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Hannity: The deep state's dirty secret

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Hannity: The deep state's dirty secret Attorney General Barr says he has not gotten 'satisfactory' answers about Russia probe origins.

Meryl Streep's 'toxic masculinity' critique a 'step out of' Hollywood 'echo chamber of conformity,' Concha says

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Meryl Streep's 'toxic masculinity' critique a 'step out of' Hollywood 'echo chamber of conformity,' Concha says Meryl Streep stepped outside the Hollywood "echo chamber of conformity" when she critiqued "toxic masculinity," according to Joe Concha.

'The Five' talk Sen. Elizabeth Warren's cringeworthy interview

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'The Five' talk Sen. Elizabeth Warren's cringeworthy interview The co-hosts of "The Five" gritted their teeth and cringed uncomfortably Friday afternoon while  watching Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren address her alleged Native American ancestry on "The Breakfast Club" radio show.

Major media studios rethinking production in Georgia over abortion law

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Major media studios rethinking production in Georgia over abortion law Disney considers Georgia boycott; Raymond Arroyo breaks down his 'Friday Follies.'

Midwest farmers in limbo as flooding halts shipping along Mississippi River

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Midwest farmers in limbo as flooding halts shipping along Mississippi River The Mississippi River is one of the backbones of the U.S. economy -- but barges that transport goods have been halted because of record flooding in the region.

Texas woman accused of setting stepdaughter's face on fire

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Texas woman accused of setting stepdaughter's face on fire A suburban Dallas woman has been charged after police say she doused her 5-year-old stepdaughter's face with rubbing alcohol and set it on fire.

Is social media making us dumber?

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Is social media making us dumber? Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel on new evidence that technology is hurting us.

Barstool Sports founder responds to outrage over controversial towel

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Barstool Sports founder responds to outrage over controversial towel Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy speaks out on criticism over Bruins towel on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'

Meryl Streep calls toxic masculinity offensive to men, not real

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Meryl Streep calls toxic masculinity offensive to men, not real The Hill media reporter Joe Concha reacts to Streep's comments on toxic masculinity on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'

Tucker: Mexico must be penalized for illegal immigration

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Tucker: Mexico must be penalized for illegal immigration Trump announces new 5 percent tariff in imported goods from Mexico.

11 people killed in Virginia Beach shooting; suspect dead

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11 people killed in Virginia Beach shooting; suspect dead Police in Virginia Beach say a shooting at a municipal center has left multiple people wounded.

Family of missing Connecticut mom releases statement thanking investigators and community for support

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Family of missing Connecticut mom releases statement thanking investigators and community for support 50-year-old Jennifer Dulos was last seen dropping kids off at school; Laura Ingle reports from New Canaan, Connecticut.

From politicos and celebs, Va. shooting brings reactions solemn to angry

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From politicos and celebs, Va. shooting brings reactions solemn to angry An outpouring of love and support followed the tragic shooting in Virginia Beach on Friday that killed at least 11 people and injured six more. 

Prominent Vegas businessman accused of DUI after fatal crash

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Prominent Vegas businessman accused of DUI after fatal crash A judge set bail at $250,000 on Friday for a 53-year-old Nevada businessman and grandson of a former Las Vegas mayor facing multiple felony charges of driving under the influence in a high-speed crash that killed one person and injured two.

The Latest: Group of 116 Africans arrested at border

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The Latest: Group of 116 Africans arrested at border The Latest on the large numbers of immigrants at the southern border(all times local): 6:40 p.m. Border officials in Texas say a group of 116 Africans was arrested Thursday after wading through the Rio Grande to enter the United States.

Man pleads not guilty to California terrorist bombing plot

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Man pleads not guilty to California terrorist bombing plot An Army combat veteran charged with plotting to bomb a white supremacist rally in Southern California has pleaded not guilty to terrorism charges.

Robert Pattinson officially set to star in 'The Batman': reports

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Robert Pattinson officially set to star in 'The Batman': reports Robert Pattinson is officially set to star in Warner Bros. upcoming film "The Batman," according to multiple reports. 

Isaac Hempstead Wright says Bran's ending on 'Game of Thrones' was George R.R. Martin's idea

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Isaac Hempstead Wright says Bran's ending on 'Game of Thrones' was George R.R. Martin's idea Love it or hate it, the finale of "Game of Thrones" had millions of people talking.

Kevin Spacey lawyer says actor’s accuser deleted ‘exculpatory’ messages

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Kevin Spacey lawyer says actor’s accuser deleted ‘exculpatory’ messages The man who accused Kevin Spacey of groping him at a bar in 2016 deleted text messages that would support Spacey's claims of innocence, the actor's lawyer said in court documents filed Friday.

Jennifer Aniston describes emergency plane landing, reveals Jimmy Kimmel’s hilarious response

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Jennifer Aniston describes emergency plane landing, reveals Jimmy Kimmel’s hilarious response Jennifer Aniston has revealed more details about her plane’s emergency landing in February -- including the hilarious text Jimmy Kimmel sent to his wife during the ordeal.

