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from The Blaze (& Glenn Beck)
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
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from Breitbart
EXCLUSIVE — CARLY FIORINA: IF JOHN BOEHNER, MITCH MCCONNELL DON’T PRODUCE ‘THEY NEED TO STEP ASIDE’
BOBBY JINDAL: HILLARY CLINTON IS ONE EMAIL AWAY FROM PRISON
OREGON SHERIFF: BACKGROUND CHECK LAW UNENFORCEABLE WITHOUT GUN REGISTRY
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from Christian Today
Christianity facing threat of being rendered illegal under Nepal's new constitution
Christians may soon be prohibited from participating in church services and other religious activities in Nepal after the predominantly Hindu nation adopted a new Constitution on Monday.
from CNN
from CNSNews.com (& MRC & NewsBusters)
from Freedom Outpost
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Texas State Senate Candidate Veteran CJ Grisham: “The States Need to Start Asserting Their Tenth Amendment Powers”
CJ Grisham has been a contributor for a couple of years now. We first heard about CJ during an episode with the Temple police, who failed to follow the law regarding the open carry of guns in Texas. Now, Grisham, a retired United States Army First Sergeant, has set his sights on the Texas Senate to fight against the corruption and lawlessness in his state.
Texas State Senate Candidate Veteran CJ Grisham: “The States Need to Start Asserting Their Tenth Amendment Powers”
CJ Grisham has been a contributor for a couple of years now. We first heard about CJ during an episode with the Temple police, who failed to follow the law regarding the open carry of guns in Texas. Now, Grisham, a retired United States Army First Sergeant, has set his sights on the Texas Senate to fight against the corruption and lawlessness in his state.
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from Greenville Gazette
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
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from Huffington Post
[Information from this site may be unreliable.]
New Report Confirms What The GOP Won't Admit: Obamacare Is Working
More people are insured, and more people can afford their health care.
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New Report Confirms What The GOP Won't Admit: Obamacare Is Working
More people are insured, and more people can afford their health care.
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from KHQ Local News (NBC Spokane)
Spokane broadcasting legend Robert 'Bob' Briley passes away
A man near and dear to KHQ and the entire Spokane community passed away Monday. Robert "Bob" Briley worked in radio and television in Spokane for nearly 60 years.
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from KREM 2 News (CBS Spokane)
Longtime Spokane broadcaster Bob Briley passes away
In an obituary, his daughter wrote of Briley's long list of accomplishments and profound impact on broadcasting in Spokane, including his time at KHQ and KXLY.
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from KXLY 4 News (ABC Spokane)
Longtime Spokane broadcaster Bob Briley passes away
Spokane has lost one of its true broadcasting legends as longtime radio and TV broadcaster Bob Briley passed away Monday. He was 91.
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from NBC News (& affiliates)
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from POLITICO
Rand Paul faces emerging doubts at home
Paul has been furiously lobbying Kentucky GOP leaders ahead of an Aug. 22 decision to rewrite party rules so he can run for president and reelection to his Senate seat simultaneously.
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from Prevention Magazine
Sleeping on your side, as opposed to sleeping on your back or stomach, may be a better position for your brain to clear out its waste while you sleep.
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from Public Policy Polling
General Election Tight in Iowa
PPP's new Presidential poll in Iowa finds a tight race in the general election for President in the state. Hillary Clinton leads 7 of her Republican opponents while trailing 4 of them, but in none of the cases are the margins larger than 4 points. The strongest Republican against Clinton in the state is Ben Carson, who leads her 44/40.
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from The Spokesman-Review
Man dies after police shooting in Sandpoint
A man was shot and killed in Sandpoint this afternoon after a confrontation with Sandpoint Police and Bonner County deputies in the 1000 block of Ruth Avenue in Sandpoint around 3 p.m. The name of the man has not been released.
Fire north of Indian Trail slows after tanker planes arrive
A determined effort by tanker planes dropping water and fire retardant has slowed the rapid advance of the Rutter Canyon Fire burning north of Indian Trail and east of Nine Mile Falls. The fire off Country Hills Lane was estimated at 120 acres at 8:30 p.m., said Spokane Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer.
