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General Discussion
$900,000 payout. man reported his (alive) father missing, Calif cops went all out to get him to confess to killing him
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago - 1 recs
$900,000 payout. man reported his (alive) father missing, Calif cops went all out to get him to confess to killing him
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago - 1 recs
Cable News Clips
'They have opened the door': What could come next after SCOTUS gerrymandering ruling - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 1 recs
'They have opened the door': What could come next after SCOTUS gerrymandering ruling - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 1 recs
Environment & Energy
Sen. Whitehouse Slams Big Oil's Corruption, Rampant Profiteering, and Disinformation Campaigns - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 1 recs
Sen. Whitehouse Slams Big Oil's Corruption, Rampant Profiteering, and Disinformation Campaigns - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 1 recs
Cable News Clips
Trump loses again: Effort to remove judge from NY trial fails as case reaches final stages - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 1 recs
Trump loses again: Effort to remove judge from NY trial fails as case reaches final stages - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Russia, in New Push, Increasingly Disrupts Ukraine's Starlink Service
By applegrove - 3 hrs ago - 1 recs
Russia, in New Push, Increasingly Disrupts Ukraine's Starlink Service
By applegrove - 3 hrs ago - 1 recs
Foreign Affairs
EU elections: Germany's far-right AfD expelled from its own parliamentary group - DW News
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago - 1 recs
EU elections: Germany's far-right AfD expelled from its own parliamentary group - DW News
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago - 1 recs
Latin America
Ancient humans regularly hunted now-extinct elephants at lake in Chile, study says
By Judi Lynn - 4 hrs ago - 1 recs
Ancient humans regularly hunted now-extinct elephants at lake in Chile, study says
By Judi Lynn - 4 hrs ago - 1 recs
Foreign Affairs
Iran's Political Shake-Up - Eastern Express - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago - 1 recs
Iran's Political Shake-Up - Eastern Express - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago - 1 recs
Music Appreciation
They don't know how old I am. They found armor in my belly, from the 15th century...
By The Polack MSgt - 5 hrs ago - 1 recs
They don't know how old I am. They found armor in my belly, from the 15th century...
By The Polack MSgt - 5 hrs ago - 1 recs
Music Appreciation
The Incredible Jimmy Smith with The Oliver Nelson Orchestra - Elegy For A Duck
By Montauk6 - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
The Incredible Jimmy Smith with The Oliver Nelson Orchestra - Elegy For A Duck
By Montauk6 - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Labor News & Commentary May 22, 2024 Amazon workers in Missouri file an unfair labor practice charge & more
By Omaha Steve - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
Labor News & Commentary May 22, 2024 Amazon workers in Missouri file an unfair labor practice charge & more
By Omaha Steve - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
Cable News Clips
Star witness corners Trump, jail is 'on the table' & DA rests case: Stormy Daniels' lawyer on MSNBC - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
Star witness corners Trump, jail is 'on the table' & DA rests case: Stormy Daniels' lawyer on MSNBC - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
CCSD substitute teacher 'infatuated' with student dies by suicide
By Floyd R. Turbo - 8 hrs ago - 1 recs
CCSD substitute teacher 'infatuated' with student dies by suicide
By Floyd R. Turbo - 8 hrs ago - 1 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Megyn Kelly Spams MAGA Lies in Charlamagne tha God Interview! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago - 1 recs
Megyn Kelly Spams MAGA Lies in Charlamagne tha God Interview! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Phoenix Mayor Gallego (D) launches 2024 re-election bid focusing on economy, sustainability
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 1 recs
Phoenix Mayor Gallego (D) launches 2024 re-election bid focusing on economy, sustainability
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Sunak Says U.K. Won't Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda Before Election
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 1 recs
Sunak Says U.K. Won't Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda Before Election
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
SD: Republican runs afoul of anti-abortion groups after labeling their phone calls a 'scam'
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 1 recs
SD: Republican runs afoul of anti-abortion groups after labeling their phone calls a 'scam'
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Inside the fringe worldview of RFK Jr.'s VP pick
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago - 1 recs
Inside the fringe worldview of RFK Jr.'s VP pick
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
I'm sure by now everyone has seen the appeal to heaven flag at Alito's house.
