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16 states push back with lawsuit on federal sex-ed crackdown

Legal action by 16 states challenges federal pressure to cut school grants for inclusive sex-ed programs

28.09.2025 2

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DNA solves the 1991 yogurt shop murders in Austin

Serial killer Robert Brashers identified through DNA, finally closing the decades-old case that inspired an HBO doc

28.09.2025 2

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Truck, gunfire, flames: Michigan church attack

One killed, nine hurt in Sunday assault on Mormon church as community mourns loss of longtime LDS leader

28.09.2025 2

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Right-wing media praises Rogan, but he’s just talking science

Rogan criticized TikTok Tylenol protests yet agreed it is safe in normal doses, despite political framing

28.09.2025 2

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Born in the US? You might not be a citizen soon

Ending birthright citizenship means legal limbo for many US-born residents, their healthcare and education access

28.09.2025 7

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Kneel, and you’re out: FBI fires agents in 2020 protest picture

Agents fired for kneeling at 2020 George Floyd protests, fueling debate on agency rules and personal expression

27.09.2025 2

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“Fire her now”: Trump tells Microsoft over past investigation involvement

Firing threats continue as Trump singles out Lisa Monaco, others question political influence on corporations

27.09.2025 3

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ICE detains Des Moines superintendent, protests erupt

Roberts worked in US schools for decades. Now ICE says he was never authorized to work, Iowans are protesting

27.09.2025 10

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“Finish Charlie’s fight!”: Memorial becomes rally for “revival”

Turning Point leaders and allies framed the late activist as martyr and inspiration for a conservative revival

22.09.2025 5

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Van Jones and Cardinal Dolan offer civility and hope after Kirk’s death

Ahead of Kirk's memorial, two very different voices urge the nation to act, reflect and find opportunity in tragedy

21.09.2025 3

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US Attorney Erik Siebert resigns, won’t prosecute Letitia James on flawed charges

Trump criticizes Siebert for declining to pursue charges against Letitia James in potential government overreach

21.09.2025 10

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FCC threatens, ABC suspends Kimmel, Cruz warns of chilling effects on political speech

Suspension of politically charged segments highlights the tension between satire, broadcast rules, FCC enforcement

21.09.2025 3

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US residency is becoming a luxury loyalty program

Gold and Platinum cards offer perks for millionaires, ordinary H-1B applicants now pay $100K just to apply

20.09.2025 3

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ICE in Chicago with “excessive force and intimidation tactics”

Activists, local officials, faith leaders decry Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement strategy

20.09.2025 3

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“Grace for the World”: Vatican brings global artists together

Vatican’s historic concert blends genres from hip-hop to classical, signaling a new era of openness and engagement

14.09.2025 2

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Firings after Kirk death spark free speech debate

The controversy highlights the growing clash between personal expression, corporate image and political division

14.09.2025 5

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Uber faces $125M lawsuit for disability discrimination

DOJ files the suit due to the ADA, citing people with disabilities need the"same access and respect"

14.09.2025 1

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Brian Kilmeade apologizes for “callous remark” about killing homeless people

Fox News host's comment suggesting euthanizing homeless people drew outrage; he later admitted to wrong phrasing

14.09.2025 20

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Widowed and resolute: Erika Kirk honors Charlie Kirk

Kirk calls to continue her husband’s mission, sharing intimate family moments and reflecting on his life

14.09.2025 3

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WSJ retracts trans claim in Charlie Kirk shooting story

Law enforcement confirms initial reporting was inaccurate, highlighting how misinformation spreads quickly online

13.09.2025 2

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Why everyone’s suddenly talking about “Groypers”

The Groyper movement is back in the spotlight after the Kirk shooting, how it formed and why it’s trending

13.09.2025 4

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Trump’s excuse for firing Fed governor doesn’t hold water

Records confirm the Fed governor followed the rules, undermining the case used to justify her firing

13.09.2025 10

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Trump eyes federal takeover of 9/11 memorial site

Some families support the idea, while others and officials worry federal involvement could politicize the site

07.09.2025 2

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USTA faces heat after muting Trump boos

Cheers and jeers at US Open for Trump, amid debate over USTA’s decision to ask for the muting of on-air reactions

07.09.2025 4

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“Phillies Karen” sparks viral outrage, MLB steps up for the almost 10-year-old

Stadium clash reignited debate over ballpark etiquette, a special gift from ball player saves one kid's birthday

