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General Discussion
Hundreds rescued from flooding in Texas as waters continue rising in Houston
By Eugene - 3 min ago
Hundreds rescued from flooding in Texas as waters continue rising in Houston
By Eugene - 3 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
I Debated the Trump Pillow Guy... He ALMOST CRIED - Adam Mockler
By ItsjustMe - 4 min ago
I Debated the Trump Pillow Guy... He ALMOST CRIED - Adam Mockler
By ItsjustMe - 4 min ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Boeing locks out its private firefighters around Seattle over pay dispute
By Eugene - 7 min ago
Boeing locks out its private firefighters around Seattle over pay dispute
By Eugene - 7 min ago
General Discussion
Alabama state senator chides male colleagues for letting parental leave bill die
By Eugene - 12 min ago
Alabama state senator chides male colleagues for letting parental leave bill die
By Eugene - 12 min ago
General Discussion
Dick Rutan, co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies at 85
By Eugene - 18 min ago
Dick Rutan, co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies at 85
By Eugene - 18 min ago
Media
A picture's worth a thousand words ... but only some of them tell the whole truth
By sl8 - 20 min ago
A picture's worth a thousand words ... but only some of them tell the whole truth
By sl8 - 20 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Vehicle crashes into White House gate, killing driver; Secret Service says 'no threat
By BumRushDaShow - 27 min ago
Vehicle crashes into White House gate, killing driver; Secret Service says 'no threat
By BumRushDaShow - 27 min ago
Australia
Perth stabbing: police shoot dead boy, 16, after alleged attack that has 'hallmarks' of terror incident
By sl8 - 32 min ago
Perth stabbing: police shoot dead boy, 16, after alleged attack that has 'hallmarks' of terror incident
By sl8 - 32 min ago
General Discussion
Driver dies after crashing into White House perimeter gate, Secret Service says
By sl8 - 39 min ago
Driver dies after crashing into White House perimeter gate, Secret Service says
By sl8 - 39 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Sullivan Says US-Saudi Defense Pact Not Possible Without Israel Deal, FT Reports
By BumRushDaShow - 41 min ago
Sullivan Says US-Saudi Defense Pact Not Possible Without Israel Deal, FT Reports
By BumRushDaShow - 41 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Ex-Trump Staffer's Unintended Confession Caught on Camera - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 51 min ago
Ex-Trump Staffer's Unintended Confession Caught on Camera - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 51 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Al Franken: Molly Jong-Fast, Host of the Fast Politics Podcast
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Al Franken: Molly Jong-Fast, Host of the Fast Politics Podcast
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump campaign says it raised more than $76M in April
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Trump campaign says it raised more than $76M in April
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
The DU Lounge
Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) Sub Titles Edition
By SalmonChantedEvening - 2 hrs ago
Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) Sub Titles Edition
By SalmonChantedEvening - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
NYC says half of those arrested at 2 pro-Palestinian campus protests were not students
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
NYC says half of those arrested at 2 pro-Palestinian campus protests were not students
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Traitor fuckface from Texas who signed up to fight with Russia, ends up killed by his comrades
By Quixote1818 - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Traitor fuckface from Texas who signed up to fight with Russia, ends up killed by his comrades
By Quixote1818 - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
NAACP calls for federal investigation into death of Ohio man in police custody - PoliticsNation - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
NAACP calls for federal investigation into death of Ohio man in police custody - PoliticsNation - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Election Denier Extraordinaire Eastman Gets Law License Suspended In DC & California - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
Election Denier Extraordinaire Eastman Gets Law License Suspended In DC & California - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Rep. Nadler: We can't let Mike Johnson be punished for 'doing the right thing' - PoliticsNation - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Rep. Nadler: We can't let Mike Johnson be punished for 'doing the right thing' - PoliticsNation - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Hundreds of officers from multiple states attend controversial police training in Florida
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago
Hundreds of officers from multiple states attend controversial police training in Florida
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Supreme Court HINTS at STUNNING Decision SOON... - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Supreme Court HINTS at STUNNING Decision SOON... - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Freedom doesn't come free.' Four veterans reunite to talk service and sacrifice - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
'Freedom doesn't come free.' Four veterans reunite to talk service and sacrifice - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'That's a huge problem': Trump reloads his plan to deny election results - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
'That's a huge problem': Trump reloads his plan to deny election results - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Jewish Group
(JEWISH GROUP) A Proclamation on Jewish American Heritage Month, 2024
By Behind the Aegis - 3 hrs ago
(JEWISH GROUP) A Proclamation on Jewish American Heritage Month, 2024
By Behind the Aegis - 3 hrs ago
Israel/Palestine
🚨Tel Aviv now 'Netanyahu Is Blowing the Only Chance We Have' Tens of Thousands of Israelis Protest for Hostage, Cease
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago
🚨Tel Aviv now 'Netanyahu Is Blowing the Only Chance We Have' Tens of Thousands of Israelis Protest for Hostage, Cease
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
How do you find out when and where you can expose a congressional candidate
By Maraya1969 - 4 hrs ago
How do you find out when and where you can expose a congressional candidate
By Maraya1969 - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
I wish people here would quit with the "diaper Don" comments.
