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On this day in 1962, the final Boeing B-52 Stratofortress ever produced rolled out of Boeing’s Wichita factory, marking the end of a historic production era. More than six decades later, that same aircraft continues to serve with the United States Air Force. The aircraft, a B-52H with serial number 61-0040, was the 744th and final B-52 built and left the production line on June 22, 1962. Today, it remains operational with the 23rd Bomb Squadron of the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base.

@RandPaul Did Dr. Fauci fund gain-of-function research while telling Congress he didn't? Why were records destroyed? And why did he need a presidential pardon? The American people deserve answers, and I am going to make sure they get them during our hearing next month.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida woman arrested after calling 911 to complain about a traffic ticket was later found with 28 bags of fentanyl hidden inside her body. The incident began when deputies blocked a roadway to assist utility crews working on power lines, per the Polk County Sheriff's Office. According to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, 48-year-old Gina Redding of Lake Wales bypassed the roadblock, driving around a deputy stationed to redirect traffic. She was stopped at the other end of the closed road by a second deputy and issued a citation. Displeased with the ticket, Redding...

The World Cup has brought real excitement to these American shores, and not just in the form of soccer, but in the innocent, wide-eyed discoveries of European tourists experiencing the United States for the first time. Here are some of their most surprising discoveries: 1. Football is actually called "soccer": All this time, they were calling it by the wrong name. 2. Americans prefer a sport called "baseball" where no one kicks anything: How can you have a sport with no kicks? 3. It's surprisingly difficult to be stabbed by a Muslim: You can find it on any street corner...

The since-deleted post from Poetica Coffee reference, saying to Goldman, “we don’t need your money (it’s probably coming from AIPAC anyways).” “Hey Congressman Dan Goldman, we see that you stopped by our shop today for a coffee,” the deleted post reads. “Do you see how it doesn’t taste like genocide juice? Or are you still having a hard time telling the difference?”

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@SenRandPaul Last week, Anthony Fauci notified us that he will not voluntarily testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, even though he had previously agreed to do so. Therefore, today we have issued a subpoena for him to publicly testify.

@EvanAKilgore Tucker Carlson says he no longer supports the Republican Party and that it is "no longer loyal to the United States." He says the GOP puts foreign nations over America and that there is no way he can defend the GOP anymore.

LONDON — In a stunning fall from power, one of the world's foremost Muslim leaders was forced to resign as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Keir Starmer, a preeminent voice for Islam on the world stage over the past several years, announced his resignation this morning after losing the support of several powerful mosques. "It is time for someone else to lead the intifada," said Starmer, standing outside the Prime Minister's residence at 10 Downing Street. "I have had the great privilege these past few years of heading up the Muslim takeover of England, glory to Allah. You know,...

Police were called to Jets quarterback Geno Smith‘s home in Davie., Fla., on Sunday over an alleged battery, Edward Lewis of the California Post reports. In a video posted on Instagram, a woman named “Kristen” alleged that Smith “beat my [expletive].” She also accused Smith of running outside and attacking her, breaking her computer and stealing money from her car. The footage of her video includes Smith arguing with her and telling someone on the phone, “She just called the police.” The end of the 85-second clip shows Smith speaking with three police officers, though no one was taken into...

Violent clashes erupted outside an Israeli military detention facility as ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrated against the arrest of draft evaders amid the ongoing dispute over military conscription. Footage showed large crowds confronting police and attempting to breach the perimeter of the prison, where individuals accused of avoiding military service were being held. The protests highlight deep divisions within Israeli society over efforts to expand military service requirements to the Haredi community. The issue has become one of the most contentious political and social debates in Israel, with opponents arguing that mandatory service threatens their religious way of life, while supporters insist...

Angry protesters in Albania vandalized a construction site linked to a controversial development project, accusing political leaders of enriching themselves at the expense of ordinary citizens. Demonstrators denounced Prime Minister Edi Rama and opposition leader Sali Berisha, saying Albanians have been forced into emigration while their ancestral lands are exploited. The unrest reflects growing opposition to major development projects and alleged corruption.

Judge Tony Graf ruled against Tyler Robinson's defense team and will allow hearsay evidence during July's preliminary hearing, he ruled Monday. Graf said that while the hearing is a "critical stage of the criminal process," it's not a trial. "The court does not understand this principle to mean that constant constitutional protections are categorically inapplicable at a preliminary hearing, rather, because a preliminary hearing serves the limited purposes of determining whether probable cause exists, the scope and operation of a particular constitutional protections must be evaluated in light of that purpose," he said. Robinson's attorneys were trying to block hearsay...

A real story out of Massachusetts. Yes, according to police, 34-year-old Alexander Marano was enjoying a refreshing Sunday morning au naturel on the Ludlow Mills Riverwalk when he allegedly spotted a man walking his 8-year-old pit bull. I'm not joking about this next part: Marano reportedly charged the pair, threatened the owner with a nonexistent shotgun, and proceeded to choke the dog. When officers arrived and located the fully naked suspect, Marano helpfully surrendered with his hands up. No weapon was found, but they did recover his clothes, watch, and wallet nearby. Even in a suspected drug-fueled or mental health...

James Franco's recent TikTok posts about an alien invasion in his garage has his fans confused. Earlier this month, the 48-year-old actor joined TikTok, where he posted cryptic claims about "some serious s- -t" that was going on. In the footage, James wore a blue T-shirt covered in handwritten drawing and two pieces of tape as he urged his fans to follow him, confirming his video was neither AI nor a hoax. Days later he began sharing more videos where he expressed that he feared he was under surveillance; however, he never disclosed exactly what was his cause for concern....

We’ve come to a point in time when the men and women who created the golden era of rock music are in their late 70s or 80s. Many have died or retired, but some remain – plowing away as best as they can. This applies to 81-year-old British rock icon Rod Stewart, still touring and raising controversies. About a week ago, Stewart had to cancel a show at the last minute over health issues, only to be seen attending a World Cup match and indulging in alcoholic beverages. Now, the former ‘Faces’ star was forced to pause his Friday night...

For decades, young midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy have walked by “Ripley at the Bridge,” a dramatic diorama within the Memorial Hall foyer in Bancroft Hall featuring Marine Capt. John Ripley dangling from a girder over the Cua Viet River.On Thursday, 54 years after his actions in Vietnam that made him an iconic military hero and 18 years after his death in 2008, Ripley was posthumously presented with the Medal of Honor at the White House. Previously awarded the Navy Cross, Ripley’s upgrade to the military’s highest honor was approved by Congress in March, but was awaiting signoff by...

KABUL — The notorious terrorist organization ISIS has claimed responsibility for an algae attack that has disrupted the beautiful blue color of the Reflecting Pool. An ISIS spokesman released a statement today stating that the group was behind the infiltration of the pool by algae, turning the radiant blue water an unsightly off-green hue. "You have now seen the carnage we are capable of," said ISIS spokesman Ali Kandrahar. "Look how gross that green color is. Nasty. We have brought the Reflecting Pool to its knees, and this is only but a taste of what we have in store...

"There are a couple ways to get there. One would be nuking the filibuster; that appears not likely to happen but the other way is to exhaust the other side, to continue to debate the bill until it passes." Lee said the SAVE America Act is worth tying up the Senate floor until it is passed. "And we'll stay through weekends. We'll stay through previously scheduled recesses if necessary, but we're going to stay on this bill until it passes," Lee added.