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Evgenia Anastasakos

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Reporters raise their hands to ask questions as the new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia holds her first press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 13, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
'I WISH HER WELL'

Scaramucci Weighs In on New Trump Mouthpiece’s Survival Odds

The former White House communications director served for a mere 11 days.

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A diver handles a container during underwater archaeological excavations near Kekova Island in Antalya, Turkiye, on October 14, 2026.
LOST AND FOUND

Archaeologists Make Mind-Blowing 4,000-Year-Old Discovery

The shipwreck is around the same age as the Great Pyramid of Giza.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 08:  RJ Mitte attends the "Animals In War" premiere during the 2025 Tribeca Festival at Village East Cinema on June 08, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival)
‘DEEP DESPAIR’

‘Breaking Bad’ Star’s Cause of Death Revealed

RJ Mitte, known for playing Walter White’s son on the hit show, died at 34.

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Autograph seekers line up for Singer/Songwriter Ciara's autograph before she rides the newly named Roller Coaster "Fantasy Ride" at Six Flags over Georgia. "Fantasy Ride" is named in honor of Ciara and her third cd of the same name on September 27, 2008 in
THEME PARK TRAGEDY

Six Flags Roller Coaster Disaster Leaves Rider Dead

The incident occurred on Goliath, a “hypercoaster” reaching speeds of at least 70 miles per hour.

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Police tape hangs across the street.
TRAGEDY

Eight People Killed in Pennsylvania Mass Shooting

Two young children were among those gunned down, according to local news reports.

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Katie Zacharia
FIRST DAY FAWNING

Trump’s New Press Secretary Runs to Fox for Awkward Debut

The new face of MAGA knows where to go to get her boss’ attention.

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Pope Leo XIV gathers an audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on 5/27
PAPAL SCOLDING

Pope Leo Takes Subtle Shot at Pentagon Pete’s Ghoulish Plan

The Chicago-born pontiff is clearly keeping a close eye on headlines in the United States.

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Jan 26, 1986; New Orleans, LA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Chicago Bears head coach  Mike Ditka is hoisted by his players after defeating the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XX at the Louisiana Superdome. The Bears won 46-10.  Mandatory Credit: Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports
‘DA COACH’

Legendary NFL Super Bowl Icon Dead at 86

Mike Ditka was known for his fiery coaching style.

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers his 2026 "State of the Force" address to US junior officers and enlisted leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, US, September 30, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci/Pool
‘I DON’T AGREE’

Fort Hood Survivor Slams Pete Hegseth’s Live Execution Plan

There has not been a public execution in the U.S. for 90 years.

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A Frontier Airlines plane approaches Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport near Alexandria, Virginia, U.S., December 24, 2025. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno
DE-PLANING DISASTER

Flight Attendant Wrestles Passenger Trying to Open Exit Door

Passengers say they were trapped on board because the jet bridge was broken.

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