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“Good kid”: Friends, family of man killed at Mar-a-Lago say he was engrossed by Epstein files
Interviews with Austin Martin's friends and family reveal frustrations with Epstein files, economy. Read more.
U.S. provided “intelligence support” in raid that killed Mexican drug lord “El Mencho”
Deadly outbreaks of retaliatory violence have rocked Jalisco since the Sunday raid, killing at least 73 people. Read more.
“Filleted it open”: Vonn reveals how doctor “saved leg from being amputated” after Olympics crash
The decorated alpine skier's injury was much more severe than was initially reported. Read more.
“Spare me your fake f**king outrage”: Newsom lashes out at Hannity over allegations of racism
Newsom called Hannity a hypocrite after the television host accused the governor of racism. Read more.
U.S. Women’s Hockey Team declines Trump invite to State of the Union
The gold-medal women's squad turned down the invite after video showed the president joking about them. Read more.
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DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin’s replacement is even worse
Kristi Noem isn’t shaking up DHS, she’s doubling down on violence and propaganda. Read more.
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Kash Patel hijacks Team USA’s Olympic hockey win
FBI director faults media for criticism of his flight to Milan. Read more.
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