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Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) said during an interview on Monday night that he decided not to run for president because of recent dysfunction that he saw in Congress.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) said during an interview on Monday night that he decided not to run for president because of recent dysfunction that he saw in Congress.
 
In recent days, our world has faced profound violence, stark division, palpable fear, and raw hatred as the war between Hamas and Israel enters its second week.
In recent days, our world has faced profound violence, stark division, palpable fear, and raw hatred as the war between Hamas and Israel enters its second week.
 
The Israel Defense Forces destroyed what it said were two large weapon depots belonging to the Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorist organization inside Lebanon.
The Israel Defense Forces destroyed what it said were two large weapon depots belonging to the Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorist organization inside Lebanon.
 
A bridge was built between two worlds today as a grateful gender studies graduate artfully wrote "Thank You" in latte art for a plumber who paid for her student loans.
A bridge was built between two worlds today as a grateful gender studies graduate artfully wrote "Thank You" in latte art for a plumber who paid for her student loans.
 
The commander of Germany’s military Space Command warned late last week that the purported nuclear weapon that Russia is considering developing for use in space would render space unusable, potentially forever.
The commander of Germany’s military Space Command warned late last week that the purported nuclear weapon that Russia is considering developing for use in space would render space unusable, potentially forever.
 
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson is taking backlash for his recent comments about the brand’s adoption of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies — which he said led to the use of “unhealthy,” “sickly,” and “not inspirational” models to promote the brand.
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson is taking backlash for his recent comments about the brand’s adoption of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies — which he said led to the use of “unhealthy,” “sickly,” and “not inspirational” models to promote the brand.
 
AT&T customers were surprised to learn there was a network outage affecting most of the company's subscribers this Thursday. Customers noted that they are so accustomed to not having a functioning cell signal that they didn't notice anything was amiss.
AT&T customers were surprised to learn there was a network outage affecting most of the company's subscribers this Thursday. Customers noted that they are so accustomed to not having a functioning cell signal that they didn't notice anything was amiss.
 
The hosts of ABC’s “The View” weighed in on what seems to be an increasing probability that the 2024 presidential election will be a rematch of 2020’s Donald Trump versus Joe Biden, and what a potential debate between the two might look like.
The hosts of ABC’s “The View” weighed in on what seems to be an increasing probability that the 2024 presidential election will be a rematch of 2020’s Donald Trump versus Joe Biden, and what a potential debate between the two might look like.
 
A federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina's felon voting rules heads back to court on Nov. 14, one week after Election Day.
A federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina's felon voting rules heads back to court on Nov. 14, one week after Election Day.
 
The New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger said the White House is “extremely upset” with unflattering coverage of President Joe Biden in regard to concerns about his age and low approval numbers.
The New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger said the White House is “extremely upset” with unflattering coverage of President Joe Biden in regard to concerns about his age and low approval numbers.
 
Statistician and writer Nate Silver raised multiple concerns for President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign on Monday, saying that Democrats appear to have no plans to address the issues.
Statistician and writer Nate Silver raised multiple concerns for President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign on Monday, saying that Democrats appear to have no plans to address the issues.
 
Fresh off the case of George Bailey, Clarence the Angel embarked on a new mission over the weekend to show California Governor Gavin Newsom what California could be like if he'd never been born.
Fresh off the case of George Bailey, Clarence the Angel embarked on a new mission over the weekend to show California Governor Gavin Newsom what California could be like if he'd never been born.
 
A British trust that supervises numerous hospitals issued a letter claiming that milk produced by biological men (with the aid of ingested hormones) is as good for babies as breast milk from their mothers.
A British trust that supervises numerous hospitals issued a letter claiming that milk produced by biological men (with the aid of ingested hormones) is as good for babies as breast milk from their mothers.
 
President Joe Biden is once again failing on the world stage to protect American interests and to deter aggression from America’s enemies as the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist organization seriously damaged a cargo ship near the Arabian Peninsula over the weekend
President Joe Biden is once again failing on the world stage to protect American interests and to deter aggression from America’s enemies as the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist organization seriously damaged a cargo ship near the Arabian Peninsula over the weekend
 
says Brinson "can be trusted to cut taxes" when Brinson has voted to RAISE taxes instead
says Brinson "can be trusted to cut taxes" when Brinson has voted to RAISE taxes instead
 
Two top North Carolina House Speaker contenders have dropped out to endorse Rep. Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, in a move likely to unite most House Republicans. Axios first reported the news.
Two top North Carolina House Speaker contenders have dropped out to endorse Rep. Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, in a move likely to unite most House Republicans. Axios first reported the news.
 
