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Staunch Israel supporter Sen. Bob Menendez expresses concern about Palestinian airstrikes

The next 6 months will challenge White House to 'stay firm' on no-fear inflation stance, economist says

Colonial pipeline attack increases bipartisan urgency to reform cyberattack reporting laws

What will China's rover be researching on Mars?

Al Jazeera accuses Israel of war crime after tower housing its Gaza offices destroyed

Palestinian politician skeptical of Biden envoy's chances of securing cease-fire between Israel, Hamas

Nicki Minaj speaks publicly for the 1st time about her father's February hit-and-run death

Someone in Rhode Island bought land using Dogecoin

Katy Perry released a new music video starring … Pikachu

Nicolas Cage reportedly auditioned for The Green Hornet with a fake Jamaican accent

Olivia Munn has been 'obsessed with hanging out with' John Mulaney for years

Gaetz associate will plead guilty, admits to sex trafficking of a minor

Biden is relatably wary of leafy greens

Video shows Marjorie Taylor Greene harassing AOC's office in 2019

Biden reportedly has a 'short fuse'

Stefanik wins GOP leadership position, immediately praises Trump

Health experts are at odds about the CDC's 'shockingly abrupt' mask guidance

Ex-British spy, Erik Prince, and Project Veritas reportedly tried to entrap Trump's national security adviser

Staunch Israel supporter Sen. Bob Menendez expresses concern about Palestinian airstrikes

The next 6 months will challenge White House to 'stay firm' on no-fear inflation stance, economist says

Colonial pipeline attack increases bipartisan urgency to reform cyberattack reporting laws

What will China's rover be researching on Mars?

Al Jazeera accuses Israel of war crime after tower housing its Gaza offices destroyed

Palestinian politician skeptical of Biden envoy's chances of securing cease-fire between Israel, Hamas

Nicki Minaj speaks publicly for the 1st time about her father's February hit-and-run death

Someone in Rhode Island bought land using Dogecoin

Katy Perry released a new music video starring … Pikachu

Nicolas Cage reportedly auditioned for The Green Hornet with a fake Jamaican accent

Olivia Munn has been 'obsessed with hanging out with' John Mulaney for years

Gaetz associate will plead guilty, admits to sex trafficking of a minor

Biden is relatably wary of leafy greens

Video shows Marjorie Taylor Greene harassing AOC's office in 2019

Biden reportedly has a 'short fuse'

Stefanik wins GOP leadership position, immediately praises Trump

Health experts are at odds about the CDC's 'shockingly abrupt' mask guidance

Ex-British spy, Erik Prince, and Project Veritas reportedly tried to entrap Trump's national security adviser