Boxing champions Ebanie Bridges and Amanda Serrano were among those to rip USA Boxing over its policies regarding transgender female fighters and their participation against women. USA Boxing says a fighter who transitioned from male to female can compete in the female category under several conditions spelled out in the …
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It’s small in stature, big on activity and known for a “smile,” and it’s ready to compete with 200 other dog breeds. Say hello to the Lancashire heeler, the latest breed recognized by the American Kennel Club. The organization announced Wednesday that the rare herding breed is now eligible for …
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Former President Ernest Bai Koroma has been charged with treason for his alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt in November, Sierra Leone’s government said Wednesday. Koroma has also been charged with misprision of treason, which is the crime of concealing knowledge of treasonable acts, according to a statement from …
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Russian President Vladimir Putin approved an order that will grant citizenship to foreigners who fight against Ukraine. According to the decree, foreign nationals who serve with the Russian military for at least one year will be eligible to receive citizenship for both themselves and their families. The Kremlin extended the …
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This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The Golden Gate Bridge has finished the installation of a safety net designed to deter people from ending their lives at the San …
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A group of House Democrats from New Jersey are complaining that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and other Republican border state governors have “foisted” a “humanitarian crisis” on the Garden State. Buses of undocumented migrants have been dropped off at various NJ Transit train stations in recent days, New Jersey officials …
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In just a week, the 2024 Iowa Caucus will commence, where the first votes for the next potential president will be cast. Being the first state to cast votes for presidential nominees, Iowa’s caucuses set the stage for the entire primary season. Winning or performing strongly in Iowa can generate …
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Survivors who endured decades of abuse and violence detailed their experience in a fundamentalist Mormon cult, headed by a polygamist nicknamed “The Mormon Manson,” that is credited with dozens of assassinations. The Church of the First Born Lamb of God, headed in Chihuahua, Mexico and lead by self-styled prophet Ervil …
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House lawmakers will be off to the races when they’re back on Capitol Hill Monday, for the first week of their 2024 legislative session. The GOP majority has scheduled several big priorities for the week of Jan. 8 related to two separate impeachment probes as well as a visit to …
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The sheer crush of time is extraordinary. Congress returns to session this week after a lengthy holiday recess – much longer for the House than the Senate. And lawmakers face an immediate shutdown by the end of next week. This is the perfect way to initiate 2024 in Congress. A …
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