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NEW: Police are investigating an "apparent homicide" after two bodies were found at the home of Rob Reiner, the legendary director of classic movies like "The Princess Bride" and "When Harry Met Sally," Los Angeles officials said.
2 found dead at L.A. home of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, police say
Police say they are investigating an "apparent homicide" following the discovery of the bodies.
www.axios.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:13 AM
NEW: Police are investigating an "apparent homicide" after two bodies were found at the home of Rob Reiner, the legendary director of classic movies like "The Princess Bride" and "When Harry Met Sally," Los Angeles officials said.
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U.S. Senate Republicans announced Tuesday they will hold a vote on their own health care proposal later this week to counter a Democratic bill that would extend enhanced tax credits for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans for three more years. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/12/10/r...
US Senate GOP rolls out health care plan that fails to extend premium subsidies • Ohio Capital Journal
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans announced Tuesday they will hold a vote on their own health care proposal later this week to counter a Democratic bill that would extend enhanced tax credits for…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
U.S. Senate Republicans announced Tuesday they will hold a vote on their own health care proposal later this week to counter a Democratic bill that would extend enhanced tax credits for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans for three more years. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/12/10/r...
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A fire that ignited during the government shutdown burned hundreds of Joshua trees. A National Park Service employee said staffing shortages are limiting the agency’s ability to save the trees. www.latimes.com/environment/...
Hundreds of Joshua trees were scorched during the shutdown
A firefighter with the National Park Service says a fire wiped out more than a thousand Joshua trees amid the government shutdown. Restoration could be limited by a depleted staff, they said.
www.latimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
A fire that ignited during the government shutdown burned hundreds of Joshua trees. A National Park Service employee said staffing shortages are limiting the agency’s ability to save the trees. www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Remember: Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
December 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Remember: Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
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It was NOT a good weekend for the Trump regime.
A Disastrous Weekend For MAGA: Noem Flails On National Television As Walz Exposes Trump’s Mental Decline and Mark Kelly Slams Hegseth For His Heinous Acts
We bring a sledgehammer to maga nonsense
www.dworkinsubstack.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:11 PM
It was NOT a good weekend for the Trump regime.
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When Pete Hegseth is charged with War Crimes just remember what JD Vance told me.
November 30, 2025 at 1:33 AM
When Pete Hegseth is charged with War Crimes just remember what JD Vance told me.
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Got tired of reading the news and getting mad. Feeding America backs 200+ food banks around the country and I've seeded with $500 for now. I'll match up to another $500 myself.
Pass the hat, RTs graciously appreciated, etc.
Pass the hat, RTs graciously appreciated, etc.
I'm supporting Feeding America!
To feed America’s hungry through food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org
November 2, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Got tired of reading the news and getting mad. Feeding America backs 200+ food banks around the country and I've seeded with $500 for now. I'll match up to another $500 myself.
Pass the hat, RTs graciously appreciated, etc.
Pass the hat, RTs graciously appreciated, etc.
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Great question, Bernie.
Tell Congress to urge Speaker Johnson to swear in Rep.-Elect Adelita Grijalva here: https://bit.ly/4qtFEj8
#TrumpEpsteinCoverUp
Tell Congress to urge Speaker Johnson to swear in Rep.-Elect Adelita Grijalva here: https://bit.ly/4qtFEj8
#TrumpEpsteinCoverUp
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Great question, Bernie.
Tell Congress to urge Speaker Johnson to swear in Rep.-Elect Adelita Grijalva here: https://bit.ly/4qtFEj8
#TrumpEpsteinCoverUp
Tell Congress to urge Speaker Johnson to swear in Rep.-Elect Adelita Grijalva here: https://bit.ly/4qtFEj8
#TrumpEpsteinCoverUp
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NEW: North Carolina Republicans have, yet again, gerrymandered the state’s congressional districts. This time, it comes at the cost of the state’s Black voters. But there remains a path to defeating the measure, and it starts at the state’s highest court.
