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American History
On this day, April 19, 1989, a gun turret on board the battleship Iowa exploded, killing 47 sailors.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 min ago
On this day, April 19, 1989, a gun turret on board the battleship Iowa exploded, killing 47 sailors.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 min ago
Cable News Clips
Richard Engel: Israeli attack against Iran appears limited - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 min ago
Richard Engel: Israeli attack against Iran appears limited - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 min ago
General Discussion
i dont think this will pass, but the protest that blocked traffic to o'hare the other day
By mopinko - 8 min ago
i dont think this will pass, but the protest that blocked traffic to o'hare the other day
By mopinko - 8 min ago
Comic Books
New Script Details for Marvel's Blade Reboot Reportedly Revealed
By Javaman - 12 min ago
New Script Details for Marvel's Blade Reboot Reportedly Revealed
By Javaman - 12 min ago
General Discussion
Ukraine Ramps Up Patriot Requests: Here Are the Countries That Have Them
By littlemissmartypants - 15 min ago
Ukraine Ramps Up Patriot Requests: Here Are the Countries That Have Them
By littlemissmartypants - 15 min ago
Foreign Affairs
Nigerian woman rescued 10 years after kidnap by Boko Haram in Chibok
By Eugene - 17 min ago
Nigerian woman rescued 10 years after kidnap by Boko Haram in Chibok
By Eugene - 17 min ago
Cable News Clips
BREAKING: Israel launches strike inside Iran - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 min ago
BREAKING: Israel launches strike inside Iran - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Biden administration to announce expanded Title IX protections while reversing Trump-era guidance
By BumRushDaShow - 17 min ago
Biden administration to announce expanded Title IX protections while reversing Trump-era guidance
By BumRushDaShow - 17 min ago
The DU Lounge
He built a 'fantasy world' in his apartment. It's now a historic site.
By sl8 - 28 min ago
He built a 'fantasy world' in his apartment. It's now a historic site.
By sl8 - 28 min ago
General Discussion
Mike Johnson May Be Speaker, but Democrats Run the House
By babylonsister - 36 min ago
Mike Johnson May Be Speaker, but Democrats Run the House
By babylonsister - 36 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
LIVE: TRUMP ON TRIAL - Day 4 - Meidas Touch - Scheduled for Fri 4/29 8:30 AM ET
By Rhiannon12866 - 39 min ago
LIVE: TRUMP ON TRIAL - Day 4 - Meidas Touch - Scheduled for Fri 4/29 8:30 AM ET
By Rhiannon12866 - 39 min ago
Latest Breaking News
After their PM halts Ukraine aid, Slovaks dig deep to help
By BumRushDaShow - 40 min ago
After their PM halts Ukraine aid, Slovaks dig deep to help
By BumRushDaShow - 40 min ago
Environment & Energy
Potsdam Institute - Even W. Drastic Carbon Action Today, 19% Losses In Global Income Through 2050 Already Baked In
By hatrack - 43 min ago
Potsdam Institute - Even W. Drastic Carbon Action Today, 19% Losses In Global Income Through 2050 Already Baked In
By hatrack - 43 min ago
Environment & Energy
Florida's Insurance Mess Began With Andrew In 1992, Continues W. Inflated Ratings For Today's Remaining Insurers
By hatrack - 46 min ago
Florida's Insurance Mess Began With Andrew In 1992, Continues W. Inflated Ratings For Today's Remaining Insurers
By hatrack - 46 min ago
General Discussion
April 19, 1995, a horrific attack of the extremist far right,
By imanamerican63 - 55 min ago
April 19, 1995, a horrific attack of the extremist far right,
By imanamerican63 - 55 min ago
General Discussion
What we know about Israel's overnight attack on Iran (BBC News)
By sl8 - 56 min ago
What we know about Israel's overnight attack on Iran (BBC News)
By sl8 - 56 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Hundreds frustrated over potential release of disgraced KC pharmacist Robert Courtney
By pstokely - 58 min ago
Hundreds frustrated over potential release of disgraced KC pharmacist Robert Courtney
By pstokely - 58 min ago
General Discussion
David...David...David Ignatius on...on...on Mourning Joe:
By PCIntern - 58 min ago
David...David...David Ignatius on...on...on Mourning Joe:
By PCIntern - 58 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Matt Gaetz attended 2017 party where minor and drugs were present, woman's sworn statement obtained by Congress claims
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Matt Gaetz attended 2017 party where minor and drugs were present, woman's sworn statement obtained by Congress claims
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Hyundai Pauses Ads On X After One Appears On Timeline With Antisemitic Posts
By Tom of Temecula - 1 hr ago
Hyundai Pauses Ads On X After One Appears On Timeline With Antisemitic Posts
By Tom of Temecula - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
World wide democracy is a fragile thing. Hard to get and hard to maintain.
By Swede - 1 hr ago
World wide democracy is a fragile thing. Hard to get and hard to maintain.
