The day Hezbollah's commander fell in Beirut

Concern over a possible full-scale Israel-Hezbollah war grows as IDF forces move to the Lebanon border after the exploding pager attack.

The important thing is not to overthink it.

The former president believes his own hype—now more than ever.

Mark Robinson, GOP nominee for NC governor, denies making dozens of disturbing comments on porn forum

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Hezbollah’s leader called two days of deadly blasts in Lebanon this week an “act of war” by Israel. Today, on “Post Reports,” what we know about how the attacks unfolded – and whether they could escalate to all-out war.

Drug Deaths Are Declining. Nobody Really Knows Why.

“Weird sh–t was starting to happen. Celebrity guys f–ing each other,” the stunned dealer said.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani becomes the first player in major league history to achieve 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season.

Shohei Ohtani is the first MLB player to record 50 homers and 50 steals in the same season.

The Arizona Cardinals have issued an apology to a woman who was forced to throw her “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) hat away in the trash if she wished to gain access into the State Farm Stadium, where the Cardinals faced off against the Rams on Sunday.

This week, the U.S. Secret Service has begun "enforcement proceedings" investigating Elon Musk's social media post after he jokingly questioned why people have only attempted to assassinate GOP nominee Donald Trump, but not Joe Biden or Kamala Harris, according to a Bloomberg article on Thursday.

Martin Luther King III lambasted North Carolina Lt. Gov. and GOP gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson (R) for alleged comments he made about Martin Luther King, Jr. in 2011. "I am not surprised by Mark Robinson's alleged inflammatory and offensive comments about my father, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His praise for slavery, disparaging rhetoric, and...

An Israeli man from the city of Ashkelon who is suspected of working with Iran's government has been accused of being involved in a plot to assassinate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, among other top Israeli officials.

A new law in New Hampshire will require anyone registering to vote for the first time in the Granite State to provide documentation they are U.S. citizens, like a birth certificate or passport.

An Associated Press journalist witnessed Israeli soldiers push three apparently lifeless bodies from rooftops during a raid in the occupied West Bank.

Vice President Harris and media mogul Oprah Winfrey sat down for an event in Michigan to discuss issues ranging from immigration to the economy, reproductive rights and gun violence prevention. The event, which took place on a set reminiscent of Winfrey’s former talk show, included 400 people in the audience and others who joined virtually,...

The pair’s alleged romantic relationship was first reported by STATUS news.

Trump spoke at a campaign event on “Fighting Anti-Semitism in America.”

Establishment media coverage of former President Donald Trump was found to be 95 percent negative following the second attempt on his life, according to a Media Research Center (MRC) analysis.

BOMBSHELL REPORT: Gov. Nom Called Himself 'Black Nazi' — And Much, Much More...

New York Magazine’s Washington correspondent Olivia Nuzzi was placed on leave after she had an alleged romantic relationship with former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr while covering his campaign.

New York magazine’s Washington correspondent Olivia Nuzzi was placed on leave after she had an alleged romantic relationship with former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr while covering his campaign.

Shohei Ohtani becomes the first player to achieve 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season as the Dodgers beat Miami 20-4 to clinch a playoff berth.

At an event focused on fighting antisemitism, the former president questioned why he lacks commanding support from Jewish voters.

Israel carries out one of the heaviest aerial bombardments on Lebanon over the past year, as Hezbollah chief vows retaliation for deadly device attacks

Growth in the world’s second-largest economy is slowing and stock markets are in decline, but the Chinese government remains reluctant to act.

Election officials are raising concerns about the U.S. Postal Service's ability to handle this fall’s expected influx of election mail. But USPS say it’s ready to deliver the country’s ballots.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking on a front-and-center role in the response to the second assassination attempt against former President Trump, catapulting him back onto the national political stage. DeSantis announced on Tuesday that the state would open their own criminal investigation into the latest attempt on Trump’s life, in which a man was...

In modern America, the lure of the open road is easily overshadowed by the fear of random violence.

This summer, the Russian River in western Sonoma County has been the site of pitched battles over public access rights to the prized strips of beach that sit at the water’s edge.

The former president decried antisemitism hours after an explosive report detailed how one of his allies running for North Carolina governor, Mark Robinson, made a series of racial and sexual comments on a website.

Conservatives have secured multiple victories in the higher education space the past few years, taking advantage of missteps by opponents and a more aggressive movement that is unlikely to slow down its battle with college administrators. A major blow to affirmative action, eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices and colleges recently implementing neutral...