By Archae - 125 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
I wish people here would quit with the "diaper Don" comments.
By Archae - 125 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Let's look at some American Presidents and what we have endured
By Pototan - 4 hrs ago
Let's look at some American Presidents and what we have endured
By Pototan - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
'Spotlight the sleaze': Trump prosecutors are 'captivating the jury' in hush money trial
By Tom of Temecula - 4 hrs ago
'Spotlight the sleaze': Trump prosecutors are 'captivating the jury' in hush money trial
By Tom of Temecula - 4 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Katie Phang kicks off AAPI Heritage Month with actor BD Wong - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Katie Phang kicks off AAPI Heritage Month with actor BD Wong - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'The Guardrails are Gone': Olivia Troye on Project 2025 and a possible second Trump term - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
'The Guardrails are Gone': Olivia Troye on Project 2025 and a possible second Trump term - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'[My son] didn't deserve the way he died,' Florida mother denied abortion recounts experience - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
'[My son] didn't deserve the way he died,' Florida mother denied abortion recounts experience - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
☦️ 🤍🪻Eastern Orthodox Pascha, Sunday May 05, 'Having Beheld The Resurrection Of Christ'
By sprinkleeninow - 5 hrs ago
☦️ 🤍🪻Eastern Orthodox Pascha, Sunday May 05, 'Having Beheld The Resurrection Of Christ'
By sprinkleeninow - 5 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Jan 6th Mercenary Gets WHAT HE DESERVES During Sentencing - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Jan 6th Mercenary Gets WHAT HE DESERVES During Sentencing - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
US Jobs Post Smallest Gain in Six Months as Unemployment Rises - Bloomberg Businessweek
By SouthBayDem - 5 hrs ago
US Jobs Post Smallest Gain in Six Months as Unemployment Rises - Bloomberg Businessweek
By SouthBayDem - 5 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the SEC, an auditor, and a Trump company....
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the SEC, an auditor, and a Trump company....
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
University of Michigan protesters interrupt graduation ceremonies - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
University of Michigan protesters interrupt graduation ceremonies - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Florida Democrats File to Contest All 28 Congressional Districts in 2024
By In It to Win It - 6 hrs ago
Florida Democrats File to Contest All 28 Congressional Districts in 2024
By In It to Win It - 6 hrs ago
Florida
Florida Democrats File to Contest All 28 Congressional Districts in 2024
By In It to Win It - 6 hrs ago
Florida Democrats File to Contest All 28 Congressional Districts in 2024
By In It to Win It - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
What creeps! Some dude from India, don't know if he is Indian Government or not,
By applegrove - 6 hrs ago
What creeps! Some dude from India, don't know if he is Indian Government or not,
By applegrove - 6 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
It's a 'gamble' for Biden to dismiss young vote amidst campus protests - Democratic strategist - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
It's a 'gamble' for Biden to dismiss young vote amidst campus protests - Democratic strategist - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Togo ruling party wins sweeping majority in legislative election
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago
Togo ruling party wins sweeping majority in legislative election
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
There may, finally, be some use for all those accumulating used wind turbine blades.
By NNadir - 6 hrs ago
There may, finally, be some use for all those accumulating used wind turbine blades.
By NNadir - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Molly Cook (D) declares victory over Rep. Jarvis Johnson (D) in special election to fill open Tx. Senate seat until Jan.
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago
Molly Cook (D) declares victory over Rep. Jarvis Johnson (D) in special election to fill open Tx. Senate seat until Jan.
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Why has hiring plunged for white-collar jobs? - CBS News
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
Why has hiring plunged for white-collar jobs? - CBS News
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Testimonies so far have been from the 'scoundrels' of the story - NYT reporter on Trump's trial - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
Testimonies so far have been from the 'scoundrels' of the story - NYT reporter on Trump's trial - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
The students were right in the 60s and they are right now.
By TomDaisy - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
The students were right in the 60s and they are right now.
