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Amazon's early Labor Day sale is here: Get an Apple iPad for its lowest price ever
Plus, score rare markdowns on a Shark stick vac, Ring Video doorbell, kitchenware, fall fashion and more.
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The Caitlin Clark phenomenon isn’t slowing down ... it’s growing.
TV viewership for Indiana Fever games is getting bigger and bigger.
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Fantasy football rankings 2024
Dominate your drafts with these 2024 fantasy football rankings from the analysts of Yahoo Fantasy.
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Fantasy Football Rankings: Top 250 full PPR draft rankings for 2024
The analysts of Yahoo Fantasy share their full-PPR rankings ahead of 2024 fantasy football drafts.
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‘The Murder of Air McNair’: True crime meets NFL retrospective
A new Netflix documentary about Steve McNair is a true-crime narrative mixed with an NFL retrospective of a life that ended far too soon.
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The 49ers' wild play to end their preseason against the Raiders has to be seen to be believed
There were only three seconds left in Friday night's preseason finale between San Francisco and Las Vegas, but the 49ers weren't ready to go home just yet.
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Commanders take down Sean Taylor memorial after criticism, working on replacement statue
The Commanders' first memorial for Sean Taylor, which looked similar to a department store mannequin, drew harsh criticism when it was first unveiled in 2022.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani throws first pitches off mound after UCL surgery
Shohei Ohtani officially became the fastest player in league history to join the 40-40 club on Friday night.
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Georgia Tech upsets No. 10 Florida State in Dublin on FG with no time remaining
Georgia Tech upset No. 10 Florida State in their Week 0 opener played in Dublin, Ireland. Aidan Birr kicked a 44-yard field goal with no time remaining for the win.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
NFL Preseason Blitz: Bryce Young plays in the preseason and has a positive outing
The first overall pick of last year's draft looked sharp in his first preseason snaps this year.
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Caitlin Clark's Next WNBA Game: How to watch the Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx game tonight
Watch Caitlin Clark's next WNBA game when the Indiana Fever play the Minnesota Lynx tonight.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Little League World Series: Florida, Chinese Taipei will face off in Sunday's Little League World Series Final
Chinese Taipei got a dominant 4-1 win over Venezuela while Florida beat Texas in a 10-7 thriller; the two will now face off for the Little League title.
5 min read - SportsInside Nebraska
Stop comparing Dylan Raiola to past Husker QBs
As UTEP Week looms, here's why you need to stop comparing Dylan Raiola to past Husker QBs such as Adrian Martinez.
1 min read - SportsThe Maize And Blue Review
Michigan Football position battles one week from kickoff
Where do things stand with some of Michigan Football's most important position battles with no more Saturdays left before game day? Alex Orji has been impressive in fall camp, and while this has felt like his job to lose throughout the offseason, Davis Warren has also been great this fall and has done enough to win this job. Orji QB1, Warren QB1, a mix of both to give Texas something to think about?
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Mortgage and refinance rates today, August 24, 2024: Rates are unsteady after Fed comments
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. After Fed board members' comments yesterday, some rates are up while others are down. Lock in your rate today.
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What the 2024 campaign means for your wallet: The Yahoo Finance guide to the presidential election
A guide to how the two presidential candidates might affect the financial issues that matter most to voters in 2024.
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Police arrest man after he allegedly stole sword, bullhorn from Rick Pitino's St. John's office
Rick Pitino will enter his second season with the Red Storm this fall.
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Napheesa Collier scores 31 for Lynx, besting Caitlin Clark's 23 in 90–80 win over Fever
Napheesa Collier led the Minnesota Lynx to a 90–80 win over the Indiana Fever on Saturday before the team retired Maya Moore's jersey.
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These seamless panties that 'fit like a dream' are $17 for a 6-pack
You'll also love the soft fabric and low-cut waist that make these feel like a second skin.
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Dr. Fauci was reportedly hospitalized with West Nile virus. What to know about the mosquito-borne illness — and how to protect yourself.
Dr. Fauci is expected to make a full recovery after six days in the hospital.
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Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland out 6-8 weeks with stress fracture in foot
DaRon Bland had a league-high nine interceptions last season for the Cowboys.
2 min read - SportsInside Nebraska
Will history from 2023 repeat itself as Huskers search for starting kicker?
Matt Rhule updated Nebraska's search for a starting kicker with one week remaining until the opener.
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Harris has little to say about oil and gas these days. Experts explain why.
Kamala Harris has been quiet about the oil and gas industries on the campaign trail. That's intentional, say industry watchers.
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Women 50+ love these stylish, forgiving jeans — now on sale, starting at $18
Lee, Gloria Vanderbilt and more: Here's the skinny on these denim delights.