By Swede - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Would a former president get Secret Service protection in prison? KING 5 Verify
By AKwannabe - 1 hr ago
Would a former president get Secret Service protection in prison? KING 5 Verify
By AKwannabe - 1 hr ago
Photography
***!!!April Contest Submission Thread is NOW OPEN!!!***!!!
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
***!!!April Contest Submission Thread is NOW OPEN!!!***!!!
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Biden administration restricts oil and gas leasing in 13 million acres of Alaska's petroleum reserve
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Biden administration restricts oil and gas leasing in 13 million acres of Alaska's petroleum reserve
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Foreign Affairs
5 Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
5 Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump's Trial Is Already Wreaking Havoc on His Campaign
By babylonsister - 1 hr ago
Trump's Trial Is Already Wreaking Havoc on His Campaign
By babylonsister - 1 hr ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Amazon UK could be forced to recognise union as GMB wins right to hold ballot
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
Amazon UK could be forced to recognise union as GMB wins right to hold ballot
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
North Carolina
Voter ID challenges could come into play for November election in North Carolina
By littlemissmartypants - 1 hr ago
Voter ID challenges could come into play for November election in North Carolina
By littlemissmartypants - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
BNSF Railway says it didn't know about asbestos that's killed hundreds in Montana town
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
BNSF Railway says it didn't know about asbestos that's killed hundreds in Montana town
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
House foreign aid bills advance with Democrats' help; Johnson may still be in peril
By Dulcinea - 1 hr ago
House foreign aid bills advance with Democrats' help; Johnson may still be in peril
By Dulcinea - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Ukraine to Receive More Patriot Systems to Bolster Air Defense
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Ukraine to Receive More Patriot Systems to Bolster Air Defense
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Real Time with Bill Maher guests - Friday, April 19, 2024
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Real Time with Bill Maher guests - Friday, April 19, 2024
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Man arrested in Poland over alleged Russia plot to kill Zelensky
By struggle4progress - 2 hrs ago
Man arrested in Poland over alleged Russia plot to kill Zelensky
By struggle4progress - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Elon Musk's SpaceX to partner with Northrop Grumman on US spy satellite system, reports say
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Elon Musk's SpaceX to partner with Northrop Grumman on US spy satellite system, reports say
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Lancaster man admits sending threats to parties in case
By struggle4progress - 2 hrs ago
Lancaster man admits sending threats to parties in case
By struggle4progress - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
CIA director warns Ukraine could lose end of the year unless US sends more aid
By struggle4progress - 2 hrs ago
CIA director warns Ukraine could lose end of the year unless US sends more aid
By struggle4progress - 2 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
US resumes deportation flights to Haiti despite continuing bloodshed
By Eugene - 2 hrs ago
US resumes deportation flights to Haiti despite continuing bloodshed
By Eugene - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
White House launches emergency response protocol for mass shootings
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
White House launches emergency response protocol for mass shootings
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
"...he filed the bill in part because children want to work without having to take lunch breaks."
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago
"...he filed the bill in part because children want to work without having to take lunch breaks."
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
US committee releases sealed Brazil court orders to Musk's X, shedding light on account suspensions
By Eugene - 3 hrs ago
US committee releases sealed Brazil court orders to Musk's X, shedding light on account suspensions
By Eugene - 3 hrs ago
Latin America
US committee releases sealed Brazil court orders to Musk's X, shedding light on account suspensions
By Eugene - 3 hrs ago
US committee releases sealed Brazil court orders to Musk's X, shedding light on account suspensions
By Eugene - 3 hrs ago
Birders
Posh Mallard duckling one of seven recently hatched on a nearby Park Avenue roof, NYC
By Donkees - 3 hrs ago
Posh Mallard duckling one of seven recently hatched on a nearby Park Avenue roof, NYC
By Donkees - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Biden administration considers scrapping a futuristic proposal to slash power plant pollution
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Biden administration considers scrapping a futuristic proposal to slash power plant pollution
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Stephen Colbert - Monologue - Rescue Dog Rescue! - and Opening - 4/18/2024
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Stephen Colbert - Monologue - Rescue Dog Rescue! - and Opening - 4/18/2024
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Breakups, fantasies and her most cutting lyrics: inside Taylor's Swift's The Tortured Poets Department
By Celerity - 3 hrs ago
Breakups, fantasies and her most cutting lyrics: inside Taylor's Swift's The Tortured Poets Department
By Celerity - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
The AZ Supreme Court consists entirely of #Republican appointed judges.....
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago
The AZ Supreme Court consists entirely of #Republican appointed judges.....
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Tiny, entangled universes that form or fizzle out - a theory of the quantum multiverse
By Celerity - 3 hrs ago
Tiny, entangled universes that form or fizzle out - a theory of the quantum multiverse
By Celerity - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
House GOP's aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan advance -- with Democrats' help
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago
House GOP's aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan advance -- with Democrats' help
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
FBI says Chinese hackers preparing to attack US infrastructure
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
FBI says Chinese hackers preparing to attack US infrastructure
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Israel has attacked Iran, US official tells CNN
By moonshinegnomie - 25 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
Israel has attacked Iran, US official tells CNN
By moonshinegnomie - 25 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
How to strenghten Ukraine's air defense against Russian strikes? - To the Point - DW News
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
How to strenghten Ukraine's air defense against Russian strikes? - To the Point - DW News
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
And Taylor Swift's new album is a another collection of love / breakup songs.
