Tag: Social issues
Biden faces long odds in push for more state ‘red flag’ laws
IOWA CITY, Iowa — President Joe Biden faces an uphill battle as he tries to revive a push for more state laws that would...
New Boy Scouts bankruptcy plan could exclude local councils
DOVER, Del. — The Boy Scouts of America have filed a new bankruptcy reorganization plan that increases the proposed contribution of local BSA councils...
Loneliness is rampant. A simple call, or hug, may be a cure
<p>CHICAGO — The stranger’s call came when Dianne Green needed it most. </p>
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French high court clears cardinal of abuse cover-up claims
LYON, France — France's highest court confirmed on Wednesday that the former archbishop of Lyon, Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, did not cover up the sexual...
House panel poised to advance bill on slavery reparations
WASHINGTON — A House panel is expected to advance a decadeslong effort to pay reparations to the descendants of slaves with a vote Wednesday...
Wisconsin teachers resign in wake of slavery question
<p>SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — Three Wisconsin middle school teachers have resigned after they put together a lesson for sixth-graders asking them how they would...
Too much red? Old Trafford color clash a problem for United
MANCHESTER, England — Here’s a colorful explanation for Manchester United’s underwhelming form at Old Trafford this season: too much red.
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Florida House moves to limit transgender students in sports
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers moved closer to requiring transgender athletes to undergo testosterone or genetic testing — as well as submit to having...
Army probing video of Black man harassed by soldier
<p>COLUMBIA, S.C. — Officials at U.S. Army's largest basic training facility say they are looking into a video that appears to show a non-commissioned...
Indiana lawmakers send abortion ‘reversal’ bill to governor
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers have approved a bill requiring doctors to tell women undergoing drug-induced abortions about a disputed treatment that could stop the...