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Lioness demonstrates that cats will knock anything off a ledge:
By tblue37 - 21 hrs ago
Lioness demonstrates that cats will knock anything off a ledge:
By tblue37 - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Forget the ticker-tape parade. Mike Johnson is no hero.
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago
Forget the ticker-tape parade. Mike Johnson is no hero.
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Gaza has been burnt to the ground
By malaise - 125 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Gaza has been burnt to the ground
By malaise - 125 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
NYC mayor says he's 'horrified' by antisemitism at Columbia University protests
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago
NYC mayor says he's 'horrified' by antisemitism at Columbia University protests
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Not everyone protesting at Columbia University is a student.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago
Not everyone protesting at Columbia University is a student.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Labor Department issues rule to crack down on bad retirement savings advice
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
Labor Department issues rule to crack down on bad retirement savings advice
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Hillary Clinton says something true and the GOP freaks out
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago
Hillary Clinton says something true and the GOP freaks out
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
The trial seems to have brought out the racist, ignorant, facists in The OC
By FHRRK - 21 hrs ago
The trial seems to have brought out the racist, ignorant, facists in The OC
By FHRRK - 21 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
How G.M. Tricked Millions of Drivers Into Being Spied On (Including Me)
By Zorro - 21 hrs ago
How G.M. Tricked Millions of Drivers Into Being Spied On (Including Me)
By Zorro - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Hamas armed wing al-Qassam Brigades calls for escalation across all fronts
By Ace Rothstein - 21 hrs ago
Hamas armed wing al-Qassam Brigades calls for escalation across all fronts
By Ace Rothstein - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Merchan to sf's lawyer: "You're losing all credibility."
By mobeau69 - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Merchan to sf's lawyer: "You're losing all credibility."
By mobeau69 - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
I support the national student protests over Palestine.
By Voltaire2 - 100 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
I support the national student protests over Palestine.
By Voltaire2 - 100 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
What was the worst job you ever had? Mine was my last job, I loved the kids, I disliked the principal and the way it
By debm55 - 21 hrs ago
What was the worst job you ever had? Mine was my last job, I loved the kids, I disliked the principal and the way it
By debm55 - 21 hrs ago
Minnesota
U of M pro-Palestinian encampment dispersed by police, 9 arrested
By sarisataka - 21 hrs ago
U of M pro-Palestinian encampment dispersed by police, 9 arrested
By sarisataka - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Flags of the United States of America 🇺🇸 are in the walls of the Ukrainian Parliament 🇺🇦.
By demmiblue - 21 hrs ago
Flags of the United States of America 🇺🇸 are in the walls of the Ukrainian Parliament 🇺🇦.
By demmiblue - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Holy Crap! It's only taken a 78 YO, low-energy, drowsy, flatulent
By maxrandb - 21 hrs ago
Holy Crap! It's only taken a 78 YO, low-energy, drowsy, flatulent
By maxrandb - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
The News should be telling people what they need to know
By edhopper - 21 hrs ago
The News should be telling people what they need to know
By edhopper - 21 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Justice Department to pay $138.7 million to settle with ex-USA gymnastics official Larry Nassar victims
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
Justice Department to pay $138.7 million to settle with ex-USA gymnastics official Larry Nassar victims
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Did apricothellbeast fall asleep again today? I've been tied up this am & away from the news
By irisblue - 21 hrs ago
Did apricothellbeast fall asleep again today? I've been tied up this am & away from the news
By irisblue - 21 hrs ago
Israel/Palestine
Israeli Protesters Burn Symbolic Passover Table Outside PM's House
By Uncle Joe - 22 hrs ago
Israeli Protesters Burn Symbolic Passover Table Outside PM's House
By Uncle Joe - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
It's impossible to exaggerate just how badly the gag order hearing went for both Trump and lead attorney Todd Blanche.
By kpete - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
It's impossible to exaggerate just how badly the gag order hearing went for both Trump and lead attorney Todd Blanche.
By kpete - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Photography
The Sun ain't shining, but the Snaps are lighting things up. As usual.
By ._. - 22 hrs ago
The Sun ain't shining, but the Snaps are lighting things up. As usual.
