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LANDSLIDE: 'Quiet Revolution' As Ireland Ends Abortion Ban

Yes vote supporters celebrate as the results in the Irish referendum on the 8th amendment concerning the country's abortion laws takes place at Dublin Castle on May 26, 2018 in Dublin, Ireland.

Thousands of Italian Women March Across Country. Demand: 'My Body, My Choice'

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Thousands of women protest in a demonstration 'Obiezione Respinta' organized by 'Non una di meno' movement to remember the 194 law after 40 years, on Saturday, May 26, 2018 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

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Deal of the Day! Get Your Korean Summit That Isn't Happening Collectible At New Low Prices!

The ill-fated "peace summit" with North Korea has gone the way of so many other Trump Amateur Hour efforts, but we still have the tacky merch: A commemorative coin with multi-chinned Kim Jong Un and Trump facing off amidst flags and gold and chintzy swirls. And prices have been slashed! The White House gift shop was originally selling the collectible, well in time for the Nobel ceremony, for $24.95. Now it's $19.95 - cheap, just like how this inept administration's selling out democracy.