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A message from James Woods THE FALLING MAN We have all seen the image, a man falling through space, plunging to earth from a top floor of the World Trade Center. It was 25 years ago today, and it still makes me gasp in horror and seethe with rage as if it had happened yesterday. What was so compelling about this photograph of a man, completely upside down, almost as if by choice, falling to a certain death? Well, because it WAS a choice. We knew he had leapt from an inferno like hell itself, the result of an act...

The holdout juror who caused Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial has a history of alleged domestic violence such as grabbing his wife by the throat and punching his nephew, according to a report. The still-unnamed juror, only described as a black man in his 30s, faced a criminal charge in September 2021 for allegedly assaulting his wife, NBC10 Boston reported. A 13-year-old nephew of the man called 911, stating that his uncle grabbed his wife by the throat and threw her into a dresser, according to a police report obtained by the outlet. The juror’s own mom repeatedly screamed, “You’re evil!” as...

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Is it safe to take the train from the airport mid-day or is an UBER the better way to go? Thanks in advance. I have never been to Chicago.

Texas Senate Race Future Ad Reservations Per AdImpact 🔴 Republicans: $33.5 million 🔵 Democrats: $4.7 million

Democrat Sen. John Fetterman warmly introduced fellow Pennsylvania Sen. Dave McCormick, a Republican at the Republican midterm convention. The appearance fueled speculation Fetterman could seek REELECTION as an INDEPENDENT in 2028. "His support is so low among his fellow Democrats I am not sure he could hire any staffers or consultants to work for him, so that's off the table,"

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Revered Massachusetts defense attorney Kevin Reddington is facing a four-count formal disciplinary petition filed with the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers (BBO) alleging professional misconduct, including claims made by convicted felon and former Fall River mayor Jasiel Correia II. Reddington is coming off the high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of murdering her three children. The lengthy trial ended in a mistrial on Friday when the jury was deadlocked after hours of deliberation. The petition for discipline was filed on June 23, 2026, by Bar Council to the BBO, the investigative body that handles attorney discipline under the Supreme...

I have been a member of Free Republic since February 20, 1998, and from day one I began working on my profile page. As of today it is almost where I want it to be. Yet, the one part that stands out is my personal tribute to the memory of September 11, 2001. In this memory are many, many images from that day, and some which followed. After the images is a list of the names (listed in groups alphabetically) of each and every person who died that day in New York City, the Pentagon, and in the field of...

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Today is a serious and somber day , the 25th Anniversary of the most evil attack on America since Pearl Harbor. I debated with myself if I should post another silly thread today. I decided I'm not going to let America's worst enemy ruin a fine tradition. So today's silly theme is Alien Invasion.

Alison Krauss & Union Station have announced today the cancellation of all remaining shows on their 2026 tour. In a statement earlier today through management, we learn… “It is with great regret that Alison Krauss & Union Station have announced the cancellation of our upcoming tour dates. After consulting with medical professionals, Alison has been advised to take a period of vocal rest to ensure a full and healthy recovery

The NFL’s opening week is starting off with a bang, as Netflix is streaming an NFC showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers. In an effort to expand its international reach, the NFL sent the Rams and 49ers to Melbourne for the first regular season game in Australia. So far, the crowd at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground has been electric. Unfortunately, NFL fans are having a tough time streaming the game this Thursday night. With that being said, they’ve been voicing their displeasure on social media. “Yes Netflix, let’s make it as annoying as possible to...

Buying clothes has always been challenging for Ann Lindsay. As a plus-sized 41-year-old, she finds many stores' plus-size offerings too matronly or too expensive. Lately, it's gotten worse: Last month, she noticed that her local Target in Chicago removed plus sizes entirely. There were significantly fewer options online, too. In the pre-Covid era, big box retailers pushed inclusive sizing with fanfare. ("Whatever the tag says, you're always a size YES to us," Old Navy proclaimed in a massive campaign in 2018.) But now plus-size shoppers say inclusive sizing is dwindling, as the rise of GLP-1s fuels worries about a return...

Kim Cooper and her husband have lived in the same River North apartment for 20 years. For most of them, she said, the balcony was the best place in the neighborhood to take in the view. Not anymore. "We've seen people having sex. We've seen people defecating," Cooper said. "It can literally be just a floor of garbage. That includes needles, dirty underwear and a lot of food products, which is attracting a lot of rats." The alley Cooper looks down on runs behind her building, and she and her neighbors say it is where nearly all of the problems...

Former NBA point guard Ty Lawson put himself in an uncomfortable spotlight this past July with his latest run-in with the law. The 38-year-old was arrested on July 16 in Castle Rock, Colorado, after a liquor store employee accused him of stealing a $34 bottle of vodka. According to police documents, Lawson allegedly carried the bottle to a nearby restaurant where officers later confronted him. Authorities also noted they believed the retired NBA player was intoxicated, documenting the smell of alcohol during their interaction. Things reportedly escalated after Lawson was taken into custody. Police alleged he repeatedly called an officer...

An Orange County woman was arrested by the FBI Thursday for allegedly stealing more than $400,000 from a nonprofit organization created to support a high school football team. The FBI raided the Aliso Viejo home of Julie Molina, 56, early Thursday morning. Authorities allege she stole the money while serving as treasurer for the Aliso Niguel High School football team. She’s expected to make her initial appearance and be arraigned later Thursday in U.S. District Court in Santa Ana on four counts of wire fraud, according to a U.S. Department of Justice press release. According to the indictment, from 2023...

A sculpture inspired by a desire to bring a contemporary "everywoman" to Trafalgar Square has been unveiled on London's Fourth Plinth. Lady In Blue by New York artist Tschabalala Self, which pays homage to a young, metropolitan woman, is the 16th artwork to feature on the plinth since 1998. The bronze and blue figure replaces Mil Veces un Instante (A Thousand Times in an Instant) by Teresa Margolles. The statue has been patinated with a pigment refined from Lapis Lazuli, a semi-precious stone that has been used by artists for millennia. Self said she had set out to put an...

Progressive Church To Allow Mail-In Attendance Church Sep 3, 2026 · BabylonBee.com PORTLAND, ME — Progressive local church First United Methodist of Portland announced that it would now be offering a mail-in attendance option for its parishioners. In an effort to avoid discriminating against attendees who may not be willing or able to actually appear for service in person, the church decided to give congregants the option to record their attendance by mail. "Mail-in attendance is no different than attending church in person. It counts exactly the same," explained Pastor Damien Wagner. "Simply request an attendance card from the church,...

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