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Israel’s army says it will fire air force reservists who condemned war in Gaza
Israel’s military said Friday it will fire air force reservists who signed an open letter that condemns the war in Gaza.
South Carolina man who killed an off-duty police officer is executed by firing squad
COLUMBIA, S.C.— A firing squad on Friday executed a South Carolina man who killed an off-duty police officer, the second time the rare execution method has been used by the state in the past five weeks.
Federal judge refuses to block immigration enforcement operations in houses of worship
U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich in Washington handed down the ruling in a lawsuit filed by more than two dozen Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans.
U.S. says it needs more time to provide information on mistakenly deported Maryland man
Trump administration attorneys said they haven’t had enough time to review the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling directing the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S.
South Carolina prepares for second firing squad execution
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Long a method of execution associated with political terror or military justice, a firing squad is set to kill a South Carolina inmate on Friday, the second time the state will have carried out that method in the past five weeks.
Pronouns in some reporters’ email signatures get a stony response from Trump administration
According to some journalists’ accounts, officials in the administration have refused to engage with reporters who have pronouns listed in their signatures.
Mohamed Salah is staying at Liverpool after contract negotiations spilled out in the public
Mohamed Salah’s trophy-laden spell with Liverpool is set to extend to a decade after the prolific Egypt forward signed a new contract with the Premier League leader, ending months of uncertainty over his future.
Soulja Boy is found liable for abuse and sexual assault of his ex-assistant
A jury on Thursday found that rapper Soulja Boy was liable for sexually assaulting and physically and emotionally abusing a former assistant, awarding the woman more than $4 million in damages.
Former Texas receiver Isaiah Bond surrenders on sexual assault warrant, calls claims ‘false’
Former Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond, a projected second-day pick in this month’s NFL draft, surrendered on a sexual assault warrant Thursday and was released after posting bail.
Oscars to add stunt design award for its 100th ceremony
After many years of impassioned calls for an Oscar recognizing the art of the stunt, the film academy has decided to give it an official award.
Kennedy says HHS will determine the cause of autism by September
The nation’s top health agency will undertake a “massive testing and research effort” to determine the cause of autism, HHS RFK Jr. said.
Judge allows requirement that everyone in the U.S. illegally must register to move forward
The Department of Homeland Security announced Feb. 25 that it was mandating that all people in the United States illegally register with the federal government, and said those who didn’t self-report could face fines or prosecution.
Florida charges Ryan Routh, who allegedly tried to assassinate Trump
A man already jailed on federal charges of attempting to assassinate then-candidate Donald Trump will face additional state charges, Florida’s attorney general said.
U.S. ambassador to Ukraine to step down as peace talks uncertain
WASHINGTON — The U.S. ambassador to Ukraine is stepping down from her post after nearly three years in Kyiv amid uncertainty over the Trump administration’s attempts to broker a peace deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Trans athletes are under more scrutiny than ever. Some have found a safe space in gymnastics
The gender-inclusive approach of the National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs comes as trans athletes find themselves the target of increasingly heated rhetoric.
Prada agrees to buy rival fashion house Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billion
The Prada Group announced a deal Thursday to buy Italy’s Versace from the U.S. luxury group Capri Holdings under terms that value the fashion house at 1.25 billion euros ($1.4 billion).
N.Y. jury awards $1.68B to women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse
A New York jury on Wednesday awarded $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse and other crimes over a span of 35 years, according to lawyers representing the plaintiffs.
Shark attack survivor presses her state for an alert system to keep people safe in the water
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — An Alabama teen who narrowly survived a fierce shark attack last year said she hopes a proposed alert system before state lawmakers can help keep others safe in the water.
Postage stamps may be getting more expensive — again
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service is seeking a rate increase this summer that includes hiking the cost of a first-class stamp from 73 cents to 78 cents.
For Luka Doncic, a teary return to Dallas
DALLAS — Luka Doncic entered the court with the Los Angeles Lakers for his first game back in Dallas to cheers in an arena where draped over every seat was a T-shirt with “Hvala za vse” across the front.
Charges are dropped against college students in ‘Catch a Predator’ case
A judge has dismissed conspiracy and kidnapping charges against five Massachusetts college students who were accused of plotting to lure a man to their campus through a dating app and then seizing him as part of a trend on social media.
Canucks make NHL history with 3 goals in last minute of regulation to beat Stars in OT
The Canucks make NHL history with 3 goals in last minute of regulation to beat Stars 6-5 in OT
Protesters rally for the fourth week against Hungary’s law banning LGBTQ Pride events
Thousands of protesters rallied for the fourth week in Hungary’s capital, denouncing a new law passed by populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s nationalist government banning LGBTQ Pride events.
Grizzlies’ Jaylen Wells sent to hospital after midair collision during dunk attempt
Memphis starting guard Jaylen Wells broke his right wrist on a hard fall on his arm and head from a midair collision at the end of a fast-break dunk during a victory over Charlotte on Tuesday.
LeBron James makes history with his Ken doll
Basketball great LeBron James has become the first professional male athlete to have his likeness depicted in a Ken doll.