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General Discussion
Catholic priest Rev Thomas King weighed Notre Dame male students under guise of health concerns
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 25 sec ago
Catholic priest Rev Thomas King weighed Notre Dame male students under guise of health concerns
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 25 sec ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's DOJ ROCKED By ASTONISHING Vindictive Prosecution Filing - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 min ago
Trump's DOJ ROCKED By ASTONISHING Vindictive Prosecution Filing - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 min ago
General Discussion
They Voted for Trump. Here's How They Feel About High Gas Prices.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 min ago
They Voted for Trump. Here's How They Feel About High Gas Prices.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 min ago
Latest Breaking News
American Axle employees on strike, say wages have barely increased in 18 years
By Omaha Steve - 17 min ago
American Axle employees on strike, say wages have barely increased in 18 years
By Omaha Steve - 17 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump LOSES IT after Plan BLOCKED FOREVER!! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 min ago
Trump LOSES IT after Plan BLOCKED FOREVER!! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 min ago
General Discussion
"Trey Gowdy still looks to me like he should be menacing William Shatner from the wing of a plane."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 min ago
"Trey Gowdy still looks to me like he should be menacing William Shatner from the wing of a plane."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 min ago
General Discussion
Well, let's hope that he has another horrible week!
By imanamerican63 - 31 min ago
Well, let's hope that he has another horrible week!
By imanamerican63 - 31 min ago
General Discussion
Of all the things Trump did before he ran for office, I think the one he enjoyed most was ...
By Munu - 32 min ago
Of all the things Trump did before he ran for office, I think the one he enjoyed most was ...
By Munu - 32 min ago
Cable News Clips
This is how a prosecutor of organized crime sees Trump's corruption and how to defeat it - Rachel Maddow - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 36 min ago
This is how a prosecutor of organized crime sees Trump's corruption and how to defeat it - Rachel Maddow - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 36 min ago
Cable News Clips
Footage shows meteorite entering atmosphere - NBC 10 WJAR Southern New England
By Rhiannon12866 - 50 min ago
Footage shows meteorite entering atmosphere - NBC 10 WJAR Southern New England
By Rhiannon12866 - 50 min ago
Cable News Clips
Sirens sound over Kuwait City following US attacks on Iran's military sites - Associated Press
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Sirens sound over Kuwait City following US attacks on Iran's military sites - Associated Press
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Op-Ed Economists set the record straight on millionaire tax migration in New York
By AZProgressive - 1 hr ago
Op-Ed Economists set the record straight on millionaire tax migration in New York
By AZProgressive - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Tom Friedman: "Trump Is Unraveling The World" - America at a Crossroads
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Tom Friedman: "Trump Is Unraveling The World" - America at a Crossroads
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
New Fighting in Iran War, Israel says will strike Beirut soon (AgendaFree channel going live w/ breaking news coverage)
By eShirl - 1 hr ago
New Fighting in Iran War, Israel says will strike Beirut soon (AgendaFree channel going live w/ breaking news coverage)
By eShirl - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Meteor explodes off Massachusetts coast, causing sonic boom - CBS Boston
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Meteor explodes off Massachusetts coast, causing sonic boom - CBS Boston
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
ME-SEN: Platner Denies Reports About Sexually-Explicit Texts
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
ME-SEN: Platner Denies Reports About Sexually-Explicit Texts
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Arrests made after curfew takes effect at ICE detention facility - PIX11 News New York
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Arrests made after curfew takes effect at ICE detention facility - PIX11 News New York
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
RAW VIDEO: Pro- And Anti-ICE Protestors Face Off At Delaney Hall ICE Facility - Forbes Breaking News
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
RAW VIDEO: Pro- And Anti-ICE Protestors Face Off At Delaney Hall ICE Facility - Forbes Breaking News
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
$1.8B fund 'top of the list of the most corrupt things' Trump has done: Dem Rep. - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
$1.8B fund 'top of the list of the most corrupt things' Trump has done: Dem Rep. - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
LGBT
Editor's Notes: What the Trans Sports Debate Is Really About
By littlemissmartypants - 2 hrs ago
Editor's Notes: What the Trans Sports Debate Is Really About
By littlemissmartypants - 2 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Trump needs to 'cut his losses' in Iran and make a deal to end war: Dem Rep. - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Trump needs to 'cut his losses' in Iran and make a deal to end war: Dem Rep. - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
MI-SEN: Mallory McMorrow (D) sounds alarm on her party's antisemitism after Jewish husband targeted
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
MI-SEN: Mallory McMorrow (D) sounds alarm on her party's antisemitism after Jewish husband targeted
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Washington
perp walk of Superintendent Karen Cloninger (hid sexual assault information from cops to protect her career)
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago
perp walk of Superintendent Karen Cloninger (hid sexual assault information from cops to protect her career)
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
FL-25: Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz said recent anti-semitic attacks is one of the reasons he is running for re-election
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
FL-25: Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz said recent anti-semitic attacks is one of the reasons he is running for re-election
