SATURDAY, AUGUST 12th 2023 Updated 23:59 ET
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BIDEN, HUNTER, SPECIAL, COUNSEL
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) does not think much of the appointment of U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel for the Justice Department’s investigation into Hunter Biden, the president’s son. Attorney General Merrick Garland “knows Weiss will protect
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IOWA, TRUMP, FAIR, STATE
Some of the Republican candidates are in for the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, campaigning for some votes. Among the Republicans who showed up in Iowa was Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. He got followed by a leftist group trying to disrupt his events. On Friday,
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MAUI, TOLL, DEATH, WILDFIRES
Fire crews battled blazes still burning Saturday from wildfires that ravaged parts of Maui as search crews with cadaver dogs combed through the rubble for the missing. Three main wildfires that left 80 people dead and thousands of buildings torched were still
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RUSSIA, DRONES, CRIMEA, 20
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Russia thwarted an attack by 20 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow-annexed Crimea overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday. Fourteen drones were shot down by Russian air defenses and a further six were jammed electronically,
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JURY, GRAND, TRUMP, WEEK
Moreover, while the federal case brought by the special counsel Jack Smith names only Mr. Trump, details have surfaced suggesting that a Georgia indictment could name numerous people, some of them well known and powerful, who played roles in the multipronged
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CHANNEL, DEAD, MIGRANT, BOAT
At least six are dead and others are still missing after a migrant boat sank in the English Channel early Saturday. More than 50 people were believed aboard the boat in poor conditions when it began to sink around 4 a.m. UK time off the coast of Dover. Lifeboats
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BARRELS, WATER, MIGRANTS, DRINKING
Barrels of drinking water for migrants walking through Texas have disappeared Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Gonzalez/AP Michael Gonzalez/AP HEBBRONVILLE, Texas — As one of the worst heat waves on record set in across much of the southern United
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IRANIAN, WATERS, SHIPPERS, STAY
Western-backed maritime forces in the Middle East on Saturday warned shippers traveling through the strategic Strait of Hormuz to stay as far away from Iranian territorial waters as possible to avoid being seized, a stark advisory amid heightened tensions between
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VICE, ISLAND, CHINESE, ISOLATE
Taiwanese Vice President William Lai waves to the media as he departs for Paraguay at Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan, Taiwan, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying) Taiwanese Vice President William Lai waves to the media as he departs
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SHAKE, GUARD, JAN, NATIONAL
The Pentagon is developing plans to restructure the National Guard in Washington, D.C., in a move to address problems highlighted by the chaotic response to the Jan. 6 riot and safety breaches during the 2020 protests over the murder of George Floyd, The Associated
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NIGER, SAVE, LIFE, MILITARY
NIAMEY, Niger — The only way to avoid conflict in Niger between mutinous soldiers who ousted the president and regional countries threatening an invasion to reinstate him is to recognize the new regime, a rights defender with ties to the junta told The Associated
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EXPLOSION, MISSING, PITTSBURGH, HOUSE
A house explosion in a Pittsburgh suburb set several homes on fire and caused multiple injuries, police said. At around 10:23 a.m. Saturday morning, emergency services received a 911 call reporting a house explosion at Rustic Ridge Drive and Brookside Drive
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ALABAMA, BRAWL, HELD, CAPTAIN
Police in Montgomery, Alabama, say another person has been charged in an Aug. 5 brawl on the city's riverfront during which the co-captain of a cruise ship said he "held on for dear life" as he was pummeled by boaters. The 42-year-old man who turned himself
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GRAY, CALIFORNIA, NEW, PACK
FILE - A male grey wolf leads his four pups to explore their habitat at the Oakland Zoo in Oakland, Calif., on July 1, 2019. A new pack of gray wolves has shown up California's Sierra Nevada, several hundred miles away from any other known population of the
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SCHOOL, STUDENT, TEXAS, FIRED
California Democrats are advancing a bill that would expand state law criminalizing harassment of school officials, as more parents speak out against liberal policies at school board meetings across the state. SB 596 would expand the terms of an existing law
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GAME, ARREST, DAMAR, BILLS
Damar Hamlin was making a routine tackle when he went into cardiac arrest during a game Jan. 2 on national TV. He spent over a week in the hospital after emergency responders administered CPR on the field. Hamlin made his comeback Saturday, playing in the
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RUSSIAN, PRIESTS, FACE, PEACE
Russian Orthodox priests face persecution from state and church for supporting peace in Ukraine Last September, when President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization of reservists, Moscow Patriarch Kirill required his clergymen to pray for victory.
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RUN, HOME, ASTROS, BASEMAN
Houston Astros first baseman Jon Singleton played in just his 14th MLB game since the end of the 2015 season Friday night against the Los Angeles Angels . Against the Angels, Singleton accomplished a baseball feat on a MLB diamond for the first time in over
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SONG, RICHMOND, NORTH, MEN
Singer Oliver Anthony emerged out of nowhere this week to score a major social media hit with his folk song “Rich Men North of Richmond” — a rust-belt ode aimed squarely at uniparty D.C. elites. Now the singer has solidified his newfound celebrity status by
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BARBIE, KEN, MOVIE, TIKTOKER
NEW YORK (AP) — On and off the big screen, it’s Barbie’s world and Ken is just living in it. As reflected in Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster movie that tackles the legacy Mattel’s famous doll, Barbie has always been more popular than Ken. For every Ken doll sold
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14, YEAR, MARINE, CAMP
In July, news reports detailed a story in which a 14-year-old girl was found at a Marine base at Camp Pendleton, California, after she went missing about two weeks prior to her discovery. A Marine who was taken into custody after the girl was found is now being
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CHURCH, WILDFIRES, MAUI, LAHAINA
A community in Maui, Hawaii, has been devastated by the recent wildfires, but a local church is now a beacon of hope. Authorities are working to assess the damage the massive blaze left behind, as more than 200 homes, businesses, and historic landmarks have
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RIDESHARE, ROBBERS, DRIVER, CHICAGO
A Chicago rideshare driver shot two alleged robbers who stole his cellphone and fired at him while he was working overnight Friday, according to police. The 26-year-old, who is a concealed carry license holder, had just dropped off a passenger on the city’s
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PILOTS, RUSSIAN, KALININGRAD, BORDER
By The Associated Press A Russian warplane crashed in Russia’s Kaliningrad region on Saturday during a training mission, killing the two pilots on board MOSCOW -- A Russian warplane crashed in Russia’s Kaliningrad region on Saturday during a training mission,
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 12th 2023 Page 2
Polarizing Stories — What Each Side Wants You to Know

80% Right | CHANNEL, DEAD, MIGRANT, BOAT
New York Post – Six people dead after migrant boat sinks in English Channel
Breitbart – Six Dead, Dozens Rescued as Migrant Boat Capsizes in English Channel
Newsmax – At Least 6 Dead as Channel Migrant Boats Sink
Fox News – Migrant boat crossing Channel from France capsizes, at least six dead

100% Right | SCHOOL, STUDENT, TEXAS, FIRED
Breitbart – VIDEO: Texas School Employee Fired After Allegedly Beating Student
Fox News – Critics warn California bill protecting school officials would punish parents who speak out at board meetings
New York Post – Texas school district worker fired after fighting student on bus: report

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BIDEN, HUNTER, SPECIAL, COUNSEL
Huffington Post
Republicans Are Mad They Got The Hunter Biden Special Counsel They Asked For
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) does not think much of the appointment of U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel for the Justice Department’s investigation into Hunter Biden, the president’s son. Attorney General Merrick Garland “knows Weiss will protect
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Breitbart
Issa Raises Concerns over Adviser on 2015 Ukraine Trip with VP Biden
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), former chair of the House Oversight Committee, raised concerns over current President Joe Biden adviser Amos Hochstein, who was aboard a 2015 flight to Ukraine with then-Vice President Joe Biden. On Thursday, the Oversight Committee
Accessed 2023-08-12 20:05 ET
Chicago Tribune
Special counsel poses a vulnerability to Biden's reelection bid
President Joe Biden speaks during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, April 29, 2023.Democrats were already concerned about President Joe Biden's age, his leadership on the economy and his stalled agenda
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New York Post
Former senator told Biden he’d ‘kick the sh-t out of’ the then-VP for getting handsy with his wife
Former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown threatened President Joe Biden with bodily harm when the then-veep allegedly got fresh with Brown’s wife more than a decade ago, he recalled this week. “I told him I’d kick the sh-t out of – beat the – I told him to stop,”
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New York Times
Republicans Wanted a Special Counsel Investigation of Hunter Biden. Now Many Oppose It.
