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‘Nobody should go alone’: 1,500 strangers honor WWII veteran with no known family
Navy WWII veteran John Arnold, 98, died with no known family, but 1,500 strangers answered a public call to give him a hero's farewell in Massachusetts.
WhatsApp working on messages that disappear once you’ve read them
WhatsApp users will soon be able to set disappearing messages to vanish after the recipient has read them. Here are the details. more…
Alabama Democrats rally around former Dem senator to challenge Trump-backed Tuberville in fall
The winner of Alabama's Democratic primary for governor defeated a crowded field including former U.S. Senator Doug Jones, the Associated Press reports.
Bluegrass Democrats make their choice to replace McConnell, take on Trump-backed Barr
Charles Booker wins the Democratic nomination for Kentucky Senate, setting up a clash with Trump-backed Rep. Andy Barr and the SAVE America Act.
Trump ally Tommy Tuberville cruises to Alabama GOP governor nomination
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville captures Alabama's GOP gubernatorial nomination, backed by Trump, as he seeks to succeed term-limited Gov. Kay Ivey.
Kentucky physician advances to general election after receiving glowing Trump endorsement: 'True friend'
Ralph Alvarado, Kentucky's first Hispanic state legislator, won the GOP primary to fill Rep. Andy Barr's open seat on Tuesday after a Trump endorsement.
Pentagon cuts Brigade Combat Teams in Europe as Trump pressures NATO on spending
The Pentagon announced it is reducing Brigade Combat Teams in Europe from four to three as the Trump administration pressures NATO allies on defense.
Longtime news anchor-turned-House candidate wins Dem primary in key Pennsylvania district
Democrat Janelle Stelson, a former TV anchor, beat Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas to take on endangered GOP Rep. Scott Perry in November.
Oscar-nominated filmmaker disappointed his AI girlfriend dumped him
Oscar-nominated screenwriter Paul Schrader went viral for a Facebook post revealing he had "procured an online AI girlfriend" who ultimately called it quits.
Trump's Georgia candidate heads to GOP runoff for governor against billionaire businessman Jackson
Trump-endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones advances to a Georgia GOP gubernatorial runoff against billionaire Rick Jackson after a crowded eight-candidate field.