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Foreign Affairs
Game changer! Secret underground passage discovered Chasiv Yar. 9,000 Chechens emerge in Ukraine - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago
Game changer! Secret underground passage discovered Chasiv Yar. 9,000 Chechens emerge in Ukraine - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago
Israel/Palestine
Israel war cabinet minister likely to announce departure Saturday
By sl8 - 9 hrs ago
Israel war cabinet minister likely to announce departure Saturday
By sl8 - 9 hrs ago
Michigan
First public tours of Michigan Central Station: 'Spectacular,' 'off the charts,' 'so cool'
By marmar - 9 hrs ago
First public tours of Michigan Central Station: 'Spectacular,' 'off the charts,' 'so cool'
By marmar - 9 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Beyond a reasonable doubt: Trump's criminal conviction matters politically
By marmar - 9 hrs ago
Beyond a reasonable doubt: Trump's criminal conviction matters politically
By marmar - 9 hrs ago
Vermont
Cows in electric collars: Vermont farmers pilot virtual fencing technology
By sl8 - 10 hrs ago
Cows in electric collars: Vermont farmers pilot virtual fencing technology
By sl8 - 10 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Conservatives want to 'Bud Light the F*** out of' Kohl's after Wisconsin retailer refuses RNC sponsorship
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago
Conservatives want to 'Bud Light the F*** out of' Kohl's after Wisconsin retailer refuses RNC sponsorship
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Jimmy Carter Had To Put His Peanut Farm In A Blind Trust
By gab13by13 - 10 hrs ago
Jimmy Carter Had To Put His Peanut Farm In A Blind Trust
By gab13by13 - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Retired admiral lays out the choices America faces at this critical juncture
By RAB910 - 10 hrs ago
Retired admiral lays out the choices America faces at this critical juncture
By RAB910 - 10 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
New Yahoo News/YouGov poll: After Trump felony conviction, Biden leads for 1st time in months -- but not by much
By Dulcinea - 10 hrs ago
New Yahoo News/YouGov poll: After Trump felony conviction, Biden leads for 1st time in months -- but not by much
By Dulcinea - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Homes have popped up on the National Mall - showing they can be built fast and cheap
By sl8 - 10 hrs ago
Homes have popped up on the National Mall - showing they can be built fast and cheap
By sl8 - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Box turtles. Coral. These illegally trafficked animals still need a good home
By sl8 - 10 hrs ago
Box turtles. Coral. These illegally trafficked animals still need a good home
By sl8 - 10 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Israel rescues 4 hostages taken in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack. At least 94 Palestinians are killed
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago
Israel rescues 4 hostages taken in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack. At least 94 Palestinians are killed
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago
Mental Health Support
I take Lamictal for bipolar and I think it is causing this horrible itching that is keeping me up all night
By Maraya1969 - 10 hrs ago
I take Lamictal for bipolar and I think it is causing this horrible itching that is keeping me up all night
By Maraya1969 - 10 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Earthrise 1: Historic Image Remastered - RIP, Bill Anders (February 27, 2022 APOD)
By sl8 - 11 hrs ago
Earthrise 1: Historic Image Remastered - RIP, Bill Anders (February 27, 2022 APOD)
By sl8 - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
These disabled people tried to play by the rules. It cost them their federal benefits
By sl8 - 11 hrs ago
These disabled people tried to play by the rules. It cost them their federal benefits
By sl8 - 11 hrs ago
Health
Texas bird flu strain kills ferrets used to mimic disease in humans, US CDC says
By sl8 - 11 hrs ago
Texas bird flu strain kills ferrets used to mimic disease in humans, US CDC says
By sl8 - 11 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Top Law Firms in US Opioid Lawsuits to Get Hundreds of Millions in Fees
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago
Top Law Firms in US Opioid Lawsuits to Get Hundreds of Millions in Fees
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago
New York
New charges for alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer cast scrutiny on another man's murder conviction
By sl8 - 11 hrs ago
New charges for alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer cast scrutiny on another man's murder conviction
By sl8 - 11 hrs ago
Kansas
Court docs: Walmart shooting started as high school game 'senior assassin'
By sl8 - 11 hrs ago
Court docs: Walmart shooting started as high school game 'senior assassin'
By sl8 - 11 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Sandy Hook families agree to Alex Jones' bankruptcy liquidation
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago
Sandy Hook families agree to Alex Jones' bankruptcy liquidation
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Do Trump's Convictions Expose GOP Hypocrisy Over Hunter Biden? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
Do Trump's Convictions Expose GOP Hypocrisy Over Hunter Biden? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
NY-17: Sean Patrick Maloney offered to withdraw from 2022 NY-17 primary, but Mondaire Jones turned him down
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago
NY-17: Sean Patrick Maloney offered to withdraw from 2022 NY-17 primary, but Mondaire Jones turned him down
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Judge LOCKS IN with WHAT HE NEEDS to Sentence Trump - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
Judge LOCKS IN with WHAT HE NEEDS to Sentence Trump - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Revealed: Trump ally Kari Lake gave speech in front of Confederate flag
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago
Revealed: Trump ally Kari Lake gave speech in front of Confederate flag
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Will GOP Have Any Female Supporters After THIS Vote? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
