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On October 21, in the moments after she was shot by actor-producer Alec Baldwin on the set of “Rust,” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins spoke her final words on a movie set: “That was no good at all.”
On October 21, in the moments after she was shot by actor-producer Alec Baldwin on the set of “Rust,” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins spoke her final words on a movie set: “That was no good at all.”
 
Local man and father of a 5-year-old trans pterodactyl Bradley Mingastank is struggling to find the medical care his young dinosaur son needs, as it is very difficult to find species-affirming care in the United States.
Local man and father of a 5-year-old trans pterodactyl Bradley Mingastank is struggling to find the medical care his young dinosaur son needs, as it is very difficult to find species-affirming care in the United States.
 
Usually when someone is murdered, the spouse is the most likely suspect. That appears to be the case in the disappearance of Suzanne Morphew, yet there is some evidence to suggest that her husband, Barry Morphew, may not be the perpetrator.
Usually when someone is murdered, the spouse is the most likely suspect. That appears to be the case in the disappearance of Suzanne Morphew, yet there is some evidence to suggest that her husband, Barry Morphew, may not be the perpetrator.
 
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday that the man being sought by police in connection to Tuesday’s subway shooting is now a “suspect,” rather than a “person of interest.”
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday that the man being sought by police in connection to Tuesday’s subway shooting is now a “suspect,” rather than a “person of interest.”
 
Being the executive leader of the United States of our big piece of America is NOT a task for a puppet president or an idiot, which in the case of Joe Biden, he is both.
Being the executive leader of the United States of our big piece of America is NOT a task for a puppet president or an idiot, which in the case of Joe Biden, he is both.
 
On Monday, a federal judge rejected President Joe Biden’s mask mandates for trains and planes.
On Monday, a federal judge rejected President Joe Biden’s mask mandates for trains and planes.
 
“Ted Budd is a leader who will fight for the America First agenda that best protects and promotes American jobs.”
“Ted Budd is a leader who will fight for the America First agenda that best protects and promotes American jobs.”
 
The flagship of Russia’s naval fleet in the Black Sea was severely damaged from a fire on board the ship Wednesday, which comes just hours after Ukraine claimed that they hit the ship with missiles.
The flagship of Russia’s naval fleet in the Black Sea was severely damaged from a fire on board the ship Wednesday, which comes just hours after Ukraine claimed that they hit the ship with missiles.
 
On Saturday, an Associated Press reporter sparked a national story by claiming that a Southwest Airlines pilot had signed off his greeting last Friday to passengers by saying, “Let’s Go Brandon,” the ubiquitous phrase used as a substitute for “F*** Joe Biden.”
On Saturday, an Associated Press reporter sparked a national story by claiming that a Southwest Airlines pilot had signed off his greeting last Friday to passengers by saying, “Let’s Go Brandon,” the ubiquitous phrase used as a substitute for “F*** Joe Biden.”
 
Social media platform Twitter experienced an uptick in turnover in the last week ever since Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk joined the board of directors.
Social media platform Twitter experienced an uptick in turnover in the last week ever since Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk joined the board of directors.
 
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is now blaming rising costs on a Republican governor who implemented a new policy to combat the expected surge in illegal immigration into the U.S.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is now blaming rising costs on a Republican governor who implemented a new policy to combat the expected surge in illegal immigration into the U.S.
 
On Saturday at the Miami Seaquarium, a dolphin went rogue during the show and attacked a trainer swimming in the water, shocking children and families who were there to watch the “Flipper” show.
On Saturday at the Miami Seaquarium, a dolphin went rogue during the show and attacked a trainer swimming in the water, shocking children and families who were there to watch the “Flipper” show.
 
With pediatric associations now in agreement that "gender-affirming care,"—in which children are drugged to block puberty and then dismembered through surgery—is 100% scientific and beneficial to kids, they are now introducing "fat-affirming care" for children.
With pediatric associations now in agreement that "gender-affirming care,"—in which children are drugged to block puberty and then dismembered through surgery—is 100% scientific and beneficial to kids, they are now introducing "fat-affirming care" for children.
 
A host on Australia’s “Today” show slammed Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, who have declined to stop in London and visit Harry’s royal family although they are visiting the nearby Netherlands for the Invictus Games, snapping, “I can’t even look at them.”
A host on Australia’s “Today” show slammed Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, who have declined to stop in London and visit Harry’s royal family although they are visiting the nearby Netherlands for the Invictus Games, snapping, “I can’t even look at them.”
 
By popular demand, every Buc-ee's location will now add a dozen BBQ sauce pumps to its existing 512 fuel pumps, allowing Texans on the go to pick up gallons and gallons of sauce for their barbecues.
By popular demand, every Buc-ee's location will now add a dozen BBQ sauce pumps to its existing 512 fuel pumps, allowing Texans on the go to pick up gallons and gallons of sauce for their barbecues.
 