Honey Boo Boo tells Mama June Shannon she’s ‘scared’ to live with her after drug arrest

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Honey Boo Boo tells Mama June Shannon she’s ‘scared’ to live with her after drug arrest Honey Boo Boo broke down while confronting her mother, Mama June, amid allegations that the 39-year-old reality star is a drug addict.

Ambassador: Trump's visit is more about celebrating Britain's relations with the US than politics

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Ambassador: Trump's visit is more about celebrating Britain's relations with the US than politics British Ambassador to the U.S. Sir Kim Darroch weighs in ahead of President Trump's state visit to the United Kingdom.

ASOS crop, tube tops for men ridiculed on social media: ‘I'm done’

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ASOS crop, tube tops for men ridiculed on social media: ‘I'm done’ The crop top is making another run as the summer’s hottest trend and this season ASOS is bringing men into the mix.

Vegan blogger eating meat again, claims diet caused 'early menopause'

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Vegan blogger eating meat again, claims diet caused 'early menopause' A former vegan who lived off a gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, meat-fee and refined sugar-free diet has started eating burgers.

Burger King customer pulls up to drive-thru window, see employees brawling inside store

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Burger King customer pulls up to drive-thru window, see employees brawling inside store A mother trying to get some ice cream for her son was instead treated to violence and profanity.

Florida woman who assaulted Burger King employee for not providing free fries arrested, police say

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Florida woman who assaulted Burger King employee for not providing free fries arrested, police say A Florida woman was arrested on Monday after her attempt to “have it your way” turned violent.

‘Snuffly’ cat struggling to find forever home because of condition that makes him sneeze excessively

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‘Snuffly’ cat struggling to find forever home because of condition that makes him sneeze excessively Gesundheit!

Groom shot after confronting brother-in-law for bringing dog to wedding, not painting 'just married' on truck

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Groom shot after confronting brother-in-law for bringing dog to wedding, not painting 'just married' on truck The worst way to spend your wedding night is probably getting shot by your new wife’s brother.

Serena Williams’ empowering French Open jacket praised after catsuit controversy

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Serena Williams’ empowering French Open jacket praised after catsuit controversy The tennis legend excels at expressing herself both on and off the court.

97-year-old woman who finally gets to attend prom, named honorary queen

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97-year-old woman who finally gets to attend prom, named honorary queen It took some time, but a Helen Danis, 97, finally got to go to the prom.

Parents celebrate with 'empty nest' photo shoot after youngest child moves out

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Parents celebrate with 'empty nest' photo shoot after youngest child moves out One funny Mississippi couple flipped the camera on themselves in honor of their youngest child leaving the house.

Baltimore's mayor blames NSA for ransomware attack that cripple city's computer networks

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Baltimore's mayor blames NSA for ransomware attack that cripple city's computer networks Mayor Jack Young says the ransomware is a spinoff of a cyberweapon that hackers stole it from the NSA in a 2017 breach; Gillian Turner reports from Baltimore.

New app tracks data trackers on your mobile device

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New app tracks data trackers on your mobile device It may come as a surprise that there are dozens of trackers running on your iPhone, delivering the data they gather throughout the day and night.

Navy wants 350 billion social media posts for epic research project

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Navy wants 350 billion social media posts for epic research project The U.S. Navy wants to amass 350 billion social media posts for a massive data archive that will provide new insight into how people communicate online.

Baltimore seeks federal aid to pay for damage caused by crippling ransomware attack

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Baltimore seeks federal aid to pay for damage caused by crippling ransomware attack Residents are still unable to pay city water bills, tickets, taxes and close real estate deals online, prompting city employees to work 12-hour shifts in order to conduct all day-to-day city business; Gillian Turner reports from Baltimore.

US military building ‘missile-killing’ lasers that it will mount onto jets

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US military building ‘missile-killing’ lasers that it will mount onto jets Anti-missile lasers could soon be attached to U.S. fighter jets after a successful ground test.

Military sealift may need more help to get combat vehicles to Europe

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Military sealift may need more help to get combat vehicles to Europe As the Pentagon accelerates its pivot toward great power competition and moves beyond 15 years of counterinsurgency, the US military continues to build up forces, increase training and conduct exercises with regional allies in both the European and Pacific theaters.  

Facebook ignores Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi amid growing backlash over doctored video

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Facebook ignores Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi amid growing backlash over doctored video Facebook is standing by its refusal to take down a doctored video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi amid a growing backlash from Democrats. 

New on SI: Peyton Manning: It 'Wasn’t the Right Time' to Join Monday Night Football

ESPN opted to keep Joe Tessitore and Booger McFarland as a two-man booth after Manning turned down the gig.

New on SI: Freddie Kitchens Says Odell Beckham Jr. Missed 'A Lot' by Skipping Browns OTAs

Kitchens noted he hopes to see Beckham at Cleveland's mandatory minicamp on June 4. 

New on SI: OBJ, Saquon Barkley and Khalil Mack Get Comic Book Hero Treatment in New Nike Ad

The three NFL stars get the comic book treatment in this epic new commercial.

