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History Of U.S. Politicians Being Punished By Their Own Party

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Taco Bell Employee Has Had Far Greater Positive Impact On People’s Lives Than Firefighter Ever Could

CHICAGO—Lauding the 22-year-old for her commitment to serving her community, sources confirmed Friday that local Taco Bell employee Nicole Cortez has had a far greater positive impact on people’s lives than any firefighter ever could. “Sure, there…

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What To Know About Bill And Melinda Gates’ Divorce

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No One At Laser Tag Prepared For How Hard Dad Was Going To Bring It

FRAMINGHAM, MA—Reeling with surprise as the 45-year-old dove behind cover and shouted out commands to his teammates, guests at local child Chase Williamson’s laser tag birthday party confirmed Thursday that they were not prepared for how hard his…

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Man Pushing Self To Point Of Effort

ALBANY, NY—In what impressed coworkers are describing as an unprecedented application of minimal exertion, local office worker Doug Slater is reportedly just about pushing himself to the point of basic effort, sources confirmed Monday. “My God……

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Nervous New Driver Going To Stick To Sidewalks Until He’s More Confident

PHOENIX—Clutching the steering wheel and remarking that it was just safer for everyone this way, nervous 17-year-old motorist Brendan McCormick told reporters Friday he planned to stick to sidewalks until he was more confident of his driving…

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No One Aware Coworker Stormed Out Of Slack Meeting

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Doctor Watches In Horror As Polyp Skitters In Front Of Colonoscopy Camera Just As Screen Goes Black

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Young Mare Can’t Believe Stallion She Slept With Lied To Her About Being 5-2 Favorite In Preakness Stakes

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‘Oh My God, Is That Seriously What My Voice Sounds Like?’ Says Humiliated J. Cole After Listening To New Album

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Japan Ambassador Rahm Emanuel Asks New Hosts For Best Black Site Recommendations

TOKYO—Saying that he had done his own research but wanted to get a real local’s point of view, newly appointed U.S. ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel reportedly asked his hosts Tuesday to recommend the best black sites to visit. “So, if I’m hanging…

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Congressional Moderates Call For Smaller Numbers

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Republicans Argue D.C. Statehood Slippery Slope To District One Day Becoming Own Planet

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Conservatives Criticize Local Preschool For Silencing Right-Wing Animal Voices

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Biden’s Child-Care Plan To Allow All American Parents To Drop Kids Off At White House Between 8 And 5

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Papa John’s Comes Under Fire For Cruel Treatment Of The Bulbous, Deformed Creatures That Lactate Pizza Sauce

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Scientists Warn Americans To Stay Away From That Bird

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Nation’s Arborists Once Again Urge Congress To Lower The Age Of Consent For Trees

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Woman Suddenly Realizes She Same Age Parents Were When They Were Her Age

ATLANTA—Noting the event had caused her to rethink the chronology of her entire life, local woman Jessica Landis told reporters Tuesday that she suddenly realized she was the same age her parents were when they were her age. “It’s just crazy, I’m…