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Dad Says Botched U.S. Drone Strike Could Cost Him His Legs

‘I HAVE LOST EVERYTHING’

The U.S. has so far refused to acknowledge a mistake that killed relatives of Adel al-Manthari, a Yemeni drone victim who may now lose his legs as a result of his injuries.

Adam Rawnsley | Published Apr 15, 2022

Revealed: Video Threats and Slurs From Suspect in NY Attack

CHILLING

On his YouTube channel with fewer than 400 subscribers, Frank James identified himself as someone who had had a mental health “crisis” that had gotten him “locked up” before.

Justin Rohrlich, Adam Rawnsley, Pilar Melendez, AJ McDougall | Published Apr 12, 2022

Crypto Enthusiast Sentenced to 5 Years for North Korea Trip

Crypto Punk

He went to North Korea to spread the gospel of crypto. The FBI saw it as someone breaking sanctions and helping North Korea stash its money.

Adam Rawnsley, Jose Pagliery, Shannon Vavra | Published Apr 12, 2022

New Mayoral Security After Shooter Turns Train To ‘War Zone’

‘RUNNING FOR THEIR LIVES’

Frank James, 62, is believed to be the renter of an abandoned U-Haul found by investigators through a key dumped at the Brooklyn crime scene.

Michael Daly, Justin Rohrlich, Adam Rawnsley, Allison Quinn, AJ McDougall | Published Apr 12, 2022

First Lady’s Secret Service Agent Conned by Fake Feds: FBI

WATCHING THE WATCHMEN

Four Secret Service agents have been placed on leave after the FBI says the two fake agents lavished them with penthouses, iPhones, drones, and even a $2,000 rifle.

Adam Rawnsley, Rachel Olding | Published Apr 06, 2022

Trump’s Truth Social Is Doing Even Worse Than You Thought

LOW-ENERGY

The engagement numbers are truly awful.

Asawin Suebsaeng, Adam Rawnsley | Published Apr 04, 2022

Inside Ginni Thomas’ ‘Insane’ Hiring Memos for Trump

‘WRECKED’

Ginni Thomas’ suggested hires included known bigots and at least one suspected foreign spy, sources say.

Asawin Suebsaeng, Adam Rawnsley | Published Apr 01, 2022

Putin Promised to Retreat—but What Do Satellite Pics Show?

WALK THE TALK

Satellite images are offering clues as to whether the Russian president intends to keep his word on the Russian drawdown from Kyiv.

Adam Rawnsley | Published Mar 30, 2022

Russian Tabloid Screws Putin With Report on Dead Soldiers

OOPS

A report claiming thousands more Russian troops have died than the Kremlin has admitted to was quickly removed and re-published without the casualty figures.

Adam Rawnsley | Published Mar 21, 2022

What You Don’t Know About Russia’s ‘Bioweapons’ Bullsh*t

RINSE, REPEAT

The Kremlin’s web of biolab lies was spun long before Vladimir Putin waged war on Ukraine.

Adam Rawnsley | Published Mar 18, 2022

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