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Month: December 2024

Transgender powerlifter asks Minnesota Supreme Court to let her compete in women’s events

Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Attorneys for a transgender athlete have urged the Minnesota Supreme Court to allow her to compete in the women’s division at powerlifting events, saying she’s protected against discrimination by the Minnesota Human Rights Act. USA Powerlifting rejected JayCee Cooper’s application in 2018 to compete in the women’s division

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Nebraska governor pushing for laws that separate youth sports teams by biological sex

By Quanecia Fraser Click here for updates on this story     LINCOLN, Nebraska (KETV) — Nebraska’s governor said he’ll be focused on a variety of issues, including property taxes and agriculture, when the unicameral convenes in 2025. “I’m focused on kids, taxes, agriculture, values,” Gov. Jim Pillen said. For Pillen, part of that means “making sure

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Joe Exotic says President Biden should release ‘normal citizens’ like him after Hunter Biden pardon

By Addison Kliewer Click here for updates on this story     FORT WORTH, Texas (KOCO) — Joseph Maldonado, who is known as “Joe Exotic” from Netflix’s “Tiger King,” said President Joe Biden should pardon anybody who has filed for a clemency application, including himself. Maldonado released an audio recording from a Fort Worth, Texas, prison, discussing

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Biden acknowledges horrific history of slavery that has connected the US and Angola while projecting optimism for future ties

By Sam Fossum and Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday acknowledged how the horrific history of slavery has connected the United States and Angola while delivering a hopeful vision for the future in a major speech from a country that was the point of departure for millions of enslaved Africans. “Our

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Ex-New Orleans priest pleads guilty to rape and kidnapping in sexual abuse case ahead of trial

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A disgraced 93-year-old New Orleans priest pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges involving the sexual assault of a teenage boy in 1975. Lawrence Hecker had been scheduled to stand trial on Tuesday. Multiple media outlets report Hecker entered his plea before Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Judge Nandi Campbell moments before jury

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Kieran Culkin explains why his kids haven’t watched their uncle Macaulay Culkin’s classic holiday hit ‘Home Alone’

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kieran Culkin didn’t “make his family disappear,” but he’s definitely been withholding some aspects of it. The “Succession” star talked to “E! News” on the red carpet Monday at The Gothams 34th Annual Film Awards in New York City and shared some family info. Turns out Culkin’s children

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US closes investigation into E. coli outbreak linked to onions in McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

Associated Press Writers The federal government has closed its investigation into an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers after determining there is no longer a safety risk. The outbreak began in late October and sickened at least 104 people in 14 states, including 34 who were hospitalized, according to the U.S. Food

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US biathletes fear retaliation for speaking out about sexual harassment, report finds

Associated Press U.S. biathletes face “misogynistic” behavior while racing and fear retaliation if they report their concerns, according to an inquiry by an independent contractor hired to assess athlete safety. The investigation of U.S. Biathlon was ordered following an Associated Press report that a female team member had been sexually harassed and abused for years

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