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Hillary Clinton shut down any speculation that she might run for president again in 2024, calling such a campaign "out of the question." Clinton sat down for an interview with the Financial Times in which she discussed her own political career, the Biden presidency, former President Donald Trump, and the 2024 presidential race. Asked whether she had any intentions to run again, Clinton held firmly against a return to the race. "No, out of the question," she told the Financial Times. "First of all, I expect Biden to run. He certainly intends to run. It would be very disruptive to...

t was the fall of 1986, some six months after the catastrophic Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant explosion, and a group of soldiers suited up to enter the radiation-riddled site. Their task: Clean hundreds of tons of expelled, highly radioactive, nuclear fuel from rooftops near the reactor. Dressed in what appears to be foul-weather gear, one of the young men cinches his gloves and tightens the drawstring of his hoodie to shield his cheeks. Another slips a .1-inch-thick piece of lead, thinner than the protective coverings provided for dental X-rays, over his back. Some insert the sheets inside their undershorts, creating...

A law currently in Congress could expand regulations to rein in illicit seafood imports, which account for an estimated 10 percent of all U.S. sales—and bring with them significant human rights, environmental, and health problems.In the end, the eels were worth an estimated $160 million. Over four years, they trickled through U.S. seaports in 138 shipping containers that eight people were later accused of importing illegally. In March, a grand jury indicted the CEO of American Eel Depot, a New Jersey company, along with three members of the staff and four business affiliates in association with the alleged crimes. U.S....

President Biden on Saturday called the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) approval of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for children under five a “monumental step.” “For parents all over the country, this is a day of relief and celebration,” Biden said in a statement.

When you play in a world-conquering, gazillion-selling band of Metallica's stature, you're bound to attract a few oddball fans over the course of your career. Still, the metal titans' most unexpected devotee is quite a doozy: Richard Ramirez, the '80s serial killer known as the Night Stalker. Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett said Ramirez — the serial killer, rapist and burglar who embarked on a Los Angeles crime spree from 1984-85 and was sentenced to death in 1989 — was incensed when he heard the band performing at San Quentin State Prison in 2003, where they filmed their "St. Anger" music...

Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) leads Never Trumper and Utah independent Senate candidate Evan McMullin by double digits, smashing establishment media narratives that this Senate race is closer than it appears, according to an internal Lee campaign poll. Breitbart News obtained an internal Lee campaign poll that found that Lee leads by 19 points over McMullin, or 52 to 33 percent, with 10 percent of voters remaining undecided. The survey also found that Lee also leads amongst Republicans with 70 percent and is tied with McMullin on independent-leaning voters with 44 percent. McMullin only leads with Democrat voters with 60 percent,...

A group of “Black Feminist” activists are marching towards the U.S. Supreme Court on Juneteenth weekend in support of their pro-abortion policies. The organization Black Bodies for Black Power organized the march that will start on 6th Street NE & 226 4th Street NE and make its way to the Supreme Court. These activists are using the Juneteenth celebration of the end of slavery to promote their “fight for reproductive justice.”

Belief in God among U.S. adults sank to an all-time low this year, according to recent data from a Gallup survey. According to the survey, most U.S. adults — 81 percent — believe in God. But while that figure seems high, it is actually the lowest percentage ever reported in this survey. Up until 2011, over 90 percent said they believed in God, but the number has continued to drop, now down eight points from the 89 percent who expressed belief in God in 2016. The previous low was set in 2014, when 86 percent said they believed in God.

In a tweet earlier this week about menstrual health, the organization chastised anyone who would say this was a female issue, reminding them that “not all women menstruate and not all people who menstruate are women.”

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Disney Pixar's Lightyear appears to be a huge flop this weekend at the box office as estimates have dropped by as much as 35% in a day. Following its $5.2 million for Wednesday and Thursday previews, Lightyear starring Chris Evans as the "original" voice of Buzz was estimated early Friday morning to open to as high as $85 million for the weekend, but now those estimates are a lot lower with it looking like the flick makes only $55 million, with it still hoped to make as much as $60 million. It's also possible Lightyear could miss out on being...

Fox News host Tucker Carlson attacked President Joe Biden over his daughter Ashley Biden’s diary admissions. In Ashley Biden’s writings, she claims that the president took showers with her when she was young, fueling her sex-addiction.

Biden nominee for ATF director says he’s never owned a gun ATF Agent (ATF/Released) JUNE 17, 2022 LIZ GEORGE President Joe Biden’s latest nominee to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) told lawmakers that he has never owned a gun. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Thursday to advance his nomination. In responses to questions from lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee, ATF director nominee Steven Dettelbach revealed on May 25 that he has never owned a firearm. “Have you ever owned a firearm?” Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) asked. “No,” Dettelbach replied. Dettelbach also said that...

Police are responding to reports of shots fired at Tysons Corner Center in Virginia. Fairfax County police say that there is no active shooter situation at this time, but the mall has been closed as they clear the area and investigate. According to initial reports from police, a fight broke out between a small group, when a man described as a Black male wearing a black hoodie and jeans brandished a firearm and discharged it. There have been no reports of injuries. Police advise people to avoid the area as they respond to the situation. On Twitter, FCPD says there...

Two actors on the Netflix series "The Chosen One" were killed and six other cast or crew members were injured after the van they were riding in crashed near Mulege on the Baja California Sur peninsula. Local media reported the crash occurred Thursday, and said the van flipped after running off the road in a desert area. The crew had apparently been working in the nearby Santa Rosalia area at the time. Raymundo Garduño Cruz and Juan Francisco González Aguilar died.

A San Joaquin County family is calling on the sheriff’s office to answer questions about why and how they raided the family’s Ripon home Wednesday, with guns drawn and shields up, and children inside. “Over the PA, they were saying, ‘Come out with your hands up with no weapons,” said Nicole McCurdy, who experienced the ordeal alongside her 3-year-old son and 16-year-old daughter. “I want to know why they had to use, why they had to point guns at me and my children. I would have answered the door.”

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky backed an advisory committee’s recommendation on Saturday that will allow children under the age of 5 years old to receive the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, capping off the last step needed before children can start getting inoculated. Vaccinations for children aged six months and older can begin this coming week.

Joe Biden fell off a bike while cycling in Delaware. Reportedly unharmed. Video

Consumers, already being pummeled by surging prices, now have to worry about product shortages. In recent months, a handful of common products have become harder to find and more may be added to the list. FOX Business takes a look at the crunch facing consumers. Tampons A spokesperson for Tampax, which is owned by P&G, told FOX Business in a statement that this is "a temporary situation, and the Tampax team is producing tampons 24/7 to meet the increased demand for our products."

Holy cow thats a big explosion. Can anyone in the know comment on what is likely to make a mushroom cloud that big thats non nuke?