By ._. - 22 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
WHOA! Trump's Addiction Problems are on FULL DISPLAY in Court! - Political Voices Network
By ihaveaquestion - 22 hrs ago
WHOA! Trump's Addiction Problems are on FULL DISPLAY in Court! - Political Voices Network
By ihaveaquestion - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
The four main lies Republicans are going to campaign on (debunked):
By CousinIT - 22 hrs ago
The four main lies Republicans are going to campaign on (debunked):
By CousinIT - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
A news story that practically screams, "dope addict on a bender."
By Archae - 22 hrs ago
A news story that practically screams, "dope addict on a bender."
By Archae - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump: A candidate under Federal investigation has no right to be running for President......
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago
Trump: A candidate under Federal investigation has no right to be running for President......
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
In the movie, "Men In Black", they read the National Enquirer for the "real" news...
By kentuck - 22 hrs ago
In the movie, "Men In Black", they read the National Enquirer for the "real" news...
By kentuck - 22 hrs ago
Birders
Canada Goose harasses Osprey. Osprey drops Bullhead catfish. Harlem Meer Lake, NYC
By Donkees - 22 hrs ago
Canada Goose harasses Osprey. Osprey drops Bullhead catfish. Harlem Meer Lake, NYC
By Donkees - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
'Burn Tel Aviv to the ground:' Calls for violence continue at Columbia
By RandySF - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
'Burn Tel Aviv to the ground:' Calls for violence continue at Columbia
By RandySF - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Netanyahu's killing of women and children in Gaza is also meant to defeat Biden
By TomDaisy - 22 hrs ago
Netanyahu's killing of women and children in Gaza is also meant to defeat Biden
By TomDaisy - 22 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Detrimental to reputation': Judge Merchan says Trump's lawyer is 'losing all credibility' MSNBC
By ihaveaquestion - 22 hrs ago
'Detrimental to reputation': Judge Merchan says Trump's lawyer is 'losing all credibility' MSNBC
By ihaveaquestion - 22 hrs ago
Media
Reporting in India 'too difficult' under Modi, says departing Australian journalist
By cbabe - 22 hrs ago
Reporting in India 'too difficult' under Modi, says departing Australian journalist
By cbabe - 22 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump to meet with former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso at Trump Tower on Tuesday
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago
Trump to meet with former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso at Trump Tower on Tuesday
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Again, I ask, "what is the Republican plan for tackling inflation?"
By Yavin4 - 22 hrs ago
Again, I ask, "what is the Republican plan for tackling inflation?"
By Yavin4 - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Gaza has been burnt to the ground
By malaise - 100 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Gaza has been burnt to the ground
By malaise - 100 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Columbia University Dept of Sociology Faculty Statement
By Nanjeanne - 22 hrs ago
Columbia University Dept of Sociology Faculty Statement
By Nanjeanne - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Article: Trump Furious Over No-Show Supporters At His Trial
By Tennessee Hillbilly - 22 hrs ago
Article: Trump Furious Over No-Show Supporters At His Trial
By Tennessee Hillbilly - 22 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Google fires more workers who protested its deal with Israel
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago
Google fires more workers who protested its deal with Israel
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
A Christian ministry urged the Supreme Court to criminalize homelessness
By Nevilledog - 22 hrs ago
A Christian ministry urged the Supreme Court to criminalize homelessness
By Nevilledog - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
UN Commission accuses Israel of obstructing Oct.7 probe
By whathehell - 22 hrs ago
UN Commission accuses Israel of obstructing Oct.7 probe
By whathehell - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Robert Reich "The most important thing I teach my students"
By jalan48 - 22 hrs ago
Robert Reich "The most important thing I teach my students"
By jalan48 - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
How fast will it take for the arms to get to Ukraine? spoiler alert... quick.
By mitch96 - 22 hrs ago
How fast will it take for the arms to get to Ukraine? spoiler alert... quick.
