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General Discussion
Judge Cannon has denied the motions to dismiss filed by Nauta and De Oliveira
By onenote - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
Judge Cannon has denied the motions to dismiss filed by Nauta and De Oliveira
By onenote - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
LOL: Hannity's Dumbest Lie Yet Just Imploded! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
LOL: Hannity's Dumbest Lie Yet Just Imploded! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Clark County GOP Chair arrested; DA's office declines to pursue charge
By red dog 1 - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
Clark County GOP Chair arrested; DA's office declines to pursue charge
By red dog 1 - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
Canada
"Pierre Poilievre got the endorsement of far-right American conspiracy theorist, Alex Jones - and he still hasn't
By applegrove - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
"Pierre Poilievre got the endorsement of far-right American conspiracy theorist, Alex Jones - and he still hasn't
By applegrove - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
January 6 Lawsuits Against Trump May Advance
By applegrove - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
January 6 Lawsuits Against Trump May Advance
By applegrove - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
AI-Powered World Health Chatbot Is Flubbing Some Answers
By highplainsdem - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
AI-Powered World Health Chatbot Is Flubbing Some Answers
By highplainsdem - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
January 6 Lawsuits Against Trump May Advance
By babylonsister - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
January 6 Lawsuits Against Trump May Advance
By babylonsister - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
The DU Lounge
Double Trouble: Baby Pyi Mai and Chaba's Playful Bond
By catbyte - 5 hrs ago - 2 replies
Double Trouble: Baby Pyi Mai and Chaba's Playful Bond
By catbyte - 5 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
Germany arrests two dual nationals on suspicion of plotting attacks for Russia
By muriel_volestrangler - 5 hrs ago - 2 replies
Germany arrests two dual nationals on suspicion of plotting attacks for Russia
By muriel_volestrangler - 5 hrs ago - 2 replies
Birders
Northern Cardinal keeping her eggs warm, on cold and rainy Central Park Day
By Donkees - 5 hrs ago - 2 replies
Northern Cardinal keeping her eggs warm, on cold and rainy Central Park Day
By Donkees - 5 hrs ago - 2 replies
American History
Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-Five
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 2 replies
Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-Five
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court to weigh whether bans targeting homeless encampments run afoul of the Constitution
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
Supreme Court to weigh whether bans targeting homeless encampments run afoul of the Constitution
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Rep. Jake LaTurner (R-KS) announces retirement.
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
Rep. Jake LaTurner (R-KS) announces retirement.
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
Canada
#TheMoment 500 Newfoundlanders randomly ended up on the same cruise
By Spazito - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
#TheMoment 500 Newfoundlanders randomly ended up on the same cruise
By Spazito - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Texas Water Hack Likely Linked to Russian Spy Agency: Report
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
Texas Water Hack Likely Linked to Russian Spy Agency: Report
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
Computer Help and Support
Thanks to everyone who made suggestions about my online banking app not working. Reinstalled and it's working again
By Walleye - 8 hrs ago - 2 replies
Thanks to everyone who made suggestions about my online banking app not working. Reinstalled and it's working again
By Walleye - 8 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Risk of bird flu spreading to humans is 'enormous concern', says WHO
By Coventina - 8 hrs ago - 2 replies
Risk of bird flu spreading to humans is 'enormous concern', says WHO
By Coventina - 8 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
If you're going to cheat, at least put some effort into it...
By brooklynite - 8 hrs ago - 2 replies
If you're going to cheat, at least put some effort into it...
By brooklynite - 8 hrs ago - 2 replies
The DU Lounge
Baby Elephant Pyi Mai and Chaba's Morning Adventures
By catbyte - 8 hrs ago - 2 replies
Baby Elephant Pyi Mai and Chaba's Morning Adventures
By catbyte - 8 hrs ago - 2 replies
Cable News Clips
Israel Considers Attacking Iran and Invading Rafah as Netanyahu Seeks Lifelines to Stay in Power
By Uncle Joe - 8 hrs ago - 2 replies
Israel Considers Attacking Iran and Invading Rafah as Netanyahu Seeks Lifelines to Stay in Power
By Uncle Joe - 8 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Statement from President Joe Biden on Iran Sanctions
By LetMyPeopleVote - 9 hrs ago - 2 replies
Statement from President Joe Biden on Iran Sanctions
By LetMyPeopleVote - 9 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Juror ABRUPTLY LEAVES after trump INTIMIDATES HER
By MagaSmash - 9 hrs ago - 2 replies
Juror ABRUPTLY LEAVES after trump INTIMIDATES HER
By MagaSmash - 9 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Dirty trump Now Trying to Intimidate Jurors?- (Yup) Stephanie
By MagaSmash - 9 hrs ago - 2 replies
Dirty trump Now Trying to Intimidate Jurors?- (Yup) Stephanie
By MagaSmash - 9 hrs ago - 2 replies
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
"Daliland." A very entertaining biopic about Salvador Dali...