Will GOP Have Any Female Supporters After THIS Vote? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'A choice between extremism and not': Biden and Trump double down on messaging before election - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
'A choice between extremism and not': Biden and Trump double down on messaging before election - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Real-world mileage standard for new vehicles rising to 38 mpg in 2031 under new Biden rule
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago
Real-world mileage standard for new vehicles rising to 38 mpg in 2031 under new Biden rule
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Voter concerns rise ahead of June 9 double election in Cyprus
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago
Voter concerns rise ahead of June 9 double election in Cyprus
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'The White House is for sale': Mega-rich donors race to back Trump - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
'The White House is for sale': Mega-rich donors race to back Trump - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
15 Battleground Counties Key to the 2024 Presidential Election
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago
15 Battleground Counties Key to the 2024 Presidential Election
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Austrian parties hold final campaign events ahead of Sunday's EU elections
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
Austrian parties hold final campaign events ahead of Sunday's EU elections
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
MN-SD45: Former Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart (DFL) running in special election for Minnesota Senate seat
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
MN-SD45: Former Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart (DFL) running in special election for Minnesota Senate seat
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Mexico councilwoman killed after bloodiest-ever elections
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
Mexico councilwoman killed after bloodiest-ever elections
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
FCC wants change of US court hearing challenges to net neutrality rules
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago
FCC wants change of US court hearing challenges to net neutrality rules
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
India: Bengal BJP workers take shelter in safe houses after polls: 'Election for us means season of leaving home'
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
India: Bengal BJP workers take shelter in safe houses after polls: 'Election for us means season of leaving home'
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
CNN Host Shuts Down Dr. Phil's Trump Verdict Whine Fest - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago
CNN Host Shuts Down Dr. Phil's Trump Verdict Whine Fest - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
MN: Walz announces special election in State Sen. District 45
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
MN: Walz announces special election in State Sen. District 45
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Mexico's elite struggles to comprehend left's landslide election win
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
Mexico's elite struggles to comprehend left's landslide election win
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
AZ-SEN: Kari Lake Delivered a Speech in Front of a Confederate Flag
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
AZ-SEN: Kari Lake Delivered a Speech in Front of a Confederate Flag
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
Israel/Palestine
CNN Here's what Gaza's humanitarian aid crisis looks like after eight months of war
By applegrove - 13 hrs ago
CNN Here's what Gaza's humanitarian aid crisis looks like after eight months of war
By applegrove - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
UK election: Conservatives stare at defeat even in stronghold Surrey amid high inflation
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
UK election: Conservatives stare at defeat even in stronghold Surrey amid high inflation
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Ireland: Elections 2024: Ballot boxes open across the country ahead of count
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
Ireland: Elections 2024: Ballot boxes open across the country ahead of count
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Guinness World Record for most attended drag story time reading set in Philadelphia
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago
Guinness World Record for most attended drag story time reading set in Philadelphia
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
EU elections: Italy, Slovakia, Latvia and Malta head to the polls today
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
EU elections: Italy, Slovakia, Latvia and Malta head to the polls today
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
EU elections poll: Conservatives top, far-right surge, centre-left falter, liberals down
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
EU elections poll: Conservatives top, far-right surge, centre-left falter, liberals down
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Surge in support for far-right party expected in Belgium general election
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
Surge in support for far-right party expected in Belgium general election
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
AZ: Lake attorney suspended from practicing law for 60 days for lying to the Supreme Court
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
AZ: Lake attorney suspended from practicing law for 60 days for lying to the Supreme Court
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
These are surprising stats I just came across: According to the financial website WalletHub, the state of New Jersey is
By applegrove - 13 hrs ago
These are surprising stats I just came across: According to the financial website WalletHub, the state of New Jersey is
By applegrove - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