Carol Evans named Spokane Tribe chair
The Spokane Tribe has its first woman tribal chair, Carol Evans, selected by the business council in a recent election. The former vice chair of the council, Evans said in a press release she intends to continue the tribe’s development in hospitality and recreation, and further explore renewable energy.
Man charged for blowing bloody nose on officers
A 28-year-old man faces assault charges for blowing his bloody nose on a police officer and security guards who were trying to detain him early Tuesday at Deaconess Hospital. Gavin Wolf is being held in the Spokane County Jail on three charges of first-degree assault by “poison” — the poison being his MRSA- and hepatitis C-infected blood, according to court records.
Washington apple crop will be state’s third largest
Washington’s new apple crop, easily the nation’s largest, is projected to be 125.2 million 40-pound cartons this season, the third largest in state history. The Washington Apple Commission last week projected this year’s crop will be 10.5 percent lower than last year’s record crop. The Washington apple season officially begins on Sept. 1, although the commission said harvest has already started on some early Golden Delicious and Gala varieties in the state.
Western Washington cities ask residents to cut water use
Normally rainy cities in Washington state took the unusual step on Tuesday of asking residents and businesses to voluntarily cut back their water use by 10 percent, in response to unusually hot and dry weather. Officials in Seattle, Tacoma, Everett and Bellevue announced that they have moved to the second stage of their conservation plans by enacting the voluntary reductions because of the potential for a water-supply shortage.
Idaho justices bristle at state’s instant-racing arguments
Idaho Supreme Court justices appeared unconvinced Tuesday by arguments that the court should stay out of a dispute over a botched veto of a gambling bill, to avoid violating the separation of powers. “If the Senate says this is what we did in our proceedings, that has to be accepted,” Deputy Attorney General Brian Kane told the court’s five justices. But Justice Roger Burdick responded, “I’m not going that far. Obviously if they do something that was unconstitutional, we have the right to step in.”
Envision moves to block Condon suit against Worker measure
Envision Spokane is pushing back against Mayor David Condon, who last week sued to keep the group’s Worker Bill of Rights from appearing on the city’s general election November ballot. Superior Court Judge Salvatore Cozza will hear the case this Thursday.
Man accused of ramming SUV with Kia sedan
A 40-year-old man faces two charges of assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly ramming his Kia sedan into a Dodge SUV as many as six times in a north Spokane neighborhood. Francis J. Crowley is being held in the Spokane County Jail for the Sunday night incident for which he also faces a malicious mischief charge. Crowley is accused of speeding and slowing down erratically, following the Dodge Durango and repeatedly plowing into it with his Kia Spectra.
Idaho will need a second area code by 2018
Idaho is outgrowing its 208 area code and will need a second one by mid-2018, so the state Public Utilities Commission is asking Idahoans whether they want to be divided geographically between two area codes or just mix the new code in statewide.
Driver pleads not guilty for crash that killed 68-year-old woman
The driver suspected of steering an SUV onto a north Spokane sidewalk — killing a 68-year-old woman and narrowly missing her great-grandson — pleaded not guilty to a vehicular homicide charge Tuesday in Spokane County Superior Court. Brandon P. Pratt, 34, is suspected of being intoxicated when the black Ford Explorer he was driving veered off North Ruby Street near Augusta Avenue and struck Marla Langley, who was taking her 2-year-old great-grandson to day care on July 28. Court records say Pratt was on probation for separate harassment and assault cases. He returned from working as a fisherman in Alaska the week before the crash and was living at Sun Ray Court, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center on South Browne Street.