07.09.2025 10

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West Point scraps Tom Hanks award amid political tensions

Officials cite focus on military priorities, but the award remains on the website, signaling mixed messages

06.09.2025 2

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Trump threatens Chicago with his new ‘Department of WAR’

Hundreds of federal agents are mobilized while city leaders and demonstrators resist enforcement actions

06.09.2025 3

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Kennedy family urge RFK Jr. to quit after Senate vaccine hearing

RFK Jr. faces bipartisan and family backlash over CDC cuts, vaccine rollout delays after Senate grilling

06.09.2025 2

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Judge dismisses Newsmax’s case, giving Fox the win

Fox News gains early victory as Judge Aileen Cannon dismisses Newsmax antitrust case on technical grounds

06.09.2025 4

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Two firefighters detained by ICE

Federal immigration authorities held 2 firefighters, raising questions about enforcement during disaster response

02.09.2025 20

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Katrina’s 20th anniversary highlights continued climate funding challenges

New Orleans marks 20 years since Katrina, experts warn that reduced funding and policies could affect preparedness

02.09.2025 20

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Giuliani and Mueller reveal recent health issues

Rudy Giuliani hospitalized after NH crash, Robert Mueller's family revealed his Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2021

01.09.2025 10

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Courts intervene on tariffs, deportations ahead of Labor Day

Appeals rulings pause trade and immigration measures, exposing the limits of Trump’s “America First” agenda

01.09.2025 4

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MAGA faithful push back on Trump’s call for 600,000 Chinese students in US universities

A White House aide later clarified the US not changing their current student visa numbers, despite Trump’s remarks

01.09.2025 30

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Trump said he’d end Ukraine War — he was wrong

“I thought I had it done,” Trump said, acknowledging his effort to end Russia-Ukraine war came up empty

01.09.2025 5

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Trump is alive, with golf outing and rapid social media posts

President Trump plays golf, posts AI-generated videos, shows he remains active amid social media rumors

31.08.2025 9

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Trump’s DOJ power play on sanctuary cities fuels resignations

New DOJ directive on sanctuary cities sparks internal revolt, prosecutors warn politics not law drive key decisions

31.08.2025 40

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Texas and Missouri target Democrats, California pushes back

Redistricting fights erupt as Texas and Missouri advance GOP-favoring maps, California pushes to become more blue

30.08.2025 3

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Sanders calls for RFK Jr. resignation amid public health upheaval

Sanders’ op-ed details RFK Jr.'s firing of CDC leadership, dismantling vax advisory boards, defunding mRNA research

30.08.2025 2

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MAGA immigrant loyalist detained under policies he cheered

TX restaurant celebrated Trump’s policies, but owner faces the harsh realities of the laws he embraced

25.08.2025 2

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Vance and Welker exchange sparks dueling narratives online

Interview showcased divide between Trump’s allies and critics over diplomacy, and the media’s role in the fight

24.08.2025 3

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García released, but faces potential removal to Uganda

Kilmar Abrego García’s release from jail comes as ICE plans to send him to Uganda, furthering immigration debate

24.08.2025 3

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Cuomo uses potato chip scandal to needle Adams

Cuomo leans into humor as Adams grapples with aide accused of attempting a payoff stuffed in potato chips bag

24.08.2025 3

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Parole board unmoved by Menendez brothers’ media resurgence

From dramatizations to documentaries, the Menendez case went viral — but parole board stuck to the record

23.08.2025 4

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Hooters’ bankruptcy prompts rebrand to “tacky, family-friendly”

The once-controversial chain leans on retro kitsch while trying to survive in a fast-changing restaurant world

23.08.2025 4

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Terence Stamp, General Zod and film icon, dead at 87

Legendary British icon now remembered for Superman, Star Wars and a six-decade movie career

18.08.2025 20

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Pope Leo XIV breaks bread with society’s margins

A reminder that faith is lived through presence, not proclamations

17.08.2025 9

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Black mayors challenge Trump’s lawless narrative

Mayors in Chicago, LA and Baltimore stress data-driven programs over political rhetoric

17.08.2025 4

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Netflix doc exposes Biggest Loser’s hidden health costs

New doc shines light on The Biggest Loser’s grueling challenges and long-term impact on participants

16.08.2025 2

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Cabin crew walk out as pay dispute halts Air Canada flights

Air Canada flight attendants strike over pay, grounding hundreds of daily flights and affecting 130,000 travelers

16.08.2025 2

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