By flashman13 - 10 hrs ago - 1 recs
I'm sure by now everyone has seen the appeal to heaven flag at Alito's house.
By flashman13 - 10 hrs ago - 1 recs
United Kingdom
The inevitable Sunakapalooza election shenanigans thread
By Emrys - 10 hrs ago - 1 recs
The inevitable Sunakapalooza election shenanigans thread
By Emrys - 10 hrs ago - 1 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Remarks by Chair Khan at the 2024 AELP Anti-Monopoly Summit
By Passages - 10 hrs ago - 1 recs
Remarks by Chair Khan at the 2024 AELP Anti-Monopoly Summit
By Passages - 10 hrs ago - 1 recs
Music Appreciation
Dave Edmunds - Queen Of Hearts - 6/15/1982 - Capitol Theatre
By Beausoleil - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
Dave Edmunds - Queen Of Hearts - 6/15/1982 - Capitol Theatre
By Beausoleil - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
AZ-SEN: Kari Lake didn't dispute a talk show host's false claim her opponent supports veteran suicides
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
AZ-SEN: Kari Lake didn't dispute a talk show host's false claim her opponent supports veteran suicides
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
NYC: City Council District 2 candidate rakes in the matching funds
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
NYC: City Council District 2 candidate rakes in the matching funds
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
AZ: With more voters and security risks than ever, Maricopa County plans new elections center
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
AZ: With more voters and security risks than ever, Maricopa County plans new elections center
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
AZ: Tom Horne (R) advised 2 Phoenix-area schools to remove a club they didn't have
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
AZ: Tom Horne (R) advised 2 Phoenix-area schools to remove a club they didn't have
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
Foreign Affairs
'We were fish in a barrel': Australian tourist describes deadly Islamic State attack in Afghanistan
By sl8 - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
'We were fish in a barrel': Australian tourist describes deadly Islamic State attack in Afghanistan
By sl8 - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Elon Musk confirms his threat: give me 25% of Tesla or you don't get AI and robotics
By LetMyPeopleVote - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
Elon Musk confirms his threat: give me 25% of Tesla or you don't get AI and robotics
By LetMyPeopleVote - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Union firefighters reject Boeing's latest contract offe
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
Union firefighters reject Boeing's latest contract offe
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
UCLA police chief reassigned following mob attack on pro-Palestinian protesters
By Eugene - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
UCLA police chief reassigned following mob attack on pro-Palestinian protesters
By Eugene - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Redistricting panel asks for public comment on new Michigan Senate voting maps in metro Detroit
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - 1 recs
Redistricting panel asks for public comment on new Michigan Senate voting maps in metro Detroit
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - 1 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
On This Day: Hero anti-mafia judge, wife, police officers, assassinated in massive blast - May 23, 1992
By jgo - 15 hrs ago - 1 recs
On This Day: Hero anti-mafia judge, wife, police officers, assassinated in massive blast - May 23, 1992
By jgo - 15 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
NJ-10: Twelve vying to fill the late Rep. Donald Payne's term
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - 1 recs
NJ-10: Twelve vying to fill the late Rep. Donald Payne's term
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Centrist challenger ousts progressive prosecutor in DA race in Portland, Oregon
By brooklynite - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
Centrist challenger ousts progressive prosecutor in DA race in Portland, Oregon
By brooklynite - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
The DU Lounge
"Hacks" Season 3 (9 episodes) is on HBO - No Spoilers
By underpants - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
"Hacks" Season 3 (9 episodes) is on HBO - No Spoilers
By underpants - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
Humor
Donald Trump Has Had His Dick Caught in a Zipper for Three Weeks. Here's Why That Could Spell Trouble for Biden
By ramen - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
Donald Trump Has Had His Dick Caught in a Zipper for Three Weeks. Here's Why That Could Spell Trouble for Biden
By ramen - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Justice Department says illegal monopoly by Ticketmaster and Live Nation drives up prices for fans
