aaron Reitz tweeted.

9.  Electric Truck Startup Founder Charged With Duping Investors

 ELECTRIC SLIDE 

Trevor Milton allegedly overstated the company’s technological abilities.

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10.  DeSantis Mocks CDC Mask Advice as FL Has 20% of U.S. Cases

 NOT THE BEST MOVE 

The governor made his remarks during a speech at a conservative policy conference in Utah on Wednesday.

11.  Jamie Lee Curtis Reveals Her Daughter Is Transgender

  ‘METAMORPHOSIS’ 

The actor says her 25-year-old daughter has helped her ditch “old ideas” about life.

12.  40-Year-Old Slice of Princess Di’s Wedding Cake to be Sold

 SAVE THE DESSERT 

The royal slice is expected to fetch between 300 to 500 pounds.

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13.  Nigerian Influencer Bilked Businessman Out of $1M: Feds

 FESSED UP 

Ramon Abbas “funded his luxurious lifestyle by laundering illicit proceeds generated by con artists who use increasingly sophisticated means,” prosecutors said.

14.  Price-Fixing Scandal Ensnares Embattled Meat Giant

 PLAYING CHICKEN 

Former execs at a JBS affiliate were indicted Thursday as scrutiny of the company over a hack and anti-competitive practices increases.

15.  No Charges in 2018 Death of Georgia Woman at Slumber Party

 CASE RE-CLOSED 

The circumstances surrounding Tamla Horsford’s unusual death have led to outcries of coverups.

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