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Sure, kids have been playing with tops forever. But Beyblades are battling tops, and they come with their own fighting arena. They're a hit, and if you haven't been nagged for one this year, there's still time.

The telecommunications company will not admit wrongdoing. If approved by a judge, subscribers would receive 15% refunds on their core subscriptions, or $25, whichever amount is larger.

Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner — one of Latin America's most recognizable political figures — is facing 6 years in prison and a lifetime ban from office after a major corruption conviction upheld.

The New Music Friday and Pop Culture Happy Hour host had a hard time narrowing his favorite albums of 2025 down to 10 — the year in music was good enough to fill a list two or three times longer.

The event is touted as a way to connect to past traditions in Kyrgyzstan — and perhaps boost the tourism industry.

The 90-day suspensions go into effect immediately and could be extended, FIFA says. Along with President Blatter, the group banned one of his rivals for six years.

This week, country star Ella Langley and rapper Don Toliver hit career milestones on the pop charts.

A South Korean court approved the new arrest of former President Yoon on charges related to his imposition of martial law in December. Yoon's lawyers had described the arrest request as excessive.

Christine Fox was recently named acting deputy defense secretary, making her the highest-ranking woman in Pentagon history. She talks with NPR's Rachel Martin about the Pentagon's budget challenges, her long career in defense and about inspiring Kelly McGillis' character in the movie Top Gun.