Since Mr. Weiss announced a proposed plea deal in June with Mr. Biden — an agreement that would have allowed him to avoid jail time on tax and gun charges but has since fallen apart — Republicans in Congress have sharply criticized the government, accusing
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Red State
IRS Whistleblower Shapley Explains How Garland's Latest Move in Biden Probe Contradicts His Prior Testimony
IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley had a lot to say about the decision this week by Attorney General Merrick Garland to make U.S. Attorney David Weiss Special Counsel in the probe into Hunter Biden. Shapley appeared on CNN with Michael Smerconish, and he just
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NPR
Justice Department appoints special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden
Justice Department appoints special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel to investigate President Biden's son Hunter as his earlier plea deal appears to have collapsed. Law Justice Department appoints
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Newsmax
Spectator: Investigate Biden Special Counsel
Special counsel David Weiss, who is leading the Hunter Biden probe, should be investigated himself for "slow walking" the five-year federal investigation into President Joe Biden's son, Spectator contributing writer Charles Lipson said in a column published
Accessed 2023-08-12 19:05 ET
USA Today
Special counsel named in Hunter Biden investigation, a look at campaign merch: 5 Things podcast
On today's episode of the 5 Things podcast: Special counsel named in Hunter Biden investigation A special counsel has been named in the Hunter Biden probe. Plus, a judge warns former President Donald Trump against threatening witnesses in his election case,
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Fox News
Joe Biden could lose the presidency because of Afghanistan: Marc Thiessen
Following the heart-wrenching testimony from Gold Star families before Congress this week, Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen said the botched Afghanistan withdrawal will impact President Joe Biden as he seeks a second term on " America Reports ." MARC THIESSEN:
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New York Times
As Hunter Biden Saga Endures, Democrats Avert Eyes and Dismiss Worries
For President Biden and his party, the appointment of a special counsel on Friday in the investigation into Hunter Biden was hardly a welcome development. A blossoming criminal inquiry focused on the president’s son is a high-risk proposition that comes with
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Washington Times
Biden’s reelection bid faces vulnerabilities in wake of special counsel appointment
NEW YORK — As he gears up for reelection, President Joe Biden is already facing questions about his ability to convince voters that the economy is performing well. There’s skepticism about the 80-year-old president’s ability to manage a second term. And on
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New York Post
DeSantis blasts ‘sham’ special counsel as Trump, GOP descend on Iowa
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis denounced the special counsel assigned to the Hunter Biden case — adding to a chorus of GOP voices crying foul over the US Department of Justice’s handling of the probe. “This is going to be a total sham special counsel,” DeSantis
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Fox News
David Weiss is starting an investigation to cover for the Bidens: Judge Jeanine
Fox News host Judge Jeanine Pirro calls out the appointment of David Weiss as special counsel in the Hunter Biden investigation Friday on " The Five ." JUDGE JEANINE PIRRO: This guy [David] Weiss is compromised . He is untruthful. He is not capable of being
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Fox News
Former U.S. Senator claims he once threatened to ‘kick the s—t’ out of Joe Biden for treatment of his wife
Former U.S. Senator Scott Brown claimed he once had to tell President Biden to back off his wife or he'd "kick the s— out of him." Brown, who later served in the Trump administration as Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, was discussing the relationship he
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Breitbart
Exclusive -- Tim Scott: As President, I Would 'Fire' Merrick Garland, Christopher Wray
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) told Breitbart News Saturday that as president, he would “fire” both Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray as part of his wider effort to demolish the two-tier system of justice running rampant under the Biden
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New York Post
Hunter Biden attorney refuses to answer if foreign dealings link to president
An attorney for Hunter Biden repeatedly refused to answer whether the First Son’s foreign business dealings could be linked to President Biden during an interview on CNN. Abbe Lowell, part of the legal team defending Hunter Biden in a years-long inquiry by
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Breitbart
NBC’s Todd: It Didn’t Make Sense to Have a Special Counsel for Trump, But Not Hunter, ‘What Took So Long?’
