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FIGHTING WORDS
Secretary Pompeo Calls Saudi Oil Attack an ‘Act of War’
Pompeo has asserted that the attack originated in Iran.
3 hrs ago
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‘HE WILL DO A GREAT JOB’
Trump Names Robert C. O’Brien as National Security Advisor
O’Brien, who is currently serving as a special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, worked on Trump’s campaign to have rapper A$AP Rocky released from Swedish custody.
8 hrs ago
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STRIKING BACK
Trump Announces New Sanctions on Iran After Saudi Oil Strike
The president announced on Twitter that he will “substantially increase sanctions” on Tehran following accusations that it attacked a Saudi oil field.
8 hrs ago
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AWFUL
PA State Sen. Resigns After Child Pornography Charges
Investigators found images of child pornography on Folmer’s phone after executing a search warrant.
16 hrs ago
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TROLL
White Supremacist Arrested for Threatening BLM Activist
Using his internet alias “Jack Corbin,” prosecutors say Daniel McMahon also praised alleged Pittsburgh synagogue shooter Robert Bowers.
38 mins ago
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YOU’RE OUT
NJ Referee Who Made Wrestler Cut Off Dreadlocks Suspended
Late last year, referee Alan Maloney would not let Buena High School wrestler Andrew Johnson compete unless he chopped off his dreadlocks.
3 hrs ago
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JOHN DOE
Masseur Who Accused Kevin Spacey of Sexual Assault Has Died
The massage therapist accused Spacey of blocking the door with his naked body when he tried to leave.
5 hrs ago
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BLEH
Vázquez Allegedly Said He Had ‘Sex But Not Really’ With Kid
The Pirates pitcher told investigators he had “sexual intercourse inside of his vehicle” with a 13-year-old girl, according to a criminal complaint.
2 hrs ago
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BOWING OUT
Netanyahu Cancels UN Appearance Over Election Results
Netanyahu’s conservative party is once again neck-and-neck with its centrist challenger, threatening the leader’s legacy.
4 hrs ago

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J.J. Abrams Set to Write and Direct ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’

Updated 09.12.17 10:42AM ET / Published 09.12.17 10:39AM ET

REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Star Wars: Episode VII director J.J. Abrams will return to write and direct the sequel trilogy's final installment. He will co-write Episode IX with Chris Terrio. Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy said, “With The Force Awakens, J.J. delivered everything we could have possibly hoped for, and I am so excited that he is coming back to close out this trilogy.”

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FIGHTING WORDS

Secretary Pompeo Calls Saudi Oil Attack an ‘Act of War’

Pompeo has asserted that the attack originated in Iran.

‘HE WILL DO A GREAT JOB’

Trump Names Robert C. O’Brien as National Security Advisor

O’Brien, who is currently serving as a special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, worked on Trump’s campaign to have rapper A$AP Rocky released from Swedish custody.

Ready, Set, Grow

Get $20 Off Your Personalized Hair Wellness Strategy

Help yourself to hair wellness with this special Nutrafol offer for Daily Beast readers.

STRIKING BACK

Trump Announces New Sanctions on Iran After Saudi Oil Strike

The president announced on Twitter that he will “substantially increase sanctions” on Tehran following accusations that it attacked a Saudi oil field.

AWFUL

PA State Sen. Resigns After Child Pornography Charges

Investigators found images of child pornography on Folmer’s phone after executing a search warrant.

TROLL

White Supremacist Arrested for Threatening BLM Activist

Using his internet alias “Jack Corbin,” prosecutors say Daniel McMahon also praised alleged Pittsburgh synagogue shooter Robert Bowers.

YOU’RE OUT

NJ Referee Who Made Wrestler Cut Off Dreadlocks Suspended

Late last year, referee Alan Maloney would not let Buena High School wrestler Andrew Johnson compete unless he chopped off his dreadlocks.

JOHN DOE

Masseur Who Accused Kevin Spacey of Sexual Assault Has Died

The massage therapist accused Spacey of blocking the door with his naked body when he tried to leave.

BLEH

Vázquez Allegedly Said He Had ‘Sex But Not Really’ With Kid

The Pirates pitcher told investigators he had “sexual intercourse inside of his vehicle” with a 13-year-old girl, according to a criminal complaint.

BOWING OUT

Netanyahu Cancels UN Appearance Over Election Results

Netanyahu’s conservative party is once again neck-and-neck with its centrist challenger, threatening the leader’s legacy.

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