Trans Weightlifter Destroys Female Competitors Again
Laurel Hubbard, a man who transitioned to a woman, established new records in the female division during the World Masters Games, reports the Washington Times. Hubbard snatched 289 lbs.
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Joshua, with heavyweight title, may make boxing must-see TV
British boxer Anthony Joshua, left, trades blows with Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko during their fight for Joshua's IBF and the vacant WBA Super World and IBO heavyweight titles, at Wembley Stadium, in London, Saturday, Apr... . British boxer Anthony Joshua, left, takes a blow from Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko during their fight for Joshua's IBF and the vacant WBA Super World and IBO heavyweight titles, at Wembley Stadium, in London, Saturday, April 29, 201... .
Air Force Academy WR Jalen Robinette prohibited from playing in NFL due to new policy
Air Force wide receiver Jalen Robinette's dream of playing in the NFL this season may be impacted by a change in the academy's policy requiring cadets to serve two years of active duty. The Air Force Academy said in a statement obtained by the Denver Post that it will no longer defer the two years of active duty for cadet athletes to play professional sports upon graduation, a departure from a 2016 policy change by the Department of Defense.
President Gianni Infantino in spotlight as new ethics crisis hits Fifa and IOC
Fifa and the International Olympic Committee were plunged into fresh corruption and ethics crises on Friday after a dramatic day on both sides of the Atlantic. One of the most powerful men in world sport, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, was apparently identified by the United States Department of Justice as a co-conspirator in an alleged $1.3 million bribery scam.
Sen. Klobuchar Continues Fight For Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits
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the Drive: Trump condemns anti-Semitism; Dale Jr. retiring; Flynn has a major problema
President Donald Trump on Tuesday paid tribute to Holocaust victims and survivors with a resolute speech in which he vowed that his administration would confront anti-Semitism and protect Israel from those seeking the Jewish state's destruction. "Those who deny the Holocaust are accomplices to this horrible evil," Trump said in a 15-minute address before a crowd of several hundred, including some survivors, at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's Days of Remembrance event at the U.S. Capitol.
Cape Cod, other holiday spots hit hard as temporary migrant worker program shrinks
Waiters in Cape Cod, stone masons in Colorado, and thoroughbred caretakers in Kentucky are in shorter supply after Congress allowed a temporary migrant worker program to shrink. Lawmakers temporarily lifted the number of seasonal visas for unskilled, non-farm workers for fiscal year 2016: Workers who had used the program in recent years were allowed to re-enter without counting toward the 66,000-person cap.
Test bowler Tsotsobe charged with match fixing
Former test bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe was charged on Monday with conspiring to fix matches in a 2015 Twenty20 tournament, the fourth ex-South Africa worldwide implicated in corruption in the long-running investigation. "Failing to disclose to the designated anti-corruption official full details of any approaches or invitations to engage in corrupt conduct under the code".
Trump to skip Correspondents’ Dinner
While campaigning, Trump presented a "100-day action plan to Make America Great Again", which promised work with Congress on introducing such legislative measures as a "Middle class tax relief and simplification act", an "Affordable childcare and eldercare act" and a "Clean up corruption in Washington " act. The rally, marking Trump's 100th day in office, is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. next Saturday in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Trump to unveil tax plan next week, AP says
They contend Trump's maneuvers are simply efforts to kowtow to Wall Street, fatten the bottom lines of the wealthy and make it easier for them to skirt federal laws - measures that are decidedly not in the interests of low- and middle-class Americans. Mnuchin also said the tax plan would be aimed at helping the middle class to "get more money in their pockets" and would be much simpler.
President Trump awards Purple Heart to wounded service member
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London Pakistanis were celebrating 2009 cricket win, not Paris terror attack this week
When Pakistan won the Twenty20 international cricket tournament in 2009, Pakistanis in London were delighted. Here's what one street party looked like: Now, here's a screenshot from one second in, with a timestamp clearly visible.
Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett pens emotional letter to Barack Obama
Jacoby Brissett was inspired so much by Barack Obama's presidency that he wrote him a letter on Instagram. While most of the Patriots White House visit was focused on President Donald Trump and the players who chose to skip, third-string quarterback Jacoby Brissett used it as an opportunity to thank Barack Obama.
The Latest: Le Pen calls for restoration of France’s borders
Paris' iconic Champs-Elysees boulevard is reopen and picking up its usual early morning routine Friday after a gunman opene... . The car belonging to an attacker is towed away from the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, France, after a fatal shooting in which a police officer was killed along with the attacker, Friday, April 21, 2017.
US Defense Sec’y Mattis: Syria still has chemical weapons
The White House budget director says money for the wall President Donald Trump wants to build along the U.S. border with Mexico must be part of the massive spending bill Congress is preparing. The White House budget director says money for the wall President Donald Trump wants to build along the U.S. border with Mexico must be part of the massive spending bill Congress is preparing.
The Latest: Paris suspect was detained in February
Paris' iconic Champs-Elysees boulevard is reopen and picking up its usual early morning routine Friday after a gunman opene... . The car belonging to an attacker is towed away from the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, France, after a fatal shooting in which a police officer was killed along with the attacker, Friday, April 21, 2017.
Patriots say viral New York Times’ White House photo was misleading
The Patriots say a viral New York Times' photo of their trip to the White House Wednesday doesn't tell the whole truth. The Patriots say a viral New York Times photo of their trip to the White House Wednesday was misleading.
NORC Poll: Black teens most active on social media apps
Tom Fleming, a two-time winner of the New York City Marathon, died Wednesday while coaching a New Jersey middle school team at a meet. Tom Fleming, a two-time winner of the New York City Marathon, died Wednesday while coaching a New Jersey middle school team at a meet.
Deja vu: Another Trump crowd size dispute – this one involving the Patriots
Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events President Trump welcomed the New England Patriots to the White House on April 19, to celebrate their Super Bowl win, but a number of key players were absent. Stop me if you've heard this one before: The media reported that President Trump drew a smaller crowd than his predecessor, and Trump's team flipped out.
The Biggest Takeaways From Sean Spicer’s Press Briefing Just Now
Sean Spicer briefed reporters from the White House on Wednesday. The press secretary - who was interrupted by New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski - answered questions on sanctions in Iran and how the whereabouts of the U.S.S. Carl Vinson were confused.