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Latest Breaking News
GOP lawmakers say Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to vacate has fizzled
By BumRushDaShow - 4 min ago
GOP lawmakers say Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to vacate has fizzled
By BumRushDaShow - 4 min ago
Anthropology
Not All Paleolithic Hunter-Gatherers Were Big Into Meat, New Study Reveals
By Judi Lynn - 14 min ago
Not All Paleolithic Hunter-Gatherers Were Big Into Meat, New Study Reveals
By Judi Lynn - 14 min ago
District of Columbia
D.C. police just schooled a university on freedom of speech rights
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 min ago
D.C. police just schooled a university on freedom of speech rights
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 min ago
Latin America
US sanctions: Cubana flights to Buenos Aires lifted after refueling is denied
By Judi Lynn - 22 min ago
US sanctions: Cubana flights to Buenos Aires lifted after refueling is denied
By Judi Lynn - 22 min ago
General Discussion
Texas doctors who perform life-saving abortions may have to document attempts to transfer patient to another facility
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 32 min ago
Texas doctors who perform life-saving abortions may have to document attempts to transfer patient to another facility
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 32 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
LIVE: TRUMP ON TRIAL - Day 9 - Meidas Touch - Scheduled for Tues 4/30 8:30 AM ET
By Rhiannon12866 - 39 min ago
LIVE: TRUMP ON TRIAL - Day 9 - Meidas Touch - Scheduled for Tues 4/30 8:30 AM ET
By Rhiannon12866 - 39 min ago
General Discussion
Dallas church opens pregnancy center with abortion resources
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 39 min ago
Dallas church opens pregnancy center with abortion resources
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 39 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Ex-NSA staffer gets 21 years for trying to sell defense information to 'friends' in Russia
By BumRushDaShow - 43 min ago
Ex-NSA staffer gets 21 years for trying to sell defense information to 'friends' in Russia
By BumRushDaShow - 43 min ago
TV Chat
📺On this day, April 30, 1939, the NBC television network began operation.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 43 min ago
📺On this day, April 30, 1939, the NBC television network began operation.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 43 min ago
General Discussion
First scientist to publish Covid sequence in China protests over lab 'eviction'
By sl8 - 58 min ago
First scientist to publish Covid sequence in China protests over lab 'eviction'
By sl8 - 58 min ago
Foreign Affairs
"Bring them home": Z-Army withdrawal proposed. Road to Crimea cleared. Kherson bridgehead expanded. - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
"Bring them home": Z-Army withdrawal proposed. Road to Crimea cleared. Kherson bridgehead expanded. - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
It's Sunak's doom loop: the more desperate and cruel the Tories become, the more voters reject them (Guardian/opinion)
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
It's Sunak's doom loop: the more desperate and cruel the Tories become, the more voters reject them (Guardian/opinion)
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
Science
'Tiger stripes' on Saturn's moon Enceladus could reveal if its oceans are habitable
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
'Tiger stripes' on Saturn's moon Enceladus could reveal if its oceans are habitable
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Florida is one day away of becoming the latest state to enact a rigid six-week abortion ban
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Florida is one day away of becoming the latest state to enact a rigid six-week abortion ban
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
American History
On this day, April 30, 1939, the New York World's Fair opened.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
On this day, April 30, 1939, the New York World's Fair opened.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Foreign Affairs
Why is Japan's yen falling and why is it so weak against the US dollar?
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
Why is Japan's yen falling and why is it so weak against the US dollar?
