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On May 14, 1944, an A-20 havoc (serial number 42-86768), with a crew of three and one passenger, departed Momote Airfield, Los Negros Island, for a courier flight to Nadzab Airfield, New Guinea. For unknown reasons, this plane was forced to ditch in the ocean off the north coast of New Guinea. Both engines failed at low altitude, and the aircraft's nose hit the water hard. Three men failed to emerge from the sinking wreck and were lost in the crash. One crew member survived and was rescued by a passing barge. An aerial search the next day found no...

On Friday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “The Story,” White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby responded to questions on how the 2021 U.S. strike in Afghanistan that killed an aid worker is different from the Israeli strike that killed World Central Kitchen workers are different by stating that it’s “imprudent to try to compare two things that happened three years apart in two different conflicts.” And there was an independent investigation of the Afghanistan strike, “and that independent investigator found that there was no need for personal accountability to be had, but did find that the U.S....

The Tucker Carlson Encounter: Dr. Pierre Kory: They’re still claiming the COVID-19 vax is safe and effective. Yet somehow Dr. Pierre Kory treats hundreds of patients who’ve been badly injured by it. Why is no one in the public health establishment paying attention? Join Tucker Carlson and Dr. Pierre Kory as they discuss the truth about the COVID-19 vaccine. In this eye-opening video, they delve into the potential risks and benefits of the vaccine, as well as the latest research and data. Gain valuable insights and make an informed decision about your health in this must-watch conversation.

Elon Musk escalated his war of words with former CNN host Don Lemon, comparing him to a spoiled child. “Don “Veruca Salt” Lemon,” Musk posted Friday on X — likening Lemon to the outrageously indulged character in the Roald Dahl classic “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” The jab comes hours after The Post reported Lemon had made extravagant demands on Musk as part of a deal to host a talk show on the platform.

It's Sunday laundry again. Decatur, Alabama. Northern Alabama. The laundromat place is really busy...much busier than usual. Probably 40 people in here. One short round Mexican Grandma type has tied up ALL FOUR of the large capacity machines that do SIX loads in one shot. Mexican kids scurrying around taking gibberish. I am the ONLY white person in here. I've lived in the USA 55 years....all my life...and now I dont speak the language. Makes me want to drink. Rant /off

White House YouTube channel cuts off before you can hear what Joe Biden said after his speech Friday. However, another camera Caught the podium hot mic, hearing HIDIN’ BIDEN say "Wait 'til the press leaves".

The Gantt Report, By Lucius Gantt – I don’t know Fulton County DA Fani Willis, but I love her. She is the standard of excellence for Black elected officials. I opine about politicians. I write about them in The Gantt Report more times than my readers want me to. However, Fani Willis is not your average Mama Bear. When former President Donald Trump went to sleep and dreamed, he could overturn the Presidential election votes, in my hometown and in the State of Georgia, he woke up in a nightmare!

Ultra-progressive California Governor Gavin Newsom is in Las Vegas ahead of Super Bowl and is spending his time in Sin City hobnobbing with billionaires and Tom Brady, as speculation mounts that Joe Biden will stand down. On Friday, Newsom, 56, was a surprise guest at Fanatics billionaire Michael Rubin’s hot 100 luncheon at LAVO – a swanky restaurant at the upscale Palazzo hotel. The restaurant, which bills itself as offering ‘authentic Italian flavors and unforgettable experiences’, specializes in seafood – including a lavish $225 ‘plateau grande’ that comes with an entire lobster and kaluga caviar. Other specialties include a $99...

This press conference from Karine Jean Pierre and Ian Sams happened after Joe Bidens epic emergency press conference disaster today.

A massive explosion occurred at the Votkinsk weapons factory in Russia's Udmurtia region the evening of Feb. 7, according to the state-run news outlet TASS. The Votkinsk Machine Building Plant produces nuclear weapons components and ballistic missiles, including the RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The detonation caused a large fire to break out at the factory. Residents of Votkinsk reportedly shared videos of the fire on social media. TASS said that the dispatch service claimed the explosion resulted from "a scheduled test of rocket engines." The dispatch service reportedly called the explosion "a planned event, not an emergency." No...

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said on this week’s broadcast of “Fox News Sunday” that President Joe Biden’s military strikes to dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias only killed “some @#&$@##.” Graham said, “They have four oil refineries you can see from space. If you knocked one of them out, they would stop this. Our American troops are in harm’s way. If the goal is to deter Iran, you’re failing miserably. If the goal is to protect American troops, you’re not achieving your goal. If you’ve convinced Iran you don’t want a wider war, they believe...

President Joe Biden handily won the Democrat's first official primary election Saturday night, with the race called by the Associated Press 20 minutes after the polls closed. Biden held an insurmountable lead over challengers Rep. Dean Philips, D-Minn, and self-help guru Marianne Williamson, commanding around 96% of the vote (with two thirds of the votes counted). "As I said four years ago, this campaign is for everyone who has been knocked down, counted out and left behind. That is still true today," Biden said in a statement released by his campaign. "With more than 14 million new jobs and a...

Reactions from prominent Ohio political figures are pouring in after President Biden announced this week he will visit East Palestine, Ohio a year after the major train derailment that devastated the community and sparked calls for him to visit the town. "Biden visiting East Palestine at this point is pure politics," Ohio Republican Sen. J.D. Vance posted on X. "What is he actually going to do for the people on the ground? That’s what matters, not political stunts." "Joe Biden refused to stand with the patriots of East Palestine when it really mattered. He could have united our country by...

PIERRE, S.D. - After a recent trip to the United State's southern border, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem addressed the South Dakota Legislature in a speech that pledged her support to Texas. Find the video of the speech below as well as a transcript of what she said. (snip) Thank you for calling this joint session of the legislative body today so I may address both chambers on a matter of grave importance to the people of South Dakota and the United States of America. It is no secret that our country is being overwhelmed with en masse illegal immigration....

President Biden said Friday that he would use new emergency authorities to “shut down the border when it becomes overwhelmed” if Congress passes a bipartisan immigration plan that the Senate has been negotiating...

Two Chicago journalists reported that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has become so "stressed out" that he was hospitalized for panic attacks. John Kass and Anita Padilla broke the news on WGN-AM's Chicago Way Podcast on January 16, saying that Johnson needed medical help due to increasing stress. They were talking about the illegal immigrant problem on air when Kass said "No amount of anti-depressants can cure him of this problem." "I know, it's so true," Padilla said. "And you know, I actually, you brought it up, I was gonna bring it up." "The panic attacks?" Kass asked. "The mayor's panic...

A furious Joe Biden called Donald Trump 'sick' and a 'loser' in his first campaign speech of 2024 saying 'we nearly lost America' on January 6. The president, 80, launched an incensed attack on his predecessor and potential 2024 general election rival at Valley Forge in Pennsylvania, where George Washington organized an army to fight the British in 1777. Biden condemned the Republican frontrunner for his 'lies' and for making his White House campaign about 'himself' in the remarks marking the third anniversary of the Capitol Riot. At his first public event since a Caribbean vacation, Biden said 'democracy is...

I am curious and sure others know more than me. Even in the election furor, I believe a supposed Office Holder accusing an opponent of a crime for which he was not charged is Slander. Flame away. Now back to lurking.

Just a fun video (with unbiased commentary) that reeks of Democrat hypocrisy. Lots of old familiar faces....

Just saw this video of KJP and John Kirby. I just couldnt resist the urge to post this brief bit of fun. Karine sounds like there is only one place that she really hates to be and its right in front, answering for Brandons screw ups.