By mitch96 - 22 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Why Americans Overwhelmingly Back Unions Now with Shawn Fain - More Perfect Union
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago
Why Americans Overwhelmingly Back Unions Now with Shawn Fain - More Perfect Union
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's Potential VP is Totally Unhinged in CNN Interview! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago
Trump's Potential VP is Totally Unhinged in CNN Interview! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
In one Texas county, elections officials shoulder new costs and burdens to appease skeptics
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
In one Texas county, elections officials shoulder new costs and burdens to appease skeptics
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Taser Company Axon Is Selling AI That Turns Body Cam Audio Into Police Reports
By Nevilledog - 22 hrs ago
Taser Company Axon Is Selling AI That Turns Body Cam Audio Into Police Reports
By Nevilledog - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Prosecutors ask judge to fine Trump $10,000 for violating hush money trial gag order
By sl8 - 22 hrs ago
Prosecutors ask judge to fine Trump $10,000 for violating hush money trial gag order
By sl8 - 22 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Voyager 1 transmitting data again after Nasa remotely fixes 46-year-old probe
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Voyager 1 transmitting data again after Nasa remotely fixes 46-year-old probe
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Bannon says House Republicans secretly want Trump to lose
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Bannon says House Republicans secretly want Trump to lose
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
MI: Dem lawmakers announce bills banning PFAS in household products
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
MI: Dem lawmakers announce bills banning PFAS in household products
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
So they want to find Trump $1000 for gag order violations?
By orangecrush - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
So they want to find Trump $1000 for gag order violations?
By orangecrush - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Comic Books
The Rundown: April 24, 2024The Webcomics Weekly #280: The Wrong Quest is the Right Reward (4/23/2024 Edition)
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Latest Breaking News
Members of self-proclaimed anti-government group 'God's Misfits' held in killings of Kansas women
Apr 15 - AP
Apr 15 - AP
Labor Department cities Florida company over worker's heat death amid state's ban on heat illness prevention
Apr 15 - MSM UPI
Apr 15 - MSM UPI
Feds say jailed Air Force vet seeking release is urging loyalty to Trump by Jan. 6 'political prisoners'
Apr 15 - Law & Crime
Apr 15 - Law & Crime
New York judge says Trump can't attend Supreme Court arguments on presidential immunity
Apr 15 - The Hill
Apr 15 - The Hill
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from Black Lives Matter organizer facing damages suit
Apr 15 - CNN Politics
Apr 15 - CNN Politics
US says Gaza aid 'increased dramatically,' as convoys proceed via new crossing
Apr 15 - Times of Israel
Apr 15 - Times of Israel
Biden campaign cashes in on Trump's historic trial day as they share reports of him sleeping in court
Apr 15 - UK Independent
Apr 15 - UK Independent
Bureau of Prisons to close California women's prison where inmates have been subjected to sex abuse
Apr 15 - AP
Apr 15 - AP
Gaza protest shuts down Golden Gate Bridge for hours, causing gridlock on both sides of span
Apr 15 - KPIX
Apr 15 - KPIX
Trump's historic hush-money trial gets underway; 1st day ends without any jurors being picked
Apr 15 - AP
Apr 15 - AP
Judge in Trump's hush money trial allows prosecutors to discuss 'Access Hollywood' tape, affair allegations
Apr 15 - NBC News
Apr 15 - NBC News
Rudy Giuliani loses bid to dismiss $148 million defamation judgment in Georgia election workers case
Apr 15 - ABC News
Apr 15 - ABC News
Lightning, rains kill 36 people in Pakistan as authorities declare a state of emergency in southwest
Apr 15 - AP
Apr 15 - AP
Vice President Kamala Harris to promote Nevada's abortion rights ballot measure during campaign stop
Apr 15 - CBS News
Apr 15 - CBS News
Syracuse police officer and a deputy killed in shooting in Salina
Apr 15 - Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse.com)
Apr 15 - Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse.com)
Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer hammers Trump over abortion: 'He's lied over and over again'
Apr 15 - UK Independent
Apr 15 - UK Independent
Jan. 6 rioter who claimed everyone was 'peaceful' actually threw pipes, lawn chairs at Capitol police officers: Feds
Apr 15 - Law & Crime
Apr 15 - Law & Crime
'The damage is done': Ruben Gallego says repealing Arizona's near-total abortion ban now would be too little, too late
Apr 14 - NBC News
Apr 14 - NBC News
Trump seeks to use NY hush money trial to delay criminal case over classified document handling in FL
Apr 14 - CNN Politics
Apr 14 - CNN Politics
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week
Apr 14 - Associated Press
Apr 14 - Associated Press
'Correct a black mark in US history': former prisoners of Abu Ghraib get day in court
Apr 14 - The Guardian
Apr 14 - The Guardian
Top Democrat slams Trump's latest abortion position: 'Women are not going to be conned'
Apr 14 - ABC News
Apr 14 - ABC News
Chicago shooting kills 8-year-old girl and wounds 10 people including small children, police say
Apr 14 - AP
Apr 14 - AP