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Texas Army OBGYN was ‘predator in uniform’ who abused, secretly filmed women, lawsuit says

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Texas Army OBGYN was ‘predator in uniform’ who abused, secretly filmed women, lawsuit says
A Texas Army OBGYN is under investigation as he faces accusations of sexually exploiting dozens of women.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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With Dick Cheney's funeral this week, @usatoday.com has an interesting take on his legacy:

'Freedom means freedom for everybody': Dick Cheney's legacy on LGBTQ+ issues

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'Freedom means freedom for everybody': Dick Cheney's legacy on LGBTQ+ issues
Dick Cheney stood up for gay couples at a time when same-sex marriage was illegal. Yet he leaves behind a complicated legacy on LGBTQ+ issues.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Why are Marjorie Taylor Greene and Donald Trump fighting? Here's the story.

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Why are Marjorie Taylor Greene and Donald Trump fighting? What to know.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has long been one of Donald Trump's staunchest MAGA allies. Until now.
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November 16, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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New York City voters turned out to the polls as Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo face off in tight race.
New York City voters flood polls as Mamdani and Cuomo race tightens
New York City voters turned out to the polls as Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo face off in tight race.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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'I'm a much better looking person.' In closing days of NYC race, Trump swipes at Mamdani

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'I'm a much better looking person.' In closing days of NYC race, Trump swipes at Mamdani
In the wide-ranging interview, President Donald Trump said he preferred former Gov. Andrew Cuomo to Mamdani, the Democratic nominee leading the race.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Is Zohran Mamdani New York's Barack Obama?

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Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani shoots to stardom ‘like a young Obama'
The overnight sensation leading NYC polls has a lot in common with another telegenic young politician who skyrocketed to fame.
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November 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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How Trump got close to crypto before pardoning the Binance CEO

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Binance CEO pardon follows Trump family's growing ties to the cryptocurrency industry
Democrats and one Republican say the pardon is inappropriate given business links between Binance and Trump family crypto interests.
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November 2, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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The sisterhood that's ready to make their own Epstein list

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Virginia Roberts Giuffre always wanted fellow survivors to spend time together. Now, they're pushing for justice.

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Six years after Jeffrey Epstein's death, hundreds of women push for justice
Virginia Roberts Giuffre always wanted fellow survivors to spend time together. Now, they're pushing for justice.
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November 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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A Trump donor gave $130M to pay troops. It would cover seven hours.

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Trump donor's $130M to pay troops during shutdown. It would cover seven hours each.
President Donald Trump said a "friend" sent a $130 million check to pay troops amid the shutdown. The money wouldn't go far.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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'More than the National Guard.' Trump warns of more troops in US cities

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'More than the National Guard.' Trump warns of more troops in US cities
Trump warned in a speech in Japan that he could send 'more than the National Guard' to quell what he contends is rampant violence in US cities.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Trump waltzes into ballroom controversy with 'two geniuses' and an East Wing demolition

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Trump waltzes into ballroom controversy with 'two geniuses' and an East Wing demolition
As pictures of the White House demolition began circulating, critics expressed outrage as the nation’s preeminent historical structure stood gutted.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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There's beef between Trump and Republicans. Literally.

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Republicans are beefing with Trump over beef
President Donald Trump wants to import meat from Argentina to lower beef prices. Republicans from rural states aren't happy about it.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Is RFK Jr. taking over special education? Trump administration mulls a handoff

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Is RFK Jr. about to get the special ed portfolio? Trump admin mulls a handoff
The impending move represents one of the most significant steps yet in President Trump's bid to decrease the influence of the Education Department.
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October 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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No boots on the ground: Vance spells out US role in Gaza's security on visit to Israel

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No boots on the ground: Vance spells out US role in Gaza's security on visit to Israel
“There are not going to be American boots on the ground in Gaza," Vice President JD Vance emphasized during a visit to Israel.
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October 21, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Their kids rely on special education. Shutdown related cuts have them on edge.

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Their kids rely on special education. Trump's cuts have them on edge.
Special education in public schools was tenuous even before the Trump administration cut staff at an office that administers funding.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Crystalized jelly. Rancid beans. Iced bologna. Mealtime in ICE detention

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ICE says it provides 'proper meals.' Detainees see crystalized jelly, rancid beans and iced bologna
In the business of immigration detention, researchers say 'bad food is the business model.'
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October 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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For this senator, Trump's special ed layoffs are personal amid shutdown showdown

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Sen. Maggie Hassan, whose son has cerebral palsy, has long been a vocal supporter of special ed. Trump's new layoffs are a "real blow," she said.

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For this senator, Trump's special ed layoffs are personal amid shutdown showdown
Sen. Maggie Hassan, whose son has cerebral palsy, has long been a vocal supporter of special ed. Trump's new layoffs are a "real blow," she said.
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October 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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George Santos is back and Trump wants him to have a 'great life' after commuting sentence

When reached by phone Oct. 18, Santos told a USA TODAY reporter that "this is not a good time, sorry" and hung up.

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George Santos is back and Trump wants him to have a 'great life' after commuting sentence.
Former Rep. George Santos headed to federal prison for fraud in July. Then President Trump commuted his sentence.
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October 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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PETA meets MAGA as RFK Jr. takes on animal testing

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PETA meets MAGA as RFK Jr. takes on animal testing
RFK Jr.’s moves to limit animal testing in drug trials could pull animal rights voters into the Republican camp, experts say.
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October 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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How Trump might make history at Nov. 5 Supreme Court argument on tariffs

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How Trump might make history at Nov. 5 Supreme Court argument on tariffs
Trump said he might attend the Supreme Court argument on tariffs because he argued the case is so important to the country's financial security.
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October 16, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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‘It's nerve-wracking’. Military families in paycheck limbo

In this military-heavy region, payday was a nervous affair.

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Will a paycheck arrive? Shutdown leaves military families in limbo.
Payday was a nervous affair for military families in this military-heavy region.
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October 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Judge temporarily halts Trump's special education layoffs.

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Judge temporarily reverses Trump's special education layoffs
The firings were part of a broad swath of shutdown-related terminations issued by the White House on Friday, Oct. 10.
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October 15, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Education Department wipes out special ed office in shutdown layoffs, union says

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Education Department wipes out special ed office in shutdown layoffs, union says
The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
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October 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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RFK Jr. and Trump link circumcision to autism through Tylenol

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Health Secretary Kennedy, Trump link circumcision to autism through Tylenol
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. noted boys who are circumcised have higher rates of autism, which he said could be a result of Tylenol.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Why Justice Alito said he's not coming for gay marriage

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Justice Alito still doesn't like court's gay marriage decision but said it's precedent
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito says he doesn't like the 2015 decision legalizing gay marriage. Still, he says, it's precedent.
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October 3, 2025 at 11:48 PM