Only North Carolina Voters Can Stop the GOP Gerrymander
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:14 PM
NEW: North Carolina Republicans have, yet again, gerrymandered the state’s congressional districts. This time, it comes at the cost of the state’s Black voters. But there remains a path to defeating the measure, and it starts at the state’s highest court.
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Ukraine is still finding thousands of foreign-made parts in Russian weapons over three and a half years into the war.
Russia's missiles and drones run on Western tech. Here's how it keeps getting the parts.
Ukraine is still finding thousands of foreign-made parts in Russian weapons over three and a half years into the war.
www.businessinsider.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Ukraine is still finding thousands of foreign-made parts in Russian weapons over three and a half years into the war.
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A mayoral candidate in Red Oak, Iowa, suggested that "mass extermination" could be a solution to deal with people who struggle with drug abuse.
'Nobody lives forever': Iowa candidate floats 'mass extermination' for drug abuse
A mayoral candidate in Red Oak, Iowa, suggested that "mass extermination" could be a solution to deal with people who struggle with drug abuse.KCSI obtained audio of candidate John Haidsiak's proposal during a candidate forum sponsored by the Red Oak Mayor’s Youth Council."It’s a cruel fact, but peo...
bit.ly
October 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A mayoral candidate in Red Oak, Iowa, suggested that "mass extermination" could be a solution to deal with people who struggle with drug abuse.
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"Instead of holding the [LAPD] accountable, the city is spending even more money to hire an outside law firm so they can effectively beg a judge for permission to keep assaulting journalists for just doing their job," FPF's @adamrose.bsky.social told @laist.com.
LAPD wants judge to lift an order restricting use of force against the press
The police department filed an emergency order ahead of this Saturday's No Kings protest.
laist.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"Instead of holding the [LAPD] accountable, the city is spending even more money to hire an outside law firm so they can effectively beg a judge for permission to keep assaulting journalists for just doing their job," FPF's @adamrose.bsky.social told @laist.com.
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Tell Congress: Take immediate action to reduce gun violence in our country
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
September 12, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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At least 10 gun industry businesses, including Glock, Smith & Wesson, Remington and Mossberg, secretly handed over names, addresses and other data to lobbyists, who used the details to rally firearm owners to elect pro-gun politicians.
By @coreygjohnson.bsky.social
(Published Oct. 2024)
By @coreygjohnson.bsky.social
(Published Oct. 2024)
Gun Companies Gave Customers’ Sensitive Personal Information to Political Operatives
At least 10 gun industry businesses, including Glock, Smith & Wesson, Remington and Mossberg, secretly handed over names, addresses and other data to lobbyists, who used the details to rally firearm…
www.propublica.org
September 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
At least 10 gun industry businesses, including Glock, Smith & Wesson, Remington and Mossberg, secretly handed over names, addresses and other data to lobbyists, who used the details to rally firearm owners to elect pro-gun politicians.
By @coreygjohnson.bsky.social
(Published Oct. 2024)
By @coreygjohnson.bsky.social
(Published Oct. 2024)
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The governor of another blue state has a message for the president: stay away.
trib.al/4o8Lb2j
trib.al/4o8Lb2j
August 31, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The governor of another blue state has a message for the president: stay away.
trib.al/4o8Lb2j
trib.al/4o8Lb2j
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BREAKING: At least 78 Palestinians, including 32 aid seekers, have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn on Sunday, medical sources have told Al Jazeera.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/7i3qdp
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/7i3qdp
August 31, 2025 at 6:19 PM
BREAKING: At least 78 Palestinians, including 32 aid seekers, have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn on Sunday, medical sources have told Al Jazeera.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/7i3qdp
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/7i3qdp
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A devastating new milestone: key indicators confirm that conditions have officially reached famine levels in the #GazaStrip.
Our colleagues are on the ground doing everything possible to deliver for children in #Gaza, despite the immense challenges. Follow us for humanitarian updates. #promoted
Our colleagues are on the ground doing everything possible to deliver for children in #Gaza, despite the immense challenges. Follow us for humanitarian updates. #promoted
Famine Confirmed in Gaza
UNICEF is calling for an immediate ceasefire and safe, sustained humanitarian access to deliver urgently needed supplies.
www.unicefusa.org
August 23, 2025 at 6:45 AM
A devastating new milestone: key indicators confirm that conditions have officially reached famine levels in the #GazaStrip.