On Friday’s edition of NBC’s “MTP Now,” host Chuck Todd wondered why it took so long for a special counsel to be named in the Hunter Biden case and argued that the exact same rationale for naming Jack Smith as special counsel in the case of 2024 Republican
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Breitbart
Exclusive — Sen. Tim Scott: ‘Unbelievable’ the DOJ Protects Biden While Targeting His Opponents
It is “unbelievable” that the Department of Justice is continuing to protect Joe Biden and his family while targeting the 80-year-old president’s political opponents, Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) told Breitbart News Saturday. The Republican presidential candidate
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Breitbart
MSNBC’s Hayes: Weiss ‘Could Not Effectively’ Try Hunter Before Friday
On Friday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “All In,” host Chris Hayes commented on the appointment of a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe and stated that U.S. Attorney David Weiss “could not effectively” try Hunter Biden for tax and gun crimes in the spot as
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Fox News
Florida Republican introduces impeachment articles against Joe Biden
Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., jumped ahead of his Republican colleagues on Friday and introduced articles of impeachment against President Biden. While several congressional committees are building a multipronged case to remove Biden from office, Steube said it
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Fox News
GOP rep. casts doubt on Hunter Biden special counsel: We have 'good reason' not to trust David Weiss
After Attorney General Merrick Garland appointing David Weiss as special counsel, many Republican lawmakers challenged the decision for Weiss' previous connection to the Hunter Biden investigation. On "Fox & Friends Weekend" Saturday, Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La.,
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Fox News
Biden repeatedly claimed Hunter did 'nothing wrong' prior to special counsel appointment
President Biden has repeatedly defended his son Hunter amid a wave of legal troubles, saying multiple times that he was confident his son has done "nothing wrong" prior to the Justice Department's appointment of a special counsel to further investigate the
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Breitbart
CNN’s Borger: I Don’t Understand Why GOP’s Upset About Someone Who Cut a Deal They Hated Being Special Counsel
On Friday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Situation Room,” CNN Senior Political Analyst Gloria Borger said that while Republicans didn’t like the plea deal U.S. Attorney David Weiss attempted to reach with President Joe Biden’s son Hunter earlier in the year, “I don’t
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Breitbart
Hunter Biden Lawyer: Making Weiss Special Counsel Just Changes His Title, Garland Said Weiss Already Had Full Power
On Friday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Source,” Hunter Biden attorney Abbe Lowell stated that David Weiss has no more power as a special counsel than he did before and noted that both Attorney General Merrick Garland and Weiss himself “have said for weeks, months,
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Breitbart
Schweizer: ‘You Cannot Separate the Biden Businesses from Joe Biden’s Political Position in Power’
Friday, during an appearance on FNC’s “Hannity,” New York Times best-selling author, Breitbart News senior contributor, and Government Accountability Institute president Peter Schweizer dismissed claims that the Biden families businesses could be separated
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Red State
Vivek Ramaswamy Says He's Considering Giving a Pardon to Hunter Biden, Other Biden Family Members
Vivek Ramaswamy left Republican voters scratching their heads after he said in an interview that he wants to evaluate giving pardons to members of the Biden family if he’s elected president. That stood in contrast to recent calls by Ramaswamy for a special
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Breitbart
IRS Whistleblower Shapley: Special Counsel Decision Shows We Told the Truth, Garland and Weiss Didn’t
On Friday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Source,” IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley said the announcement that U.S. Attorney David Weiss has been named as special counsel in the Hunter Biden case vindicates his contemporaneously-documented claim that Weiss didn’t have
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New York Post
GOP 2024 candidate Vivek Ramaswamy ‘open’ to pardon of Hunter Biden
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is considering issuing hundreds of pardons should he be elected president — eventually including members of the Biden family. “After the I am leading the great revival. After we have shut down the FBI, after we have
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Red State
Garlands Past Claims Come Back to Bite Him After Appointment of Special Counsel
In what was obviously meant to be a Friday news dump, AG Merrick Garland appointed David Weiss as special counsel over the Hunter Biden probe. According to the DOJ, Weiss requested the elevation and will now use it to charge the president’s son in other districts. That
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New York Post
Joe Biden may have shared the wealth of Hunter’s influence-peddling, emails show
President Joe Biden’s role as “the brand” for son Hunter’s lucrative international influence-peddling may have benefited him directly, according to mounting evidence from the first son’s abandoned laptop. Newly revealed bank records released by the House Oversight
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Washington Times
Joe Biden’s denials shift as evidence piles up about his involvement in Hunter’s deals
President Biden’s repeated denials that he participated in his son’s foreign business transactions or ever spoke to his son about them have shifted in recent weeks amid an accumulation of evidence from bank records and eyewitness testimony that show he likely
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Fox News
Public trust wanes as AG Merrick Garland misses opportunity for transparency: Jonathan Turley
Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley breaks down how the appointment of David Weiss to special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe affects public confidence on "The Story." PENCE 'CAN'T RELATE' TO BIDEN OVER HUNTER'S SPECIAL COUNSEL APPOINTMENT: 'MY SON...WAS
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Breitbart
IRS Whistleblower: Weiss ‘Is Not Independent’ and He’ll Give Hunter ‘Preferential Treatment’ Again
On Friday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Source,” IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley said that U.S. Attorney David Weiss, who was recently announced as the special counsel in the Hunter Biden case isn’t independent since he’s still a U.S. Attorney and “we’ve provided
Accessed 2023-08-12 02:05 ET
New York Post
Comer vows to call Hunter Biden special counsel David Weiss before Congress for testimony
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer on Friday committed to calling Delaware US Attorney David Weiss in before his panel for testimony after his appointment as special counsel in the Justice Department’s Hunter Biden investigation. Republican lawmakers
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Fox News
SEAN HANNITY: Appointing Weiss as special counsel in Hunter Biden probe is DOJ's new, pathetic sleight of hand
Fox News host Sean Hannity reacts to the Department of Justice naming David Weiss as special counsel in the Hunter Biden investigation, calling it a new strategy to protect President Joe Biden. SEAN HANNITY: We begin with a ton of breaking news from the swamp
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IOWA, TRUMP, FAIR, STATE
Huffington Post
Overshadowed By Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis Had A Tough Day In Iowa
Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shakes hands with fairgoers after taking part in a Fair-Side Chat with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds at the Iowa State Fair, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) via Associated
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Red State
Matt Gaetz Tells Iowa State Fair Crowd That Washington Can Be Changed 'Only Through Force'
Florida Republican Matt Gaetz set off a chain reaction of exploding heads on the left (that is figurative, not literal, as I don’t want to get flagged by Facebook or Community Noted by Twitter for spreading disinformation) with a comment he made at the Iowa
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New York Times
Making a Boisterous Entrance, Trump Steals Spotlight in Iowa
In the weeks leading up to the state fair, Mr. Trump has been on rocky terms with leaders in Iowa, including the state’s popular governor, Kim Reynolds, but he is well suited to the old-school politicking and political theater for which the event is known.
