Joseph Duggar arrested, facing child sex abuse charges

Joseph Duggar, one of the stars of the reality show “19 Kids and Counting,” has been arrested and is facing child sex abuse charges. He’s accused of sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl six years ago in Florida. Tom Hanson reports.

Book excerpt: “When Caesar Was King” by David Margolick

Shock Books We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. In his new biography, “When Caesar Was King” (published by Schocken Books), David Margolick explores how 1950s comic Sid Caesar reinvented the art of comedy in the new medium of television. Read an excerpt below, and don’t miss Mo Rocca’s …

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Senate committee advances Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for DHS secretary

Washington — The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Thursday advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security, setting up a vote before the full chamber as early as next week. In an 8 to 7 vote, the committee advanced Mullin’s nomination. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, the committee’s …

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What are today’s mortgage interest rates: March 19, 2026?

Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance need to understand where mortgage interest rates stand now before taking any action. DAVID PAPAZIAN/dpproductions/Getty Images The Federal Reserve this week did what many expected but what borrowers were hoping it wouldn’t – it kept its federal funds rate on pause. At a range between 3.50% and 3.75%, rates …

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