Afghan family targeted by terrorists finds refuge in Spokane
Wahid Kashify, a native of Afghanistan, was lying in the back of an ambulance, covered in blood. “That was the weirdest thing in my life. It was very scary,” Kashify said. “I see dead people all around me. I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, am I alive? Am I dead? Am I in a grave?’ ” The intensity of his story stands in stark contrast to the cool and quiet interior of his Spokane home. Kashify is one of 50 refugees in Spokane as part of the Special Immigration Visa program, designed specifically for refugees who helped U.S. military or governmental personnel and now can’t live safely in their native countries. The vast majority of the refugees are translators and interpreters, said Mark Kadel, director of World Relief Spokane.
Sci-fi convention coming to Spokane mired in controversy
Thousands of science fiction fans will descend on Spokane next week for what is expected to be among the largest conventions ever held in the city. The 73rd annual World Science Fiction Convention, or Worldcon, starts Aug. 19 and runs through Aug. 23 at the Spokane Convention Center. Fans at Worldcon vote for the winners of the annual Hugo Awards. Regarded as some of the most prestigious honors in sci-fi and fantasy writing, the Hugos have been bestowed upon such names as Kurt Vonnegut and Portland novelist Ursula K. Le Guin. The Hugos have been awarded every year since 1955. This year’s Hugos are mired in a present-day argument instead of a futuristic struggle. A group of authors who call themselves the “Sad Puppies” is accused of strong-arming Hugo organizers to insert three authors on the shortlist of nominees. The group’s leaders contend the Hugos are too often awarded to what they call the “literati elite” and predisposed to affirmative action rather than less pretentious and more deserving writing. Critics call the “Sad Puppies” a right-wing group supportive of the writings of white men and averse to the growing diversity of the genre.
Several arrested in Ferguson
Police arrested more than a dozen people in Ferguson on Monday night after protesters blocked traffic during a fourth consecutive night of demonstrations marking the anniversary of the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown.
Drones becoming serious concern for pilots
The U.S. Forest Service has tallied 13 wildfires in which suspected drones interfered with firefighting aircraft this year – 11 since late June – up from four fires last year and only scattered incidents before. Last month, the sighting of five drones in a wildfire that closed Interstate 15 in Southern California and destroyed numerous vehicles grounded crews for 20 minutes as flames spread. Firefighting agencies have introduced public service announcements to warn drone hobbyists, while lawmakers are seeking stiffer penalties for interfering. The problem isn’t limited to firefighting aircraft. On Aug. 2, for the second time in three days, a commercial pilot reported a drone while approaching John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. On Sunday, four commercial flights between 2,000 and 3,000 feet in the air spotted a drone while prepping for landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. The FAA in recent weeks also has received reports about near-collisions over airports in Minneapolis and Austin, Texas. The agency now gets several reports a day of drones flying too close to planes and helicopters. The increase in close encounters between passenger aircraft and drones is prompting demands from U.S. lawmakers for tighter regulation and enforcement to avoid a fatal collision.
Hiker’s death in Yellowstone could lead to euthanasia of grizzlies
Two grizzly bears captured close to where a seasonal employee of Yellowstone National Park was killed could be euthanized if DNA tests determine they attacked the man, authorities said Monday. Lance Crosby, 63, who worked as a nurse in the park’s medical clinics, was hiking alone and without bear spray when he was killed, according to park officials. His body was discovered Friday by a park ranger about a half-mile from the nearest developed trail, hidden by the animals beneath pine needles and dirt. Crosby was the sixth person killed by grizzlies since 2010 in the greater Yellowstone area, which has an estimated 750 of the animals and includes the park and surrounding portions of Montana, Idaho and Wyoming.
2011 study shows air traffic controllers suffer chronic fatigue
Air traffic controllers’ work schedules often lead to chronic fatigue, making them less alert and endangering the safety of the national air traffic system, according to a study the government kept secret for years. Federal Aviation Administration officials posted the study online Monday, hours after the Associated Press reported the findings. The AP was able to obtain a draft of the final report dated Dec. 1, 2011. The report the FAA posted online was dated December 2012, although the findings appear to be nearly identical to the draft.