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Newsmax
Chants for Trump Overshadow DeSantis at Iowa Fair
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, while making the rounds at the Iowa State Fair, was drowned out by chants in support of former President Donald Trump. Walking out of the red barn structure marked "Iowa Pork Producers Association" through a sea of fairgoers, the
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NPR
Will Trump's Jan. 6 trial move to West Virginia? The long-shot strategy explained
Will Trump's Jan. 6 trial move to West Virginia? The long-shot strategy explained Enlarge this image toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images Spencer Platt/Getty Images Former President Donald Trump wants to move one of his pending trials from Washington,
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Washington Times
Trump vs. DeSantis takes center stage at Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — For a few hours, Ron DeSantis was the top political draw at the Iowa State Fair. Mobbed by reporters, cameras and potential supporters, the Florida governor traversed the sprawling fairgrounds with one of his daughters atop his shoulders,
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New York Times
At the Iowa State Fair, DeSantis Can’t Seem to Catch a Break
It’s been said that a bad day at the fair is always better than a good day at work. For Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, those two ideas collided on Saturday in Iowa. Mr. DeSantis, who has been struggling to gain ground on former President Donald J. Trump and
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Breitbart
Poll: Republicans Souring on Mike Pence
Republicans continue to sour on former Vice President Mike Pence, the latest survey from the Economist/YouGov found. Republicans remain relatively split regarding their opinions on presidential hopeful Pence. Overall, 47 percent have a very or somewhat favorable
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New York Times
In the Shadow of More Fiery Rivals, Pence Leans Into Civility Politics
Looking to contrast himself with former President Donald J. Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida — leading rivals in the race for the Republican nomination who converged on Iowa on Saturday — former Vice President Mike Pence made a play for civility politics
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Fox News
DeSantis takes aim at Trump as 2024 rivals hold competing events at the Iowa State Fair
Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, his top rival for the Republican presidential nomination, didn't come face to face as they separately courted voters on Saturday at the Iowa State Fair. But DeSantis took aim at Trump, the commanding
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New York Times
Why the Iowa State Fair Matters
The Iowa State Fair is one of the most famous stops in a presidential campaign, known for delivering the kind of memorable moments that can define a candidacy. The fair, which attracts about a million people over ten days, amounts to a political obstacle course
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New York Post
Pence jokes he’ll ‘bring a fly swatter’ to first GOP debate
He’s not going to let this fly again. Former Vice President Mike Pence joked on Friday that he’ll be armed with a fly swatter when he takes the stage for the first Republican presidential primary debate later this month, hoping to avoid a repeat of a viral
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New York Times
Iowa State Fair Goers Weigh In on a Possible Trump-Biden Rematch
00:00:00.000 —> 00:00:03.210 Not interested in seeing Biden-Trump rematch again. 00:00:03.210 —> 00:00:04.730 We’ve done that already. 00:00:04.730 —> 00:00:06.860 I think both parties can do better. 00:00:06.860 —> 00:00:09.320 I kind of felt like, why are
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Red State
WATCH: Left-Wing Activists Try to Disrupt DeSantis Remarks, It Doesn't Go Well for Them
Some of the Republican candidates are in for the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, campaigning for some votes. Among the Republicans who showed up in Iowa was Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. He got followed by a leftist group trying to disrupt his events. On Friday,
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New York Times
Trump and DeSantis Take On the Iowa State Fair, and Each Other
Former President Donald J. Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida will arrive at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, a convergence of the two leading Republican presidential candidates that will highlight the busiest day of state politicking amid farm animals,
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Red State
Trump 'Back to Back Champ' Iowa State Fair Hat Gets the Community Notes Treatment
Former President Trump briefly stopped by the Iowa State Fair on Saturday. Before the plane landed in Iowa, Trump campaign senior advisor Dan Scavino shot a cool video showing the fairgrounds from above, which he shared to followers on Twitter/X: Happening
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Huffington Post
GOP Candidate Will Hurd Hits Trump With 3 Brutal Descriptions In Latest Digs
Republican presidential candidate Will Hurd pinned former President Donald Trump as a “liar,” a “loser” and a “national security threat” to the country in his latest round of jabs directed at his GOP rival. Hurd, in an interview with PBS’ “Firing Line” on
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Red State
Pence, Other GOP Candidates Split on Abortion Law Over Federal Vs. State
While campaigning at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, GOP presidential hopeful and former Vice President Mike Pence stated his support for a federal 15-week abortion ban—and that he intends to bring up the split among the candidates during the August debate: On
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Newsmax
Trump in Iowa: 'Never Seen Such Love and Enthusiasm'
Former President Donald Trump, speaking at the Steer N' Stein at the Iowa State Fair Saturday along with a contingent of congressional supporters including Reps. Matt Gaetz, Byron Donalds, Greg Steube, and others said in his brief remarks that their comments
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Breitbart
Watch Live: Donald Trump Speaks at Iowa State Fair
Former President Donald Trump will speak at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12.
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Newsmax
Trump Campaign Hires Former DeSantis Staffer
Former President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign is bringing on a Republican consultant who formerly worked on rival Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' 2012 congressional campaign. Florida Politics reported Friday that longtime GOP operative Brian Hughes will oversee
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Fox News
This Republican presidential candidate is ‘excited’ to be on the debate stage ‘regardless of who shows up’
Former President Donald Trump may not show up at the first Republican presidential primary debate, but that doesn’t bother North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum. The multi-millionaire former software company CEO turned two-term governor who’s a dark horse for the
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Washington Times
The Other Guys: Lesser known GOP White House hopefuls get a turn in the spotlight at Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is making the rounds at the iconic Iowa State Fair, touting his small-town roots and promising a “180-degree” turn from President Biden’s policies that he says hurt Americans of every political stripe. Mr. Burgum
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Washington Times
How Vivek Ramaswamy is pushing — delicately — to win over Trump supporters
VAIL, Iowa (AP) - Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy was more than 40 minutes into a town hall in rural Iowa when a woman in the crowd posed a pointed question. Or perhaps it was a suggestion. “I know you want to be president,” she said. “But
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Fox News
Pence previews debate strategy at Iowa State Fair: Attack on abortion
Former Vice President Mike Pence signaled Friday he will go on attack on abortion at the upcoming Republican presidential primary debate. On a campaign visit to the Iowa State Fair, Pence told reporters he expects to call out former President Donald Trump
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Fox News
Hawaii wildfires: Video shows Maui residents risk drowning in ocean to escape inferno as death toll reaches 80
People were seen jumping into the Pacific Ocean to flee the wildfire in Maui, which has taken the lives of at least 80 people. The County of Maui, Hawaii, said early Saturday morning that at least 80 people were confirmed dead as a result of the wildfire.
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NPR
People are mobilizing to help Maui fire survivors
People are mobilizing to help Maui fire survivors Hawaii officials are mobilizing food and supplies for residents who spent days without power after massive fires devastated parts of Maui. Volunteers around the island are also chipping in. National People
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Washington Times
Survivors of the deadly Maui wildfires start returning to ruins. The death toll is likely to rise
LAHAINA, Hawaii — Dogs trained to find bodies sniffed through piles of rubble and ash as stunned survivors of deadly wildfires that claimed at least 80 lives on the Hawaiian island of Maui took stock of their shattered lives and tried to imagine rebuilding