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Starliner will return to Earth uncrewed, astronauts staying on ISS until February
Boeing’s Starliner mission is coming back to Earth — empty. After months of data analysis and internal deliberation, NASA leadership announced today that Starliner will be coming back to Earth in September, without a crew. Meanwhile, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams will remain on-board the International Space Station until February 2025, when they will return on SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft as part of the Crew-9 mission.
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Russell Wilson leads Steelers to touchdown in 2nd preseason game, appears to have won starting job
Russell Wilson appears to have won the Pittsburgh Steelers' starting quarterback job after only playing one series in his second preseason game.
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Five-star do-it-all defender Jonah Williams commits to Texas
Williams is a do-it-all playmaker on the defensive side of the ball
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This week in Bidenomics: It’s about time
Interest rate cuts are finally on the way. It might give voters a bit more confidence in Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
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2024 NFL preseason: How to watch the Dallas Cowboys vs. L.A. Chargers game today
Here's how to watch the Chargers vs. Cowboys in their final game of the NFL preseason this weekend.
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Minnesota Lynx retire former star Maya Moore's jersey in emotional ceremony after win over Caitlin Clark, Fever
Caitlin Clark, who was surprised by Maya Moore last season while playing with the Hawkeyes, was at the Target Center to watch the retirement ceremony on Saturday night.
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After whirlwind rise to fame, Chappell Roan doubles down on 'predatory behavior' from fans
Chappell Roan is separating her work life from her personal life, and wants fans to respect her boundaries.
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Quick takeaways, notes from FSU's loss to GT
Jamal Haynes ran for 75 yards and two touchdowns and Aidan Birr made a 44-yard field-goal attempt with no time left as Georgia Tech upset No. 10 Florida State 24-21 in the teams’ season opener on Saturday. Haynes King threw for 146 yards and ran for 54 yards as the Yellow Jackets (1-0, 1-0 ACC) were able to control the line of scrimmage and accumulate 190 rushing yards, averaging 5.3 yards per carry. "They did a good job of extending drives and obviously making the plays that were necessary th
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Angels break up Bowden Francis' no-hitter in 9th inning, marking latest failed no-no bid for Blue Jays
Bowden Francis was three outs away from what would have been just the second no-hitter in Blue Jays history on Saturday afternoon.
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FCS program Montana State beats New Mexico, rallying from 17-point deficit for 35–31 win
Montana State is an FCS program, but went to New Mexico and defeated the FBS opponent, 35–31, in Week 0.
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2024 NFL preseason: How to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game today
Here's how to watch the Lions play Russell Wilson and the Steelers in their final game of the NFL preseason this weekend.
2 min read - PoliticsPolitico
Trump’s pledge to be ‘great for women and their reproductive rights’ angers advocates
The former president invoked language more commonly used by Democrats, and anti-abortion advocates quickly took notice of his tonal shift.
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Unofficial results are in: Dallas Cowboys’ trade for Trey Lance is a far-reaching disaster
The Dallas Cowboys finished up the preseason by giving backup QB Trey Lance a chance to prove their owner/GM didn’t make a terrible deal.
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Ben Affleck Has Already Sparked Dating Rumors With One of His Surprising Pals
You’re not ready for this, but eye-witnesses are claiming that the newly single Ben Affleck was seen hanging out with a pal, and it’s already sparking romance rumors. In case you missed it, eye-witnesses claimed to Page Six that Affleck has been seen at his old haunts like the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills …
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Ben Affleck Seen Getting Over J.Lo With RFK Jr’s Daughter
Ben Affleck might be getting over his estranged wife Jennifer Lopez with the help of RFK Jr.’s daughter, Kick Kennedy.Kick and Affleck have been spotted hanging out around Los Angeles, a source told Page Six, including at the Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills.The nature of her relationship with Affleck, 52, hasn’t been confirmed, but they could be talking about a future movie role.Read more at The Daily Beast.Get the Daily Beast's biggest scoops and scandals delivered right to your inbox. Sign up now
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Column: Donald Trump's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Convention Week
Donald Trump spent the last week trying to disrupt Kamala Harris' parade during the Democratic convention. But he seems to be the one knocked off stride.
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I Dream of Jeannie Alum Barbara Eden’s Rare Outing Proves She’s the Queen of Self-Care at 93 Years Old
I Dream of Jeannie’s Barbara Eden is reminding everyone that she’s the self-care Queen at 93 during her birthday celebration. On Aug 23, Eden was pictured by Hello US starting her birthday celebration (and the photo proves she’s as fabulous as ever with every passing year). The iconic actress was pictured going to a local …
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Jennifer Lopez shows Ben Affleck what he’s missing after divorce in sultry revenge photo
After pop superstar Jennifer Lopez and actor Ben Affleck called it quits, the singer returned to social media to share a sultry snapshot.
