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Trump says he wants Republicans to 'nationalize' elections
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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead
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44 Things That’ll Help You Realize The Handyman Has Been Living In Your House All Along (Psst, It’s *You*)
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The quiet reason why Trump is losing Gen Z
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AI bots communicate via new social networking site
Imagine you have a playground where only robots can go to chat and play games with each other. This new place on the internet, called Moltbook, is jus...
Dog the Bounty Hunter’s stepson arrested for fatally shooting his child in tragic accident
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Holiday Horror ‘Unholy Night’ Lands at Blue Finch Films (EXCLUSIVE)
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Vonn, Gu and Malinin - global stars to follow at Milan-Cortina 2026
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China bans hidden car door handles, which can trap people after crashes
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Brothers of Renee Good call for action in Congress
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Populist conservative Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica's presidential election
Imagine Costa Rica as a big classroom, and all the kids needed to pick a new class leader. They had a few kids to choose from, but they picked Laura F...
Why Keke Palmer Says She'll Never Live With a Romantic Partner
Imagine you have a super special clubhouse where all your favorite toys and snacks live. You love playing there, and sometimes you invite friends over...
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