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Huffington Post
Survivors Of The Deadly Maui Wildfires Start Returning To Ruins. The Death Toll Is Likely To Rise
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Dogs trained to find bodies sniffed through piles of rubble and ash as stunned survivors of deadly wildfires that killed at least 80 people on the Hawaiian island of Maui took stock of their shattered lives and tried to imagine rebuilding
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Newsmax
Death Toll at 80 in Maui Wildfires as Survivors Begin Returning to Communities in Ruins
Survivors witnessed a surreal landscape of flattened homes, blackened hulks of burned-out cars and ashy lots where buildings once stood as they took stock of their shattered lives in the aftermath of a Maui wildfire that authorities say has killed at least
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USA Today
Death toll rises to 80 in Maui, wildfires survivors begin returning to communities in ruins
Death toll rises to 80 in Maui, wildfires survivors begin returning to communities in ruins Residents of Maui County face a surreal landscape of flattened homes and ashy lots where buildings once stood as they take stock of their shattered lives in the aftermath
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Breitbart
Biden-Harris to Pass on Visiting Maui, ‘Don’t Want to Distract’ from Relief
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will not visit Maui in the aftermath of the deadly wildfires because they “don’t want to distract” from the relief efforts, Harris announced on Friday. The wildfires, which began Tuesday and continue to
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Chicago Tribune
Death toll rises to 80 in Maui wildfires
Wildfire wreckage is shown Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. Hawaii emergency management records show no indication that warning sirens sounded before people ran for their lives from wildfires on Maui that wiped out a historic town. (Rick Bowmer/AP) LAHAINA,
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Breitbart
Maui Wildfire Continues to Blaze as Death Toll Reaches 67
The Maui, Hawaii, death toll increased to 67 on Friday as firefighters continue to battle the blaze, local officials announced. The wildfires began on Tuesday and have destroyed at least 2,000 acres of land, including 80 percent of the Maui town Lahaina, a
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USA Today
In Maui, a desperate search for the missing; Lahaina warned of 'toxic' ash: Live updates
KIHEI, Hawaii − Fire crews battled blazes still burning Saturday from wildfires that ravaged parts of Maui as teams with cadaver dogs combed through the rubble in an intensifying search for the missing. Firefighters were making progress, but three main wildfires
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USA Today
3 main wildfires still burning in Maui; people in Lahaina warned of 'toxic' ash: Live updates
Fire crews battled blazes still burning Saturday from wildfires that ravaged parts of Maui as search crews with cadaver dogs combed through the rubble for the missing. Three main wildfires that left 80 people dead and thousands of buildings torched were still
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NPR
Death toll on Maui climbs to 80, as questions over island's emergency response grow
Death toll on Maui climbs to 80, as questions over island's emergency response grow Enlarge this image toggle caption Paula Ramon/AFP via Getty Images Paula Ramon/AFP via Getty Images Rescue teams continue to search for survivors in Maui as the death toll
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USA Today
Volunteers bring donations to displaced Lahaina residents
NATION Wildfires Add Topic Volunteers bring donations to displaced Lahaina residents Di'Amond Moore USA TODAY Volunteers with King's Cathedral Maui bring in donations on Aug. 10, 2023, in Kahului, Hawaii. Dozens of people were killed and thousands displaced
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USA Today
3 main wildfires still burning in Maui; 86% of affected buildings are residential: Live updates
Fire crews battled blazes still burning Saturday from wildfires that ravaged parts of Maui and left at least 80 people dead and thousands of buildings torched. Three main wildfires were still raging: The Lahaina fire was 85% contained, the Pulehu/Kihei fire
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NPR
After massive wildfires in Maui, officials say the death toll has risen to at least 80
After massive wildfires in Maui, officials say the death toll has risen to at least 80 As search and rescue efforts continue, officials in Maui say the death toll from this week's massive wildfires on the island has risen to at least 80. National After massive
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RUSSIA, DRONES, CRIMEA, 20
New York Post
Russia vows revenge after Ukraine fires missiles on Crimean bridge
Moscow vowed revenge Saturday for what it branded a “terrorist attack” after officials said Ukraine targeted a bridge linking Russia to the annexed Crimean peninsula with a missile strike overnight. Ukraine did not comment on the alleged attack, while Russia’s
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Chicago Tribune
Russia downs 20 drones over Crimea following attacks on Moscow
Police and emergency vehicles parked at the side of the wreckage of the drone fell near the Karamyshevskaya embankment to the after a reported drone attack in Moscow, Russia, on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. The Mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin said a drone fell in
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Breitbart
Russia Claims to Have Shot Down 20 Ukrainian Drones over Crimea
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Russia thwarted an attack by 20 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow-annexed Crimea overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday. Fourteen drones were shot down by Russian air defenses and a further six were jammed electronically,
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ABC
Russia downs 20 drones over Crimea following a spate of attacks on Moscow
Police and emergency vehicles parked at the side of the wreckage of the drone fell near the Karamyshevskaya embankment to the after a reported drone attack in Moscow, Russia, on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. The Mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin said a drone fell in
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Newsmax
Russia Vows Retaliation for Ukraine's 'Terrorist Attack' on Crimean Bridge
Russia's Foreign Ministry condemned on Saturday what it called Ukraine's "terrorist attack" on the Crimean Bridge, saying it put innocent civilians' lives at risk, and vowed retaliation. "There can be no justification for such barbaric actions and they will
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Washington Times
Russia downs 20 drones over Crimea following a spate of attacks on Moscow
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia thwarted an attack by 20 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow-annexed Crimea overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday. Fourteen drones were shot down by Russian air defenses and a further six were jammed electronically,
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JURY, GRAND, TRUMP, WEEK
Red State
BREAKING: Fulton County DA Bringing Case Against Trump to Grand Jury Next Week
Witnesses in the Fulton County, Georgia, election interference case being contemplated against former President Donald Trump have told the Atlanta-Journal Constitution that they have been called to testify before a grand jury in the matter next week. Former
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ABC
Fulton County DA asks witnesses to appear before grand jury early this week in election probe
The DA is likely to present the case to the grand jury next week, say sources. Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and journalist George Chidi, who were previously subpoenaed in Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' investigation into efforts by former
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Fox News
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan to testify before grand jury Tuesday ahead of possible Trump indictment
The former lieutenant governor of Georgia said Saturday that he will testify before a Fulton County grand jury regarding the 2020 election ahead of a possible state-level indictment of former President Donald Trump. "I can confirm that I have been requested
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New York Times
Trump Election Interference Case to Go to Grand Jury in Georgia Early Next Week
Moreover, while the federal case brought by the special counsel Jack Smith names only Mr. Trump, details have surfaced suggesting that a Georgia indictment could name numerous people, some of them well known and powerful, who played roles in the multipronged
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New York Post
Grand jury to hear Trump's Georgia election case
The Georgia prosecutor who has been investigating charges of election interference against former president Donald Trump will begin presenting her case to a grand jury as soon as Monday — drawing a blistering counter-attack from the target of her lengthy probe. Fulton
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CHANNEL, DEAD, MIGRANT, BOAT
ABC
1 dead and dozens rescued from sinking migrant boat in the English Channel
