Biden chuckles over Trump’s mugshot: ‘Handsome guy. Wonderful guy’
President Joe Biden chuckled when asked about his predecessor Donald Trump’s mug shot taken at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr Biden was asked by Bloomberg about the photo when coming out of a pilates and spin class in Lake Tahoe, California. The president said he saw the image on TV. “Handsome guy. Wonderful guy,” Mr Biden said. Mr Biden was booed by bystanders as he approached the press. He said he watched at least an hour and twenty minutes of the first Republican debate, which didn’t feature Mr Trump. The president said he didn’t “learn much” from the Milwaukee showdown. “I don’t remember them speaking to any of the issues,” he said. “I don’t quite get where they’re going,” he added. “I didn’t learn much.” More follows...
2023-08-26 04:55
Here's what Donald Trump's return to X could mean for the platform's business
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2023-08-26 04:54
Georgia renames square after first black Civil War nurse
Susie King Taylor's name replaces pro-slavery former US vice-president John C Calhoun.
2023-08-26 04:54
Russia hails air defences after massive drone attack on Crimea
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2023-08-26 04:51
ECB's Lagarde says interest rates to stay high as long as needed to defeat inflation
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2023-08-26 04:28
How did Ariana Grande pay tribute to Mac Miller? 'Wicked' star celebrates 10th anniversary of their song 'The Way'
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2023-08-26 04:25
Madagascar stadium crush leaves 12 dead
Another 80 people are hurt in Antananarivo at the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games.
2023-08-26 04:22
Can You Find the Car With Its Headlights on in This Brainteaser?
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2023-08-26 04:20
Monaco closes corruption probe against Lebanon's caretaker prime minister for lack of evidence
The office of Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati says a three-year probe against him and his family over corruption allegations has been closed by Monaco's judicial authorities for lack of evidence
2023-08-26 03:59
Spain Moves to Suspend Football Chief Rubiales Over World Cup Kiss
The members of Spain’s champion women’s national team said they would refuse to play another game until the
2023-08-26 03:56
2 sex workers describe 'violent' encounters with Gilgo Beach suspect, official says
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2023-08-26 03:53
Fire at Louisiana oil refinery sends tower of black smoke into the air, but no injuries reported
A fire has broken out at an oil refinery in south Louisiana, sending a tower of black smoke into the sky
2023-08-26 03:24