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Alito's Jurisprudence of Doubt: How Uncertainty Became a Tool to Undermine Rights
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Alito's Jurisprudence of Doubt: How Uncertainty Became a Tool to Undermine Rights
Justice Alito has turned doubt into a constitutional weapon, using uncertainty to justify rolling back reproductive righ
Anthony Head, Star of 'Buffy' and 'Ted Lasso,' Dies at 72 from Pneumonia
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Anthony Head, Star of 'Buffy' and 'Ted Lasso,' Dies at 72 from Pneumonia
Anthony Head, the British actor famed for roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Ted Lasso,' died at 72 from pneumonia
Trump Pardons Ex-Rep. Steve Buyer for Insider Trading, Citing 'Lawfare'
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Trump Pardons Ex-Rep. Steve Buyer for Insider Trading, Citing 'Lawfare'
President Trump granted a full pardon to ex-Rep. Steve Buyer, who was convicted of insider trading. Buyer claimed the pr
Nashville Residents, Zoo Fight Data Center Plan as Petition Tops 160K
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Nashville Residents, Zoo Fight Data Center Plan as Petition Tops 160K
A petition opposing a 69,220-square-foot data center near the Nashville Zoo has gathered over 160,000 signatures, as res
Hollywood's Star Wars Rhetoric Against Trump Crosses Line, Ex-WH Official Says
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Hollywood's Star Wars Rhetoric Against Trump Crosses Line, Ex-WH Official Says
Tony Gilroy used his Peabody Awards speech to compare President Trump to a fascist empire, drawing criticism for inflamm
Platner Defiant as Collins Calls Allegations 'Troubling' in Maine Senate Race
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Platner Defiant as Collins Calls Allegations 'Troubling' in Maine Senate Race
Graham Platner remains defiant amid fresh allegations from ex-girlfriends, while Sen. Susan Collins labels the claims 't
Elmo's NBA Finals Post Sparks Backlash, Then Puns
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Elmo's NBA Finals Post Sparks Backlash, Then Puns
Elmo's neutral NBA Finals post drew backlash from fans, prompting a pun-filled response. President Trump plans to attend
Platner's Mounting Scandals Rattle Democrats in Critical Maine Senate Race
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Platner's Mounting Scandals Rattle Democrats in Critical Maine Senate Race
Democrats are growing alarmed as Graham Platner's campaign in Maine is battered by revelations of sexting, a controversi
UAW Backs Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Primary, Boosting Progressive Bid
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UAW Backs Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Primary, Boosting Progressive Bid
The United Auto Workers endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate primary, bolstering his progressive campaign agains
Obama Center Extends Olive Branch: Trump Invited for Tour After 'Disaster' Jab
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Obama Center Extends Olive Branch: Trump Invited for Tour After 'Disaster' Jab
The Obama Presidential Center has invited President Trump to tour the facility ahead of its June 19 opening, following T
Rideshare Drivers Face Lethal Risks as Platforms Dodge Safety Obligations
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Rideshare Drivers Face Lethal Risks as Platforms Dodge Safety Obligations
Rideshare drivers face lethal risks as platforms withhold safety data. Advocates demand federal standards after multiple
Trump Touts May Jobs Beat as Economy Stays Hot, but Voters Still Feel Squeeze
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Trump Touts May Jobs Beat as Economy Stays Hot, but Voters Still Feel Squeeze
President Trump seized on a stronger-than-expected May jobs report to declare the economy booming, but persistent concer