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Problem of Trump's own making': Politics reporter on GOP defections over Trump's $1.8B fund - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
'Problem of Trump's own making': Politics reporter on GOP defections over Trump's $1.8B fund - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump: "It is MUCH tougher for me to properly do my job and negotiate, when political hacks keep negatively "chirping"
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago
Trump: "It is MUCH tougher for me to properly do my job and negotiate, when political hacks keep negatively "chirping"
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
UK bans entry, revokes visas of activists Hasan Piker, Cenk Uygur over anti-Israel rhetoric
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
UK bans entry, revokes visas of activists Hasan Piker, Cenk Uygur over anti-Israel rhetoric
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Georgia
DOJ seeks Judge Eleanor Ross recusal in Georgia election case, citing reports she was disciplined
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago
DOJ seeks Judge Eleanor Ross recusal in Georgia election case, citing reports she was disciplined
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
The 25 highest-paying jobs that don't require a bachelor's degree
By littlemissmartypants - 2 hrs ago
The 25 highest-paying jobs that don't require a bachelor's degree
By littlemissmartypants - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
protestors have been clashing with cops outside the new Delaney ICE detention center
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago
protestors have been clashing with cops outside the new Delaney ICE detention center
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago
Ohio
Ohio photo voter ID amendment prompts pushback across political spectrum
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Ohio photo voter ID amendment prompts pushback across political spectrum
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Israel's military set to resume strikes on Beirut
By littlemissmartypants - 2 hrs ago
Israel's military set to resume strikes on Beirut
By littlemissmartypants - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Nvidia launches PC chip to bring AI directly to personal computers
By littlemissmartypants - 2 hrs ago
Nvidia launches PC chip to bring AI directly to personal computers
By littlemissmartypants - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Global smartphone market faces record annual decline as chip crunch worsens
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago
Global smartphone market faces record annual decline as chip crunch worsens
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump ADMITS DEFEAT as Judge RIPS HIM to SHREDS!! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Trump ADMITS DEFEAT as Judge RIPS HIM to SHREDS!! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago
Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Dude who railed his secretary while his wife was in the cancer ward says Grampy's on the verge of an "historic vicrtory"
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago
Dude who railed his secretary while his wife was in the cancer ward says Grampy's on the verge of an "historic vicrtory"
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
France and allies intercept suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker, Macron says
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago
France and allies intercept suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker, Macron says
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
"There is no deal FYI. The Strait will remain closed. This is terrible news but it's the price of incompetence."
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago
"There is no deal FYI. The Strait will remain closed. This is terrible news but it's the price of incompetence."
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's Epstein SECRET surges into news - Brian Tyler Cohen
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Trump's Epstein SECRET surges into news - Brian Tyler Cohen
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US Congress moves to deepen military ties with Israel: Why it matters
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago
US Congress moves to deepen military ties with Israel: Why it matters
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - Trump's Pardons
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - Trump's Pardons
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
The Stunt Pilot Hunting Russian Drones
By littlemissmartypants - 4 hrs ago
The Stunt Pilot Hunting Russian Drones
By littlemissmartypants - 4 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump gets DEVASTATING news after FATAL BOAT STRIKE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Trump gets DEVASTATING news after FATAL BOAT STRIKE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Texas Paul- 13% households are in default on their credit card debt
By Figarosmom - 4 hrs ago
Texas Paul- 13% households are in default on their credit card debt
By Figarosmom - 4 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's NEW PROBE Set to INSTANTLY BACKFIRE?!?! - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Trump's NEW PROBE Set to INSTANTLY BACKFIRE?!?! - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
MAJOR breakthrough on Democrats EXPANDING the Supreme Court - Brian Tyler Cohen
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
MAJOR breakthrough on Democrats EXPANDING the Supreme Court - Brian Tyler Cohen
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Don't know if anyone watched Craig Ferguson's new series on CNN
By misanthrope - 5 hrs ago
Don't know if anyone watched Craig Ferguson's new series on CNN
By misanthrope - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
The United States bombed Iranian radar and drone control sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator
By littlemissmartypants - 5 hrs ago
The United States bombed Iranian radar and drone control sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator
By littlemissmartypants - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
U.S. Military Is Quietly Guiding Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz
By Zorro - 5 hrs ago
U.S. Military Is Quietly Guiding Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz
By Zorro - 5 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Won't Survive This! Malcolm Nance's GRAVE Prediction
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago
Trump Won't Survive This! Malcolm Nance's GRAVE Prediction
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Republicans vote for a rapist felon while Democrats squabble over imperfections.
