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Jockey Sonny Leon reacts as Rich Strike wins the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.

Rich Strike takes first at the Kentucky Derby in a huge upset

Rich Strike emerged victorious among the 20 horses that competed in what is often described as "the most exciting two minutes in sports."

A prep cook works in the kitchen of a San Francisco restaurant on May 14, 2020.

What to do if your boss steals your wages? A California workers’ guide

If your paycheck isn’t right, the state or federal government could help, but it may take some research, records and patience on your part.

The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $1 billion for the third time in the history of the lottery. This illustration photo shows a Mega Millions lottery ticket in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.

All your pressing Mega Millions questions, answered

No one won the Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday and now it's more than $1 billion. If you've never played before, here are some things to know about how it works.

Beyoncé, whose album <em>RENAISSANCE</em> was released in July 2022, is nominated for nine awards at the 65th annual Grammys, which will be handed out on Sunday, February 5.

2023 Grammy Awards: The full list of nominees and winners

Beyoncé won four prizes to become the artist with the most Grammys in history, but the night's biggest prizes went to Harry Styles, Lizzo and Bonnie Raitt.

Iran's national team stayed silent during the country's national anthem ahead of their Monday match in the FIFA World Cup.

In an apparent protest, Iran's World Cup players refuse to sing the national anthem

In Iran, a human rights protest movement has swept the country and authorities have cracked down on demonstrators. On Monday, the men's national team appeared to show their solidarity.

As It Was: Albert G. Walling Publishes Reference Books

Albert G. Walling Publishes Reference Books

The Advance Guard Of Female Physicians: 'Women In White Coats'

In the metal bands Sleep and High on Fire, Matt Pike has always looked to esoteric sources. Over the last decade, however, he's found inspiration in the conspiracy theories of David Icke.

Can Matt Pike face the music?

Matt Pike overcame long odds to find success in metal bands Sleep and High on Fire. But his deepening obsession with conspiracy theories has created a dissonant riff.

Statue of Denmark Vesey at Hampton Park in Charleston, S.C. Formerly enslaved, Vesey bought his freedom with money he was allowed to earn and winnings from a lottery ticket, and he planned an insurrection to kill slaveholders and free Black people on July 14, 1822.

Denmark Vesey is honored. His slave revolt was thwarted and he was executed

Denmark Vesey's planned slave rebellion was meant to be extensive.

A view of the glaciers and mountains from the Gerlache Strait on the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula in February 2022.

See the ties that bind Antarctica and Louisiana through one photographer's lens

WAMU Visuals Editor Tyrone Turner pairs images to capture the connection he felt to his birthplace — the coastal regions of southeastern Louisiana — while visiting the western coast of Antarctica.

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