A researcher said she named a new butterfly species after the 'Lord of the Rings' villain partly because spending 10 years on the study felt like the eye of Sauron looking at her

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The museum says the black rings on the vivid orange wings are "reminiscent of the all-seeing Eye."

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Ukrainian vigilantes are tearing down Russian statues and landmarks in the night to 'decolonize' their cities

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A tractor destroys a Soviet monument dedicated to the victory of the USSR in the Second World War in one of the villages in the Lviv region.
While Kyiv is removing all Soviet monuments across the country, some towns and cities have kept up other Russian landmarks and references to Russian language.

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If Trump keeps insulting E. Jean Carroll, her lawyers say, she could keep suing him

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E. Jean Carroll and Donald Trump.

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Clarence Thomas, who accepted lavish gifts from a billionaire, argued that a law prohibiting taking bribes is too vague to be fairly enforced

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Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas.

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CNN boss Chris Licht loved how Trump's town hall turned out, even though it was 'uncomfortable' hearing the audience cheering

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Former President Donald Trump.

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Video shows CNN's town hall audience cheering and thanking Donald Trump after he bulldozed the network

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump.

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A Long Island crowd booed George Santos after he tried to pivot from his criminal charges to complain about Hunter Biden

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Rep. George Santos leaves Federal Court on May 10, 2023 in Central Islip, New York.

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George Santos pleads not guilty to federal charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and theft with a potential 20-year prison sentence

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U.S. Representative George Santos (R-NY) speaks to the media as he leaves Central Islip Federal Courthouse in Central Islip, New York, U.S., May 10, 2023.

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E. Jean Carroll's lawyer promised they'll make Trump pay up the $5 million she's owed — but wouldn't say how

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Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event at the South Carolina State House in Columbia, S.C., on January 28, 2023.

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Members of George Santos' own party are done with him, saying he's 'an embarrassment' and they're 'surprised he's still here'

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George Santos.

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