Lawmakers in the House are launching plan B to avert a government shutdown at the end of the month. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) failed to pass plan A, a six-month stopgap bill with a non-citizen voter ID measure sought by former President Trump, through the lower chamber Wednesday, prompting House GOP leadership to shift gears....

USAGM officials have been using taxpayer funds to provide legal and logistical assistance to outside individuals to smear media critics, including British academics who wrote a book about Michael Pack's tenure as CEO.

Swift’s endorsement of Harris may make some previously undecided voters decide to stay home.

The attacks in southern Lebanon follow others on Hezbollah rocket launchers and infrastructure, after Hezbollah vowed to respond to detonations of pagers and radios.

Writers and Academics Applaud Brazil's Censorship in Open Letter

The hypocrisy—like the bigotry—is staggering, but it’s hardly new.

Here is what we know about Judge Kevin Mullins, his alleged killer and the county they both served.

The attacks in southern Lebanon follow others on Hezbollah rocket launchers and infrastructure, after Hezbollah vowed to respond to detonations of pagers and radios.

About 120 rockets were fired toward Israel by midday on Friday, the IDF said.

Prominent Christian theologian Richard B. Hays' work was often cited as a reason for not allowing same-sex relationships in Christian churches. In a new book, The Widening of God's Mercy, co-written with his son Chris Hays, he reverses course, and cites Biblical support for allowing LGBTQ relationships in Christianity.

At an event focused on fighting antisemitism, the former president questioned why he lacks commanding support from Jewish voters.

Western governments ignored widespread fraud in South Korean adoptions and sometimes pressured the country to keep the kids coming, an investigation led by The Associated Press has found.

All eight passengers in a firefighting vehicle that overturned were evacuated by helicopter, with six sustaining severe injuries.

At an event focused on fighting antisemitism, the former president questioned why he lacks commanding support from Jewish voters.

A newly resurfaced video shows an ex-porn star, who was arrested in 2018 for shooting up one of former President Trump’s Florida golf courses, telling cops during his interrogation that he’d allegedly been Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex slave.

The White House earlier warned both Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group against "escalation of any kind" following pager and walkie talkie explosions targeting Hezbollah members.

Extensive damage seen as Israel says it carried out a ‘targeted strike’ on Lebanon capital, after Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel

The Israeli attack followed others on Hezbollah rocket launchers and infrastructure in southern Lebanon, after Hezbollah vowed to retaliate for detonations of pagers and radios.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) is attempting to paint a different picture of Springfield and its "rich history" than the one portrayed by false claims from former President Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio). "Springfield has a rich history of providing refuge for the oppressed and being a place of opportunity," DeWine...

A new Israeli airstrike hit southern Beirut, as Hezbollah was already scrambling to recover from a week of blows.

The strike was the first time Israel has hit the Lebanese capital since July. At least three people were killed and 17 injured, Lebanon’s health ministry said.

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Extensive damage seen as Israel says it carried out a ‘targeted strike’ on Lebanon capital, after Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel

The election forecaster Sabato’s Crystal Ball has shifted two key House races into toss-ups, moving Rep. Mary Peltola’s (D) seat in Alaska away from Democrats and Rep. Michelle Steel’s (R) seat in California away from Republicans.  Forecasters were “impressed” that Peltola won more than 50 percent of the vote in Alaska’s all-party, top-four primary last...

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The strike was the first time Israel has hit the Lebanese capital since July. At least three people were killed and 17 injured, Lebanon’s health ministry said.

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An Ohio pastor who authorities say used a bullhorn to incite the mob on Jan. 6, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced to prison Thursday after being found guilty of mulitple offenses. William Dunfee, 59, was sentenced on Thursday to two and a half years in prison and three years of supervised release, according...

Sisi has consolidated power in the presidency and its security apparatus, gutting the state’s political parties and amending the constitution to enshrine his authority.

The strike targeted prominent Hezbollah leader Ibrahim Aqil, Israeli officials said.

Sean “Diddy” Combs is “on suicide watch” in prison as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, according to multiple reports.

About 120 rockets were fired toward Israel by midday on Friday, the IDF said.

California's greenhouse gas emissions have plunged in recent years across most sectors, falling about 2.4 percent in 2022 in comparison to the previous year, state regulators reported on Friday. The release of such pollutants declined by 9.3 million metric tons during that period, in large part due to the increased usage of clean fuels and...