Our colleagues are on the ground doing everything possible to deliver for children in #Gaza, despite the immense challenges. Follow us for humanitarian updates. #promoted
Our colleagues are on the ground doing everything possible to deliver for children in #Gaza, despite the immense challenges. Follow us for humanitarian updates. #promoted
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Amid a wave of mass shootings, Florida cracks down on chalk
Amid a wave of mass shootings, Florida cracks down on chalk
An arrest in Orlando is the latest escalation in Republicans' war on rainbow crosswalks.
www.motherjones.com
August 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Amid a wave of mass shootings, Florida cracks down on chalk
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker vows to pursue Trump officials who participate in an illegal National Guard deployment to Chicago:
"If you hurt my people, nothing will stop me - not time or political circumstance - from making sure that you face justice under our constitutional rule of law."
"If you hurt my people, nothing will stop me - not time or political circumstance - from making sure that you face justice under our constitutional rule of law."
August 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Illinois Gov. Pritzker vows to pursue Trump officials who participate in an illegal National Guard deployment to Chicago:
"If you hurt my people, nothing will stop me - not time or political circumstance - from making sure that you face justice under our constitutional rule of law."
"If you hurt my people, nothing will stop me - not time or political circumstance - from making sure that you face justice under our constitutional rule of law."
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"Honey, I don't have much time. I've been arrested by ICE and they are sending me to a detainment center. I love you and the kids, I will be OK, please call our attorney"
-- John Shin, DACA resident, speaking to his wife last week. She hasn't heard from him since www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...
-- John Shin, DACA resident, speaking to his wife last week. She hasn't heard from him since www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...
Loved ones shocked, worried after beloved Utah violinist detained by ICE
Friends and family are reacting after Utah violinist John Shin was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday.
www.fox13now.com
August 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
"Honey, I don't have much time. I've been arrested by ICE and they are sending me to a detainment center. I love you and the kids, I will be OK, please call our attorney"
-- John Shin, DACA resident, speaking to his wife last week. She hasn't heard from him since www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...
-- John Shin, DACA resident, speaking to his wife last week. She hasn't heard from him since www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...
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“This is the result of federally subsidized #livestock grazing on #publiclands - an outdated program that costs American taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars each year, all while degrading habitat and displacing wildlife.” @westernwatersheds.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 10:25 AM
“This is the result of federally subsidized #livestock grazing on #publiclands - an outdated program that costs American taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars each year, all while degrading habitat and displacing wildlife.” @westernwatersheds.bsky.social
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Now that the BLM has lost their tool to funnel horses to slaughter via the Adoption Incentive Program, they have switched to Sale Authority to get rid of as many #wildhorses and #burros as possible. Young #horses, including #yearlings, are being fast tracked into the slaughter pipeline.
August 22, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Now that the BLM has lost their tool to funnel horses to slaughter via the Adoption Incentive Program, they have switched to Sale Authority to get rid of as many #wildhorses and #burros as possible. Young #horses, including #yearlings, are being fast tracked into the slaughter pipeline.
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Art of the deal.
August 21, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Art of the deal.
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"Party of small government."
Hello?
This is what authoritarianism looks like. www.cnn.com/2025/08/19/p...
Hello?
This is what authoritarianism looks like. www.cnn.com/2025/08/19/p...
Democratic Texas lawmaker spent night on state House floor after refusing GOP demand for law enforcement escort | CNN Politics
Democratic Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier spent the night on the Texas House floor in protest after refusing a Republican demand to be placed under the watch of the state Department of Public Safety.
www.cnn.com
August 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
"Party of small government."
Hello?
This is what authoritarianism looks like. www.cnn.com/2025/08/19/p...
Hello?
This is what authoritarianism looks like. www.cnn.com/2025/08/19/p...