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Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, is ranked as America’s most popular senator, according to newly released polling.
Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, is ranked as America’s most popular senator, according to newly released polling.
 
China is expanding its nuclear arsenal unexpectedly quickly while it continues to threaten Taiwan, warned a new Pentagon report on Thursday.
China is expanding its nuclear arsenal unexpectedly quickly while it continues to threaten Taiwan, warned a new Pentagon report on Thursday.
 
Authorities in Margaritaville have called for all the tiny drink umbrellas to be flown at half-staff today in honor of the late Mayor, Mr. Jimmy Buffett.
Authorities in Margaritaville have called for all the tiny drink umbrellas to be flown at half-staff today in honor of the late Mayor, Mr. Jimmy Buffett.
 
The insurance could be used to cover gender services for minors.
 
Former Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro accepted a plea deal on Friday from Fulton County prosecutors in their sprawling racketeering case into alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Former Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro accepted a plea deal on Friday from Fulton County prosecutors in their sprawling racketeering case into alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
 
Far-left climate extremist Greta Thunberg faced backlash on social media for posting imagery that was widely condemned as anti-Semitic and encouraging people to back organizations that support the extermination of Israel while posing in a photo with pro-Palestinian activists.
Far-left climate extremist Greta Thunberg faced backlash on social media for posting imagery that was widely condemned as anti-Semitic and encouraging people to back organizations that support the extermination of Israel while posing in a photo with pro-Palestinian activists.
 
The Song of Songs is chock-full of memorable love lines (fawns, anyone?) -- but not all of Solomon's romantic poetry was included in the final cut. Here are nine rejected lines that didn't quite make the grade:
The Song of Songs is chock-full of memorable love lines (fawns, anyone?) -- but not all of Solomon's romantic poetry was included in the final cut. Here are nine rejected lines that didn't quite make the grade:
 
Brendan Dassey’s chilling calls from prison that shed light on his troubling relationship with his uncle, convicted murderer Steven Avery, are revealed by Candace Owens in episode 9 of “Convicting a Murderer.”
Brendan Dassey’s chilling calls from prison that shed light on his troubling relationship with his uncle, convicted murderer Steven Avery, are revealed by Candace Owens in episode 9 of “Convicting a Murderer.”
 
As if we needed any more evidence that President Joe Biden’s foreign policy has destabilized the Middle East, emboldened American adversaries, and put U.S. forces and our allies in harm’s way
As if we needed any more evidence that President Joe Biden’s foreign policy has destabilized the Middle East, emboldened American adversaries, and put U.S. forces and our allies in harm’s way
 
As the midpoint of the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, victims of Hurricanes Matthew and Florence are still waiting to return home years later.
As the midpoint of the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, victims of Hurricanes Matthew and Florence are still waiting to return home years later.
 
Two U.S. citizens that were being held inside Gaza were released on Friday after they were kidnapped last weekend by the Islamic terrorist organization Hamas.
Two U.S. citizens that were being held inside Gaza were released on Friday after they were kidnapped last weekend by the Islamic terrorist organization Hamas.
 
Local man Samuel Higgins declined an invitation to join a men's accountability group today, not wanting to embarrass the other men with his complete and total righteousness.
Local man Samuel Higgins declined an invitation to join a men's accountability group today, not wanting to embarrass the other men with his complete and total righteousness.
 
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett slammed CNN’s Anderson Cooper during an interview over the way that the network and the media in general reported on the explosion at a hospital in Gaza this week.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett slammed CNN’s Anderson Cooper during an interview over the way that the network and the media in general reported on the explosion at a hospital in Gaza this week.
 
The third time was not the charm for Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) as he lost another House floor vote for speaker on Friday with the least amount of support he’s received so far.
The third time was not the charm for Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) as he lost another House floor vote for speaker on Friday with the least amount of support he’s received so far.
 
State legislative leaders oppose Planned Parenthood's request for a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit challenging portions of North Carolina's new abortion law.
State legislative leaders oppose Planned Parenthood's request for a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit challenging portions of North Carolina's new abortion law.
 
The Palestinian son of a Hamas co-founder — who later converted to Christianity — stated that Israel is “doing the Palestinian people the greatest favor by bringing Hamas down.”
The Palestinian son of a Hamas co-founder — who later converted to Christianity — stated that Israel is “doing the Palestinian people the greatest favor by bringing Hamas down.”
 
We're several days into a new school year, and if your kid hasn't been suspended yet, you may need to take a hard look at what type of child you're raising.
We're several days into a new school year, and if your kid hasn't been suspended yet, you may need to take a hard look at what type of child you're raising.
 
