Jack Thomas leads Palisades to important Western League win over Westchester
Why does Tim Walz want to axe the Electoral College? To help fellow Dems
Tim Walz (and countless other whiny Dems) want to kill the electoral college not out of principle but because they crave power.
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Harris’ home-health-care proposal is nothing but a cynical ploy to win votes with false hope
In what may be the most damning sign of fundamental cynicism, Kamala Harris last week proposed a new Medicare home-health-care entitlement to be “paid for” with . . . fairy dust, basically.
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Tennessee authorities dispose large box with dynamite that prompted evacuations
A box filled with dynamite found at a metal recycling plant in Tennessee was being handled by police, who are trying to dispose of the contents.
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Man attacked and killed in Riverside County; assailant remains on the loose
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is searching for whoever attacked and killed a man in Jurupa Valley this week.
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All politics are local? Not in this election
Campaigns now turn on a small set of national issues – this year primarily the cost of living, abortion and the border.
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto bounces back from struggles to deliver under pressure
After a rough start to the series and an inconsistent first MLB season, Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave the Dodgers just what they needed to defeat the Padres.
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Ex-members of L.A. sheriff's alleged 'secret police' testify to oversight commission
The controversial — and now disbanded — Civil Rights and Public Integrity Detail was behind several of the high-profile probes during former Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s tenure, including investigations into a county supervisor and a Times reporter.
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'Can't wait till the last minute': NC congressman raises alarm on voter access in areas hard hit by Helene
Rep. Chuck Edwards spoke with Fox News Digital about how his district in western North Carolina is doing after Helene ravaged the area.
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No on Proposition 35. It's not fair to ask voters to decide complicated healthcare tax policy
Proposition 35 involves a tax on managed-care organizations, Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for medical providers, federal healthcare funding and the state budget. It's complicated policymaking that is better suited to the full-time Legislature.
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The Newsom administration's confounding actions on gas prices
The Newsom administration is in conflict with itself on gasoline pricing. Is it trying to hold down prices at the pump or is it OK with hiking them? Both, it seems.
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Enrollment relatively flat in some D.C.-area school districts, data shows
Enrollment numbers in D.C. area suburban schools remained steady this fall, reflecting a slow recovery from pandemic losses.
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A guide to the 2024 D.C. general election: What to know before you vote
There’s plenty to pay attention to in D.C.’s elections, with perhaps the biggest being the initiative that would bring ranked-choice voting to the city.
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Pilot in Catalina crash that killed 5 took off after dark: like flying into a 'black hole'
Plane wasn't authorized to take off after sunset, according to the Catalina airport manager.
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Rising disaster costs leave U.S. confronting fiscal risks of climate change
As storms, droughts, wildfires and other extreme weather events strike with greater frequency and intensity, repairing and rebuilding has grown more costly, too.
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Kentucky woman accused of dismembering mother’s body, cooking body parts, casting spells
A Kentucky woman is facing charges after she allegedly dismembered her mother, whose body parts were found on the property, including in the backyard and in the oven.
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The original Washington Capitals expanded the definition of bad
Fifty years ago, in its inaugural season, the team established marks of futility that remain unmatched in professional sports.
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The Phrase the Right Uses to Explain Why It’s OK That Trump Makes Things Up
A brief history of a phrase that captures our political moment.
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Kamala Harris releasing report on her health and poking Trump for failing to do likewise
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to release a report Saturday on her medical history and health that a senior campaign aide said would show “she possesses the physical and mental resiliency” needed to serve as president.
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Can Someone Send This Clown to Mars for the Next Month?
This friggin’ guy is messing with the election.
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Roundup weed killer cancer lawsuits keep mounting as Pennsylvania man is awarded $78 million
A Pennsylvania man was awarded $78 million after a jury agreed with his argument that he developed cancer from using the weed killer Roundup.
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Israeli Strikes on Northern Gaza Kill at Least 20, Aid Workers Say
Israel’s military said it was “operating with great force” against Hamas and allied groups and issued new evacuation orders, as it also continued its campaign in Lebanon.
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One dead, at least 12 injured during Halloween party shooting in Oklahoma City
Two groups of people began arguing at Patty's Event Center at around 12:30 a.m. before shots were fired inside and outside of the building, the Oklahoma City Police said.
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Soldier who attempted to assist ISIS in killing US troops sentenced to 14 years
A United States Army soldier has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after he allegedly attempted to assist ISIS in conducting a deadly ambush on U.S. troops.
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Abortion, voting rights, other key issues on the ballot in states this election
While the presidential race may be getting the spotlight this election season, key regulations are up for grabs in several states way down at the bottom of the ballot.
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Harris to release her medical report to give Trump's health new scrutiny: Senior aide
Harris to release medical report to give Trump's health and advanced age new scrutiny, a senior aide told ABC News.
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Harris to release medical records, looks to pressure Trump to do the same
The Harris campaign views the release as an opportunity to turn the conversation towards the physical health and mental acuity of her opponent, former President Donald Trump.