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GOP strategist: While Trump complains, Democrats are stealing our message and voters | Opinion
The Democratic convention had a lot of great speeches, but one was among the best speeches in American history | Opinion
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Watch: Black bear approaches girl, grabs her leg in ‘scary moment’
A 17-year-old girl stood very still when a black bear walked up to her at a mountain lake in California as a friend videoed the encounter. Kimberly Mendoza and the friend were at Lake George in the Mammoth Lakes area when the encounter occurred, as reported by
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A grizzly bear was standing on his back and went in for the ‘kill bite.’ He survived to tell the story
Shayne Patrick Burke lived to recount his harrowing encounter with a grizzly bear in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
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James Carville, Fox’s Hannity get in intense exchange over border, mass shootings
Democratic strategist James Carville and Fox News’s Sean Hannity got into an intense exchange Friday over the Biden administration’s work to curb mass shootings and migrant surges at the southern border. Hannity pressed Carville, who served as an adviser for former President Clinton, on Vice President Harris’s record, noting that many Americans have been killed…
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Rep. John Curtis leads Caroline Gleich by more than 30 percentage points in new Senate poll
Curtis leads by more than 30 percentage points in a head-to-head matchup
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‘They told me to strip.’ Former Palestinian detainee says he was sexually abused in an Israeli prison
Ibrahim Salem, 34, said he felt a deep sense of dread when a soldier ordered him to undress during his captivity in Israel’s notorious Sde Teiman prison.“That’s when I knew I was beginning my journey to hell,” he said.
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Trump ‘is not in command of himself’ as Harris momentum continues, says longtime observer
Maggie Haberman says Trump is ‘clearly jarred’ by Harris and that the Obamas’ DNC speeches ‘got under his skin’
2 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
Is Trump OK? Unhinged reaction to rise of Harris worries supporters
Rambling speeches peppered with insults, narcissism and an obsession with crowd size have raised questions about the former president’s fitness for office
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‘West Wing’ Star Gets Personal in Cheryl Hines Takedown
Actor Bradley Whitford, known for his performance in The West Wing, pulled no punches on X as he tore into Cheryl Hines and her husband RFK Jr. on Saturday. Whitford, 64, called out Hines’ silence following her husband’s failed presidential run and endorsement of former President Donald Trump. “Hey @CherylHines, way to stay silent while your lunatic husband throws his support behind the adjudicated rapist who brags about stripping women of their fundamental rights,” Whitford wrote. “Gutsy. Great
2 min read - PoliticsThe Independent
Trump v Harris live: Trump posts AI photo of himself riding a lion while Kamala dominates personality poll
Vice president seen by Americans as the better cook, dancer, dresser, and handler of spicy food, poll finds
23 min read - PoliticsFox News
Jon Stewart calls out Bernie Sanders, Bill Clinton and Democrats for hypocrisy at DNC
Comedian Jon Stewart called out Sen. Bernie Sanders, Bill Clinton and other major Democratic figures for hypocrisy at the Democratic National Convention (DNC).
2 min read - PoliticsThe Hill
GOP strategist cautions Trump on joining forces with RFK Jr: ‘He’s kind of a looney tune’
Republican strategist Scott Jennings advised former President Trump to be careful now that he has seemingly joined forces with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., arguing the independent presidential candidate is “kind of a looney tune.” CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer asked Jennings Friday if Kennedy’s endorsement could “end up backfiring” on the former president, considering the environmental…
2 min read - PoliticsThe Independent
Trump campaign insists it had right to use Foo Fighters song, despite band’s angry reaction
The US rock band said they were not asked for permission over the song’s use and ‘would not have granted it’ if they had
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Trump says Caracas is ‘safer’ than most U.S. cities. Here’s what the numbers show
Reality Check is a Herald series holding those in power to account and shining a light on their decisions. Have a suggestion for a future story? Email our journalists at tips@miamiherald.com.
