Donald Trump amplified a bizarre conspiracy theory on Truth Social, alleging that Joe Biden was executed in 2020 and replaced by a robotic clone. This comes amid increasing scrutiny of Biden's health, fueled by a recent book questioning his fitness for office and a Republican-led probe into his well-being.
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In Boulder, Colorado, a pro-Israel vigil was targeted by Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national illegally present in the US, who allegedly set six attendees on fire while shouting "Free Palestine." The FBI is investigating the incident as a targeted act of terrorism, as the victims, aged 67 to 88, sustained injuries ranging from minor to severe burns.
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