Entrepreneur and media personality Kevin O’Leary blasted a New York judge’s controversial ruling this week that former President Donald Trump must pay $350 million in damages in his civil business fraud trial.
Entrepreneur and media personality Kevin O’Leary blasted a New York judge’s controversial ruling this week that former President Donald Trump must pay $350 million in damages in his civil business fraud trial.
 
Latest stab in the back by serial backstabber McConnell
 
New York District Attorney Letitia James followed through on her threat to seize the property of Trump by grabbing up the former president's estate, Mar-a-lago. The top lawyer for the Big Apple then turned around and sold the property for $740 million.
New York District Attorney Letitia James followed through on her threat to seize the property of Trump by grabbing up the former president's estate, Mar-a-lago. The top lawyer for the Big Apple then turned around and sold the property for $740 million.
 
Financial giants JPMorgan and State Street announced this week that they were leaving the Climate Action 100+ organization, an investors group that pushes ESG initiatives and controls about $68 trillion in assets.
Financial giants JPMorgan and State Street announced this week that they were leaving the Climate Action 100+ organization, an investors group that pushes ESG initiatives and controls about $68 trillion in assets.
 
UNC and other institutions may soon attempt to raise student fees.
 
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R) slammed President Joe Biden in a letter on Saturday and demanded answers about an illegal alien who is accused of murdering a young college student in his state this week.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R) slammed President Joe Biden in a letter on Saturday and demanded answers about an illegal alien who is accused of murdering a young college student in his state this week.
 
New York Attorney General Letitia James, who celebrated the more than $350 million fine handed down to former President Donald Trump, promised years before the ruling to help remove him from office if given the opportunity.
New York Attorney General Letitia James, who celebrated the more than $350 million fine handed down to former President Donald Trump, promised years before the ruling to help remove him from office if given the opportunity.
 
According to sources, Ken Ham has been caught red-handed trying to sneak into a local library to relocate all the evolution books to the fiction section.
According to sources, Ken Ham has been caught red-handed trying to sneak into a local library to relocate all the evolution books to the fiction section.
 
U.S. Senators stood in solidarity on Friday in condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin for the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a remote Arctic prison.
U.S. Senators stood in solidarity on Friday in condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin for the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a remote Arctic prison.
 
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said during an event this week that he does not believe that men with gender dysphoria should be allowed to compete against women in sports.
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said during an event this week that he does not believe that men with gender dysphoria should be allowed to compete against women in sports.
 
Israel reportedly carried out secret attacks on Iranian natural gas pipelines inside Iran this week as a warning to world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism that it can wreak havoc throughout the country if it continues to finance terrorism against Israel and Jews worldwide.
Israel reportedly carried out secret attacks on Iranian natural gas pipelines inside Iran this week as a warning to world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism that it can wreak havoc throughout the country if it continues to finance terrorism against Israel and Jews worldwide.
 
During a recent press conference, Mayor Eric Adams announced that he will no longer tolerate migrant attacks against NYPD officers, warning that further incidents would result in a downgrade in migrant living accommodations from luxurious 5-star hotels to humble 4-star establishments.
During a recent press conference, Mayor Eric Adams announced that he will no longer tolerate migrant attacks against NYPD officers, warning that further incidents would result in a downgrade in migrant living accommodations from luxurious 5-star hotels to humble 4-star establishments.
 
Former President Donald Trump accused special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday of violating a court order pausing the proceedings in the case against the former president
Former President Donald Trump accused special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday of violating a court order pausing the proceedings in the case against the former president
 
Former President Donald Trump responded in a series of statements to a New York judge ordering on Friday that he must pay hundreds of millions of dollars in his civil business fraud trial.
Former President Donald Trump responded in a series of statements to a New York judge ordering on Friday that he must pay hundreds of millions of dollars in his civil business fraud trial.
 
The North Carolina General Assembly is expected to have its new legislative and congressional maps ready this week.
The North Carolina General Assembly is expected to have its new legislative and congressional maps ready this week.
 
Former President Donald Trump filed an appeal on Wednesday to the U.S. Supreme Court asking them to overturn the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove him from the 2024 presidential primary ballot.
Former President Donald Trump filed an appeal on Wednesday to the U.S. Supreme Court asking them to overturn the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove him from the 2024 presidential primary ballot.
 
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