French authorities say one person died and dozens of others have been rescued from a boat carrying migrants that began sinking while trying to cross the English Channel LONDON -- One person died and dozens of others were rescued from a boat carrying migrants
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New York Post
Six people dead after migrant boat sinks in English Channel
At least six are dead and others are still missing after a migrant boat sank in the English Channel early Saturday. More than 50 people were believed aboard the boat in poor conditions when it began to sink around 4 a.m. UK time off the coast of Dover. Lifeboats
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Breitbart
Six Dead, Dozens Rescued as Migrant Boat Capsizes in English Channel
LONDON (AP) – Six people died and dozens were rescued when a boat carrying migrants capsized Saturday in the English Channel, according to French authorities. The Maritime Prefecture of the Channel and the North Sea reported about 50 people were rescued. Initial
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Newsmax
At Least 6 Dead as Channel Migrant Boats Sink
At least six people died and more than 50 were rescued after a migrant boat trying to cross the Channel from France capsized early on Saturday, local authorities said. Local mayor Franck Dhersin said a vast rescue operation was launched around 6 a.m. as dozens
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Fox News
Migrant boat crossing Channel from France capsizes, at least six dead
At least six people died, and more than 50 were rescued after a migrant boat attempting to cross the English Channel from France capsized early on Sunday. French authorities reportedly launched a massive rescue operation around 6 a.m. local time as dozens
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BARRELS, WATER, MIGRANTS, DRINKING
Huffington Post
Barrels Of Drinking Water For Migrants Walking Through Texas Have Disappeared
HEBBRONVILLE, Texas (AP) — As one of the worst heat waves on record set in across much of the southern United States this summer, authorities and activists in South Texas found themselves embroiled in a mystery in this arid region near the border with Mexico. Barrels
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Fox News
Emergency water barrels for migrants disappear near border amid heat wave: report
Authorities and activists near the Texas-Mexico border are working to replace a series of water barrels that have reportedly disappeared from the area. The 55-gallon drums of water, scattered strategically in the most oppressively hot areas of the borderlands,
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NPR
Barrels of drinking water for migrants walking through Texas have disappeared
Barrels of drinking water for migrants walking through Texas have disappeared Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Gonzalez/AP Michael Gonzalez/AP HEBBRONVILLE, Texas — As one of the worst heat waves on record set in across much of the southern United
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Washington Times
Barrels of drinking water for migrants walking through Texas have disappeared
HEBBRONVILLE, Texas (AP) - As one of the worst heat waves on record set in across much of the southern United States this summer, authorities and activists in South Texas found themselves embroiled in a mystery in this arid region near the border with Mexico. Barrels
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IRANIAN, WATERS, SHIPPERS, STAY
Newsmax
Shippers Warned to Stay Away from Iranian Waters as Tensions High
Western-backed maritime forces in the Middle East on Saturday warned shippers traveling through the strategic Strait of Hormuz to stay as far away from Iranian territorial waters as possible to avoid being seized, a stark advisory amid heightened tensions between
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Chicago Tribune
Shippers warned to stay away from Iranian waters over seizure threat
In this photo released by the U.S. Navy, the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan travels through the Red Sea, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. Western-backed maritime forces in the Middle East on Saturday, Aug. 12, warned shippers traveling through the strategic Strait
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Washington Times
Shippers warned to stay away from Iranian waters over seizure threat as U.S.-Iran tensions high
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Western-backed maritime forces in the Middle East on Saturday warned shippers traveling through the strategic Strait of Hormuz to stay as far away from Iranian territorial waters as possible to avoid being seized, a stark advisory
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ABC
Shippers warned to stay away from Iranian waters over seizure threat as US-Iran tensions high
In this photo released by the U.S. Navy, the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, front, and the landing ship USS Carter Hall, back travel through the Red Sea, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. Western-backed maritime forces in the Middle East on Saturday, Aug. 12, warned
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VICE, ISLAND, CHINESE, ISOLATE
Washington Times
Taiwan’s vice president leaves on Paraguay trip amid Chinese efforts to isolate the island
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s vice president left Saturday on a trip to Paraguay to reinforce relations with his government’s last diplomatic partner in South America at a time when China is stepping up efforts to isolate the self-ruled island democracy. William
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ABC
Taiwan's vice president leaves on Paraguay trip amid Chinese efforts to isolate the island
Taiwanese Vice President William Lai waves to the media as he departs for Paraguay at Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan, Taiwan, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying) Taiwanese Vice President William Lai waves to the media as he departs
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New York Times
As a Taiwanese Presidential Contender Visits U.S., He Tries to Walk a Fine Line
Vice President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan rose to prominence as a pugnacious opponent of Beijing’s claims over the island. But now, as a leading candidate in Taiwan’s presidential race, he is likely to present a more muted persona when he visits the United States
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SHAKE, GUARD, JAN, NATIONAL
Chicago Tribune
Pentagon to shake up DC’s National Guard, criticized for Jan. 6
A member of the District of Columbia National Guard looks out from a vehicle driving on West Executive Avenue at the White House, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Washington, as demonstrators protest over the death of George Floyd nearby. U.S. officials say the Pentagon
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Fox News
The Pentagon plans to shake up DC’s National Guard, criticized for its response to protests, Jan. 6
The Pentagon is developing plans to restructure the National Guard in Washington, D.C., in a move to address problems highlighted by the chaotic response to the Jan. 6 riot and safety breaches during the 2020 protests over the murder of George Floyd, The Associated
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Huffington Post
Report: Pentagon Plans To Shake Up DC’s National Guard Over Jan. 6, Protests Response
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is developing plans to restructure the National Guard in Washington, D.C., in a move to address problems highlighted by the chaotic response to the Jan. 6 riot and safety breaches during the 2020 protests over the murder of George
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NIGER, SAVE, LIFE, MILITARY
Washington Times
An activist tied to Niger’s junta says its leaders won’t hold talks until the region recognizes them
NIAMEY, Niger — The only way to avoid conflict in Niger between mutinous soldiers who ousted the president and regional countries threatening an invasion to reinstate him is to recognize the new regime, a rights defender with ties to the junta told The Associated
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ABC
Allies of Niger president overthrown by military are appealing to the US and others: Save his life
FILE - Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum smiles before a working lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron, Feb. 16, 2023 at the Elysee Palace in Paris. Supporters of Niger's deposed President Mohamed Bazoum have pleaded with the United States and others for
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Washington Times
Allies of Niger president overthrown by military are appealing to the US and others: Save his life
WASHINGTON (AP) - After nearly three weeks of appealing to the United States and other allies for help restoring Niger’s president to power, friends and supporters of the democratically elected leader are making a simpler plea: Save his life. President Mohamed
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EXPLOSION, MISSING, PITTSBURGH, HOUSE
New York Post
1 dead, 3 injured and several missing after home explosion in Pittsburgh suburb
One person was killed and several are missing after an explosion destroyed at least three homes and damaged at least a dozen others in a Pittsburgh-area suburb Saturday. Emergency responders received a call about a house explosion causing multiple injuries
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ABC
3 injured, 3 missing after apparent house explosion in Pennsylvania
The incident occurred Saturday morning in a suburb of Pittsburgh. Three people were injured and three remain missing after an apparent house explosion in Western Pennsylvania Saturday morning that destroyed several homes, officials said. Police received a