Maxim magazine named a biological male and former Australian rules football player, Danielle Laidley, to its “Hottest 100 Women” list in Australia for 2023, with the trans-identifying man landing in the number 92 spot.
Maxim magazine named a biological male and former Australian rules football player, Danielle Laidley, to its “Hottest 100 Women” list in Australia for 2023, with the trans-identifying man landing in the number 92 spot.
 
Duke Energy Corporation has filed its update resource plan with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC).
 
"I abso-f---ing-lutely celebrate [Palestinian hang-gliders], a--hole, f--- you!" said the DHS immigration employee whose job was to "Conduct affirmative interviews with applicants" and "determine fraud or security concerns."
"I abso-f---ing-lutely celebrate [Palestinian hang-gliders], a--hole, f--- you!" said the DHS immigration employee whose job was to "Conduct affirmative interviews with applicants" and "determine fraud or security concerns."
 
CBS took another wave of backlash over a post on X that suggested Israeli forces had struck a hospital in Gaza — despite video evidence and multiple reports from U.S. and Israeli intelligence confirming that Israel was not responsible.
CBS took another wave of backlash over a post on X that suggested Israeli forces had struck a hospital in Gaza — despite video evidence and multiple reports from U.S. and Israeli intelligence confirming that Israel was not responsible.
 
During an online conversation pontificating over the pros and cons of a subject no one will remember in just a few short days, user BERNIER00LZ replied to your suggestion that "You're opinions are wrong," with the curt correction "*Your" while knowing full well exactly what you meant.
During an online conversation pontificating over the pros and cons of a subject no one will remember in just a few short days, user BERNIER00LZ replied to your suggestion that "You're opinions are wrong," with the curt correction "*Your" while knowing full well exactly what you meant.
 
The U.S. State Department issued a “worldwide caution” travel advisory on Thursday, warning American citizens to be aware in various locations as threats of terrorist attacks and other dangerous situations have increased.
The U.S. State Department issued a “worldwide caution” travel advisory on Thursday, warning American citizens to be aware in various locations as threats of terrorist attacks and other dangerous situations have increased.
 
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed Black Lives Matter for its “embrace and support” of Hamas, a Palestinian terrorist group, and every entity that supported the far-Left group over the last several years.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed Black Lives Matter for its “embrace and support” of Hamas, a Palestinian terrorist group, and every entity that supported the far-Left group over the last several years.
 
As the United States enters the 33rd month of Joe Biden's presidency, the American people expressed conflicted feelings, with most people torn between being angry the president never shows up for work and being relieved he never shows up for work.
As the United States enters the 33rd month of Joe Biden's presidency, the American people expressed conflicted feelings, with most people torn between being angry the president never shows up for work and being relieved he never shows up for work.
 
Lew's confirmation process began less than two weeks after Iran-backed Hamas terrorists attacked Israel.
 
Attorney Sidney Powell, a member of former President Donald Trump’s legal team after the 2020 election, pled guilty on Thursday to reduced criminal charges the day before her trial was set to begin in Fulton County
Attorney Sidney Powell, a member of former President Donald Trump’s legal team after the 2020 election, pled guilty on Thursday to reduced criminal charges the day before her trial was set to begin in Fulton County
 
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court ruling favoring shrimp trawlers in a dispute involving the Clean Water Act.
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court ruling favoring shrimp trawlers in a dispute involving the Clean Water Act.
 
House Republicans have rejected a plan to give temporarily broader powers to interim Speaker Patrick McHenry (R-NC).
House Republicans have rejected a plan to give temporarily broader powers to interim Speaker Patrick McHenry (R-NC).
 
Taylor Swift is extremely popular among young girls and millennial women who still think they're young. Her music covers a wide variety of topics like breakups, love gone wrong, and broken relationships.
Taylor Swift is extremely popular among young girls and millennial women who still think they're young. Her music covers a wide variety of topics like breakups, love gone wrong, and broken relationships.
 
Former Vice President Mike Pence responded to the indictment of his former boss Tuesday, saying the charges are a reminder that Donald Trump “should never be President of the United States.”
Former Vice President Mike Pence responded to the indictment of his former boss Tuesday, saying the charges are a reminder that Donald Trump “should never be President of the United States.”
 
The city lied to you about your utility bill and you ought to be angry.
The city lied to you about your utility bill and you ought to be angry.
 
"As a black woman, I was the perfect person for the job — on paper."
 
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