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Lawmaker Who Made Anti-Asian Slur Is Resigning, Cites Health
A Delaware lawmaker who came under fire last year for using a racist and sexist slur to refer to sex workers is resigning, House Democratic officials said Friday.
Green, Parsons Win Four Continents Ice Dance Title
Caroline Green and Michael Parsons of the United States won the ice dance title at the Four Continents figure skating championships on Friday, while Cha Junhwan of South Korea took the lead in the men's short program.
US, Colorado Reach Proposed Settlement In 2015 Mine Spill
Colorado, the U.S. government and a gold mining company have agreed to resolve a longstanding dispute over whos responsible for continuing cleanup at a Superfund site that was established after a massive 2015 spill of hazardous mine waste that fouled rive...
EXPLAINER: Will Chauvin Testify At Trial Of 3 Other Cops?
As the federal trial for three former Minneapolis officers charged with violating George Floyds civil rights is set to begin Monday, some wonder whether Derek Chauvin the officer already convicted of Floyds murder will take the stand. Many legal experts...
S.African Court Postpones Ruling On Objection To Amazon HQ On Sacred Land
A South African court on Friday postponed a ruling on a lawsuit from descendants of South Africa's earliest inhabitants, the Khoi and San, to try to halt construction of Amazon's new Africa headquarters on what they say is sacred land.
Reporter Gets Hit By Car, Continues Reporting But Concerns Grow Over Risks Faced
Most people praised Tori Yorgey for her dedication but questions remained unanswered regarding what US local news stations were doing to address safety issues
ISIS Gunmen Shoot Dead 11 Soldiers in Brazen Attack in Iraq
The circumstances of the attack were not immediately clear, but two officials who spoke to The Associated Press said Islamic State group militants broke into the barracks at 3 a.m. local time.
‘No Such Thing As Minor Incursions Or Small Nations’: Ukraine President Slams Biden
Kyiv was surprised after Biden referred to the Russian intimidation tactics as well as the annexation attempts across the Ukrainian border as 'minor incursion'
In Georgia, GOP Upheaval Over Elections Continues Into 2022
The storm over how Georgias elections are run is far from abating, as Republicans echoing former President Donald Trumps falsehoods about a stolen 2020 election make new proposals atop last year's state law that set a benchmark for restrictive GOP voting...
US Charges 2nd Key Suspect In Killing Of Haiti's President
A HaitianChilean businessman considered a key suspect in the killing of Haitian President Jovenel Mose appeared in U.S. federal court on Thursday and was accused of providing weapons to former Colombian soldiers charged with fatally shooting the Caribbean...
NCAA Ratifies New Constitution, Paving Way To Restructuring
NCAA member schools voted to ratify a new, pareddown constitution Thursday, paving the way for a decentralized approach to governing college sports that will hand more power to schools and conferences.
Belarus Calls Referendum That Could Strengthen Lukashenko
Belarus' authoritarian president has called a referendum next month on constitutional amendments, which could allow him to further cement his grip on power after months of mass protests and remain in office until 2035.
Pentagon Releases First Video Of Botched Kabul Airstrike
The Pentagon has declassified and publicly released video footage of a U.S. drone strike in Kabul that killed 10 civilians in the final hours of a chaotic American withdrawal that ended a 20year war in Afghanistan.
Tongans Make Contact With World As Phone Lines Partially Restored After Tsunami
Tongans could finally make phone contact with their families and the outside world on Thursday five days after a massive volcanic eruption and tsunami completely cut off the Pacific island nation.
Trans Athlete Ban Pushed By Noem Clears South Dakota Senate
The South Dakota Senate on Wednesday passed a bill proposed by Republican Gov. Kristi Noem that would ban transgender women and girls from participating in school sports leagues that match their gender identity.
Weah, Back From Thigh Injury, Plays 1st Match Since Dec 1
American forward Tim Weah ended a seven-week layoff and put himself in better position to make the U.S. roster for upcoming World Cup qualifiers, entering in the 68th minute of Lille's 3-1 win over visiting Lorient on Wednesday night in the French league.