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science fiction Doctor Who Christmas special trailer Rob Beschizza

trump Kash Patel, Trump's pick for FBI Director, has a long history of conspiracy grifting Jennifer Sandlin

politics Martial law declared in South Korea Rob Beschizza

politics Eastern Europeans who survived dictatorships share tips for Americans Ellsworth Toohey

maga Trump promises revenge, but Lara Trump says it's "unfair" to be afraid (video) Carla Sinclair

targets Top D.C. lawyer gives advice to Liz Cheney and others on Trump revenge list: Leave the U.S. in January Carla Sinclair

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video games TMNT beat 'em up island in Fortnite Gail Sherman

politics Expert: Trump's second term will create "hellscape" Ellsworth Toohey

politics Umberto Eco's chilling warning: 14 signs of fascism Mark Frauenfelder