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Fox News
Three missing, three hospitalized after house explosion rocks Pittsburgh suburb
A house explosion in a Pittsburgh suburb set several homes on fire and caused multiple injuries, police said. At around 10:23 a.m. Saturday morning, emergency services received a 911 call reporting a house explosion at Rustic Ridge Drive and Brookside Drive
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ALABAMA, BRAWL, HELD, CAPTAIN
USA Today
1 more person charged in Alabama riverboat brawl; co-captain says he 'held on for dear life'
Police in Montgomery, Alabama, say another person has been charged in an Aug. 5 brawl on the city's riverfront during which the co-captain of a cruise ship said he "held on for dear life" as he was pummeled by boaters. The 42-year-old man who turned himself
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New York Post
Chair-wielding man involved in WWE-style brawl on Alabama riverfront turns self in to cops
The man spotted wielding a folding chair as a weapon during the wild WWE-style attack on the black co-captain of a riverboat trying to dock in Alabama turned himself in to police Friday. Reggie Ray, 42, was charged with disorderly conduct and locked up in
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Huffington Post
Alabama Boat Co-Captain Describes Montgomery Brawl: I 'Just Held On For Dear Life'
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama boat co-captain was hanging on “for dear life” as men punched and tackled him on the capital city’s riverfront, he told police after video of the brawl circulated widely online. Dameion Pickett, a crew member of the Harriott
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GRAY, CALIFORNIA, NEW, PACK
Washington Times
California wildlife officials say new gray wolf pack found in Sequoia National Forest
A new pack of gray wolves has been confirmed at a site in Sequoia National Forest, California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials announced on Friday. The new pack consists of at least five wolves that have not been detected before in California — an
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ABC
Researchers have identified a new pack of endangered gray wolves in California
FILE - A male grey wolf leads his four pups to explore their habitat at the Oakland Zoo in Oakland, Calif., on July 1, 2019. A new pack of gray wolves has shown up California's Sierra Nevada, several hundred miles away from any other known population of the
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NPR
A new gray wolf pack is found 200 miles south of California's nearest-known pack
A new gray wolf pack is found 200 miles south of California's nearest-known pack Enlarge this image toggle caption Michelle Harris, Samantha Winiecki-Love, Ryan Slezak and Colibri Ecological Consulting/via the California Department of Fiash and WIldlife Michelle
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SCHOOL, STUDENT, TEXAS, FIRED
Breitbart
VIDEO: Texas School Employee Fired After Allegedly Beating Student
A now former school employee in Conroe, Texas, is accused of beating up a student on Thursday. The unidentified Conroe ISD worker lost his job after the incident, which happened on a bus, Fox 26 reported Friday. Texas school district worker fired after fighting
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Fox News
Critics warn California bill protecting school officials would punish parents who speak out at board meetings
California Democrats are advancing a bill that would expand state law criminalizing harassment of school officials, as more parents speak out against liberal policies at school board meetings across the state. SB 596 would expand the terms of an existing law
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New York Post
Texas school district worker fired after fighting student on bus: report
A Texas high school employee was captured on a disturbing video brutally assaulting a 17-year-old foster care student on a school bus on Thursday, according to reports. The unidentified employee at Conroe Independent School District slapped the teen with an
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GAME, ARREST, DAMAR, BILLS
Fox News
Bills' Damar Hamlin plays in first game since cardiac arrest
Damar Hamlin was making a routine tackle when he went into cardiac arrest during a game Jan. 2 on national TV. He spent over a week in the hospital after emergency responders administered CPR on the field. Hamlin made his comeback Saturday, playing in the
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Huffington Post
Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin Set To Play In First Game Since Cardiac Arrest
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Damar Hamlin turned and pointed to the glass-enclosed booth above the end zone tunnel of Highmark Stadium and recalled the last time he attended a Buffalo Bills home game. “Right up there,” the Bills safety said following the team’s
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RUSSIAN, PRIESTS, FACE, PEACE
USA Today
Russian Orthodox priests face persecution from state and church for supporting peace in Ukraine
Russian Orthodox priests face persecution from state and church for supporting peace in Ukraine Last September, when President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization of reservists, Moscow Patriarch Kirill required his clergymen to pray for victory.
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New York Post
Russian Orthodox priests face backlash for supporting peace in Ukraine
Russian Orthodox Priests are facing persecution by their church for calling for peace in Ukraine while Moscow’s war rages on. At least 30 Orthodox priests have faced pressure by religious or state authorities for speaking out against the war, said Natallia
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RUN, HOME, ASTROS, BASEMAN
Fox News
Astros' first baseman ends eight-year home run drought, hits two against Angels
Houston Astros first baseman Jon Singleton played in just his 14th MLB game since the end of the 2015 season Friday night against the Los Angeles Angels . Against the Angels, Singleton accomplished a baseball feat on a MLB diamond for the first time in over
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Fox News
Yankees’ Aaron Judge blasts 464-foot home run in win over Marlins: ‘A different type of home run’
Aaron Judge’s presence in the New York Yankees lineup was felt in a big way Friday night against the Miami Marlins . Judge launched his 22nd home run of the season as the Yankees defeated the Marlins, 9-4. The reigning AL MVP launched a 464-foot home run
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SONG, RICHMOND, NORTH, MEN
Breitbart
Oliver Anthony Rockets to #1 on iTunes with ‘Rich Men North of Richmond,’ Folk Song Condemning D.C. Elites
Singer Oliver Anthony emerged out of nowhere this week to score a major social media hit with his folk song “Rich Men North of Richmond” — a rust-belt ode aimed squarely at uniparty D.C. elites. Now the singer has solidified his newfound celebrity status by
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Red State
Oliver Anthony's Viral Song 'Rich Men North of Richmond' Is Music That Pulls at America's Heartstrings
There’s a reason that a man named Oliver Anthony has taken over the Internet by storm. Sometimes it’s the simplest things that move your heart. A coal mining father coming to a basketball game covered in coal to be with his son. Music can do that too. Bluegrass
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BARBIE, KEN, MOVIE, TIKTOKER
Chicago Tribune
He’s ‘just Ken’ but will the ‘Barbie’ movie change his popularity?
NEW YORK (AP) — On and off the big screen, it’s Barbie’s world and Ken is just living in it. As reflected in Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster movie that tackles the legacy Mattel’s famous doll, Barbie has always been more popular than Ken. For every Ken doll sold
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Huffington Post
This TikToker's Theory About Barbie And Ken's Relationship In "Barbie" Is Going Viral
Of course, it was established even in the trailers that Ken was only an accessory to Barbie and that he only had a good day if she looked at him. And while the two are boyfriend and girlfriend in the movie, Barbie doesn't seem to feel the same way for Ken as
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14, YEAR, MARINE, CAMP
Red State
Marine at Camp Pendleton Charged With Sexually Assaulting a 14-Year-Old Girl
In July, news reports detailed a story in which a 14-year-old girl was found at a Marine base at Camp Pendleton, California, after she went missing about two weeks prior to her discovery. A Marine who was taken into custody after the girl was found is now being
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New York Post
Marine charged with sexual assault weeks after missing 14-year-old discovered in his Camp Pendleton barracks
A Marine based in California was charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl who had been missing for more than two weeks when she was found in his barracks. Military prosecutors slapped the Marine with sexual assault of a minor charges Friday, months
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CHURCH, WILDFIRES, MAUI, LAHAINA
Breitbart
VIDEO — 'Glory to God': Maui Church Remains Standing After Wildfires
A community in Maui, Hawaii, has been devastated by the recent wildfires, but a local church is now a beacon of hope. Authorities are working to assess the damage the massive blaze left behind, as more than 200 homes, businesses, and historic landmarks have
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New York Post
