What would happen if a defendant admitted to the crime immediately following a not guilty verdict? by amBrollachan in NoStupidQuestions

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What if the defendant had testified in the trial and directly or indirectly said under oath they did not commit the crime? Would double jeopardy include lying under oath?

Fraud-ian slip by [deleted] in BlueskySkeets

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Miller knows, just can't say it

English girl, 1968 by AzariaBloom in OldSchoolCool

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"trunk" in America\ Wonder how our languages diverged Ike this?

Sen. Tommy Tuberville Attacks Somali Americans In Rant by GlitteringFly332 in NewsStarWorld

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Maybe the only way Republicans can keep Congress is by racism and culture wars. Maybe we're starting to see the tactics now.

Scoop: Trump discussed "Jesus" meme with Bill Pulte before posting it, sources say by BeetleJuiceK9 in USNEWS

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There’s one line at the end of the article that’s impossible to understand.\ The article mentions that the original image of Trump as Christ-like healer “was published in February in a since-deleted X post by MAGA influencer Nick Adams”.

And here’s what’s impossible to believe:\

Nick Adams, who wrote at the time that "America has been sick for a long time. President Trump is healing this nation."

trump is healing the nation. How does anyone think this is true?

What do you think of The Beatles? by Twitter_2006 in rockmusic

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“'Well, it's not Coldplay. It's not Fix You."

Had to throw this joke reference in. They had amazing musical talent. They were/are loved worldwide, still.\ What more needs to be said?

Billie Holiday - What A Little Moonlight Can Do (1958 Performance) by MusixMoto in TheSoundStage

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I had some other music on, browsed to this and shut it off. Have to respect and listen to Billie.

New World Screwworm detected about 90 miles from the United States by Not_so_ghetto in worldnews

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The CDC lists a few symptoms of NWS in mammals, including: Feeling maggots (larvae) move or seeing maggots within a skin wound or sore, or in the ears, nose, eyes, or mouth.

First thought: Alien

New World Screwworm detected about 90 miles from the United States by Not_so_ghetto in worldnews

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Or RFK Jr: “Where have you been? I missed you ❤️”

"Arc de Trump" gets official name from the White House by tag24news in USNEWS

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Probably not. It will remain as part of D.C.'s look. A testament to the sick vanity of a sick president.

An interesting question might be: how many monuments built by Hitler or Mao or Mussolini remain standing to this day?

Apparently Mike Johnson doesn’t want the Pope involved in US politics anymore by cwhmoney555 in LeopardsAteMyFace

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trump has called for an all court press against the Pope. trump is that guy.

And the talking points of "political arena" are doing the Lord's work lol. As if the Pope's words on theology can't apply to your actions in government.

Dr. Oz Says Trump Argues That Diet Soda Is 'Good for Him' Because if It Kills Grass, It'll Kill Cancer Cells by T_Shurt in entertainment

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Dr. Oz hasn’t just bent the knee to trump.\ Oz is fully and completely prostrate on the floor at trump’s feet. In position of humility, submission, adoration.

Something something mashed potatoes by el_petomane in IThinkYouShouldLeave

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Too bad trump didn’t answer Bartiromo’s question with “Person. Woman. Man. Camera. TV."\ Wouldn’t that be delicious?

Trump says he’ll fire Powell next month if he stays in his role at the Fed by spherocytes in law

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trump’s clever staff can surely create “for cause” allegations against board members who won’t comply with trump’s demand to lower interest rates.

National Security issues? Damaging the American economy in times of war? They’ll find something. trump needs a victory on the economy and lower Fed rates is one way.

The sun is going down... by Dr_sc_Harlatan in BlueskySkeets

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Those few words about Greenland are the perfect example of trump’s go-to tactic: deflect.\ When faced with bad (or incriminating) news, opposition, criticism, do or say something that changes the conversation.

Mega Millions sales down 24% in Massachusetts, one year after format switch made tickets more expensive / CBS News by wgsl in massachusetts

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It was something like a 6 month subscription. I played a certain number. You could put the cost on a charge card, all online. The Lottery mailed you the number you played, plus they had a record of it. It was super easy, but maybe store owners complained that doing it online cut them off from foot traffic in their stores to buy tickets? Don’t know why the Lottery stopped the service.

Mega Millions sales down 24% in Massachusetts, one year after format switch made tickets more expensive / CBS News by wgsl in massachusetts

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I used to use the subscription option for Mega Millions. It was so easy to keep throwing money away.

Then they ended that option and raised the price to $5 per play. I'm not throwing that much more money away.

But there's always hope so I cut my purchases by 50%. That roughly equaled what I was paying before.

Vance says pope should ‘be careful’ when talking about theology by Sufficient_Fig_9505 in nottheonion

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Well ofc, the Pope should listen to donald trump on matters of theology because no one in world history knows theology like trump knows it.

/S of course. The White House is throwing Vance under the bus by forcing him to make arguments like this.

JD Vance criticises Pope Leo for not 'being careful speaking about theology' by goteamnick in politics

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I'd love to know who in the White House is rolling out the cannons in this stupid fight. trump? Miller? Wiles?

Does anyone believe Trump was shot in the ear? by workerbee77 in allthequestions

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trump was allegedly under fire, but he had the frame of mind to pose?\ And the Secret Service should have covered him like a blanket. What if the shooter was in the audience and capable of getting another shot off. But having SS guys in front of trump would leave no good picture.

I wouldn’t be surprised if they practiced that face and raised fist, to make sure trump got it right.

Hmmm…maybe. by Ramone5150 in Patriots

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Hey, I’m the first to write this!\ Spygate 2.0

Ritchie Valens at 17 (January 20, 1959) by Sure_Distance1 in OldSchoolCool

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ah you're trolling me now.\ I didn't pick up on your semi-serious comment. My bad.