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'Abolish ICE' isn't about open borders

On Twitter on Sunday morning, President Donald Trump wrote, "The Liberal Left, also known as the Democrats, want to get rid of ICE, who do a fantastic job, and want Open Borders. Crime would be rampant and uncontrollable!" But Trump's claim that Democrats want "open borders," like so much of what Trump says, is a lie intended to mislead the American people. Democrats are absolutely not calling for that.

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Mueller releases memo summarizing FBI's interview with Michael Flynn

Special counsel Robert Mueller has released a January 2017 memo detailing the FBI's interview that month with Michael Flynn -- a moment that led to a high-profile criminal case against the former Trump national security adviser.

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How Trump's secret trip to Iraq became not-so-secret

It was a crisp winter morning in Sheffield, England, when amateur photographer and plane enthusiast Alan Meloy looked out his kitchen window and noticed a large trail in the sky. He didn't know he was about to accidentally help uncover a highly sensitive, secret presidential trip to a conflict zone.

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5 Things for October 10: California Wildfires, Las Vegas Shooting

Catalonia may declare independence from Spain today. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Volunteers help search for missing 2-year-old boy, $30k reward offered by family

Las Vegas police are investigating a report of a missing 2-year-old boy last seen east of the Strip.

Another Donald Trump presidential bid is the absolute worst case scenario for Republicans

President Donald Trump isn't even trying to be coy anymore. "It's been an amazing four years," he told a group of guests at a White House Christmas party on Tuesday night. "We are trying to do another four years. Otherwise, I'll see you in four years."

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Superintendent: HISD will require masks for students and staff on the first day of school

Houston ISD announced the district will implement a mask mandate for the 2021-2022 school year. According to HISD Superintendent Millard House II, the board will support mandating masks at the beginning of the school year. House voiced his concerns about students wearing masks as the number of COVID-19 cases rises due to the delta variant.

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Black Lives Matter executive accused of 'syphoning' $10M from BLM donors, suit says

An executive at Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (GNF), is accused of "syphoning" more than $10 million from donors, the grassroots arm of the BLM organization said a court filing this week.

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Nearly $1.5 million settlement approved for correctional officers of color who were barred from guarding Derek Chauvin

lThe Ramsey County Board of Commissioners in Minnesota on Tuesday approved a nearly $1.5 million settlement agreement for eight correctional officers of color who were barred from guarding former police officer Derek Chauvin in 2020.

Ukraine presents Republican leaders with a crucial choice

The horrifying invasion of Ukraine by Russian armed forces has united much of the world in opposition to Ru

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Commentary: Joe Biden Needs to Go

If we do not learn from history, we are doomed to repeat it. On July 30, 1864, more than 16,500 Union soldiers were aligned against only 9,500 Confederate seditionists in Petersburg, Virginia. In addition to its greater numbers, the Union had the element of surprise on its side.

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There are now 24 lawsuits filed against Deshaun Watson

Another woman has filed a lawsuit against Deshaun Watson, bringing the number of civil suits accusing the Cleveland Browns quarterback of misconduct, including in some cases sexual assault, to 24.

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Ginni Thomas' lawyer wants more info on why January 6 committee has asked to speak with her

A lawyer for Virginia "Ginni" Thomas said in a letter to the January 6, 2021, House select committee on Tuesday that he "does not believe there is currently a sufficient basis to speak with" the conservative activist.

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King family calls for MLK Day of demonstrations to pressure Biden, Democrats on voting rights

Members of the King family are calling for the national holiday that honors civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to be a day of action as activists try to apply ultimate pressure on President Joe Biden and Senate Democrats to pass voting rights reform before it’s too late.

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How a kind gesture and a strand of Christmas lights connected a community

In Towson, Maryland, there is a street called Dunkirk Road. There are 32 homes on Dunkirk, where families of various races, religions, and political views live. The neighbors are all close friends.

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At least 103 killed in blasts near Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani’s grave

At least 103 people were killed Wednesday and 141 injured in the Iranian city of Kerman after twin blasts near the burial site of slain military commander Qasem Soleimani, in what officials called a terror attack.

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98-year-old woman and her daughter among 3 victims killed by New Mexico student who fired randomly, hitting cars and homes

A 98-year-old woman and her 73-year-old daughter were among the three people killed by an 18-year-old high school student who roamed through his neighborhood Monday firing indiscriminately at homes and passersby in their vehicles, according to authorities in the northwestern New Mexico town of Farmington.

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49ers crush new-look Rams in 'humbling' second straight defeat for Super Bowl hopefuls

Having not won a home game in over a year, it seems like the San Francisco 49ers only enjoy hosting one team these days.

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Astros Late Game Offensive Outburst Secures Victory Over Red Sox In ALCS Game 4

“That was a huge win,” said an ecstatic Astros manager Dusty Baker. “To tie that up (series), to guarantee us to go back home and have some more games at home, so we got another big game tomorrow.”

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Tucker Carlson's airing of security footage spills into January 6 criminal court cases

A lawyer representing one of five Proud Boys members on trial for seditious conspiracy asked a federal judge to throw out the case Thursday, saying that federal prosecutors hid "plainly exculpatory" US Capitol security footage played on Fox News host Tucker Carlson's show.