Tag: Social affairs
Prosecutors defend newer charges against Ghislaine Maxwell
<p>NEW YORK — Prosecutors hope to preserve a July trial date for Ghislaine Maxwell by defending a late-hour expansion of charges against her, saying...
Tucson officials learn more about planned migrant facility
<p>TUCSON, Ariz. — A tent-like facility that the federal government plans to set up in Tucson to temporarily house migrants will be located near...
Texas Tech junior guard Edwards transferring out of program
<p>LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech junior guard Kyler Edwards has decided to transfer, new head coach Mark Adams said Saturday. </p>
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Man sentenced for poisoning 8 California homeless people
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — A man who poisoned eight homeless people in a Southern California beach town so he could videotape their reactions was...
GOP-led states lose bid to challenge immigration rule
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court in California refused Thursday to permit 14 states led by Republican governors to challenge the overturning of...
Advocates call on NCAA to act in response to anti-trans laws
Athletes, coaches and advocates are calling on the NCAA to act in response to state laws banning transgender athletes from competing in organized sports.
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AP Interview: Stacey Abrams on voting rights, her next move
<p>ATLANTA — Georgia is at the forefront of the partisan fight over voting rights and election law. </p>
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Religious party seeks gains in Peru’s legislative elections
<p>JOSE CARLOS MARIATEGUI, Peru — On the banks of the Amazon River, in a village without electricity or drinking water, Andrea Rodrigo makes the...
Loud debates, fun banter: Mideast finds outlet in Clubhouse
BEIRUT — They are boisterous, argumentative and at times downright hilarious.
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NRA trial opens window on secretive leader’s life and work
DALLAS — Wayne LaPierre flies exclusively on private jets, he sailed around the Bahamas for “security” and he never sends emails or texts in...