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October 8, 2023

Republican Senators bash Biden's $6B Iran deal in push to support Israel

Senate GOP members lob attacks against the Biden administration's $6 billion deal with Iran in exchange for American prisoners and slam calls from the "Squad" for a cease-fire.

October 8, 2023

Polly Klaas' father calls Gov. Newsom 'a pig' for death penalty moratorium

Marc Klaas, father of murdered 12-year-old Polly Klaas, called California Gov. Gavin Newsom "a pig" for his 2019 moratorium on the state's death penalty.

October 7, 2023

Former MLB pitcher Jim Poole dead at 57 after battle with ALS

Jim Poole, a former MLB relief pitcher, died Friday at the age of 57 after a bout with ALS, two years after he was diagnosed with the disease.

October 7, 2023

Olympic gold medal gymnast details battle with 'severe insomnia,' other 'wacko health issues'

McKayla Maroney posted on Instagram earlier this week for the first time in roughly 10 months, sharing her bout with "severe insomnia" this summer.

October 7, 2023

'Squad' Dems face backlash calling for 'ceasefire' after Israel attacks: 'Can’t merely condemn terrorism'

"Squad" Democrats were blasted online over their statements in the wake of the deadly surprise Hamas terrorist attack on Israel.

October 7, 2023

'Clearly Iran's war with Israel': GOP congressman traveling in Middle East warns of 'sustained' conflict

California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa warned that the war between Israel and Hamas could escalate after hundreds were killed on Saturday in a surprise attack.

October 7, 2023

Colts, running back Jonathan Taylor agree to $42 million contract extension: reports

The Indianapolis Colts and running back Jonathan Taylor have agreed on a three-year, $42 million contract extension, according to multiple reports.

October 7, 2023

Megan Rapinoe’s final regular-season home game draws record crowd

Megan Rapinoe's final regular season home game in front of the OL Reign crown in Seattle drew a National Women's Soccer League record of 34,130 fans.

October 7, 2023

Sen Ernst calls out Biden's 'hypocrisy' for selling off border wall parts as construction resumes

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, urged President Biden to use existing border wall materials instead of auctioning them off, emphasizing the need for border security amid record migrant crossings.

October 7, 2023

Republicans bash Hillary Clinton for floating 'formal deprogramming' of Trump supporters

Failed Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was bashed by Republicans online after she floated the idea of "formally deprogramming" Trump supporters.