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St. John of the Cross Writes Dark Night Poetry in Prison
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The reformer composes his greatest poems while jailed by his own order.
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Fetterman Endorses McCormick in GOP Convention Video
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With the midterm cycle intensifying, Sen. John Fetterman is set to deliver a video message at the GOP convention, praising Trump and McCormick while signaling a distancing from the Democratic left and highlighting cross‑party ties. At the same time, Donald Trump has said he would consider pardoning Michael Cohen as their reconciliation unfolds, a development in the broader political and security backdrop following Zelenskyy’s drone incident near a planned flight to Oslo.
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Rachel Meyers
Fetterman backing McCormick while praising Trump shows real independence from his own party's extremes.
Roundabout and Alfie Still Reach New Listeners 50 Years Later
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Across decades, enduring songs connect moments to memories: Yes’s Roundabout from Fragile became a perennial gateway for new listeners, Cilla Black’s Alfie cross-pollinated UK and U.S. charts, and Celine Dion’s return performance highlighted the staying power of All by Myself despite health battles; Neil Diamond’s Sunday and Me marked a breakthrough in his songwriting with Jay and the Americans, while Five for Fighting’s John Ondrasik reflects on how Tuesday preserves the meaning of 9/11. These pieces illustrate how songs outlive their original moments, shaping cultural memory and personal narratives for generations to come.
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Body of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Crosses Alabama Bridge for Final Time
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— Jul 26, 2020
The body of civil rights icon John Lewis crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge on Sunday, decades after his “Bloody Sunday” beating there drew a national spotlight to the struggle for racial equality. A military honor guard…
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Iranian Strikes On US Military Bases Took Massive Toll, Pentagon Watchdog Reveals
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John Fetterman Scoffs At His Fellow Democrats For Booing Him Over His Record Of Crossing Party Lines
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— Jun 17, 2025
Democrat Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman scoffed at Democrats and liberal activists on Tuesday who booed him during a “No Kings” protest in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. One activist at the protest, which was held on…
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Fetterman Calls US Strikes on Iran ‘Correct Move’
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— Jun 23, 2025
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) is again crossing the aisle expressed his support of actions taken by Republicans. The Democratic senator is supporting the U.S. strikes against Iran and its nuclear sites on Saturday, Fox…
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SCOTUS Sides with Biden Admin Against Texas, Makes It Harder for Lone Star State to Protect Itself
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— Jan 23, 2024
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that federal agents can remove razor wire that was recently put up by the state of Texas to deter illegal border crossings from Mexico. Two conservative justices, Chief Justice John…
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Sen. Tim Scott Accuses Bolton of Trying to ‘Monetize His National Security Clearance’ With His Book
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— Jun 21, 2020
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) says he wishes that former National Security Advisor John Bolton had testified before the House during the impeachment proceeding to discuss his allegations and be cross-examined. However, he…
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Paul McCartney Declares God Only Knows Greatest Song
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— Aug 22, 2026
A cross-section of enduring musical milestones shows how artists across decades have shaped genres: Paul McCartney lauds The Beach Boys’ God Only Knows as a revolutionary love song, The Box Tops’ The Letter became a quick No. 1 hit, John Prine’s Paradise fused nostalgia with environmental critique, 1973’s trio of country songs highlighted durable storytelling, and Dolly Parton’s work transcended country with hits like I Will Always Love You and Jolene, later amplified by Whitney Houston’s iconic cover. This collage underscores music’s lasting influence through boundary-pusting writing, rapid-chart classics, and genre-busting crossover fame.
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Senate Vote Fails to Advance Crypto Clarity Act as All Democrats and Four Republicans Oppose
The vote failure drew overwhelmingly negative reactions in crypto circles, with 85-95% criticizing Democrats and the four opposing Republicans as blocking progress. Little defense of the no votes appeared. Crypto accounts drove the one-sided discussion blaming partisanship and lobbying.
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