Filings cite sworn statements from three witnesses.

The strikes come after Hezbollah's leader vowed to take revenge on Israel who it accuses of an audacious attack on pagers and handheld radios.

As AI becomes more widespread, the potential for electoral mischief will only grow.

US had $7 million bounty on Ibrahim Aqil, one of Lebanese group’s most senior military leaders; 9 killed and dozens injured in strike

The House unanimously passed a bill on Friday that will increase Secret Service protection for the two parties’ presidential nominees and vice presidential running mates.

The target was Ibrahim Aqil, a prominent Hezbollah leader, according to Israel’s Army Radio and Israeli officials familiar with the operation.

More pregnant women are being diagnosed with dangerously high blood pressure, which risks the life of the parent and child. Montana is one of the states improving screening and treatment.

A good number of today’s Gen Z students prefer to pursue vocational paths other than those that require a bachelor’s degree.

The strike in Beirut extended a string of Israeli attacks that have injured thousands and left U.S. and regional officials worried about a wider conflict.

The 31-year-old star political reporter was placed on leave after admitting a non-physical “personal relationship” with a former 2024 campaign subject.

Israel carried out an airstrike in Beirut that killed Hezbollah's operations commander Ibrahim Aqil, who was also wanted by the U.S.

It sends a message to the U.S. that Canada is willing and able to close Fortress North America to Chinese trade and investment, which is key if the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement is to be renewed in July 2026.

The US had a $7 million bounty on Ibrahim Aqil, one of the Lebanese group’s most senior military leaders; 9 killed and dozens injured in strike

North Carolina gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson has been the center of attention following a bombshell report released by CNN that linked that state's GOP lieutenant governor to an account that made many offensive statements on a porn site’s message board. Robinson denied the allegations in a post on the social platform X shortly before CNN...

An Israeli spokesman said that the leader, Ibrahim Aqeel, was meeting other Hezbollah commanders in a densely populated Beirut neighborhood.

An exasperated Oprah Winfrey was forced to interrupt Kamala Harris to answer a border question for the vapid VP.

Vice President Harris has taken the lead in pollster Nate Silver's election forecast and model for the first time since Aug. 28. Harris now leads in the polling aggregation with 48.9 percent to Trump’s 46.1 percent. Silver in a story noting the shift emphasized how tight the race is between Harris and Trump. This is...

General Motors (GM) announced it's recalling 449,000 of its SUVs and pickup trucks due to the electronic brake control module software failing to display a warning light when losing brake fluid takes place.

The internal Secret Service report is the first of many by various agencies.

A district court judge's murder is the subject of charges against a Kentucky sheriff.

A report into the July 13 sniper shooting came as the Secret Service faced new scrutiny after the second attempt on Donald Trump's life in two months.

An internal Secret Service review found “multiple operational and communications failures” by the agency in its the lead up to the assassination attempt on former President Trump in Butler, Pa. The initial findings found numerous gaps in planning, including an unclear chain of command between the agency and local law enforcement partners at the rally...

President Joe Biden is opening a busy stretch tending to international allies anxious about where U.S. foreign policy may be headed when he leaves office in four months.

Vice President Harris is slated to deliver remarks Friday at a campaign event in the key swing state of Georgia, with a particular focus on the issue of abortion. Her remarks will likely highlight the stories of two women whose deaths she blames on the state’s abortion ban passed by Republicans after the Supreme Court...

Breitbart’s Jon Kahn thanked former President Donald Trump for being the “Fighter America Needs.” When asked about the takeaway of the song is thus far in an interview Friday on Sirius XM’s Breitbart News Daily, Kahn told host Mike Slater: “to recognize who President Trump really is and what he goes up against and we owe it to him to keep fighting alongside him regardless of what we’re going through in our lives.”

Vice President Kamala Harris has a slim lead in the national polls, but the battleground states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Arizona, Nevada, Georgia and North Carolina will be the deciding factor in the presidential race.

Israel says it has carried out an airstrike that killed a senior Hezbollah military official in a densely populated southern neighborhood of the Lebanese capital.

Israeli officials said Friday they eliminated top Hezbollah commanders in a targeted strike in Beirut, including an officer involved in planning multiple attacks against Israel. The Israeli Air Force killed Ibrahim Aqil, the head of Hezbollah's operations unit and the commander of the elite special forces unit the Radwan Force, according to a release from...

