Trump posts AI video of ‘Lake America’ being protected by an army of bequiffed ‘Donald Ducks’
The post came after the president signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ amid a bitter tariff…
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Huge ‘Lake Ontario’ sign installed in swipe at Trump over name change
A huge Lake Ontario sign has been unveiled next to the lake after Donald Trump signed an order to rename it "Lake…
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Beer thieves steal 40,000lbs of lager in truck heist
A beer truck filled with 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon has been stolen in California, the company says.
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Police officer killed in ‘gunfight’ at South Carolina park
The suspect, a 33-year-old man with a lengthy criminal record, also died
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Number of dead migrants found in Arizona desert spikes despite plunge in border crossings under Trump
Experts say dangerous border crossings have continued despite the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown
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RFK Jr blames media and ‘demagogic politicians’ as he downplays ‘so-called measles deaths’ amid outbreak fears
Measles cases surge to 35-year high as deaths in Pennsylvania spark clash between the governor and Trump’s health…
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Fears for communities near the great Colorado River as drought means future is uncertain
The severely depleted Colorado River is causing grave concern for those who rely on it
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LA rapper arrested in $8M check-cashing scheme
The rapper often flaunted his lavish lifestyle on social media, including iced-out jewelry and a photo with a boxing…
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ICE plans to spend up to $2M on robot dogs
The four-legged robots are equipped with cameras and Wi-Fi connectivity and can travel at speeds of up to about 5 feet…
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Lake Ontario, Always: Canada hits back at Trump’s Lake America order with giant sign
Doug Ford unveiled a giant billboard along the Canadian shore bearing the message ‘Lake Ontario. Now and Always’
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Trump’s deal gives the US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela – what we know
Trump's deal gives the United States a stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves - but what does that actually mean?
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Anti-immigrant provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos deported by ICE after arrest in New Orleans
Far-right commenter Laura Loomer claimed credit for reporting the far-right personality to ICE
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Drug dealer acquitted of murder after high school student he sold fentanyl to died weeks before her graduation
The California teen is remembered as an animal lover who loved the outdoors and was known for driving a pink car
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Man charged with arson after setting himself on fire inside NYC building where Google has offices
The man was allegedly trying to access another tenant’s space in the building, Google said in a statement
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Judge rules against Trump in freedom of speech case brought by Stanford newspaper over Israel coverage
Federal judge warns against ‘downward spiral’ for First Amendment after administration threatens to revoke visas over…
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Big rig left dangling over California bridge after crash leaves driver injured
The truck driver was reportedly ejected from the vehicle and injured
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Another Trump Cabinet member is mulling a 2028 run for president: report
In recent months, 2028 speculation has largely focused on two figures: JD Vance and Marco Rubio
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Trump slammed over latest ‘disgusting’ attack on another female reporter: ‘Filth’
Trump labeled New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman ‘unattractive’ and a ‘stalker’ after she reported on his plans…
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Judge finds mother with postpartum psychosis not guilty of murdering her two children in case echoing Lindsay Clancy trial
The NYC verdict comes as a Massachusetts jury deliberates in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial
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Bat crawls into woman’s mouth as she sleeps
A doctor from Virginia says she woke up to find a live bat inside her mouth.
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FBI drops automatic hiring ban for applicants caught with prostitutes
This move away from an automatic disqualification represents part of a broader evolution in recruitment standards…
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Trump says US will take part control of Venezuela oil reserves in unprecedented plan
Announcement followed weeks of US Venezuelan negotiations
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac winter forecast is out. Here’s what to know about the coming season
The season is looking mild for much of the country - with a few key exceptions
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Influencers, treasure hunters or ‘mole people’? No one seems to know what is going on underground in NYC
Three men mysteriously emerged from a Midtown Manhattan manhole last week — in at least the fourth incident involving…
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As jurors deliberate in the Lindsay Clancy trial, here are key moments they may be considering
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder case must decide whether the former labor and delivery nurse is criminally…
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Trump’s proposed arch backed despite adverse effects on DC sightlines
The structure could alter visual connections between some of Washington’s iconic landmarks
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Trump announces massive oil deal with Venezuela as gas prices surge
The agreement would give the US control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil
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Stephen Miller puts anti-immigration information in front of Natalie Harp so it gets to Trump: report
Harp has reportedly been nicknamed the “human printer” for the way in which she prints out information
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Trump may have rebranded it as Lake America but US residents can’t stop googling its old name
The executive action comes as trade negotiations between Washington and Ottawa collapse, prompting 50 percent US…
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Trump keeps Artemis II astronauts waiting for their medals after he arrives late and then speechifies about what he’ll build next
Trump, who was nearly half an hour late to the Texas ceremony, also wound up in the awkward position of presenting the…
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Florida HVAC worker arrested after he is caught on film kicking a customer’s dog
Video footage captured the moment the dog was struck and rendered unconscious for a significant period
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Barron Trump becoming ‘reclusive’ after Iran’s bounty call and Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Barron Trump ‘doesn’t go out,’ a source familiar with his movements reportedly said
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Milo Yiannopoulos looks dejected in mugshot after he is detained by Trump’s ICE
Yiannopoulos, a 41-year-old British national, had been issued a final order of removal after overstaying his visa but…
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Woman who left message in spray paint on DC memorial is indicted on two federal counts, DOJ says
President Donald Trump condemned the damage to the monument in a social media post, writing, ‘First the Reflecting…
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Mike Rogers has a chance to flip Michigan. Trump keeps getting in the way
Mike Rogers wants to create permission for Democrats to pick him over Abdul El-Sayed, Eric Garcia writes. Trump’s…
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Exclusive: Black employees launch lawsuit against Florida IHOP claiming constant racism from a manager
Exclusive: An IHOP manager in Florida allegedly subjected Black employees to ceaseless racism, referring to herself as…
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