On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted to ban biological males from competing in female sports, but the Democratic governor, who called the bill “transphobic,” threatened that if the legislation passed, “It won’t pass my desk.”
On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted to ban biological males from competing in female sports, but the Democratic governor, who called the bill “transphobic,” threatened that if the legislation passed, “It won’t pass my desk.”
 
This week a new Quinnipiac Poll shows how critical the situation really is for Democrats when it comes to Hispanic voters.
This week a new Quinnipiac Poll shows how critical the situation really is for Democrats when it comes to Hispanic voters.
 
A new filing in the long-running Leandro school funding lawsuit would lop another $25 million off of the cost of court-ordered education spending.
A new filing in the long-running Leandro school funding lawsuit would lop another $25 million off of the cost of court-ordered education spending.
 
“If you can’t debate among us, you can’t debate the Democrats and expect to win.”
“If you can’t debate among us, you can’t debate the Democrats and expect to win.”
 
Speaking at a Loudoun County Public Schools Board Meeting, a mother claimed, in a now-viral video, that her young daughter “somberly” asked her whether “she was born evil because she was a white person.”
Speaking at a Loudoun County Public Schools Board Meeting, a mother claimed, in a now-viral video, that her young daughter “somberly” asked her whether “she was born evil because she was a white person.”
 
Justice Clarence Thomas walked out to get his mail this morning and found a surprise in his mailbox. According to sources, he was lucky enough to receive an invitation to celebrate Kentanji Brown Jackson's confirmation as the nation's first black Supreme Court Justice.
Justice Clarence Thomas walked out to get his mail this morning and found a surprise in his mailbox. According to sources, he was lucky enough to receive an invitation to celebrate Kentanji Brown Jackson's confirmation as the nation's first black Supreme Court Justice.
 
admits large shale gas supply in northern Germany
admits large shale gas supply in northern Germany
 
By all accounts, Jamie Faith was a fun-loving, nice guy who loved his family and was well-liked by his neighbors.
By all accounts, Jamie Faith was a fun-loving, nice guy who loved his family and was well-liked by his neighbors.
 
In a touching ceremony on the White House lawn today, President Biden congratulated the first black woman on the Supreme Court, Michelle Obama.
In a touching ceremony on the White House lawn today, President Biden congratulated the first black woman on the Supreme Court, Michelle Obama.
 
The three defendants who were ordered to pay $5.3 million after falsely accusing a male Clemson University student of sexual assault are appealing the verdict.
The three defendants who were ordered to pay $5.3 million after falsely accusing a male Clemson University student of sexual assault are appealing the verdict.
 
Beginning on Thursday ApriL 27 and ending on Tuesday May 17, we will be able to begin changing out all those politicians who have through their action or inaction have put us where we are today.
Beginning on Thursday ApriL 27 and ending on Tuesday May 17, we will be able to begin changing out all those politicians who have through their action or inaction have put us where we are today.
 
North Carolina Soars to No. 2 Ranking on Key National Economic Outlook Index; State Debt Set to Fall Over 60% in 8-Year Period
North Carolina Soars to No. 2 Ranking on Key National Economic Outlook Index; State Debt Set to Fall Over 60% in 8-Year Period
 
A woman who accosted a black teenager and his father in a New York City hotel lobby in late 2020, accusing the teen of stealing her iPhone, pleaded guilty to unlawful imprisonment in the second degree as a hate crime.
A woman who accosted a black teenager and his father in a New York City hotel lobby in late 2020, accusing the teen of stealing her iPhone, pleaded guilty to unlawful imprisonment in the second degree as a hate crime.
 
Just a couple of days after Cheri Beasley launched her first TV ad that failed to mention North Carolina voters’ biggest concern – inflation - Joe Biden is headed to North Carolina A&T to remind them.
Just a couple of days after Cheri Beasley launched her first TV ad that failed to mention North Carolina voters’ biggest concern – inflation - Joe Biden is headed to North Carolina A&T to remind them.
 
A man sought in connection with a mass shooting on a New York City subway on Tuesday was previously on the radar of federal law enforcement officials, according to a new report.
A man sought in connection with a mass shooting on a New York City subway on Tuesday was previously on the radar of federal law enforcement officials, according to a new report.
 
A civil rights leader ripped into Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe on Monday, telling Fox News that McAuliffe’s statements regarding the percentage of teachers in Virginia who are white reflect “explicitly and implicitly a racist approach to education.”
A civil rights leader ripped into Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe on Monday, telling Fox News that McAuliffe’s statements regarding the percentage of teachers in Virginia who are white reflect “explicitly and implicitly a racist approach to education.”
 
The New York Police Department released photos on Tuesday evening of a man that is being sought in connection with a mass shooting attack that was carried out on the city’s subway earlier in the day, leaving more than two dozen shot or injured.
The New York Police Department released photos on Tuesday evening of a man that is being sought in connection with a mass shooting attack that was carried out on the city’s subway earlier in the day, leaving more than two dozen shot or injured.
 
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