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WATCH: Colbert Calls Trump ‘America’s Gullible Uncle’
Donald Trump apparently wasn't aware that a video that purported to claim a protester was part of ISIS was in fact a hoax, and Stephen Colbert won't let him forget it.
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The Advocate's news editor Dawn Ennis successfully transitioned from broadcast journalism to online media following another transition that made headlines; in 2013, she became the first trans staffer in any major TV network newsroom. As the first out transgender editor at The Advocate, the native New Yorker continues her 30-year media career, in which she has earned more than a dozen awards, including two Emmys. With the blessing of her three children, Dawn retains the most important job title she's ever held: Dad.
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WATCH: Colbert Calls Trump ‘America’s Gullible Uncle’

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WATCH: Colbert Calls Trump ‘America’s Gullible Uncle’

Donald Trump apparently wasn't aware that a video that purported to claim a protester was part of ISIS was in fact a hoax, and Stephen Colbert won't let him forget it.

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Do we welcome them to the winning side, or do we stand by and watch them lose — again? writes John Casey.

Clavicular was hospitalized after a suspected overdose during a Miami livestream, and everyone could watch it happen.

After announcing it would close, The Pearl received an outpouring of support to cover rent, payroll, and repairs.

Jenner also revealed she lost her “F” marker on her U.S. passport and has appealed for help to President Trump

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The plan casts opposition to “traditional values” as terrorism and raises fears of political targeting.

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