By bif - 9 hrs ago - 2 replies
"Daliland." A very entertaining biopic about Salvador Dali...
By bif - 9 hrs ago - 2 replies
Michigan
Detroit Lions new uniforms leaked: Honolulu Blue and silver, white, and black jerseys
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago - 2 replies
Detroit Lions new uniforms leaked: Honolulu Blue and silver, white, and black jerseys
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
US slaps new sanctions on Iran's drone program as Israel considers response to weekend attack
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 2 replies
US slaps new sanctions on Iran's drone program as Israel considers response to weekend attack
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 2 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
On This Day: 7.9 earthquake and fires (some set on purpose) destroy much of San Francisco, killing 3,000+ -Apr. 18, 1906
By jgo - 11 hrs ago - 2 replies
On This Day: 7.9 earthquake and fires (some set on purpose) destroy much of San Francisco, killing 3,000+ -Apr. 18, 1906
By jgo - 11 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
A Reception with President Joe Biden ,Thursday, April 25, 2024 Irvington, NY
By brooklynite - 11 hrs ago - 2 replies
A Reception with President Joe Biden ,Thursday, April 25, 2024 Irvington, NY
By brooklynite - 11 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Let me get this straight: A worker at McDonald's could be forced to sign a non-compete clause ?
By Passages - 12 hrs ago - 2 replies
Let me get this straight: A worker at McDonald's could be forced to sign a non-compete clause ?
By Passages - 12 hrs ago - 2 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
RFK Jr.'s Campaign Fires Staffer Who Revealed the Goal Is to Reelect Donald Trump
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
RFK Jr.'s Campaign Fires Staffer Who Revealed the Goal Is to Reelect Donald Trump
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
Biden - and steelmakers - promise U.S. Steel will stay American
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 2 replies
Biden - and steelmakers - promise U.S. Steel will stay American
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
UK Conservative lawmaker suspended over allegations of misusing funds
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - 2 replies
UK Conservative lawmaker suspended over allegations of misusing funds
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
911 service restored in some areas after outages reported in at least four states across US
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 2 replies
911 service restored in some areas after outages reported in at least four states across US
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Stephen Colbert: Guest historian and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
Stephen Colbert: Guest historian and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latin America
How the drowned 'lost city of Cuba' became one of archaeology's great mysteries
By Judi Lynn - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
How the drowned 'lost city of Cuba' became one of archaeology's great mysteries
By Judi Lynn - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
Anthropology
Road Built 7,000 Years Ago Found at Bottom of Mediterranean Sea
By Judi Lynn - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
Road Built 7,000 Years Ago Found at Bottom of Mediterranean Sea
By Judi Lynn - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Biden Limits Dangerous Chemicals That Trump Hid - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
Biden Limits Dangerous Chemicals That Trump Hid - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
Anthropology
First evidence of human occupation in lava tube cave in Saudi Arabia
By Judi Lynn - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
First evidence of human occupation in lava tube cave in Saudi Arabia
By Judi Lynn - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
A New Police Force Chased a 17-Year-Old Boy to His Death. Then It Vanished.
By Nevilledog - 20 hrs ago - 2 replies
A New Police Force Chased a 17-Year-Old Boy to His Death. Then It Vanished.
By Nevilledog - 20 hrs ago - 2 replies
The DU Lounge
Fish recipes by Catch, Giles Coren's best restaurant in the world
By Celerity - 20 hrs ago - 2 replies
Fish recipes by Catch, Giles Coren's best restaurant in the world
By Celerity - 20 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latin America
Mexican drug lord Joaqun 'El Chapo' Guzmn claims he can't get calls or visits in a US prison
By Judi Lynn - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
Mexican drug lord Joaqun 'El Chapo' Guzmn claims he can't get calls or visits in a US prison
By Judi Lynn - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
GOP Moves To Stop Popular Vote From Deciding Election - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
GOP Moves To Stop Popular Vote From Deciding Election - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
I don't know who this lawyer dude is, but he does a good job explaining Trump's legal & financial situation
By Bucky - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
I don't know who this lawyer dude is, but he does a good job explaining Trump's legal & financial situation
By Bucky - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Project 2025: Far Right Plans For An "Ideal" America
By Celerity - 23 hrs ago - 2 replies
Project 2025: Far Right Plans For An "Ideal" America
By Celerity - 23 hrs ago - 2 replies
The DU Lounge
Brett Farrow designs San Dieguito House to embrace setting in coastal California
By Celerity - 23 min ago - 1 replies
Brett Farrow designs San Dieguito House to embrace setting in coastal California
By Celerity - 23 min ago - 1 replies
Music Appreciation
Rolling Stones - 2000 Light Years from Home
By marble falls - 24 min ago - 1 replies
Rolling Stones - 2000 Light Years from Home
By marble falls - 24 min ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
Trump's prison nightmare gets real as full jury gets seated in criminal trial - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 33 min ago - 1 replies
Trump's prison nightmare gets real as full jury gets seated in criminal trial - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 33 min ago - 1 replies
Texas
Ted Cruz granted extension on FEC personal finance statement; Democrats pounce
By TexasTowelie - 34 min ago - 1 replies
Ted Cruz granted extension on FEC personal finance statement; Democrats pounce
By TexasTowelie - 34 min ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
The GOP Is FULL OF (TV14) AND MENTALLY ILL! Christopher Titus Armageddon Update
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 35 min ago - 1 replies
The GOP Is FULL OF (TV14) AND MENTALLY ILL! Christopher Titus Armageddon Update
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 35 min ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Republican AGs Are Teaming Up With The Corporations Poisoning Their States To Gut The Clean Air Act. Why?
