Pritzker Pitches Odd Protest After Trump Strips Trans Rights

Prospective Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker slammed President Donald Trump Thursday for stripping federal protections that allowed transgender students to use school bathrooms and locker rooms matching their gender identities, but his idea for a protest raised some eyebrows. "As a protest against Trump's rescinding protections for trans kids, everyone should use the other gender's bathroom today," Pritzker tweeted alongside the hashtag #protecttranskids.

Hundreds Get ‘Nevertheless, She Persisted’ Tattoos

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Blaine Man, 28, Charged With Multiple Sex Trafficking Crimes

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New trend: Tattoed freckles

The latest beauty trend is throwing people for a loop. Rather than using cover-up to create a flawless complexion, the trend adds marks to your face: Freckle tattoos.

Son killed protecting mom at Subway shop where both worked

Houston police say an 18-year-old sandwich shop employee has been fatally shot Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Houston, during an attempted robbery as he tried to protect his mother who also worked at the store. Police say the Javier Flores and his mother were the only people in the southeast Houston Subway restaurant near closing time Wednesday night when two assailants rushed in and pointed a gun at the woman.

Aretha Franklin birth home may get DIY Network overhaul

In this April 29, 2016 file photo, Aretha Franklin performs at the International Jazz Day Concert on the South Lawn of the White House of the Washington. Officials in charge of fixing up Franklin's childhood home in Memphis, Tenn., say they are working with the DIY Network to move the crumbling structure to a safer location and make it more attractive for visitors.

U.S. Bank Stadium Preps For 1st Baseball Game

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At CPAC, Walker Calls For More Power For States Under Trump

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2 Charged After Trooper Seizes 1 Lb. Of Meth During Traffic Stop

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Naked jogger pictured braving Storm Doris winds

As Storm Doris ,one of the fiercest storms of the winter saeson, hits the UK a man runs naked through Sheffield. Picture Scott Merrylees Gale-force winds caused by Storm Doris weren't enough to keep this confident runner from baring all as he ran through the streets of Sheffield today.

Professor takes ‘selfie’ every day

Photographer Karl Baden has snapped a simple, black and white photo of himself every day for the last three decades to document his aging. Baden's "Every Day" project turns 30 on Thursday.

Surfer ‘paradise’ in Puerto Rico at stake in hotel fight

In this Feb. 16, 2017 photo, surfers Doug Lake, left, and Danny King pose for a picture at Wilderness Beach, in Aguadilla, a lush corner in northwest Puerto Rico that has remained largely untouched since Christopher Columbus landed there in his second voyage to the New World. The area could soon become the site of a $200 million development that is pitting environmentalists who seek to convert the land into a national park against those who say the Christopher Columbus Landing resort could create jobs, generate tourism and boost real estate prices amid an economic crisis.

Claims for US jobless benefits tick up, level still healthy

This April 22, 2014, file photo shows an employment application form on a table during a job fair at Columbia-Greene Community College in Hudson, N.Y. The Labor Department said Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, that 244,000 Americans applied for jobless aid last week, up by 6,000 from the previous week. less FILE - This April 22, 2014, file photo shows an employment application form on a table during a job fair at Columbia-Greene Community College in Hudson, N.Y. The Labor Department said Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, ... more WASHINGTON - More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but claims remained at a low level consistent with a healthy job market.

Settlement Reached In Wis. Police Shooting Case

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Police Chief, Officer Charged In Fmr. MN Woman’s Death

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Court Tosses Copyright Suit From Father Who Streamed Child’s Birth Live on Facebook

It's one of the oldest tenets of common law: He who streams son's birth live on social media forfeits any subsequent copyright claims to such video. Maybe not, but we can't be so sure that U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan didn't rely on that exact principle when he dismissed Kali Kanongataa's copyright lawsuit against ABC and Yahoo after media companies aired segments of his Facebook Live stream of his son's birth.

‘What’s the capital of Canada?’ and other weird job interview questions

But what if the interviewer suddenly asked: What is the probability of an integer from 1 to 60,000 not having the digit 6? Employers are getting more creative with their questions to help evaluate a potential hire's skills, personality and fit with the company's culture. "Asking one of these questions can throw [candidates] off a little, and you get a real answer, not something they rehearsed over and over," said Allison Berry, Glassdoor community expert.

BWW Review: Passing Strange Rocks Out at Standing Room Only Productions

PASSING STRANGE cements Standing Room Only Productions and Obsidian Theater as the most likely place to see a passionate rock musical with an astounding cast in an intimate space. TUTS, Stages, the Alley? They aren't going to be able to execute the kinds of things this group is doing with reinventing the theatrical experience for Houston audiences who demand a little more fire and adventure.