States, tribe declare disaster areas as mine waste heads to Lake Powell
Farmers, towns and tribes slammed water-intake gates shut as a sludge-laden plume from a Colorado mine spill rolled down principal rivers in the desert Southwest on Monday, prompting local officials and families to demand answers about possible long-term threats from heavy metals borne along by the spill. Colorado and New Mexico declared stretches of the Animas and San Juan rivers to be disaster areas as the orange-colored waste stream estimated to be 100 miles long churned downstream toward Lake Powell in Utah after the spill Wednesday at the abandoned Gold King mine. The Navajo Nation, which covers parts of New Mexico, Utah and Arizona, also declared an emergency as it shut down water intake systems and stopped diverting water from the San Juan River.
Increasing percentage of adults insured
When the Affordable Care Act took effect in October 2013, there were 14 states in which more than 1 in 5 adults lacked health insurance; today only Texas remains, according to data released Monday. At the other end of the scale, only five states’ populations were so well-insured in 2013 that fewer than 1 in 10 adult residents lacked insurance. Today, more than half the states have achieved that goal.
Incentives, loan programs part of Clinton’s college affordability plan
Calling for a “new college compact,” Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday unveiled a $350 billion plan aimed at making college more affordable and reducing the crushing burden of student debt. At a town hall meeting in New Hampshire, the state with the highest average student debt in the country, Clinton proposed steps to reduce the cost of four-year public schools, make two-year community colleges tuition-free and cut student loan interest rates. She pitched her plan as a public-private partnership, requiring a contribution from the federal government and states, the colleges and universities and students themselves.
In brief: Nurses union, with mostly female membership, endorses Sanders
Bernie Sanders picked up his first major labor endorsement from the nation’s largest organization of nurses, reflecting the Vermont senator’s appeal among unions in his challenge to Hillary Rodham Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination. The 185,000-member National Nurses United endorsed Sanders during an event with the independent senator in Oakland, California.
Space station astronauts take first taste of food grown in space
On Monday, for the first time astronauts munched on red romaine lettuce that they grew in space.
Staff pay suspension may signal rocky times for Perry’s 2016 bid
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry has stopped paying his 2016 presidential campaign’s staff in the key early primary state of South Carolina, amid flagging polling numbers and sluggish fundraising.
Clinton signs declaration saying she’s turned over all emails
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says in a sworn statement submitted to a federal judge on Monday that she has turned over all emails reflecting official government business.
Oil slump, sanctions cause sharp contraction in Russian economy
Russia’s economy shrank by 4.6 percent in the second quarter of this year, posting the worst performance since the crippling recession of 2009, the state statistics agency reported Monday. Russian consumers also have been hit by the eroding value of the ruble. The currency has dropped to 64 to the U.S. dollar, boosting inflation to 15.6 percent in July and propelling a decline in buying power with its depreciation of 43 percent over the last year.
Far-left group takes responsibility for shooting at U.S. consulate in Turkey
A far-left extremist group took responsibility for an armed assault Monday by two women on the U.S. Consulate in Istanbul, part of a wave of attacks that struck Turkey amid escalating violence.
Coast Guard cocaine seizures skyrocket off Latin America’s Pacific coast
The U.S. Coast Guard has seized more cocaine off Latin America’s Pacific coast over the past 10 months than in the previous three years combined as it rebounds from budget cuts and combats smugglers increasingly moving drugs on the high seas, officials said Monday. The Coast Guard, which is the only U.S. military branch able to make drug arrests hundreds of miles offshore in international waters, had cut its operating costs by 25 percent in 2013. Based on their intelligence reports at the time, about 90 percent of illegal drug loads being tracked by authorities on the high seas were getting through because no boats were available to target them,
Flow cut out of Priest Lake sparks worry about river’s health
Drought conditions are creating conflicts at Priest Lake. The mountain lake is one of North Idaho’s top resort destinations, drawing people from all over the region for fishing, boating and camping. But this year, there’s not enough water to keep Priest Lake at full pool for recreation, while still allowing a healthy outflow to support downstream fish habitat in Priest River.