MD-SEN: In Prince George's visit, Harris endorses Alsobrooks' U.S. Senate bid
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
MD-SEN: In Prince George's visit, Harris endorses Alsobrooks' U.S. Senate bid
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Kentucky Supreme Court disqualifies Kulkarni (D) in state House race
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
Kentucky Supreme Court disqualifies Kulkarni (D) in state House race
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
The Fragile Future of Ceasefire in the Middle East - Eastern Express - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago
The Fragile Future of Ceasefire in the Middle East - Eastern Express - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
CA: Joseph Komrosky (MAGA) is behind as Temecula recall election vote count continues
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
CA: Joseph Komrosky (MAGA) is behind as Temecula recall election vote count continues
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US speeds up purchasing for Strategic Petroleum Reserve as oil prices dip
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago
US speeds up purchasing for Strategic Petroleum Reserve as oil prices dip
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Veterans group endorsing Josh Hawley's challenger in Missouri Senate race
By In It to Win It - 14 hrs ago
Veterans group endorsing Josh Hawley's challenger in Missouri Senate race
By In It to Win It - 14 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Samsung union in South Korea stages first walkout - Reuters
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago
Samsung union in South Korea stages first walkout - Reuters
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
NY lawmakers head home without congestion pricing deal
By brooklynite - 14 hrs ago
NY lawmakers head home without congestion pricing deal
By brooklynite - 14 hrs ago
Sports
Pakistanis outraged by shock defeat to US in Cricket T20 - Reuters
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago
Pakistanis outraged by shock defeat to US in Cricket T20 - Reuters
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Pro-Palestinian Campus Protesters Hit With Felony Charges
By Jose Garcia - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
Pro-Palestinian Campus Protesters Hit With Felony Charges
By Jose Garcia - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Biden campaign hires Kinzinger staffer to lead GOP outreach effort
By In It to Win It - 14 hrs ago
Biden campaign hires Kinzinger staffer to lead GOP outreach effort
By In It to Win It - 14 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: American History
On this day, June 8, 1789, James Madison introduced the Bill of Rights to Congress.On this day, June 8, 1972, nine-year-old Phan Thị Kim Phc was burned by napalm.
On this day, June 8, 1966, an XB-70A Valkyrie and F-104 Starfighter collided in mid-air.
Latest Breaking News
Speaker Johnson announces plan to take on justice system following Trump conviction
Tuesday - The Hill
Tuesday - The Hill
Dan Osborn calls for four debates with Deb Fischer in their Nebraska U.S. Senate race
Tuesday - Omaha World Herald
Tuesday - Omaha World Herald
Maryland's Hogan will skip GOP convention again as party leaders hedge on funding his campaign
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
Sandy Hook denier Alex Jones handed lifeline by judge after crying on Infowars show
Tuesday - UK Independent
Tuesday - UK Independent
Constitutional lawyers ask Judge Cannon to let them back special counsel Jack Smith's authority to prosecute Trump
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Buck on leaving Congress: More to life than 'arguing about nothing and telling lies'
Tuesday - The Hill
Tuesday - The Hill
Biden says 'every reason' to believe Netanyahu is prolonging war for political gain
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Former Pirates infielder Tucupita Marcano banned from MLB for life for betting on games
Tuesday - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Tuesday - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Lawmakers expensed millions in 2023 under new program that doesn't require receipts
Tuesday - Washington Post
Tuesday - Washington Post
WATCH LIVE: Patients, doctors testify on impact to healthcare caused by statewide abortion bans
Tuesday - PBS NewsHour YouTube Channel
Tuesday - PBS NewsHour YouTube Channel
Watch Live: Attorney general, FBI director face Congress amid rising political and international tensions
Tuesday - CBS News
Tuesday - CBS News
Doctor who claimed COVID vaccines made people magnets is sued for 'failing to pay $650K in taxes'
Tuesday - UK Independent
Tuesday - UK Independent
Israel declares 4 more hostages are dead in Gaza, including 3 older men from Hamas video
Tuesday - Scripps News
Tuesday - Scripps News
Michael Cohen's family doxxed after Trump guilty verdict in porn star hush money case
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Mar-a-Lago judge chides Trump valet again for not explaining himself after prior sanctions threat for 'overdue' filing
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Biden campaign slams Trump for warning of supporters' 'breaking point' if he's jailed, put under house arrest
Tuesday - ABC News
Tuesday - ABC News
Intelligence chairman says US may be less prepared for election threats than it was four years ago
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
Epoch Times CFO Bill Guan charged in alleged $67 million global money laundering scheme
Monday - MSNBC
Monday - MSNBC
Louisiana lawmakers approve surgical castration option for those guilty of sex crimes against kids
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
'Suspend!' Marjorie Taylor Greene smacked down by GOP chair at hearing with Dr. Fauci
Monday - raw story
Monday - raw story
Janis Paige, Star of 'Silk Stockings' and Broadway's 'Pajama Game,' Dies at 101
Monday - Hollywood Reporter
Monday - Hollywood Reporter
Trump appeal to remove Willis from Georgia election subversion case set for October, likely putting trial past Election
Monday - CNN Politics
Monday - CNN Politics
Raskin slams Republicans for 'bowing to convicted felon' Trump who told Americans to inject bleach for Covid
Monday - UK Independent
Monday - UK Independent