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Food item in Virginia woman's freezer was 84 years old, stuns family: 'Quite perplexing'
A biscuit dating back to 1940 was recently discovered in a freezer in Virginia, prompting a look back into a family's history to answer some compelling questions.
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D.C.-area forecast: Warm but nice this weekend, then much cooler next week
It feels like September today and tomorrow. Then we jump to November-like chill to start the work week.
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Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang recruiting kids from Texas middle schools
A confirmed Tren de Aragua gang member and Venezuelan national was accused of recruitment efforts at middle schools in Houston, according to authorities.
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Hoda Kotb is leaving morning television but her best moments will still be in our social media feeds
Hoda Kotb’s authentic charm is leaving morning TV, but not our social media feeds.
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Richard Glossip Has Never Had A Fair Trial
Richard Glossip has never had a fair trial, but that might not stop SCOTUS from greenlighting his execution.
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Hurricanes Milton and Helene Cost America Big.
In the age of climate change, is owning your home a bigger liability than an asset?
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A utility promised to stop burning coal. Then Google and Meta came to town.
Google and Meta targeted Omaha as a digital frontier. But their plans to push the energy transition forward there are not working out. A coal plant is filling the void.
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Kamala Harris Makes Her Health Reveal to Shame Trump
Marco Bello/REUTERSKamala Harris on Saturday plans to release a medical report that her campaign says concludes she “possesses the physical and mental resiliency required to successfully execute the duties of the presidency.” Democratic campaign operatives hope that the release of the vice president’s health information will focus more attention on Donald Trump’s age and raise doubts about his physical health and mental acuity.The surprise power play comes just 24 days before Americans will choose their next president.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Woman attempted to kayak to Canada with bag full of protected turtles
Border Patrol agents in Vermont stopped the woman on the shore of Lake Wallace, on the U.S.-Canada border, with a duffel bag containing $40,000 worth of turtles.
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Ohio mother of 8-year-old girl who took family’s SUV for Target run said it was 'impressive' but 'dangerous'
The Ohio mother of the eight-year-old girl who drove herself and her family's dog in her family's SUV to Target said she found her daughter's driving ability "impressive."
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Grateful children make parents happier and less stressed, new study suggests
When parents hear "thank you" from their children, the parents' reaction is improved mental well-being and less stress, according to a recent study published in The Journal of Positive Psychology.
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Should California's minimum wage be $18? Voters will soon decide
Voters will decide whether California should raise its minimum wage to $18 an hour, which would put it at the highest in the United States
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Trial on hold for New Jersey stabber charged in attack that injured author Salman Rushdie
The attempted murder trial of the man charged with severely injuring author Salman Rushdie in a 2022 knife attack was put on hold Friday while judges consider a request to move it to another county.
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Time capsule from 1941 unearthed at Indiana Dunes National Park
Park rangers at Indiana Dunes National Park in Porter, Indiana, revealed a time capsule from 1941 was discovered while restoration work was being done.
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Aaron Hernandez's 'American Sports Story': Psychologist looks at where NFL superstar's demise may have started
Forensic psychologist Helen Smith spoke with Fox News Digital about the criminal mind of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez and his childhood trauma.
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Diddy's now a pariah in the music industry, but his music may live on depending on these two factors: expert
Despite Sean "Diddy" Combs' major success and popularity throughout the years, certain industry folks have pushed back, while fans are questioning whether to boycott his music.
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Why Trump is headed into 'the belly of the beast': The strategy behind his blue state stops
With less than four weeks to go until Election Day in his margin-of-error race with Vice President Kamala Harris, why is former President Trump campaigning in blue states?
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Dear Abby: I gained more than 100 pounds, and my husband is no longer attracted to me
Dear Abby advises a woman who is longing for male companionship after her husband said he no longer found her attractive.
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Jack Nicholson, Spike Lee and Billy Crystal set to become basketball Hall of Famers as superfans
Back when the Lakers were putting on shows as good as anything coming out of Hollywood, the coolest guy in the building might’ve been courtside.
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Wisconsin girl who stabbed classmate to please ‘Slender Man’ requests third release from mental institution
The girls later told investigators they wanted to earn the right to be servants of the fictional Slender Man and that they feared he would harm their families if they didn’t carry out the attack.
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7-Eleven closing nearly 450 underperforming stores
Seven & I Holdings, 7-Eleven’s Japan-based parent company, announced in an earnings report Thursday that 444 7-Eleven stores are closing because of a dip in sales, particularly cigarette sales, as well as decreased traffic and inflation.
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El aborto es el tema electoral que más preocupa a mujeres estadounidenses menores de 30 años
Alrededor de 2 de cada 5 mujeres encuestadas dijeron que el aborto era su principal preocupación, mientras que a principios de año sólo 1 de cada 5 catalogaron el aborto de esa manera.
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