In brief: Passenger dies after car hits motor home near Hauser
A woman died Monday evening after a car she was riding in collided with a motor home at the intersection of Prairie Avenue and Pleasant View Road at 5:30 p.m. near Hauser. Her name and those of the drivers of two cars involved and the motor home were being withheld Monday evening as Kootenai County authorities investigated.
Police arrest suspect in Valley shooting
Spokane Valley detectives have arrested a suspect in a Sunday morning shooting that sent a man to the hospital. Nicholas J. Richard, 34, faces assault charges for allegedly shooting the driver of a car that had been stolen from his friend the day before.
Several Spokane streets closed for construction
Major street closures in downtown Spokane will continue through Thursday as workers install new storm sewer connections and a water main.
Lost court battles inflate Idaho’s legal bills
The state of Idaho’s spirited legal defense on cases involving same-sex marriage, abortion and demonstrations at the state Capitol will cost nearly $1 million in taxpayer funds this year – and more big legal bills are on the way.
In brief: Holy Family opens new nursery for premature babies
Providence Holy Family Hospital has opened a new nursery for premature babies. The nursery is for babies delivered at 36 to 37 weeks who need specialized care but don’t need to be in an intensive care unit. The nursery can care for up to 10 infants at a time.
Man charged with placing bomb
Pierce County officials say a 26-year-old man is in custody on a charge that he maliciously placed a homemade explosive device in a public place. Prosecutors say Blake Edward Heger was also charged Monday with one count of having dangerous weapons.
Pass closures will be earlier this week
Rock blasting closures to make way for widening of Interstate 90 east of Snoqualmie Pass have been moved up this week by 30 minutes.
Grant County facility leaked ammonia
An ammonia leak at the Royal Ridge Fruits facility caused the Grant County Sheriff’s Office to order people living nearby to shelter in place.
Orca may have ditched fishing lure
Federal officials said a killer whale they’ve been monitoring near the San Juan Islands may have gotten rid of the salmon lure that was hanging from its mouth.
Seattle imposes tax on guns, ammunition
Seattle’s City Council unanimously approved a new tax on the sale of firearms and ammunition Monday – a measure designed to help offset the financial toll of gun violence. But opponents quickly promised a legal challenge.
Berkshire Hathaway adds to eclectic mix with Precision Castparts
Warren Buffett’s biggest acquisition yet – a $32.36 billion buyout of Precision Castparts – will further change the complexion of Berkshire Hathaway and increase the conglomerate’s reliance on industrial companies.
Diet Pepsi debuts soda without aspartame
A revamped Diet Pepsi without aspartame is popping up on store shelves. So will people start flocking back to the soda? The rollout will test whether the sweetener is to blame for fleeing customers or if other issues might be at play. Other diet sodas that still have aspartame include Diet Coke, Diet Dr Pepper and Fanta Zero.
Google restructuring under new holding company ‘Alphabet’
Google, which has been expanding far beyond its original business of Internet search advertising, is changing its operating structure by creating a new holding company called Alphabet. The company said its new structure will give more independence to many of its wide-ranging and ambitious projects.
In brief: CVS Health to pay $450,000 to settle drug case
CVS Health has agreed to pay $450,000 to the federal government to settle allegations that several of its Rhode Island retail pharmacies filled forged and invalid painkiller prescriptions.
Adobe’s parental policy expands to 26 weeks
Adobe is the latest tech company to extend its paid parental leave policy after Netflix said it would offer corporate employees up to a year of paid leave to care for new babies.
Gap quarterly outlook still lukewarm on profits
The San Francisco-based retailer issued a second-quarter earnings forecast that’s below Wall Street analysts’ estimates, as it struggles to overhaul merchandise at its namesake brand that hasn’t appealed to shoppers.
Japan to start reactor under post-crisis rules
A power plant operator said it will restart a reactor in southern Japan today, the first restart under new safety requirements following the Fukushima disaster and a milestone for the nation’s return to nuclear power. Kyushu Electric Power Co. said Monday that it will restart the No. 1 reactor at its Sendai nuclear plant this morning.
