Platner’s Wife Flagged His Sexual Texts With Other Women as Maine Senate Race Began
The wife of Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate in Maine, told the campaign he had sent sexual messages to other women.
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Azim signals world-title intent with stoppage win
British light-welterweight Adam Azim continues his march towards a world-title shot with a third-round stoppage win over Steve Claggett in London.
Gilmour ruled out of World Cup - could Man Utd's Fletcher replace him?
Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour is ruled out of the World Cup after picking up a knee injury during Saturday's 4-1 friendly win over Curacao.
Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warns
The medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.
Iran’s Team Trains in Limbo for World Cup Overshadowed by War
The Iranian soccer players, still awaiting visas to the U.S., are practicing in Turkey and making backup plans.
Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself
Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be political.
Millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy, study suggests
A new DNA test could help screen whether patients require the treatment or not, according to a new international trial.
How NextEra Energy Wielded Political Power in Florida
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Officer who pulled driver from burning car honoured
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A powerful film about the rise and tragic fall of a wrestling family
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Sherrill, Mullin find common ground on securing protests outside ICE facility in NJ
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin found common ground on Saturday after the governor deployed state police to maintain order outside a Newark immigration detention center that has been the site of escalating pr
Reports: Platner’s wife told campaign staff he sent sexual messages to other women
The wife of Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner (D) alerted campaign staff last year that he had exchanged sexually explicit messages with other women, according to reports. The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal on Saturday reported that his wife Amy Gertner told former
Political tensions run high as America 250 set to take over DC
Security preparations are underway across Washington ahead of a number of celebrations commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary this summer as the threat of political violence looms. The first of the events, the UFC fight at the White House, will take place just weeks after a
White House denies NYT report alleging Wiles urged Vance to take social media break
The White House on Saturday denied a report by The New York Times alleging chief of staff Susie Wiles advised Vice President Vance to step back from social media, calling it “complete fake news.” “This isn’t true,” White House Communications Director Steven Cheung wrote on the so
Pratt says he doesn’t need ‘anyone’s endorsement’ after Trump backs his LA mayor bid
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt has brushed aside a possible endorsement from President Trump, saying national politics has no place in local elections. “I don’t need anyone’s endorsement but mothers’. That’s who’s getting me elected,” the former reality star told NBC
Trump teases ‘major speech’ after entertainers pull out of America 250 celebration
President Trump announced on Saturday that he plans to hold a political rally to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary after several artists said they will no longer perform at the upcoming Great American State Fair on the National Mall. “I understand Artists are getting ‘the yi
Hegseth walks tightrope on China, urging Asian allies to share burden against threats
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth toned down his criticism of China during remarks to Pacific leaders and diplomats on Saturday, weeks after President Trump participated in a bilateral summit in Beijing. In remarks at the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ Shangri-La Di
A Jewish prosecutor filed charges based on law and was recused based on ideology
A defendant is not entitled to a prosecutor with no worldview, only one who can be trusted to apply the law fairly.
Mace: ‘No regrets’ on Epstein files vote after Trump endorses rival in SC gov race
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said on Saturday that she has “no regrets” about her decision to push for the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, even after President Trump endorsed her challenger in the upcoming GOP primary for South Carolina governor. “
Trump backs HHS overhaul of childhood vaccine schedule with new order
President Trump is signing off on a decision from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) earlier this year to cut down on the number of required vaccinations for children. The president endorsed these adjusted immunization requirements in an executive order on Friday.
Anything less than total victory in Iran is a risk to US global influence
Once perceptions of weakness take hold, adversaries move aggressively to exploit them.
Maher ribs Trump over falling poll numbers, America 250 bash
Comedian Bill Maher ribbed President Trump on Friday over his dismal poll numbers and the blowback to a massive upcoming bash on the National Mall celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Trump’s job approval rating slipped to a record low of 34 percent this week, according to a pol
Ex-CDC director warns Ebola outbreak could rank second largest in history
Robert Redfield, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). warned Friday that the current Ebola outbreak could become the second-largest spread of this virus in history. “It’s already the third-largest outbreak of Ebola in the world,” Redfield t
Ebola response puts Trump on collision course with global health body
The Trump administration has implemented some of the United States’ most stringent travel restrictions for infectious disease ever.
What to know about ‘UFC 250’ at the White House
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing its high-octane show to Washington, D.C., next month, staging a prime-time fight at the White House as part of the country’s “America 250” celebrations and commemorating President Trump’s 80th birthday. Preparations have been u
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