US had $7 million bounty on Ibrahim Aqil, one of Lebanese group’s most senior military leaders; 12 killed and dozens injured in strike

The spot will blanket NC airwaves during family-hour favorites, including “Jeopardy” and “Wheel of Fortune.”

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The head of the NAACP is calling on North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson to suspend his gubernatorial campaign after a report unveiled racist comments he allegedly made on a porn site's message board. “Anyone who identifies themselves as a Black Nazi or who would resurrect the concept of institutionalized slavery has no place in...

Former students of Olivet University, in a remote part of Riverside County, claim they were required to work, at times for no pay, and couldn’t leave campus without permission.

The acting director of the Secret Service also cited “complacency” from others, as well as over-reliance on mobile devices and flaws in advance planning.

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Israel says it has carried out an airstrike that killed a senior Hezbollah military official in a densely populated southern neighborhood of the Lebanese capital.

This is a popular place for weddings, because people want to start their marriages off from a place of Hope

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Dawn Roberts, the co-chair of former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s campaign in Iowa, said Friday she would be endorsing Vice President Harris. In a column in the Des Moines Register, Roberts said she was “at a loss” when both of the presidential candidates were in or near their 80s. As a lifelong Republican, she...

Vice President Kamala Harris, the 2024 Democrat nominee, articulated her stance on Second Amendment issues during a live event with Oprah Winfrey on Thursday evening in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

This week saw a dizzying escalation in the 11-month-old conflict between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah.

Kamala Harris Is Not an Ideas Candidate

Georgia's Republican controlled state election board has voted to require election workers to hand-count ballots on election night.

Aqil is a Hezbollah leader who sits on the group’s military council. Hezbollah has not confirmed that any of its leaders were killed in Friday’s Israeli strike.

Rep. Maria Salazar (R-Fla.) criticized the US ambassador to Nicaragua over oil and gas policy in Venezuela in a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee hearing on Friday.   “You’re sending a very weak message to [President Nicolás] Maduro,” said Salazar, who serves as chair of the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere. “I’m sure they're analyzing this hearing...

Local prosecutors dropped a weapons charge against Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) for bringing a firearm to Dulles International Airport over the summer, court records show.  Spartz was scheduled to be arraigned on the misdemeanor charge on Friday, but the case docket was updated to enter a nolle prosequi, a legal term that translates to “not...

Vice President Harris spoke forcefully Friday about the pain experienced by women in states with abortion bans, placing the blame for their suffering squarely on Republicans and former President Trump.  In remarks focused solely on abortion rights, Harris in Atlanta invoked the name of Amber Nicole Thurman, a 28-year-old Georgia woman who died of an...

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Israel has launched a rare airstrike that killed a senior Hezbollah military official in a densely populated southern Beirut neighborhood.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed multiple bills banning AI-generated political deepfake photos and videos, catching the attention of Elon Musk, who claimed Newsom is making “parody illegal.”

Israel has launched a rare airstrike that killed a senior Hezbollah military official in a densely populated southern Beirut neighborhood.

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While attacking mail-in voting, Donald Trump has suggested he may wage legal battles like those that followed his 2020 election loss.

Los Angeles Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani put himself in his own category by becoming the first-ever player to join the 50-50 club against the Miami Marlins on Thursday.

For the first time since she ascended to the top of the Democratic ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris has given a speech focused squarely on abortion rights.

Maryellen Noreika, the judge involved in Hunter Biden’s felony gun charges case, has agreed to postpone Hunter’s sentencing to December, according to a Thursday order.

Friday's airstrike — the deadliest such attack on Lebanon's capital in decades — hit during rush hour.

A long-expected deal to reduce U.S. troop presence in Iraq will likely be announced next week, two administration officials said Friday. The agreement with Iraq, which would reduce American troops in the country, will come even as the battle persists against what remains of ISIS in Iraq and Syria. “ISIS has definitely been severely defeated,...

For the first time in eleven months, President Joe Biden called a meeting of his Cabinet on Friday.

Attempts by conservatives to question the accuracy of voter rolls are prompting concern from the DOJ

Harris campaign adviser Keisha Lance Bottoms said the vice president’s comment to Oprah Thursday night that she would shoot someone who broke into her house were a “joke.” “It was a joke and she knew that we would still be talking about it today, but I think it‘s important that people know that the vice...

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, who made headlines after making a speech that was meant to empower women to take pride in being stay at home wives and mothers, has outsold teammate Travis Kelce, despite Kelce's surge in popularity from his relationship with pop star Taylor Swift.