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House Republicans launch investigation into federal funding for universities amid campus protests
By Eugene - 23 hrs ago
House Republicans launch investigation into federal funding for universities amid campus protests
By Eugene - 23 hrs ago
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DeSantis says 'take your fake meat elsewhere' and signs bill banning lab-grown meat
By Zorro - 23 hrs ago
DeSantis says 'take your fake meat elsewhere' and signs bill banning lab-grown meat
By Zorro - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
An Alabama Senate committee votes to reverse course, fund summer food program for low-income kids
By Eugene - 23 hrs ago
An Alabama Senate committee votes to reverse course, fund summer food program for low-income kids
By Eugene - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Columbia Sued Over Safety of Jewish Students Amid Protests
By JustAnotherGen - 23 hrs ago
Columbia Sued Over Safety of Jewish Students Amid Protests
By JustAnotherGen - 23 hrs ago
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GOP-led Arizona Senate to vote on repealing 1864 abortion ban
By In It to Win It - 23 hrs ago
GOP-led Arizona Senate to vote on repealing 1864 abortion ban
By In It to Win It - 23 hrs ago
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This is for "English was my major" nerds. Others nerds like me may enjoy it too. Not my creation, either.
By flying_wahini - 23 hrs ago
This is for "English was my major" nerds. Others nerds like me may enjoy it too. Not my creation, either.
By flying_wahini - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Tears and despair at Florida abortion clinic in final hours before ban
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago
Tears and despair at Florida abortion clinic in final hours before ban
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Miami commissioners to vote on agreement ending redistricting saga with new map
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago
Miami commissioners to vote on agreement ending redistricting saga with new map
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
It's opening day for the $34 billion Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion
By OnlinePoker - 23 hrs ago
It's opening day for the $34 billion Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion
By OnlinePoker - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
NY-26: Democrats Massively Overperform In Special Election Triumph
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago
NY-26: Democrats Massively Overperform In Special Election Triumph
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
London mayoral election race electrified by final poll showing Sadiq Khan lead over Susan Hall smallest so far
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago
London mayoral election race electrified by final poll showing Sadiq Khan lead over Susan Hall smallest so far
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago
Showbiz
Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day Reprise Beavis and Butt-Head at 'The Fall Guy' Premiere
By FakeNoose - 23 hrs ago
Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day Reprise Beavis and Butt-Head at 'The Fall Guy' Premiere
By FakeNoose - 23 hrs ago
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Latest Breaking News
Vice President Harris to Reveal Final Rules Mandating Minimum Standards for Nursing Home Staffing
Apr 22 - US News and World Report/AP
Apr 22 - US News and World Report/AP
Blinken to warn China over its support for Russia's military during this week's visit
Apr 22 - NBC News
Apr 22 - NBC News
Biden marks Earth Day with $7bn 'solar for all' investment amid week of climate action
Apr 22 - the guardian
Apr 22 - the guardian
Iraq militant group says it is resuming attacks on US forces as base in Syria is targeted
Apr 22 - The Guardian
Apr 22 - The Guardian
'He's A Liar': Newsom Calls B.S. On Trump's Claim He'd Block A National Abortion Ban
Apr 21 - Huff Post
Apr 21 - Huff Post
White House Thoroughly Denounces Columbia University Protests: 'Blatantly Antisemitic, Unconscionable, and Dangerous'
Apr 21 - Mediaite
Apr 21 - Mediaite
Isra Hirsi, Ilhan Omar's Daughter, On Columbia Arrests, Barnard Suspension, Palestine Protests
Apr 21 - Teen Vogue
Apr 21 - Teen Vogue
Ex-'National Enquirer' Publisher David Pecker Set to Testify First at Trump Trial
Apr 21 - Daily Beast
Apr 21 - Daily Beast
Trump VP contender Kristi Noem says abortion ban should have no exceptions for rape or incest
Apr 21 - The Independent
Apr 21 - The Independent
Sen. Mark Warner says possible TikTok sale is "complicated," and one-year timeline makes sense
Apr 21 - CBS News
Apr 21 - CBS News
Vital US arms and ammo could reach Ukraine in days once Senate passes military aid bill as expected, Pentagon says
Apr 21 - Business Insider
Apr 21 - Business Insider
Millions more go to Trump legal expenses as Biden and Democratic Party expand campaign cash advantage
Apr 21 - CNN Politics
Apr 21 - CNN Politics
Giuliani bankruptcy creditors fire off subpoenas to try to establish whether Trump owes him money
Apr 20 - UK Independent
Apr 20 - UK Independent
Tesla cuts U.S. prices on its Model Y, S and X vehicles after a difficult week
Apr 20 - Associated Press, via NBC News
Apr 20 - Associated Press, via NBC News
Blinken will be the latest top US official to visit China in a bid to keep ties on an even keel
Apr 20 - ABC News/AP
Apr 20 - ABC News/AP
Senate Republican blasts House for passing foreign aid bills: Spending money 'we don't have'
Apr 20 - The Hill
Apr 20 - The Hill
Rudy Giuliani bankruptcy judge allows creditors to hire specialized forensic financial accounting firm
Apr 20 - Law & Crime
Apr 20 - Law & Crime
Reagan-era emergency health care law is the next abortion flashpoint at the Supreme Court
Apr 20 - CNN Politics
Apr 20 - CNN Politics
Zelensky lauds House passage of Ukraine aid bill: 'This is a solution for protecting life'
Apr 20 - The Hill
Apr 20 - The Hill
Third Temporary Channel Opens for Vessels to Baltimore Port After Bridge Collapse
Apr 20 - US News and World Report/AP
Apr 20 - US News and World Report/AP