Parent of Columbia House music and DVD clubs files for bankruptcy
The company that once offered to sell you eight CDs for 1 cent has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after almost 20 years of falling sales. The parent of the Columbia House music and DVD clubs said Monday it plans to sell its Columbia House DVD Club business, which sells recorded movies and TV series directly to consumers, through a bankruptcy auction.
Editorial: Lowering standards a disservice to Washington students
Robert J. Samuelson: Economy prioritized over global warming solutions
Nutritional benefits round out watermelon’s sweet taste
Dr. Alisa Hideg: House Call: Condition common in babies can have underlying cause
Ask Dr. K: Removing appendix has no negative health effects
‘Sick Idiot’ author keeps a sense of humor about chronic illness
Pittsburgh-based author, blogger, health coach, public speaker and advocate Ashley Boynes-Shuck has not let much get in the way of her life – not even the list of nearly 40 chronic ailments of her medical history.
Foundation seeks to prevent tragic effects of postpartum depression
People’s Pharmacy: Lotion’s acidity neutralizes jalapeno burn
Many medications can make it hard to control blood sugar
Many people find hoarseness side effect of inhaled corticosteroids very disruptive
Landmarks: Helga Estby walked cross-country to try and save family farm
Longtime broadcaster Bob Briley dead at 91
Bob Briley, a longtime television news anchor in Spokane, died Monday at the age of 91. Briley became entranced with broadcasting as a boy listening to radio shows, he told The Spokesman-Review in 1997. After a stint in the Army Air Corps during World War II, he attended Gonzaga University. He became a radio announcer, then added TV to his repertoire while working for KHQ.
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from Tea Party
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Firestorm erupts over Trump's 'Bible connection'
A Christian minister in Florida has ignited a firestorm over his suggestion that God is using Donald Trump as a divine instrument in the 2016 presidential election cycle.
High-Level Obama Aide Arrested In D.C. After Bizarre Gun Incident
A special assistant to President Obama — a high-level staffer who used to access the White House on a regular basis — has been arrested in a bizarre shooting incident involving a Capitol Hill police officer, reportedly her lover. CNN reports that Barvetta Singletary was busted and booked on “charges of assault and reckless endangerment” after she allegedly grabbed the officer’s service weapon and shot at him following an argument at the woman’s residence. “The incident began early Friday morning after Singletary texted the officer ‘asking him to come to her residence'” for an intimate encounter, according to police records cited by CNN.
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[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Firestorm erupts over Trump's 'Bible connection'
A Christian minister in Florida has ignited a firestorm over his suggestion that God is using Donald Trump as a divine instrument in the 2016 presidential election cycle.
High-Level Obama Aide Arrested In D.C. After Bizarre Gun Incident
A special assistant to President Obama — a high-level staffer who used to access the White House on a regular basis — has been arrested in a bizarre shooting incident involving a Capitol Hill police officer, reportedly her lover. CNN reports that Barvetta Singletary was busted and booked on “charges of assault and reckless endangerment” after she allegedly grabbed the officer’s service weapon and shot at him following an argument at the woman’s residence. “The incident began early Friday morning after Singletary texted the officer ‘asking him to come to her residence'” for an intimate encounter, according to police records cited by CNN.
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from The Times of Israel
Iran’s Zarif to visit Moscow next week
Foreign minister’s trip comes amid talks on Tehran buying advanced S-300 Russian air defense system
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from The Western Center for Journalism
(Western Journalism) [Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Bristol Palin Just Unleashed A BOLD Message For Republicans Who Are Blasting Trump
The questions used in the debate were also ridiculed by Palin.
Watch: Sheriff Clarke Just Blasted Ferguson ‘Black Lives Matter’ Movement With 2 Brutal Words
(Western Journalism) [Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Bristol Palin Just Unleashed A BOLD Message For Republicans Who Are Blasting Trump
The questions used in the debate were also ridiculed by Palin.
Watch: Sheriff Clarke Just Blasted Ferguson ‘Black Lives Matter’ Movement With 2 Brutal Words
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