By B.See - 45 min ago - 1 replies
Republican AGs Are Teaming Up With The Corporations Poisoning Their States To Gut The Clean Air Act. Why?
By B.See - 45 min ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
A question for DU lawyers . . . . . in outing the juror/nurse who subsequently asked to be excused . . . .
By Stinky The Clown - 48 min ago - 1 replies
A question for DU lawyers . . . . . in outing the juror/nurse who subsequently asked to be excused . . . .
By Stinky The Clown - 48 min ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
Judge rejects efforts by Trump's co-defendants to get obstruction charges tossed in classified documents case
By BumRushDaShow - 52 min ago - 1 replies
Judge rejects efforts by Trump's co-defendants to get obstruction charges tossed in classified documents case
By BumRushDaShow - 52 min ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Republicans who voted to oust Kevin McCarthy face new ad onslaught
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 53 min ago - 1 replies
Republicans who voted to oust Kevin McCarthy face new ad onslaught
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 53 min ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
A sheriff, a felon and a conspiracy theorist walk into a hotel. They're there for the same conference.
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
A sheriff, a felon and a conspiracy theorist walk into a hotel. They're there for the same conference.
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Democrats weigh prospect of helping Johnson save his job as House speaker
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Democrats weigh prospect of helping Johnson save his job as House speaker
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Forum Spotlight: Cable News Clips
'Pure thuggery': Trump juror dismissed after 'MAGA intimidation machine' targets her - All In - MSNBCTrump's prison nightmare gets real as full jury gets seated in criminal trial - The Beat - MSNBC
NY lies haunt 'narcissist' Trump as jurors gear up for criminal trial - The Beat - MSNBC
Latest Breaking News
Trump goes after the judge and prosecutors in his hush money case in last rally before trial begins
Saturday - Associated Press
Saturday - Associated Press
Executor of O.J. Simpson's estate plans to fight payout to the families of Brown and Goldman
Saturday - Associated Press
Saturday - Associated Press
House GOP vows Israel vote after Iran attack amid bipartisan pressure on aid package
Saturday - Politico
Saturday - Politico
Biden wins Wyoming's caucuses, with Democrats in Alaska still to get their say in the nomination
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Police took possession of E. Jean Carroll's unregistered gun after her testimony in Trump defamation trial
Saturday - NBC NEWS
Saturday - NBC NEWS
Israel calls off school trips, puts forces on full alert amid Iran threat
Saturday - NBC News/Reuters
Saturday - NBC News/Reuters
Democrats investing more in Vargas during Bacon-Frei GOP primary fight in NE-02
Saturday - Nebraska Examiner
Saturday - Nebraska Examiner
Maine lawmakers reject bill for lawsuits against gunmakers and advance others after mass shooting
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Bridges reopen after 26 barges broke loose and floated down Ohio River, damaging a marina
Saturday - CNN
Saturday - CNN
Planet Fitness outlets receive bomb threats after far right derides gym policy
Saturday - The Guardian
Saturday - The Guardian
Audio recordings of James Crumbley's allegedly threatening jail calls released
Saturday - Detroit Free Press
Saturday - Detroit Free Press
Kansas governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for minors, anti-abortion bills
Saturday - CBS News/AP
Saturday - CBS News/AP
DeSantis signs bills targeting civilian review boards, recording police up close
Saturday - OrlandoSentinal.com
Saturday - OrlandoSentinal.com
Judge declines to delay Trump's NY hush money trial over complaints of pretrial publicity
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Instead of passing Ukraine aid, the House is voting on bills to shield home appliances from government regulations
Friday - Business Insider
Friday - Business Insider