As the nation and the world mourn the loss of famed singer and entertainer Tony Bennett, some are going back to his own carefully written words to refresh themselves on — and to reflect on — the many aspects of his memorable personal story. In his autobiography published in the […]
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Vermont snowboarding coach files lawsuit after getting fired for sharing views on trans athletes
The former head coach of a Vermont high school snowboarding team has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that he was fired earlier this year after he expressed his religious beliefs and views on transgender athletes. Alliance Defending Freedom filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of […]
Read MoreReport criticizes London police’s misuse of counter-terrorism powers during detention of French publisher
London police should not have used counter-terrorism powers to question and detain a French publisher at a train station in April on suspicion he might have been involved in violent protests, a report released Friday concluded. Ernest Moret was on his way to the London Book Fair on April 17 […]
Read MoreRepatriation of tragic shipwreck victims: Bodies of 4 Pakistani migrants returned home after disaster
The bodies of four Pakistanis who were among the hundreds who perished when a migrant vessel sank last month in one of the deadliest shipwrecks in the central Mediterranean Sea were brought home on Friday, officials said. The four were the first Pakistani casualties to be identified through DNA testing […]
Read MoreDeadly crash of Marine Osprey last year was caused by mechanical failure, report says
The deadly crash of a Marine V-22 Osprey in California last year was caused by mechanical failure, according to an investigation that ruled out pilot and maintenance errors. The more than 400-page report released on Friday concluded that the Marines were doing routine flight operations when a “catastrophic, unpreventable and […]
Read MoreNFL free agent Dalvin Cook offered ex-girlfriend $1 million to clear him of abuse allegations: report
There seems to be an added nugget as to why Dalvin Cook is still a free agent. The former Minnesota Vikings running back reportedly offered $1 million to his ex-girlfriend to clear him of any wrongdoing stemming from her 2021 claim that he assaulted her. Gracelyn Trimble, a sergeant in […]
Read MoreHomicides decreasing in US Cities, but remain higher than pre-pandemic levels, new report shows
Homicides are declining in a cross-section of American cities, though their numbers remain higher than before the coronavirus pandemic took hold, according to a new report analyzing data from 30 U.S. cities. Homicides on average dropped 9.4% during the first half of 2023 as compared to the same period last […]
Read MoreIllinois police arrest 5 people in alleged human trafficking operation
Police in Illinois arrested five people who were involved in an alleged human trafficking operation. St. Charles police said that it received information regarding a brothel located in an area apartment, but later learned that the alleged activity was taking place in several locations, according to FOX 32. According to […]
Read MoreGov. Scott says ‘Vermont Strong’ license plates making comeback in historic flood aftermath
A special “I am Vermont Strong” license plate that was issued to help raise money for recovery from Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 will make a comeback following historic flooding in the state, Gov. Phil Scott said Friday. The plates were first issued in 2012 and sold for several years. […]
Read MoreRetired Canadian Mountie accused of helping China to identify, intimidate target
A former member of Canada’s national police force has been charged with conspiracy over allegations that he helped China’s government intimidate a person, police said Friday. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said in a news release that retired Mountie William Majcher is accused of helping the Chinese government identify the […]
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