New on SI: Report: Bills Heightened Security Around Richie Incognito's Retirement

The Bills heightened security after guard Richie Incognito retired in April 2018. 

New on SI: Ravens Owner Steve Bisciotti Says Lamar Jackson Will Run Less in 2019

Steve Bisciotti said having Jackson run a lot during games is "not what this offense is about."

New on SI: AFC North Offseason Reports: Can Browns Live Up to the Overwhelming Hype?

Will missing the playoffs be considered a disappointment for Cleveland this season? Also, Lamar Jackson settles in for Year 2, Andy Dalton adjusts to his new head coach and Ben Roethlisberger attempts to carry his team back to the postseason.

New on SI: Eugene Monroe Believes the NFL Will Soon Allow Marijuana Use—But at What Cost?

Former NFL player Eugene Monroe passionately believes that allowing the use of marijuana for pain management should be allowed in the NFL. But he doesn't want the players to have to give something up in order to get it.

New on SI: Seahawks Sue Ex-Draft Pick Malik McDowell For Failure to Repay Signing Bonus

Seahawks sue ex-draft pick Malik McDowell after failing to repay signing bonus after ATV accident.

AP sources: White House wanted USS McCain moved for Trump

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AP sources: White House wanted USS McCain moved for Trump The White House wanted the U.S. Navy to keep a warship named for the late Sen. John McCain "out of sight" during President Donald Trump's trip to Japan, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing an email it reviewed.

Navy Chief of Info attempts damage control over USS McCain on Twitter after five years of inactivity

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Navy Chief of Info attempts damage control over USS McCain on Twitter after five years of inactivity The official Twitter account of the Navy Chief of Information attempted to do damage control over the report that the White House requested the removal of the USS McCain during President Trump's trip to Japan, sending out its first tweet in over five years. 

Man posed as Beto O’Rourke campaign worker, breaks into home to eat Popsicle: cops

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Man posed as Beto O’Rourke campaign worker, breaks into home to eat Popsicle: cops A Texas man dressed in a Beto O’Rourke campaign shirt allegedly broke into an Austin home Tuesday and helped himself to a Popsicle, reports said.

Woman testifies about alleged confinement by self-help guru

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Woman testifies about alleged confinement by self-help guru A former follower of self-help guru Keith Raniere is testifying about how he banished her to a bedroom for two years for breaking his rules to stay away from other men.

Computer algorithm helps reopen dozens of Chicago cold cases

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Computer algorithm helps reopen dozens of Chicago cold cases The bodies turned up in some of Chicago's most derelict places: alleys, abandoned buildings, weed-choked lots and garbage containers.

New Mexico mayor issues cease-and-desist order to private company building border fence

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New Mexico mayor issues cease-and-desist order to private company building border fence A legal dispute unfolded this week between private contractors who have built a half-mile fence between a New Mexico city and Mexico, and the mayor of that city who is arguing that the fence didn’t get proper authorization.

Free to fly the big flag? North Carolina city considers rule change in fight with RV store

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Free to fly the big flag? North Carolina city considers rule change in fight with RV store The city of Statesville, North Carolina is considering a change in an ordinance that would allow an RV company to fly a giant flag outside of its store, a matter that previously sparked a lawsuit.

Man in country illegally faces 10 years for gun possession

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Man in country illegally faces 10 years for gun possession A Florida man who came to the U.S. from Mexico illegally as a teen is facing up to 10 years in prison for having a gun that he said he used to kill someone in self-defense.

New on SI: Nick Foles's Wife Shares That Couple Suffered Miscarriage

Nick Foles had been ruled out from participating during the Jaguars' OTAs due to personal reasons.

New on SI: Jay Gruden Pitches Raiders, Jon Gruden as Candidates for 'Hard Knocks'

Gruden and the Redskins are one of five teams eligible to appear on the HBO program, joining the Raiders, Giants, Lions and 49ers. 

Netanyahu fails to form government, Israel to hold new elections

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Netanyahu fails to form government, Israel to hold new elections Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future entered a treacherous new period Wednesday after he narrowly failed to form a coalition government and Israel’s parliament voted to dissolve and call a new election.

Pundits say Mueller handed Trump case to Congress, but did he?

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Pundits say Mueller handed Trump case to Congress, but did he? What was the point of a probe that could not charge the president?

Trump, Defense boss Shanahan both deny link to USS John S. McCain ‘out of sight’ directive

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Trump, Defense boss Shanahan both deny link to USS John S. McCain ‘out of sight’ directive A mystery continues to surround a reported U.S. military email that called for the USS John S. McCain to be “out of sight” during President Trump’s recent visit to U.S. troops stationed in Japan, where the ship was docked.

Laura Ingraham says Mueller 'attempting to resuscitate the corpse' of his report'

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Laura Ingraham says Mueller 'attempting to resuscitate the corpse' of his report' Is Special Counsel Robert Mueller trying to get back in the good graces of the Washington elite? Fox News' Laura Ingraham says he is.