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TL/DR - Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell became the longest-serving U.S. Senate party leader in history and his political career and decisions that led to deep polarization in both the U.S. and the Republican Party are highlighted in a new FRONTLINE documentary. The documentary focuses on McConnell's successful quest to establish a conservative…

TL/DR - The average price of gasoline in Phoenix has fallen by 22 cents in the last week, making it about $4.12 per gallon, according to a recent survey by GasBuddy. This represents a drop of 87 cents compared to a month ago, and is 45 cents less than a year ago. Across the US, gasoline prices have fallen for six consecutive weeks, with the…

TL/DR - Courtney Nifong has been handed a prison sentence of 144 to 185 months after pleading guilty to attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon, firearm by felon, and malicious maiming in relation to a 2020 shooting in Asheville, North Carolina. The shooting, which left one person injured, was captured on surveillance showing…

TL/DR - The article discusses the in-fighting and rivalries within the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement, with particular reference to Donald Trump's tendency to turn on his own appointees. It provides specific examples of Trump's former appointees, such as Bill Barr and Mick Mulvaney, publicly opposing him. The piece also highlights a…