RNC warns Democrats face ‘political suicide’ after DSA praises Fidel Castro, demands Rubio’s prosecution

The Republican National Committee warned Wednesday that the Democratic Socialists of America’s online tribute to Fidel Castro would damage Democrats in November after the group praised the late Cuban dictator and demanded U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s prosecution over…

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Parents seek six figures from surrogate who refused abortion after baby’s heart diagnosis: report

The biological parents of a baby born after their surrogate refused their request for an abortion are now seeking more than $100,000 from the woman who carried their child, alleging she breached their surrogacy agreement. TMZ reported Wednesday that it…

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Iran taps financial lifeline, Russian arms as Trump escalates ‘crushing’ economic warfare

Tehran is deepening its financial and military ties with Beijing and Moscow, forging a critical lifeline as it seeks to circumvent U.S. sanctions and weather Washington’s renewed “maximum pressure” campaign, regional security analysts warned Wednesday. As the U.S. continues to…

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Harvard agrees to $53M settlement with families after donated body parts were stolen, sold on black market

Harvard University has agreed to a proposed $53 million settlement with families who accused the school of negligently handling its anatomical gift program after a former morgue manager stole and sold body parts from remains donated for medical research and…

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Ex-New York Magazine writer announces he will ‘take some time away’ after plagiarism scandal

Former New York Magazine writer and The Metropolitan Review editor-in-chief Ross Barkan apologized once again after several plagiarism allegations against him and revealed Wednesday he plans to “self-reflect” with some time away. “Let me first begin by saying I’m sorry.…

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