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Homeland Security Speechwriter Eric Lendrum Under Scrutiny for Extremist Remarks and Hate Speech Online

International

World Boxing Will Require Sex Testing for Fighters Before World Championships in September

The governing body for Olympic-style boxing will require sex testing for all fighters wishing to compete in the women’s division at its world championships next...

by Greg Beacham | Aug 21

Fact Focus: Trump Says He Has Ended Seven Wars. the Reality Isn't so Clear Cut

President Donald Trump has been projecting himself as a global peacemaker since returning to the White house in January, claiming to have ended seven wars...

by Chinedu Asadu and Melissa Goldin | Aug 20

National

10 House Democrats Ask NCAA About Plans to Protect Women As Ways to Pay College Athletes Increase

Ten Democratic U.S. House members have asked the NCAA about its plans to protect female athletes' interests

by Eric Olson | Aug 21

Federal Judge Strikes Down Key Parts of Florida Book Ban, Affirming LGBTQ+ Students’ Rights

A federal judge has overturned major provisions of Florida’s book ban law, HB 1069, ruling that the statute's restrictions on school library content violate...

Aug 21

Politics

James Dobson, Influential Founder of Conservative Christian Group Focus on the Family, Dies Age 89

Dr. James Dobson, who founded the conservative ministry Focus on the Family and was long a campaigner against abortion and gay rights, has died

by Mike Catalini and Holly Meyer | Aug 21

Trump Vows to Change How Elections Are Run. the Us Constitution Doesn't Give Him That Power

President Donald Trump is vowing more changes to the way elections are conducted in the U.S., but based on the Constitution there is little to nothing he can do...

by Nicholas Riccardi and Ali Swenson | Aug 18

Business

FTC Sues LA Fitness Operators for 'Exceedingly Difficult' Gym Cancellation Policies

The Federal Trade Commission is suing the operators of LA Fitness over allegations that they make it “exceedingly difficult” for consumers to cancel gym...

by Wyatte Grantham-Philips | Aug 21

Google's Pixel 10 Phones Raises the Ante on Artificial Intelligence

Google on Wednesday unveiled a new line-up of Pixel smartphones injected with another dose of artificial intelligence that’s designed to do everything from...

by Michael Liedtke | Aug 21

Health

Jillian Michaels Denounces Netflix’s ‘Biggest Loser’ Docuseries, Threatens Legal Action: “So Many Lies”

Fitness expert Jillian Michaels has publicly condemned Netflix’s new docuseries “Fit for TV,” which investigates the legacy of “The Biggest Loser,” alleging the...

Aug 20

Walmart Recalls Frozen Shrimp Over Potential Radioactive Contamination

Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in 13 states after federal health officials warned of potential radioactive contamination

by Jonel Aleccia | Aug 20