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Trump Takes Off To Mar-A-Lago After National Emergency Declaration

Tax Refund Fiasco Is Political Payback For Republicans

Mike Pence Brought Greetings From Trump To Munich And No One Applauded

Florida Deputy On Leave After Video Shows Him Hitting Handcuffed Teen

Ann Coulter Slams Back At Trump: The Only Emergency Is Our ‘Idiot’ President

Victims Identified In Illinois Factory Mass Shooting

This Black History Month, We Reclaim Our Narrative

CENSUS SHOWDOWN REACHES SUPREME COURT

Supreme Court Will Hear Case Challenging Citizenship Question In 2020 Census

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‘WORLD LEADER PRETEND!’

R.E.M. Trashes ‘President Asshole’ Trump Over ‘Everybody Hurts’ Meme

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‘STATE OF EMERGENCY’

Jim Carrey Gives Birth To His Most Disturbing Trump Cartoon Yet

The Voice of Ariel Gets Deep About ‘Little Mermaid’ Criticism

By Bill Bradley

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Bad News About Your Dog’s Poop

By Kate Bratskeir

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Donald Trump Jr. Delivers Yet Another Spectacular Self-Own On Twitter

IN THE NEWS

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Destroys Bogus Claim She Hired Her Boyfriend

“Next time check your facts before you tweet nonsense.”

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George Conway Trolls Trump Over Pic At Golf Club Egg Bar During ‘Emergency’

By Mary Papenfuss

The president chilled with some "eggsecutive time" amid the alleged border crisis.

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Acting Defense Secretary Says He Hasn’t Determined Amount For ‘Emergency’ Wall

By Bob Burns, AP

Shanahan said he has a great deal of discretion in deciding how to use the power granted to him by Trump's declaration.

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Mandy Moore Ready To Return To Music Following Ryan Adams Allegations

By David Barden

The "This Is Us" star said she and husband Taylor Goldsmith have new songs "written, ready to go."

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Police Chief: Officer Lied In Affidavit Before Deadly Houston Drug Raid

By Juan A. Lozano, AP

Two residents were killed and four undercover officers were shot and wounded during a gun battle in the raid.

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Trump Claims Japanese Prime Minister Nominated Him For A Nobel Peace Prize

By Mary Papenfuss

The president was also nominated in 2017 and 2018, but officials determined that both nominations were forged.

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US Military Planes Land In A Colombian Border Town With Aid For Venezuela

By Fernando Vergara, Gisela Salomon and Fabiola Sanchez, AP

"More is on the way."

A Night at the Garden

CNN, MSNBC To Air New Version Of Anti-Nazi Ad Fox News Rejected

Filmmakers retooled the ad to appear on the networks. It's unclear whether Fox will air the new version.

Dog Recovering After Being Bound With Tape, Thrown From Car Into Frigid Ditch

By Hilary Hanson

The dachshund has been reunited with his owner after the horrific ordeal.

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Gucci Announces ‘Cultural Diversity And Awareness’ Plans After Blackface Scandal

By Kimberley Richards

Gucci head Marco Bizzarri thanked Harlem fashion icon Dapper Dan for helping bring community leaders to the table.

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NBA To Co-Launch Professional Basketball League In Africa

By Kimberley Richards

The Basketball Africa League will be the first time the NBA collaborates to operate a league outside of North America.

Jimmy Carter Gets Caught On NBA Game Kiss Cam

The former president was filmed locking lips during the Atlanta Hawks' game against the New York Knicks.