Raymond Epps was falsely accused by Fox and its hosts, particularly Tucker Carlson, of being a government agent who was whipping up trouble that would be blamed on Trump supporters, the lawsuit claims.
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Prosecutors won’t seek death penalty against men charged in Whitey Bulger’s prison killing
Notorious Boston gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger was killed just hours after he was transferred to a prison in West Virginia from another lockup in Florida and placed in the general population.
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Lewd remark about Wimbledon prompted him to stab gymnasts’ ex-doctor, inmate says
Sunday’s attack was the second time Larry Nassar has been assaulted in federal prison, where he is serving decades for sexually abusing athletes, including college and Olympic gymnastics stars, and possessing explicit images of children.
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Iowa’s 6-week abortion ban is challenged in court, a day after it was passed by Republicans
The new legislation prohibits almost all abortions once cardiac activity can be detected, which is usually around 6 weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant.
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‘Succession’ leads all Emmy nominees with 27; ‘Ted Lasso’ leads comedy contenders
The nominations suggested that HBO can still dominate even as streaming-only outlets have taken over so much of elite TV.
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Webb Space Telescope reveals moment of stellar birth, dramatic close-up of 50 baby stars
Scientists said the breathtaking shot provides the best clarity yet of this brief phase of a star’s life.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Snow shovels in hand, Vermonters volunteer to clean up after epic floods
President Biden has declared an emergency in Vermont and authorized federal disaster relief assistance.
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At NATO summit, Biden declares ‘our unity will not falter’ on Ukraine
A joint declaration lays the groundwork for each nation to negotiate agreements to help Ukraine bolster its military over the long term.
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Director Wray defends the ‘real FBI’ against criticism from House Republicans
Chris Wray refused to engage in specific questions about ongoing federal investigations, including those involving former President Donald Trump and Hunter Biden.
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Few U.S. adults support full abortion bans, even in states that have them, poll finds
The poll was conducted in late June, one year after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, undoing a nationwide right to abortion that had been in place for nearly 50 years.