By Yavin4 - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
Justice Department says illegal monopoly by Ticketmaster and Live Nation drives up prices for fans
By Yavin4 - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
Canada
Montreal police say street fight that killed 3 young people was not gang-related
By sl8 - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
Montreal police say street fight that killed 3 young people was not gang-related
By sl8 - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
Texas
Texas Appeals Court Orders Dismissal of Lawsuit Against ProPublica, Texas Tribune
By sl8 - 17 hrs ago - 1 recs
Texas Appeals Court Orders Dismissal of Lawsuit Against ProPublica, Texas Tribune
By sl8 - 17 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Washington's Pivot on Bank Rules Could Free Up Tens of Billions
By Zorro - 17 hrs ago - 1 recs
Washington's Pivot on Bank Rules Could Free Up Tens of Billions
By Zorro - 17 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Iran President's Crash Highlights Struggle to Upgrade an Aging Fleet
By dalton99a - 18 hrs ago - 1 recs
Iran President's Crash Highlights Struggle to Upgrade an Aging Fleet
By dalton99a - 18 hrs ago - 1 recs
American History
At 9:00 a.m. on May 23, 1865, Maj. Gen. George Meade led the Army of the Potomac down the streets of Washington D.C.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
At 9:00 a.m. on May 23, 1865, Maj. Gen. George Meade led the Army of the Potomac down the streets of Washington D.C.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
TV Chat
Virgin Island: the bizarre dating show where celibacy is at risk
By sl8 - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
Virgin Island: the bizarre dating show where celibacy is at risk
By sl8 - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
New Mexico
Judge Lifts Order That Mandated Albuquerque Stop Throwing Away Homeless People's Belongings
By sl8 - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
Judge Lifts Order That Mandated Albuquerque Stop Throwing Away Homeless People's Belongings
By sl8 - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
Forum Spotlight: Humor
Friday TOONsDonald Trump Has Had His Dick Caught in a Zipper for Three Weeks. Here's Why That Could Spell Trouble for Biden
Never tell a woman her place is in the kitchen.
Latest Breaking News
California university president put on leave for 'insubordination' after meeting Gaza protesters' demands
May 16 - Politico
May 16 - Politico
Microsoft Asks Hundreds of China-Based AI Staff to Consider Relocating Amid U.S.-China Tensions
May 16 - Wall Street Journal
May 16 - Wall Street Journal
Judge Merchan "visibly annoyed" by Trump's courthouse entourage of Republican politicians
May 15 - Salon
May 15 - Salon
Kansas AG sues Biden administration over new federal protections for LGBTQ+ students
May 15 - Kansas Reflector
May 15 - Kansas Reflector
Republicans probing Jan. 6 investigation asks star witness Cassidy Hutchinson for more documents
May 15 - NBC News
May 15 - NBC News
Supreme Court allows second majority-Black district in Louisiana over liberal dissents
May 15 - CNN Politics
May 15 - CNN Politics
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cancels all foreign trips as Russian offensive intensifies
May 15 - USA Today
May 15 - USA Today
Former Fort Worth officer Aaron Dean's appeal refused by state's highest criminal court
May 15 - KERA
May 15 - KERA
Biden challenges Trump to 2 debates but won't participate in nonpartisan commission's debates
May 15 - AP
May 15 - AP
Health advocacy group targets Biden-district House Republicans with new ad campaign
May 15 - The Hill
May 15 - The Hill
CPI report shows inflation easing in April, with consumer prices still rising 3.4% from a year ago
May 15 - CNBC
May 15 - CNBC
Arizona officials say they can't find Rudy Giuliani to serve him with indictment notice
May 15 - CNN Politics
May 15 - CNN Politics
Oak Flat copper mine lawsuit is headed to the Supreme Court after 9th Circuit ruling
May 15 - AZ Central
May 15 - AZ Central
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker rails against Pride month, working women in commencement speech
May 15 - AP
May 15 - AP
'Free Palestine Encampment' reaches agreements with campus, disbands from Mario Savio steps
May 15 - Daily Californian
May 15 - Daily Californian
Justice Department: Nebraska unnecessarily institutionalizes people with mental illness
May 14 - Nebraska Examiner
May 14 - Nebraska Examiner
With Trump's trial underway, most Americans now believe he falsified records to hide hush money payment
May 14 - Yahoo News
May 14 - Yahoo News
Cargo Ship That Caused Baltimore Bridge Collapse Had Power Blackout Hours Before Leaving Port
May 14 - US News and World Report/AP
May 14 - US News and World Report/AP
Grandson says Carter is 'coming to the end' in brief update about former president's health
May 14 - CNN Politics
May 14 - CNN Politics