By dalton99a - 125 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
Republicans vote for a rapist felon while Democrats squabble over imperfections.
By dalton99a - 125 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Marcia Lucas (yes, THAT Lucas), 80. Metastatic breast cancer.
By niyad - 6 hrs ago
Marcia Lucas (yes, THAT Lucas), 80. Metastatic breast cancer.
By niyad - 6 hrs ago
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Tuesday, June 2: Literary Adventures/Goth Gardens/TCM Late Night: Documentary
By CBHagman - 6 hrs ago
TCM Schedule for Tuesday, June 2: Literary Adventures/Goth Gardens/TCM Late Night: Documentary
By CBHagman - 6 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
I saw a headline online about Keith Richards, 82, celebrating "incredible baby news"
By MIButterfly - 6 hrs ago
I saw a headline online about Keith Richards, 82, celebrating "incredible baby news"
By MIButterfly - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
I notice fewer cars on the road this weekend. New Jersey - temp in the low 70's to low 80's. Almost clear skies.
By 3Hotdogs - 6 hrs ago
I notice fewer cars on the road this weekend. New Jersey - temp in the low 70's to low 80's. Almost clear skies.
By 3Hotdogs - 6 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Bob Weir and Dave Wasserman - Blackbird (Beatles cover) - 1989
By OAITW r.2.0 - 6 hrs ago
Bob Weir and Dave Wasserman - Blackbird (Beatles cover) - 1989
By OAITW r.2.0 - 6 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Science
Neural correlates of hateYouTube is a Research Library Here's How to Search It Like One
Lets imagine using gene editing in the future in order to allow for the growth of wombs in all biological males. Just t
Latest Breaking News
Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
The United States bombed Iranian radar and drone control sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator
5 hrs ago - AP
5 hrs ago - AP
Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms show off head start in Georgia as Republicans battle in runoff
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
MAGA supporter's wife 'in tears' after Trump-branded watch he bought her has major typo
9 hrs ago - The Independent
9 hrs ago - The Independent
Georgia town's novel strategy to fight ICE jail plan impresses legal experts
11 hrs ago - The Guardian
11 hrs ago - The Guardian
White House in chaos as they reverse Trump plan to 'eliminate' FEMA before storms hit
12 hrs ago - alternet
12 hrs ago - alternet
Newark mayor imposes curfew around Delaney Hall after clashes over immigration detention center
16 hrs ago - AP
16 hrs ago - AP
A hotly debated lung cancer drug cut the risk of death by 34% in a late-stage trial in China
18 hrs ago - CNBC
18 hrs ago - CNBC
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani will skip annual parade celebrating Israel but pledges big police presence
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
The Home-Insurance Coin Flip: Nearly Half of Claims Result in Zero Payout
Yesterday - The Wall Street Journal.
Yesterday - The Wall Street Journal.
Concerns mount that Belarus could be a launchpad for a new Russian offensive in Ukraine
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
PECO union "overwhelmingly" votes to authorize strike as contract negotiations continue
Saturday - CBS News
Saturday - CBS News
Trump to headline 'Great American State Fair' for nation's 250th anniversary after artists drop out
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Meteor over Massachusetts causes explosion reports, sightings from Delaware to Montreal
Saturday - Politico
Saturday - Politico
Trump furiously demands judge who blocked renovation project be criminally charged
Saturday - raw story
Saturday - raw story
Iran Strike on Kuwait Injures Americans, Hits Reaper Drones Amid Peace Deal Deadlock
Saturday - timesnewnews
Saturday - timesnewnews
Why $1bn in Balkans energy contracts are going to an obscure company connected to Donald Trump
Saturday - The Guardian
Saturday - The Guardian
Google employee charged with using confidential search data to make $1.2 million on Polymarket
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials say
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Kellogg's to lay off 451 Omaha employees as it prepares to permanently close plant
Saturday - Omaha World Herald
Saturday - Omaha World Herald
Vermont is first state to ban toxic herbicide paraquat, as others may follow
Saturday - Nebraska Examiner
Saturday - Nebraska Examiner
Kenyan court blocks U.S. plan to open Ebola quarantine center to treat Americans
Friday - PBS NEWSHOUR
Friday - PBS NEWSHOUR
State Police will take over operations outside Delaney Hall, create 'peaceful protest zones,' N.J. governor says
Friday - NJ.com
Friday - NJ.com
3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska's Mount McKinley are dead, 1 rescued
Friday - AP News
Friday - AP News