Skating body sets out criteria for transgender competitors
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Skating Union has detailed eligibility criteria for transgender athletes looking to take part in its…
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Skating body sets out criteria for transgender competitors
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Skating Union has detailed eligibility criteria for transgender athletes looking to take part in its…
Continue ReadingCommunity concerned after Springfield city council voted to approve pick n’ pull
By Kaylee Pugliese, Olivia Hickey Click here for updates on this story SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (WGGB, WSHM-LD) —…
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Girl, 7, fatally shot, sister seriously wounded in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police say a 7-year-old girl was fatally shot and her 6-year-old sister was seriously wounded when someone opened fire as…
Continue ReadingJustice Department civil rights chief calls on Congress to pass voting rights bill
By Tierney Sneed and Jessica Schneider, CNN The leader of the Justice Department’s civil rights division told Congress Monday that…
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Week starts off sunny, in the low 100s
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Monday will be sunny, with a high near 106. Heat index values as high as 110. South southeast wind 5 to 10…
Continue Reading Many Bible Belt preachers silent on shots as COVID-19 surges
By JAY REEVES Associated Press Health officials have an unsteady partner as they try to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19 in the Bible…
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Food assistance program to get permanent boost under Biden administration
WASHINGTON — The nutrition assistance program formerly known as food stamps will provide the largest increase in benefits in its history at a time…
Continue Reading U.S. teen Gio Reyna ready to star for Dortmund as new No. 7
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — United States teenager Gio Reyna is poised to become one of German soccer giant Borussia…
Continue Reading U.S. teen Gio Reyna ready to star for Dortmund as new No. 7
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — United States teenager Gio Reyna is poised to become one of German soccer giant Borussia…
Continue Reading Thai police, protesters clash over handling of pandemic
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai police and anti-government protesters have clashed for a second straight day in Bangkok as anger over the handling of the…
Continue ReadingMalaysia Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Malaysia, a country located in Southeast Asia. Neighboring regions include Thailand, Borneo, Indonesia,…
Continue Reading Marc Maron, Bill Maher to headline New York Comedy Festival
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Marc Maron, Bill Maher, Michelle Wolf, Ronny Chieng and Nick Kroll will headline this…
Continue ReadingLa tormenta tropical Fred toca tierra en Florida
Mariana Toro (CNN) — La tormenta tropical Fred tocó tierra en el noreste de Florida (el llamado Panhandle), cerca del cabo San Blas, según el…
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Johnny Depp says Hollywood is boycotting him
According to Johnny Depp, the past five years have been “surreal” for…
Continue Reading Former FDA chief on the case for a more independent agency
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The former head of the Food and Drug Administration says there is a strong case for…
Continue Reading Chinese-Canadian pop star arrested on suspicion of rape
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese prosecutors say Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu has been arrested on suspicion of rape. The high-profile case followed an…
Continue ReadingUS temporarily suspends operations at Kabul airport as Afghans rush airfield
CNN By Barbara Starr, Jason Hoffman and Jennifer Hansler, CNN The US military has temporarily suspended air operations at Kabul airport while US…
Continue Reading Calm and fear on the streets of Kabul as jubilant Taliban celebrate their victory
By Clarissa Ward, Brent Swails and Ivana Kottasová, CNN As news broke that the Taliban had captured Kabul, some images of uncovered women adorning…
Continue Reading Chaos in Kabul as Taliban take power and thousands try to flee
CNN By Rob Picheta, Clarissa Ward, Brent Swails, Anna Coren and Nic Robertson, CNN Hundreds of people poured onto the tarmac at Kabul’s…
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