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Six Arrested After Homemade Devices Thrown at Dueling NYC Protests Near Gracie Mansion
An 18-year-old counter-protester allegedly hurled ignited devices containing nuts, bolts and screws toward a crowd; police say the objects appeared to be jars with hobby fuses.
Ashlee Simpson, Monty Python, And The Last Time America Laughed Together
A 2004 SNL lip-sync fail became a rare shared cultural moment before algorithm-driven media fractured American audiences into separate spheres.
Can Trump Avoid 'Magical Thinking'?
Critics question whether the former president's policy proposals account for political and economic realities.
Capitol Hill Leader Details How Near-Fatal Car Crash at 16 Shaped His Life and Policy Views
Alex Vargo, chief of staff to Rep. Addison McDowell, nearly died in a rollover crash four days before his 17th birthday, an experience he says drove him into conservative politics.
Travel Disruptions Loom as Officials Monitor Kansas City Airport Incident
Authorities are investigating a chaotic incident at Kansas City International Airport that has prompted warnings about potential travel delays.
Colombians Vote for New Congress and Presidential Candidates Amid Election Security Concerns
More than 3,000 candidates are competing for 285 legislative seats as Colombia's three major political blocs select their presidential nominees ahead of the May election.
Gas Prices Reach Highest Level of Either of Trump's Terms in Office
National average hits $3.32 per gallon, up 31.8 cents in one week, driven by impacts of Trump administration's Iran operation on global oil markets.
Grandma's Favorite After-Church Tradition Might Be the Cure for America's Loneliness
The American potluck, a tradition dating to the first Thanksgiving, is being rediscovered as communities seek solutions to rising social isolation.
International Women's Day Marks 115th Year With Global Events Focusing on Women's Rights
This year's theme 'Give to Gain' emphasizes fundraising for women's organizations and teaching peers, as protests worldwide demand equal pay, reproductive rights and an end to gender-based violence.
Here's Who Could Run to Replace Mullin After DHS Nomination
Oklahoma's Senate seat opens as Trump taps Sen. Markwayne Mullin for DHS, setting off a rapid political scramble with multiple Republicans considering bids.