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Comedian Jim Gaffigan called President Biden a "compassionate father" while arguing that Donald Trump is the more corrupt politician, with his actions leaving "very little doubt" in Gaffigan's mind that Trump is the "most corrupt" high-ranking official. On episode #2014 of "The Joe Rogan Experience," Rogan hosted Gaffigan, who spoke about financial and political corruption and remarked that he felt Joe Biden's corruption paled in comparison to Trump's.

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US Vice President Kamala Harris left Twitter confused after she repeated the phrase “we will work together" several times within the span of one sentence and about 30 seconds. Harris was speaking at the ASEAN summit. She was on the subject of the climate crisis when she made the gaffe and a video of it soon went viral on social media. “Our world is more interconnected and interdependent. That is especially true when it comes to the climate crisis, which is why we will work together and continue to work together to address these issues," Harris said at the summit,...

ISRAEL HAS PUT IRAN ON NOTICE: Tune in for Amir’s breaking news update from Dubai! This detailed report reveals not only how close Tehran is to obtaining a bomb, but also Israel’s readiness to intervene, including preparing for the aftermath that will follow an inevitable strike on the Iranian nuclear program in the weeks ahead.

Kansas forward Silvio De Sousa has been suspended indefinitely for his role in the Jawhawks' brawl with Kansas State on Tuesday night. Kansas announced the suspension Wednesday in a statement from coach Bill Self. Editor's Picks Late block sparks brawl between Kansas, KSU The school did not reveal a specific length of De Sousa's suspension or additional punishment for any other player, citing its joint review with the Big 12 Conference. "I have suspended Silvio De Sousa indefinitely pending the final outcome of the review by KU and the Big 12 Conference," Self said in his statement. "As I said...

I have a cellphone with 4G capability. I also have the unlimited data plan. I use my tablet to hook in ot my TV, using AT&T direct. I dropped X-finity a long time ago but still use Comcast cable. Adding a hot spot to my Verizon plan would cost an extra $10 per month. The hotspot would allow 30G of data per month to my tablet, when connecting to my cellphone. Any Freepers try this?

About 30,000 Los Angeles teachers and school employees are holding education hostage to demand higher pay and “smaller class sizes” – a popular phrase that equates to more dues paying union employees. On picket lines across the district Monday, striking teachers toted protest signs in the rain as they swapped horror stories about classes with 40 or more students packed in “like sardines.” What they didn’t discuss: How the United Teachers Los Angeles union’s immigration policies contribute to overcrowded schools and its demands for more staff to handle the situatio

Before she was the second woman ever appointed to the Supreme Court and the “Notorious RBG,” Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a wife, mother, and frustrated lawyer who dreamed of leaving her mark on the world. On the Basis of Sex, a suitably inspiring biopic despite its narrative unevenness and occasional reliance on schmaltz, seeks to show audiences the origin story of a cultural icon. The story follows Ginsburg (a quietly ferocious Felicity Jones) from her days as a first-year student at Harvard Law School to her graduation at the top of her class at Columbia to her time as a...

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YEONGCHANG, South Korea—Team USA brought the largest-ever squad to a Winter Olympics: 242 athletes decked out in stars and stripes and suede-fringe gloves, strutting into the Opening Ceremony. So far that big, bold team is doing a faceplant.

I have finished my first fiction novel, and I am requesting the names of editors that might help me with a developmental edit. My goal is to submit a polished manuscript (or sample) to potential literary agents. Any advice from experienced authors will be greatly appreciated. The genre is fantasy/romance. An adult or possibly young adult audience is my focus.

One of the founding fathers of progressive rock, the British musician is known for songs including In The Court Of The Crimson King and I Believe in Father Christmas. He died on Wednesday after "a long and stubborn battle with cancer", said his manager. The news comes nine months after Lake's band-mate Keith Emerson died.

Peter, Paul and Mary; Leaving on a jet plane

I am asking for prayers for my Stepson's cousin. She was brutally beaten and shot in the head by a home intruder, while alone with her baby boy. She is in the hospital fighting for her life. Her name is Amanda and she is also 3 months pregnant. I pray He protects her and her little ones.

I'm writing a fictional novel, which includes development of a maglev hover car. Can anyone point me to scholarly articles regarding magnetic levitation for my research? I have a PhD in chemistry but know very little about physics. Than you so much.

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7:52 p.m. A second tornado may be forming southwest Cherokee, according to the National Weather Service. Residents are urged to take cover. 7:49 p.m. A funnel cloud has been spotted near Essex in southwest Iowa. Red Oak, Elliott, Grant and Coburg could be effected. A tornado warning is in effect for parts of Mills, Page, Montgomery and Pottawattamie counties. 7:39 p.m. A severe storm that caused major damage in Quimby is headed toward Cherokee, according to the National Weather Service. The storm was spotted at about 7:30 near Quimby. It’s expected to reach Cherokee at about 7:45 p.m. This storm...

WICHITA, Kan. — A University of Kansas journalism professor was placed on indefinite administrative leave Friday for a tweet he wrote about the Navy Yard shootings which said, “blood is on the hands of the #NRA. Next time, let it be YOUR sons and daughters.” David W. Guth, an associate professor of journalism, made the comment on Twitter after Monday’s shootings in Washington, D.C., in which 13 people died, including the gunman. The tweet didn’t attract much attention until Campus Reform.org posted a story Thursday, sparking a social media backlash that’s spilled over into some state lawmakers calling for his...

I've been Hacked! A thief has obtained my email address, phone number and mailing address. The vandal has sent my information to a number of businessess requesting services and ordered dozens of boxes of mailing supplies to be deivered to my house. So far my credit cards and bank accounts have not been touched nor have any new credit cards been ordered. I have notified the police, the postal inspector web site, my credit report service and the businesses affected. I guess I need to close my email account next or at lesst change the password. The pranks have not...