By TomDaisy - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Hope Hicks testifies as Trump's house of cards begins to fall. Anthony Davis reports. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
Hope Hicks testifies as Trump's house of cards begins to fall. Anthony Davis reports. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
That is rich coming from the Russian dictatorship, Zelenskyy on Russia's wanted list
By tornado34jh - 7 hrs ago
That is rich coming from the Russian dictatorship, Zelenskyy on Russia's wanted list
By tornado34jh - 7 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Public sentiment matters' - The difference between anti-war protests of the 1960's and now - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
'Public sentiment matters' - The difference between anti-war protests of the 1960's and now - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
25 arrested at University of Virginia after police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters
By Omaha Steve - 7 hrs ago
25 arrested at University of Virginia after police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters
By Omaha Steve - 7 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Lie down with dogs, you get fleas' - Recapping emotional testimony from Trump's criminal trial - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
'Lie down with dogs, you get fleas' - Recapping emotional testimony from Trump's criminal trial - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Red Lobster is going bankrupt and might very well be closing. My first date with my husband was when I was 21 and he was
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
Red Lobster is going bankrupt and might very well be closing. My first date with my husband was when I was 21 and he was
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
William and Kate 'Going Through Hell,' Says 'Heartbroken' Confidante
By RandySF - 50 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
William and Kate 'Going Through Hell,' Says 'Heartbroken' Confidante
By RandySF - 50 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Rudy SCREWS HIMSELF and Loses EVERYTHING - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
Rudy SCREWS HIMSELF and Loses EVERYTHING - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
NYPD says protesters had weapons, gas masks and 'Death to America!' pamphlets
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
NYPD says protesters had weapons, gas masks and 'Death to America!' pamphlets
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
There's progress reported in Gaza truce talks, but Israel downplays chances of ending war with Hamas
By red dog 1 - 7 hrs ago
There's progress reported in Gaza truce talks, but Israel downplays chances of ending war with Hamas
By red dog 1 - 7 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Science
Interesting: A Scientist for President? (Mexico).Another Victory for Fear And Ignorance Over the World's Poorest.
James Webb telescope spots wind blowing faster than a bullet on '2-faced planet' with eternal night
Latest Breaking News
Vehicle crashes into White House gate, killing driver; Secret Service says 'no threat
27 min ago - ABC News
27 min ago - ABC News
Sullivan Says US-Saudi Defense Pact Not Possible Without Israel Deal, FT Reports
41 min ago - Bloomberg
41 min ago - Bloomberg
NYC says half of those arrested at 2 pro-Palestinian campus protests were not students
2 hrs ago - NPR
2 hrs ago - NPR
25 arrested at University of Virginia after police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby by a nose in the closest 3-horse photo finish since 1947
9 hrs ago - AP
9 hrs ago - AP
Democratic officials criticize Meta ad policy, saying it amplifies lies about 2020 election
11 hrs ago - Politico/AP
11 hrs ago - Politico/AP
US military acknowledges errant drone strike last year killed a civilian, not an al-Qaeda leader
14 hrs ago - ABC News
14 hrs ago - ABC News
Defense filing in Trump Mar-a-Lago case says all sides have 'methodologically proceeded toward trial readiness'
15 hrs ago - Law & Crime
15 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Arizona high court reverses ruling against GOP on sanctions over 2020 election challenge
17 hrs ago - The Hill
17 hrs ago - The Hill
A group of Republicans has united to defend the legitimacy of US elections and those who run them
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
South Dakota Gov. Noem admits error of describing meeting Kim Jong Un in new book
21 hrs ago - ABC News
21 hrs ago - ABC News
Evacuations ordered, homes damaged in Texas as rivers surge to Hurricane Harvey levels
22 hrs ago - CNN Weather
22 hrs ago - CNN Weather
Underwood to immediately replace Cuellar in prominent funding role after indictment
22 hrs ago - The Hill
22 hrs ago - The Hill
Alabama Supreme Court declines to revisit controversial frozen embryo ruling
23 hrs ago - CBS News/AP
23 hrs ago - CBS News/AP
Defense chiefs from U.S., Australia, Japan and Philippines vow to deepen cooperation
Yesterday - PBS News Hour/AP
Yesterday - PBS News Hour/AP
NYPD officer fired gun while clearing protesters from Hamilton Hall at Columbia, DA's office confirms
Yesterday - WCBS-TV
Yesterday - WCBS-TV
US loosens some electric vehicle battery rules, potentially making more EVs eligible for tax credits
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
CIA Director William Burns in Egypt for high-stakes Israeli hostage, cease-fire talks
Friday - CBS News
Friday - CBS News
Republicans file lawsuit to block count of Nevada mail ballots received after Election Day
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Former government employee charged with falsely accusing coworkers of participating in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Friday - CBS News
Friday - CBS News
4 Americans charged with ammunition offenses in Turks and Caicos, accused of bringing live ammo to the islands
Friday - CNN
Friday - CNN
National Weather Service: 19 tornadoes recorded in eastern Nebraska, western Iowa last Friday
Friday - Omaha World Herald
Friday - Omaha World Herald
North Korea is plotting attacks on South Korean embassies, spy agency warns
Friday - Telegraph via AOL News
Friday - Telegraph via AOL News