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Black Babies Were Used as Alligator Bait in the American South?

Tales of infants being used as alligator bait were popularized in 19th-century newspapers, on postcards and in racist memorabilia.

Unpacking claims Trump admin cut fines of Wells Fargo executives in return for donation to inauguration

Fines for two former Wells Fargo execs were reduced by a combined $8.35 million.

Yes, Trump posted an AI image of himself as pope on Truth Social

Later, the White House X account shared the image.

No, Port of Seattle isn’t ’empty’ due to Trump’s tariffs, though cargo volume is unpredictable

"We are seeing some vessels come in with 30% less cargo than anticipated," the Northwest Seaport Alliance said.

Allegations Shri Thanedar abandoned animals at testing lab resurfaced after attempt to impeach Trump

A business management consulting firm took over running six of Thanedar's companies in 2010 after they defaulted on loan payments.

Photographers snapped Pope Francis riding subway — just not in 1998

At the time, he was known simply as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio.

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