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Ignoring Trump’s Racism Will Not Make It Go Away

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Trump Lies About Congresswomen Of Color Referring To ‘Evil Jews’

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TRUMP REVERSES *AGAIN* — RACIST CROWD ‘PATRIOTS’!

Trump Reverses Again, Says Crowd Chanting ‘Send Her Back’ Are ‘Patriots’

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Michelle Obama Speaks Out After ‘Send Her Back’ Chants

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Democrats’ ‘Medicare For All’ Debate Is Starting To Get Ugly

By Jonathan Cohn and Jeffrey Young

Joe Biden made some disingenuous charges this week, but Bernie Sanders left out a few things too.

Ana Navarro Blasts Marco Rubio’s Response To Donald Trump’s ‘Go Back’ Tweet

By Kimberley Richards

The senator said people had gone "crazy with their outrage" after Donald Trump attacked four progressive congresswomen.

Georgia Lawmaker Erica Thomas: White Man Told Me ‘Go Back Where You Came From’

Democratic state Rep. Erica Thomas, who is black, said she was verbally attacked while in line at the grocery store.

Crocodiles Are Thriving Outside Of A Florida Nuclear Plant

By Marcus Lim, AP

Florida Power & Light's Turkey Point power plant has created an ideal habitat for the reptiles.

Dangerous NYC Heatwave Puts Inmates In Peril

By Sebastian Murdock

Many have no access to air conditioning and are being punished for taking off their shirts, one advocacy group said.

Lenny Kravitz Discusses His Blended Family, Calls Jason Momoa His ‘Brother’

By Kimberley Richards

The rock icon shared his love for his ex-wife, Lisa Bonet, and their family's "beautiful" relationship in an interview.

Buzz Aldrin Tells Trump NASA Program Is ‘Great Disappointment’

The Apollo 11 astronaut lamented that the agency's spacecraft currently can't even enter lunar orbit.

Swedish Prime Minister Tells Trump That A$AP Rocky Won’t Get Special Treatment

The rapper has been detained for his potential involvement in a Stockholm street fight.

Animal Shelter To Area 51 Enthusiasts: Come Raid Us!

By Hilary Hanson

Oklahoma City Animal Welfare is asking people to "storm the shelter," luring adopters with dogs clad in tinfoil hats.

Are We Heading Toward Extinction?

By Catherine Ingram

The Earth's species — plants, animals and humans, alike — are facing imminent demise. How we got here, and how to cope.

Aquarium Releases Giant Octopus Back Into Ocean, Wishes Her ‘Good Luck’

By Hilary Hanson

The female cephalopod was caught in a crab trap and needed months of rehabilitation before she could go free.

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I’m 53 And Completely Alone For The First Time In My Life

By Ashley Collins, Guest Writer

I never thought I’d find myself in an empty house with an uncertain future.