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Latin America
Colombia Asks U.S. to Declassify Records on 1985 Palace of Justice Case
By Judi Lynn - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
Colombia Asks U.S. to Declassify Records on 1985 Palace of Justice Case
By Judi Lynn - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
Basketball
No. 9 Duke (men) rallies from 14 down to beat Louisville
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 1 recs
No. 9 Duke (men) rallies from 14 down to beat Louisville
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
NJ-GOV: Cook Political Report lists governor's race Lean Democrat
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 1 recs
NJ-GOV: Cook Political Report lists governor's race Lean Democrat
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 1 recs
New Jersey
Trenton councilwoman leads by 7 with 30 votes left to count
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 1 recs
Trenton councilwoman leads by 7 with 30 votes left to count
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Tokyo is turning to a 4-day work week in a desperate attempt to get women to have more babies as birthrate plunges
By Demovictory9 - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
Tokyo is turning to a 4-day work week in a desperate attempt to get women to have more babies as birthrate plunges
By Demovictory9 - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Let's talk about Trump, the House, the Senate, and favorites.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
Let's talk about Trump, the House, the Senate, and favorites.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
The Hill: Trump names several picks for State Department roles
By Dennis Donovan - 23 hrs ago - 1 recs
The Hill: Trump names several picks for State Department roles
By Dennis Donovan - 23 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
According to the UN, there are 8,410 Syrian refugees in the US. Is there a protocol for their return?
By Renew Deal - 23 hrs ago - 1 recs
According to the UN, there are 8,410 Syrian refugees in the US. Is there a protocol for their return?
By Renew Deal - 23 hrs ago - 1 recs
Environment & Energy
Reuters: Goldman Sachs quits global climate coalition for banks
By OKIsItJustMe - 23 hrs ago - 1 recs
Reuters: Goldman Sachs quits global climate coalition for banks
By OKIsItJustMe - 23 hrs ago - 1 recs
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Trump Threatens 'Hell to Pay' Unless Gaza Hostages Are Freed Before Inauguration
Monday - New York Times
Monday - New York Times
Judge strikes down core parts of Act 10 that stripped most public workers' union rights
Monday - Wisconsin Examiner
Monday - Wisconsin Examiner
Dinesh D'Souza apologizes for false claims in election conspiracy theory film '2000 Mules'
Monday - The Independent
Monday - The Independent
Some Democrats are frustrated over Joe Biden reversing course and pardoning his son Hunter
Monday - Associated Press
Monday - Associated Press
Democratic senators urge Biden to try to limit Trump's ability to use the U.S. military domestically
Monday - NBC News
Monday - NBC News
Landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
Jasmine Crockett Has Blistering Message For GOP Pearl-Clutching Over Hunter Biden Pardon
Monday - Huff Post
Monday - Huff Post
Democrat Jamie Raskin Says There's No 'Proof' FBI Was Weaponized Against Trump Amid Patel Nomination
Monday - MEDIAite
Monday - MEDIAite
'The threat ... is real': Hunter Biden legal team warned of Trump 'vengeance' in lead-up to President Biden issuing pardon
Monday - Law & Crime
Monday - Law & Crime
Canada's ambassador says Trudeau told Trump the Canadian border can't be compared to Mexico's
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
Jake Sullivan: FBI should remain 'an independent institution insulated from politics'
Dec 1 - Politico
Dec 1 - Politico
Chicago hate crime shooting suspect dead after being found unresponsive at jail's health center
Dec 1 - ABC 7 Chicago
Dec 1 - ABC 7 Chicago
DACA recipients worry their protection from deportation won't last another Trump term
Dec 1 - ABC News/AP
Dec 1 - ABC News/AP
He's the first known transgender lawyer to argue before Supreme Court.For Chase Strangio the mission 'is not lost on me'
Dec 1 - CNN US
Dec 1 - CNN US
Sen. Alex Padilla says Donald Trump has "made it no secret that he has it in for California"
Dec 1 - CBS News
Dec 1 - CBS News
Trump picks daughter Tiffany's father-in-law Massad Boulos as senior Mideast adviser
Dec 1 - ABC News
Dec 1 - ABC News
'He is one of us!': US anti-vaxxers rejoice at nomination of David Weldon for CDC
Dec 1 - The Guardian
Dec 1 - The Guardian
Biden fulfilling promise to visit Africa as US looks to counter China's deepening influence in region
Dec 1 - CNN Politics
Dec 1 - CNN Politics
Ex-FBI Deputy Director Sounds Alarm On Trump's Kash Patel Pick: 'Profoundly Unqualified'
Dec 1 - Huff Post
Dec 1 - Huff Post