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Columbia protesters occupy campus building - Way Too Early - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Columbia protesters occupy campus building - Way Too Early - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Science
Horsehead Nebula rears its head in gorgeous new James Webb Space Telescope images (video)
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
Horsehead Nebula rears its head in gorgeous new James Webb Space Telescope images (video)
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump back in NYC ready for his trial--- Looks like SEVEN Black vans escorted
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Trump back in NYC ready for his trial--- Looks like SEVEN Black vans escorted
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
American History
On this day, April 30, 1975, American forces completed a helicopter evacuation of Saigon.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
On this day, April 30, 1975, American forces completed a helicopter evacuation of Saigon.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
I know a lot of DUers have moral objections to nuclear weapons
By Bucky - 1 hr ago
I know a lot of DUers have moral objections to nuclear weapons
By Bucky - 1 hr ago
American History
On this day, April 30, 1904, the Louisiana Purchase Exposition World's Fair opened in St. Louis.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
On this day, April 30, 1904, the Louisiana Purchase Exposition World's Fair opened in St. Louis.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
American History
On this day, April 30, 1926, the number "66" was assigned to a Chicago-to-Los Angeles highway.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
On this day, April 30, 1926, the number "66" was assigned to a Chicago-to-Los Angeles highway.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Live Updates: Protesters Take Over Building on Columbia Campus
By oldsoftie - 1 hr ago
Live Updates: Protesters Take Over Building on Columbia Campus
By oldsoftie - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Kansas lawmakers' effort to override governor's veto of gender-affirming care ban fails
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Kansas lawmakers' effort to override governor's veto of gender-affirming care ban fails
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
United Kingdom
Hainault: Five people taken to hospital and man with sword arrested after east London attack - latest updates
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
Hainault: Five people taken to hospital and man with sword arrested after east London attack - latest updates
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Victims of harassment by federal judges often find the judiciary is above the law
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
Victims of harassment by federal judges often find the judiciary is above the law
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
American History
On the night of April 30, 2011, Donald Trump attended the WH Correspondents' Association dinner.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
On the night of April 30, 2011, Donald Trump attended the WH Correspondents' Association dinner.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
American History
On this day, April 30, 1939, FDR made the first presidential speech ever on TV, opening the New York World's Fair.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
On this day, April 30, 1939, FDR made the first presidential speech ever on TV, opening the New York World's Fair.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Amarillo council may reconsider abortion travel ban after residents gather 10,000 signatures
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Amarillo council may reconsider abortion travel ban after residents gather 10,000 signatures
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
New Jersey
Court rejects constitutional challenge of law shielding public officials' addresses
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
Court rejects constitutional challenge of law shielding public officials' addresses
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
Latin America
Guatemalan man sentenced life in prison for role in forced-labor scheme
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
Guatemalan man sentenced life in prison for role in forced-labor scheme
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Five Republican-led states sue over Biden's new Title IX transgender protections
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Five Republican-led states sue over Biden's new Title IX transgender protections
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Elon Musk publicly dumped California for Texas--now Golden State customers are getting revenge, dumping Tesla in droves
By Tom of Temecula - 2 hrs ago
Elon Musk publicly dumped California for Texas--now Golden State customers are getting revenge, dumping Tesla in droves
By Tom of Temecula - 2 hrs ago
Latin America
At least 25 die in Peru after bus plunges into ravine email whatsapp twitter facebook
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago
At least 25 die in Peru after bus plunges into ravine email whatsapp twitter facebook
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Massive protests in Georgia over foreign agents bill - George Melashvili - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Massive protests in Georgia over foreign agents bill - George Melashvili - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Universities Face an Urgent Question: What Makes a Protest Antisemitic?
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
Universities Face an Urgent Question: What Makes a Protest Antisemitic?
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
J&J, Bristol Myers lose challenges to US drug price negotiation program
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
J&J, Bristol Myers lose challenges to US drug price negotiation program
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
The US says it opposes the International Criminal Court's investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
The US says it opposes the International Criminal Court's investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
US says Israeli army units violated human rights
By muriel_volestrangler - 2 hrs ago
US says Israeli army units violated human rights
By muriel_volestrangler - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
'Give It to Me!': Angry Georgia Cop Follows Man Home, Tases Him, Breaks His Leg Because He 'Stole' An Officer's Ballpoin
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago
'Give It to Me!': Angry Georgia Cop Follows Man Home, Tases Him, Breaks His Leg Because He 'Stole' An Officer's Ballpoin
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Feds testing ground beef sold where dairy cows were stricken by bird flu
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Feds testing ground beef sold where dairy cows were stricken by bird flu
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Critical incident declared in London after 'several people stabbed'
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
Critical incident declared in London after 'several people stabbed'
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
USDA says it is testing beef for H5N1 bird flu virus
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago
USDA says it is testing beef for H5N1 bird flu virus
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago
Latin America
Mexican journalist abducted and killed after taking his daughters to school: "Every day we count victims"
By Judi Lynn - 3 hrs ago
Mexican journalist abducted and killed after taking his daughters to school: "Every day we count victims"
By Judi Lynn - 3 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
You're Not Imagining It: Queer Vibes Abound in 'Dead Boy Detectives'
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
You're Not Imagining It: Queer Vibes Abound in 'Dead Boy Detectives'
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about speculation, the ICC, and questions....
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about speculation, the ICC, and questions....