By speak easy - 4 hrs ago
And Taylor Swift's new album is a another collection of love / breakup songs.
By speak easy - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
KS: Johnson County Sheriff Hayden (R) lied about having warrant to seize old ballots for election probe
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
KS: Johnson County Sheriff Hayden (R) lied about having warrant to seize old ballots for election probe
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Coalition in Los Angeles Announces Community Safety Initiative Will Qualify for Ballot
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
Coalition in Los Angeles Announces Community Safety Initiative Will Qualify for Ballot
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Analysis: What happened in Iran and what will happen next? - Israel-Iran tensions - Sky News
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Analysis: What happened in Iran and what will happen next? - Israel-Iran tensions - Sky News
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
GA: Abortion rights at center of statewide Supreme Court race (VIDEO)
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
GA: Abortion rights at center of statewide Supreme Court race (VIDEO)
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Canada
"Pierre Poilievre got the endorsement of far-right American conspiracy theorist, Alex Jones - and he still hasn't#TheMoment 500 Newfoundlanders randomly ended up on the same cruise
Six arrested, 3 sought in Canada's 'largest gold heist' - Reuters
Latest Breaking News
Biden administration to announce expanded Title IX protections while reversing Trump-era guidance
17 min ago - CNN Politics
17 min ago - CNN Politics
Hundreds frustrated over potential release of disgraced KC pharmacist Robert Courtney
58 min ago - Fox 4
58 min ago - Fox 4
Matt Gaetz attended 2017 party where minor and drugs were present, woman's sworn statement obtained by Congress claims
1 hr ago - ABC News
1 hr ago - ABC News
Biden administration restricts oil and gas leasing in 13 million acres of Alaska's petroleum reserve
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
BNSF Railway says it didn't know about asbestos that's killed hundreds in Montana town
1 hr ago - NBC News/AP
1 hr ago - NBC News/AP
Elon Musk's SpaceX to partner with Northrop Grumman on US spy satellite system, reports say
2 hrs ago - UK Independent
2 hrs ago - UK Independent
Biden administration considers scrapping a futuristic proposal to slash power plant pollution
3 hrs ago - CNN
3 hrs ago - CNN
Kraken lawyer Sidney Powell wins unanimous dismissal of ethics case over scattershot and incompetent disciplinary effort
11 hrs ago - Law & Crime
11 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Judge rejects efforts by Trump's co-defendants to get obstruction charges tossed in classified documents case
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
CIA director warns Ukraine could lose war with Russia by the end of the year unless US sends more aid
12 hrs ago - CNN
12 hrs ago - CNN
UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report
12 hrs ago - ICIJ (for those who don't know, the Internation Consortium of Investigative Journalists)
12 hrs ago - ICIJ (for those who don't know, the Internation Consortium of Investigative Journalists)
'It's in print so believe it!' Internet roasts Trump after rambling paper-clutching rant
12 hrs ago - raw story
12 hrs ago - raw story
New York man pleads guilty to sending threats to state attorney general and Trump civil case judge
12 hrs ago - AP
12 hrs ago - AP
Exclusive: US EPA to announce temporary expanded sales of higher-ethanol gasoline blend - sources
13 hrs ago - Reuters
13 hrs ago - Reuters
Judge Cannon asked to include Hunter's laptop 'scandal' in official court record
13 hrs ago - raw story
13 hrs ago - raw story
Judge rejects Trump effort to pause Jan. 6 civil lawsuits while criminal case is ongoing
14 hrs ago - abc news
14 hrs ago - abc news
Trump lawyers tell Mar-a-Lago judge it's 'virtually impossible task' to juggle hush-money trial defense
15 hrs ago - Law & Crime
15 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Germany arrests two dual nationals on suspicion of plotting attacks for Russia
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
Biden Administration Moves to Make Conservation an Equal to Industry on US Lands
16 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
16 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
Supreme Court to weigh whether bans targeting homeless encampments run afoul of the Constitution
17 hrs ago - CBS News
17 hrs ago - CBS News
'The loan appears to have never existed': Watchdog sues Trump over mystery $50M 'hidden debt,'
18 hrs ago - Law & Crime
18 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Prosecutors want Trump held in contempt for 'disturbing' Truth Social post attacking prospective jurors
19 hrs ago - Business Insider
19 hrs ago - Business Insider
Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
19 hrs ago - Associated Press
19 hrs ago - Associated Press
U.S. Sen. Ricketts calls for stronger Iran sanctions, defends opposition to Ukraine aid
20 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
20 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
Trump is funneling campaign money into cash-strapped businesses. Experts say it looks bad.
20 hrs ago - USA Today
20 hrs ago - USA Today