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Democratic convention energy, Harris hot streak making Republicans nervous
The energy emerging from the Democratic National Convention and Vice President Harris’s hot streak is making Republicans increasingly nervous. Thursday marked the culmination of what was unthinkable just a month ago: A coronation for a new party leader who Democrats are ardently behind. Former President Trump and Republicans, meanwhile, are grappling with the whiplash of…
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Bill Skarsgard Ate Steak Tartare, Raw Eggs and No Sugar to Train for ‘The Crow’: ‘He’s a Machine of Destruction’
Bill Skarsgard got into incredible shape for his starring role in Lionsgate’s “The Crow,” and he’s revealed some of his intense diet and exercise regime for the role. He shot the indie action film “Boy Kills World,” in which he stars as a brutal, mute fighter who’s got some serious John Wick-style moves, right before …
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Will RFK Jr.’s exit help Trump? Allan Lichtman says no
Allan Lichtman, a historian known for correctly predicting presidential elections, weighs in on RFK Jr.'s exit from the race.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Independent
Election 2024 live: Harris and Walz target southern swing state as Trump questions her ‘right to run for president’
Democratic ticket to attend fundraisers in several states and record first joint interview
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Many in new poll suggest Harris outshines Trump, Biden in personal realm: Survey
Vice President Harris fared well in a recent survey centered on personal traits such as cooking ability or dancing, ranking higher than both President Biden and former President Trump. The YouGov poll, released Saturday, asked respondents to weigh in on nonpolitical traits to see what voters think of Harris and Trump as people, not just…
2 min read - PoliticsMichigan Advance
Pritzker says Trump suggested nets to stop Asian carp invasion of Great Lakes
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that former President Donald Trump suggested using nets to stop Asian carp from getting into the Great Lakes. Pritzker told the Michigan Democratic Party delegation to the Democratic National Convention on Thursday that Trump made the suggestion during a meeting at the White House with governors shortly after becoming […]
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McCarthy suggests Biden would’ve dropped out earlier if he debated RFK Jr.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) suggested that President Biden would have dropped his reelection bid earlier if he debated independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. McCarthy argued that the Democrats kicked Kennedy out of their party and that Vice President Harris, who filled in for Biden after his decision to not seek another…
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Dr. Phil announces interviews with Trump, RFK Jr.
Television personality and celebrity psychologist Dr. Phil sat down with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his former independent opponent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for interviews that will be released next week.
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The Popular Soda Beloved By Tim Walz
Nebraska-born Democratic vice presidential nominee and current Minnesota governor Tim Walz stays true to his Midwestern roots - down to his choice of soda.
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Caitlin Clark completed an absolutely stunning crosscourt assist to Fever teammate Lexie Hull
Indiana Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark has become well-known for her ability to pass the basketball at an elite level in the WNBA. Against the M
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Caitlin Clark crossed up Lynx's Courtney Williams while driving up the court with this devastating move
Indiana Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark showed off her outstanding elusiveness against the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday night. During the road game, Clark crossed up Lynx guard Courtney Wil
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The superstar the Lakers are reportedly targeting for the post-LeBron James era
One NBA reporter says the Lakers have identified the young superstar they will go after once LeBron James leaves.
2 min read - EntertainmentThe Hollywood Reporter
Box Office: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Back on Top as ‘Blink Twice’ Struggles and ‘The Crow’ Collapses
New players at the late-summer box office are struggling to find their footing. Holdovers Deadpool & Wolverine, Alien: Romulus and It Ends With Us are easily beating new offerings on the August marquee, including suspense thriller Blink Twice and The Crow reboot. Marking Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut and starring Channing Tatum, Blink Twice looks to …
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Brittany Mahomes Has Harsh Message For Haters After Liking Trump Post
Mahomes reportedly liked and unliked a photo of the former president's 2024 platform.
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'New York, New York' Writer's Nephew Has Brutal News For Kari Lake Over Trump Tower Talk
Jason Kander, whose uncle co-wrote a song famously covered by Frank Sinatra, assured Lake that the building wasn't a part of it.
1 min read - USLA Times
'Like a bomb': Exploding tire that killed L.A. County firefighter was a little-known risk
Firefighter Andrew Pontious was killed when a massive tire exploded. L.A. County Fire Department officials said they had no idea such an explosion was possible.
5 min read - PoliticsCNN
The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2024
If there was one sign this week of Vice President Kamala Harris’ place atop the Democratic ticket having improved the party’s brand, it was the presence of so many Senate candidates taking the stage at its convention in Chicago.
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DNC showed Harris campaign is dismissing the noise from Trump and pundits. It’s working.
It seems that when presidential nominee Kamala Harris replaced Joe Biden at the top of the ticket, she threw a switch that made her party smarten up.
5 min read - PoliticsThe Telegraph
Trump can’t stop attacking Harris as he ‘hates her’ so much
Donald Trump has reportedly claimed he struggles to stop personally attacking Kamala Harris because he feels so much hostility towards her.
4 min read - PoliticsFox News
CNN anchor calls RFK Jr. endorsing Trump 'huge' based on swing state polls: 'It is everything'
CNN's Erin Burnett told viewers that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s endorsement of former President Trump could have a "huge" impact in the election against Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Arizona Trump rally's long lines, heat combine to send dozens to hospital
Former President Donald Trump's rally in Glendale found several attendees in need of medical treatment after waiting outside for hours in the heat.
4 min read - PoliticsUSA TODAY
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspends campaign but he missed deadline to stay off Nevada ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorsed Donald Trump. At Las Vegas event, Trump thanked Kennedy and said "He's a great guy, respected by everybody."
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17 Famous Women Who Deserve An Apology For How Hollywood And The Media Treated Them
Disney allegedly tried to keep 18-year-old Vanessa Hudgens on "lockdown" after her nude photos were leaked and made her release an apology. She later called the entire situation "really traumatizing."
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