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Images show US military building floating pier off Gaza. Pentagon says it will cost $320 million
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago
Images show US military building floating pier off Gaza. Pentagon says it will cost $320 million
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
FED-UP ABC Host BRINGS THE HAMMER DOWN on Trump - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
FED-UP ABC Host BRINGS THE HAMMER DOWN on Trump - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Trump hits judges at criminal trial as jail looms: Ari Melber x SCOTUS Justice Breyer - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Trump hits judges at criminal trial as jail looms: Ari Melber x SCOTUS Justice Breyer - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
UCLA encampment is becoming a mini city. Picture from April 29th
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 4 hrs ago
UCLA encampment is becoming a mini city. Picture from April 29th
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 4 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Foreign Affairs
"Bring them home": Z-Army withdrawal proposed. Road to Crimea cleared. Kherson bridgehead expanded. - The Russian DudeWhy is Japan's yen falling and why is it so weak against the US dollar?
Massive protests in Georgia over foreign agents bill - George Melashvili - TVP World
Latest Breaking News
Ex-NSA staffer gets 21 years for trying to sell defense information to 'friends' in Russia
43 min ago - USA Today
43 min ago - USA Today
Kansas lawmakers' effort to override governor's veto of gender-affirming care ban fails
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
Five Republican-led states sue over Biden's new Title IX transgender protections
2 hrs ago - NBC News
2 hrs ago - NBC News
Regulator Investigates Ford's Hands-Free Driving System After Fatal Crashes
11 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
11 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
Cornell says it's suspending students after they refused offer to move encampment to an alternate location
12 hrs ago - CNN
12 hrs ago - CNN
U.S. Navy, Army ships building floating pier for Gaza aid. Pentagon estimates cost at $320 million
13 hrs ago - PBS News Hour/AP
13 hrs ago - PBS News Hour/AP
Prosecutors won't retry Arizona border rancher on murder charge after hung jury
14 hrs ago - Arizona Daily Star
14 hrs ago - Arizona Daily Star
Columbia University begins suspending students after warning to clear out of protest camp
14 hrs ago - NBC News
14 hrs ago - NBC News
Michigan AG executes search warrants on Google and X in ongoing 2020 fake electors probe
14 hrs ago - CNN Politics
14 hrs ago - CNN Politics
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador Discuss Migration in Latest Call
15 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
15 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
'Rest of life in prison': RNC official frets about 'decades' in jail in fake elector case
16 hrs ago - msn
16 hrs ago - msn
House and Senate negotiate bill to help FAA add more air traffic controllers and safety inspectors
16 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
16 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
"Unethical behavior": Sarah Huckabee Sanders knew about Trump hush payments, David Pecker testifies
16 hrs ago - Salon
16 hrs ago - Salon
G7 agrees to shut down coal plants by 2035, UK minister says, in climate breakthrough
17 hrs ago - CNN World
17 hrs ago - CNN World
West Virginia and North Carolina's transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule
18 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
18 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
FDA brings lab tests under federal oversight in bid to improve accuracy and safety
18 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
18 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
California is joining with a New Jersey company to buy a generic opioid overdose reversal drug
18 hrs ago - UK Independent
18 hrs ago - UK Independent
Hunter Biden demands that Fox News remove 'intimate' images from its platforms
19 hrs ago - CNN Politics
19 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Likely missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targets a container ship in the Red Sea
20 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
20 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Trump shoves Kari Lake out of Mar-a-Lago and frets she'll be electoral liability: report
20 hrs ago - raw story
20 hrs ago - raw story
Cruz proposal for lawmakers facing threats to get special airport security escorts is blocked
21 hrs ago - The Hill
21 hrs ago - The Hill
Peter Navarro's get-out-of-jail request is again rejected by the Supreme Court
21 hrs ago - CNN Politics
21 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Philips settles suits over its DreamStation sleep apnea machines for $1.1 billion
21 hrs ago - CBS News/AFP
21 hrs ago - CBS News/AFP
Blinken to Hamas: Accept Israel's 'extraordinarily generous' Gaza truce proposal
22 hrs ago - Reuters
22 hrs ago - Reuters
Florida 'callously' strips healthcare from thousands of children despite new law
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
US buys 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Russia's ally costing on average less than $20,000 each, report says
Yesterday - Business Insider
Yesterday - Business Insider
First container ship arrives at Port of Baltimore since Key Bridge collapse: 'Another milestone'
Yesterday - CBS News
Yesterday - CBS News