Historic Lahaina church miraculously untouched by Maui wildfires that killed 80
Stunning video shows a historic Catholic church in Lahaina miraculously still standing and unscathed after devastating wildfires ripped through Maui — while the rest of the historic town was turned into an apocalyptical nightmare. Maria Lanakila Catholic Church,
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RIDESHARE, ROBBERS, DRIVER, CHICAGO
Fox News
Chicago rideshare driver with concealed carry license shoots 2 robbers who stole his cellphone, fired at him
A Chicago rideshare driver shot two alleged robbers who stole his cellphone and fired at him while he was working overnight Friday, according to police. The 26-year-old, who is a concealed carry license holder, had just dropped off a passenger on the city’s
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Breitbart
Rideshare Driver Shoots Two Alleged Robbers in Chicago
A 26-year-old rideshare driver with a concealed carry permit shot two alleged robbers in Chicago Saturday just after 1:00 a.m. The driver had just dropped off a passenger when a man and woman approached, at least one of whom was armed, CBS News reported. The
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PILOTS, RUSSIAN, KALININGRAD, BORDER
ABC
Russian warplane on training mission crashes in Kaliningrad, killing its pilots
By The Associated Press A Russian warplane crashed in Russia’s Kaliningrad region on Saturday during a training mission, killing the two pilots on board MOSCOW -- A Russian warplane crashed in Russia’s Kaliningrad region on Saturday during a training mission,
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Breitbart
Russian Fighter Pilots Die After Crash Near NATO Border in Kaliningrad
MOSCOW (AP) – A Russian warplane crashed in Russia’s Kaliningrad region on Saturday during a training mission, killing the two pilots on board. “The Su-30 aircraft crashed in a deserted area. The flight was carried out without ammunition. The crew died,” local
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HOME, FAMILY, RAMSHACKLE, REX
New York Post
Rex Heuermann’s family releases photos of ravaged home after authorities rummaged through residence
Rex Heuermann’s family revealed the mess left after authorities tore through their Massapequa Park house for weeks. The alleged serial killer‘s wife and two grown children have released photos of the inside of their house, showcasing broken interiors and rooms
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Fox News
Family of suspected serial killer reveals chaotic mess inside accused murderer's ramshackle home
The wife and adult children of Gilgo Beach suspect Rex Heuermann revealed photos from inside the accused serial killer's Massapequa Park home Friday, illustrating the chaotic aftermath of nearly two weeks of search warrants. And attorneys shot down unverified
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OBAMA, MEN, LETTER, LOVE
Red State
Here's That Part of Letter Obama Wrote to Girlfriend About Thinking of Having Sex With Men
I wrote previously about the fascinating Tablet article interviewing David Garrow, the biographer of Barack Obama. As I noted, it’s an intriguing dive into the mind of someone who thinks very highly of himself, but it also lays bare a lot of his insecurities
Accessed 2023-08-12 16:05 ET
New York Post
Barack Obama told ex, ‘I make love to men daily, but in the imagination,’ letter shows
Former President Barack Obama wrote of his own “androgynous” mind and “mak[ing] love to men daily, but in my imagination,” according to the redacted portion of a now-notorious 1982 letter, obtained by The Post. The more than 40-year-old letter to an ex-girlfriend
Accessed 2023-08-12 10:05 ET
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BUS, YEAR, TEXAS, MIGRANT
USA Today
3-year-old dies aboard migrant bus headed from Texas to Chicago
A 3-year-old child who was riding a migrant bus from Texasbound for Chicago died in Illinois, officials said Friday. The child's death is the first Texas has announced after Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star last year started shuttling thousands of migrants
Accessed 2023-08-12 12:05 ET
Fox News
Three-year-old child on migrant bus dies en route from Texas to Chicago
A three-year-old child died while riding on a migrant bus from Texas to Chicago, authorities announced Friday. Officials did not release information pertaining to the cause of death or identity of the child. "Every loss of life is a tragedy," the Texas Division
Accessed 2023-08-12 15:05 ET
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FLORIDA, SEX, OFFICE, ISSUES
New York Post
Florida sheriff’s office urges public to stop calling 911 on manatees having sex
It’s mating season for manatees, and a Florida sheriff’s office is urging the public to stop calling 911 over the randy marine mammals. “If you see this, no you didn’t,” the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office captioned a Facebook reel last month that showed
Accessed 2023-08-12 17:05 ET
Fox News
Wild manatee sex rituals spark issues for Florida police: 'If you see this, no you didn't'
It’s mating season for manatees, and a Florida sheriff’s office is urging the public to stop calling 911 over the randy marine mammals. "If you see this, no you didn’t," the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office captioned a Facebook reel last month that showed
Accessed 2023-08-12 09:05 ET
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BORDER, BELARUS, MINISTER, HOSTILE
ABC
Polish minister says reinforcement at the border with Belarus is due to hostile rhetoric and actions
Poland’s defense minister says his country has increased the number of troops protecting its border with Belarus as a deterrent amid “destabilizing” actions by its pro-Russian neighbor JARYLOWKA, Poland -- Poland’s defense minister said Saturday that the country
Accessed 2023-08-12 13:05 ET
Washington Times
Polish minister says reinforcement at the border with Belarus is due to hostile rhetoric and actions
JARYLOWKA, Poland — Poland’s defense minister said Saturday that the country has increased the number of troops protecting its border with Belarus as a deterrent amid “destabilizing” actions by its pro-Russian neighbor. Mariusz Blaszczak met in Jarylowka,
Accessed 2023-08-12 15:05 ET
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CITY, BLACK, SAVANNAH, PEOPLE
Newsmax
Black People, Women Considered for Savannah City Square Name
Nine months after leaders of Georgia's oldest city stripped the name of a pro-slavery U.S. vice president from one of its public squares, nominees being considered for the green space's new name include a Black woman who taught formerly enslaved people to read
Accessed 2023-08-12 11:05 ET
Washington Times
Savannah considers Black people and women for city square to replace name of slavery advocate
Nine months after leaders of Georgia’s oldest city stripped the name of a pro-slavery U.S. vice president from one of its public squares, nominees being considered for the green space’s new name include a Black woman who taught formerly enslaved people to read
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AMENDMENT, EFFORTS, REPUBLICAN, DIRECT
Washington Times
The failed Ohio amendment reflects Republican efforts nationally to restrict direct democracy
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - After Ohio voters repealed a law pushed by Republicans that would have limited unions’ collective bargaining rights in 2011, then-GOP Gov. John Kasich was contrite. “I’ve heard their voices, I understand their decision and, frankly, I
Accessed 2023-08-12 10:05 ET
Chicago Tribune
Failed Ohio amendment reflects Republican direct democracy efforts
Protesters gather inside the Ohio Statehouse on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio, to protest a group of Republican legislators' attempt to make it harder to pass constitutional amendments. (Patrick Orsagos/AP) COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After Ohio voters
Accessed 2023-08-12 12:05 ET
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SHOT, JUDGE, WIFE, STAFF
USA Today
California judge who’s charged with murder texted court staff that he shot his wife, prosecutors say
Amy Taxin Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. – A Southern California judge accused of killing his wife during an argument while drunk texted his court clerk and bailiff afterward to say he had shot her, prosecutors said Friday as they charged him with murder. A
Accessed 2023-08-12 16:05 ET
New York Post
Accused wife-killer Judge Jeffrey Ferguson texted ‘I just shot my wife. I won’t be in tomorrow’ to staff: prosecutors
The Southern California judge accused of killing his wife during a drunken rage texted his staff just minutes after the murder to let them know he wouldn’t be showing up for work the next day — because he’d be behind bars for the crime, prosecutors said Friday. “I
Accessed 2023-08-12 03:05 ET
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NEWSPAPER, KANSAS, RAID, COPS
USA Today
Police conduct 'chilling' raid of Kansas newspaper, publisher's home seizing computers, phones
Police in a central Kansas town raided the local newspaper's office Friday and seized computers and employees' personal cellphones – an action that advocates say violates federal laws protecting the media. Law enforcement officers with the Marion (Kan.) Police
Accessed 2023-08-12 20:05 ET
New York Post
Kansas cops raid Marion County Record newspaper office, seize records, injure reporter
Police staged a “chilling” and unprecedented raid on a Kansas newspaper, seizing computers, cellphones, and reporting materials from the Marion County Record office, reporters, and even the publisher’s home amid a dispute with a local businesswoman. A reporter’s
Accessed 2023-08-12 12:05 ET