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America June 25, 2021

Are aliens watching us on Earth?

Across the centuries, humans have looked out into the heavens and wondered if there is life out there. And humans…

By Jackie Allen

USA Herald

America June 25, 2021

Rudy Giuliani Loses New York Law License

The ripple effects of the 2020 presidential election are far from over. Recent polling from this month alone has shown…

By Gabrielle Seunagal

USA Herald

America June 25, 2021

Left-wing Strategist Delivers Warning About Midterm Elections

What’s happening in America right now will undoubtedly carry pretty significant weight in the 2022 midterm elections. At this time,…

By Gabrielle Seunagal

USA Herald

America June 24, 2021

Republicans Optimistic About 2022, 2024

The Biden presidency has created a lot of problems for many Americans. Back in January, Keystone Pipeline workers were some…

By Gabrielle Seunagal

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America June 24, 2021

John McAfee, Eccentric Genius Dead in Spanish Prison 

Eccentric software entrepreneur John McAfee was found dead in his prison cell in Spain. Suicide is suspected. According to Reuters,…

By Jackie Allen

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America June 24, 2021

153 Houston hospital workers fired or resign for anti-vaccine stance

The Houston Chronicle reported that 153 employees of a Houston medical system were fired or resigned because they refused to…

By Jackie Allen

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America June 24, 2021

Vice President Harris Going to Southern Border on Friday

Chaos remains a prevalent and dangerous force on the United States Southern border. Officials working on the border continue to…

By Gabrielle Seunagal

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America June 23, 2021

TV news reporters fired after on-air claims of recordings for Project Veritas

In two separate incidents, local television personalities were fired after on-air announcements that they were going to be sources for…

By Jackie Allen

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America June 23, 2021

Hubble Space Telescope in Safe Mode, Uncertain it will Come Back Online

NASA is still trying to restart the Hubble Space Telescope after it shut down operations due to a computer glitch.…

By Jackie Allen

USA Herald

America June 23, 2021

Leftist Elections Bill Suffers Epic Defeat During Senate Vote

The Democrat Party’s elections bill known as For the People Act is one of the most widely partisan and divisive…

By Gabrielle Seunagal

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Mounted units are commonly used during large public gatherings because horses provide officers with greater visibility and can help move crowds while minimizing the need for more forceful crowd-control tactics. Looting Reported During the Unrest Video circulating online appeared to show the aftermath of reported looting at a Pavilions grocery store in Newport Beach. Merchandise was scattered throughout the parking lot, while groups of people remained outside the business after the incident. Some individuals were seen standing nearby, laughing and recording the aftermath on their phones. Authorities have not publicly announced how many people may have participated in the reported looting or whether arrests related to the incident have been made. Officials also indicated that many individuals involved in the disturbances did not appear to be local residents, though investigators continue reviewing evidence and surveillance footage. 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