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Macron's France now has a new Cabinet. It will face an uphill battle to end the political crisis

France’s newly reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu named a new government Sunday, as he faces pressure to urgently produce a budget and quell political turmoil that is scaring businesses and ...

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Western lowland gorilla breaks glass panel at San Diego Zoo

A western lowland gorilla broke a tempered glass panel at the San Diego Zoo, a spokesperson with the zoo confirmed.

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Sprouts recalls pasta salad due to Listeria risk

Sprouts sold the "Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad" in stores across 24 states.

U.S. measles cases continue to climb, with outbreaks across the country

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What are you doing abut this, Brainworm Guy? www.npr.org/2025/10/12/n...

In South Carolina, more than 150 unvaccinated schoolkids are under quarantine after being exposed to measles. Across the U.S., total case counts could be even higher than the official number.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene goes scorched-earth on Trump as shutdown drags on

Even more Americans could soon feel the pain of the government shutdown, and there is still no clear end in sight. Danielle Moodie and Ahmed Baba join “The Weekend: Primetime” to discuss the impacts o...

Things to know about the Qatar training facility planned for an Idaho Air Force base

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kkmbol @kkmbol.bsky.social · 1d

This is outrageous. Congress needs to stop it. apnews.com/article/idah...

When U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday morning that the federal government had reached an agreement with Qatar to build a facility at an Air Force base in Idaho, social media posts ...

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Gold surpasses $4,000 per ounce for the first time amid economic uncertainty and government shutdown

Gold is shining brighter than ever, hitting a record price last week with no sign of slowing.

Kristi Noem stars in partisan video about the shutdown, to be shown in airports

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kkmbol @kkmbol.bsky.social · 19h

This abuse of power absolutely INFURIATES me. Countless Hatch Act violations every day and NOTHING HAPPENS. www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

Remember when the DHS secretary starred in taxpayer-financed ads, which resembled political propaganda, earlier this year? Now, there’s a sequel.

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On keeping health care coverage affordable, the GOP’s Steve Scalise gives away the game

Speaker Mike Johnson said Republicans are ready for “thoughtful conversations” about the ACA’s future. That’s not, however, what the majority leader said.

As the shutdown continues, Trump and his team advance plan for ‘Democrat-oriented’ firings

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kkmbol @kkmbol.bsky.social · 19h

Hate this guy and his nasty minions. I really, really do. www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

The White House's legally dubious layoffs answer the question of what the president meant when he promised to impose politically motivated dismissals.

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Tackles, projectiles and gunfire: Many fear ICE tactics are growing more violent

Videos taken by eye witnesses of federal agent encounters with immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere have shown increasingly tense incidents. Immigrant advocates and observers say they're indicative of ...

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Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows

Data from a large, ongoing study of adolescents shows a link between increasing social media use and lower cognition and memory in teens.

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Several West Virginia efforts to pass ethics legislation failed, one that did pass was vetoed

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No stinkin' ethics for West Virginia. apnews.com/article/patr...

One bill in West Virginia could’ve required lobbyists to reveal how much special interests and corporations pay them to convince lawmakers to vote their way.

Zelenskyy to visit Washington this week seeking long-range weapons and a Trump meeting

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💙💛💙💛 apnews.com/article/russ...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will travel to the United States this week for talks on the potential U.S. provision of long-range weapons.

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Students With Hearing and Vision Loss Get Funding Back Despite Trump’s Anti-DEI Campaign

Following public outcry, the Department of Education has reversed its decision to cut funding for students who have both hearing and vision loss, opting instead to reroute grants to an organization th...

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Obama takes aim at companies cutting deals with Trump: ‘We have capacity to take a stand’

Universities, law firms and businesses that have changed course should have stood by convictions, says ex-president

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Is the government still testing food? Doesn't seem like it. www.cbs8.com/article/news...

Frozen spinach products sold nationwide recalled over listeria contamination concerns

Consumers who have the recalled products are urged to throw them away immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

Trump administration eyes higher food prices as a result of the immigration crackdown

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They just keep giving us what we don't want. www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

The president is already lying about his record on grocery prices. But his administration expects his anti-immigrant agenda to make matters worse.

Venezuela closes embassy in Oslo after opposition leader awarded Nobel peace prize

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kkmbol @kkmbol.bsky.social · 18h

So Trumpy. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

María Corina Machado has made downfall of Maduro regime in Venezuela her mission

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Good job, Brainworm guy. www.cbs8.com/article/news...

US measles cases still rising after reaching highest total in 30 years

It has been 33 years since the U.S. has seen more measles cases in a single year, and the CDC says more cases will likely be confirmed in the coming months.

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Trump says migrants drive violent crime in Illinois. But ICE can’t find many violent criminals.

Masked ICE agents and other federal forces showed up in Chicago to go after gangsters. Instead, they keep catching people who are just living their lives.

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Ali Velshi: The retribution presidency that Trump promised has officially arrived

One of the president's political enemies was just arraigned, another was formally indicted and criminal charges against a third appear imminent.

Washington state waters down child abuse law after pressure from Trump administration

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Children are not a priority in trump's america. www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...

Following lawsuits from the DOJ and local bishops, Washington will no longer require faith leaders to report child abuse admissions made during confession.