Meet the real life ‘Robocop’ which can help identify…

The incredible device is being give the task of keeping the public safe as it patrols railway stations in China Meet the real life 'Robocop' - a robot police officer that can identify criminals, find fires and even give you directions to the loo. What's more, this little guy never gets tired or needs a break and can be on non-stop patrol whenever it's needed.

Strange tales: the emperor who loved vineyards and drove his troops to fury

The Roman emperor Probus does not receive much attention in the annals of the Roman Empire but he should be a more recognised figure for those interested in wine because of his dedication to the spread of viticulture. Viticulture and winemaking had always followed in the wake of Rome's legions as the empire expanded, especially in the west where its practice was more limited among the Celtic and Iberian tribes of the late Iron Age.

Iraqi forces push into Mosul’s main military base by airport

Smoke rises from the western side of Mosul following a U.S.-led coalition airstrike, in Abu Saif, outside the western side of Mosul, Iraq, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. Smoke rises from the western side of Mosul following a U.S.-led coalition airstrike, in Abu Saif, outside the western side of Mosul, Iraq, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017.

Rep. Tom Emmer Hold Tense Town Hall Meeting

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Trump Lifts Bathroom, Locker Room Guidelines For Transgender Students

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Walls that wow

Clever lighting highlights the feature wall in the bathroom, something Mr Ward said was a positive right through the property. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom house is set to go under the hammer at 11am on March 18 and has price expectations of $2 million-plus.

SF has bold proposal to protect Muslims

Bushra Alduais adjusts her daughter, Malak Alameri's, 11, scarf while visiting family members at her her sister-in-law Nadia Rashed's home on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. less Bushra Alduais adjusts her daughter, Malak Alameri's, 11, scarf while visiting family members at her her sister-in-law Nadia Rashed's home on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 in San Francisco, ... more United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley attends a meeting of the Security Council on the threats posed by international terrorism at U.N. headquarters, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017.

D’Ambrosio’s bizarre pregnancy photo

That was not the case for Inter defender Danilo D'Ambrosio, though, who posted a bizarre yet entertaining picture of his swollen belly, with the caption "Today I feel a little bloated." Rather than appear in a sequel to the Arnold Schwarzenegger comedy Junior, D'Ambrosio was posting with partner Enza de Cristofaro to show off their unborn child.

Reddit users reveal their most bizarre nanny cam findings

EXCLUSIVE: Teen who went missing from the MGM Grand Hotel 'was NOT kidnapped' and there is no evidence that any sex trafficking occurred, say police in Las Vegas and her hometown Trump SCRAPS Obama's transgender bathroom rules: Order which told public schools to let trans students use the bathroom of their gender identity or risk their funding is axed Conservative activist plans Wikileaks-style release of 'hundreds of hours' of footage of journalists at work in newsrooms - with CNN his main target Can YOU name America's longest river and its first president? Take the USA's immigration test to see if you could become a citizen 'Is this the last great secret of womanhood?' Mothers go into meltdown after finding out the 'lady garden' disappears after the menopause 'I look at the monitor - and see a ghost hovering, swirling around my infant son': Parents reveals the most bizarre - and scary ... (more)

Eating 10 fruit and veg portions a day ‘gives best protection against disease’

Eating 10 portions of fruit and vegetables every day could significantly reduce a person's risk of heart disease and cancer, a new study has found. While eating the recommended five a day still helps reduce disease risk, the highest benefits are seen when people consume 10 portions, researchers found Eating 10 portions of fruit and vegetables every day could significantly reduce a person's risk of heart disease and cancer, a new study has found.

New Alabama U.S. Sen. Luther Strange visits Redstone Arsenal, says…

New Alabama U.S. Sen. Luther Strange spent the day at Redstone Arsenal on Wednesday, gathering information as part of his appointment to the Senate Armed Services Committee. Strange spent the morning at Redstone Arsenal, broke for a luncheon Q and A with local political and business leaders at Rocket City Tavern at Redstone Gateway before a planned return to the Arsenal.

Man Found Dead In NE Minnesota Jail Identified

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Augmented reality could turn Tinder into Pokemon Go for daters…

Future versions of Tinder could let users find out if strangers are single simply by pointing their smartphones at them, according to the dating app's co-founder. Augmented reality technology similar to that used in Pokemon Go could transform the dating world by letting singles discover anyone's relationship status, according to Tinder's CEO Sean Rad.

‘Thor: Ragnarok’s Tom Hiddleston on Why Loki Isn’t Impressed By Doctor Strange

Loki hasn't been seen in a hot minute, but he'll be back with glorious purpose later this year in Thor: Ragnarok . So what's everyone's favorite trickster god been up to? What does he think of the latest developments and additions to the MCU? What'll he do once he's reunited with his big brother? As you've probably assumed, Tom Hiddleston isn't ready to say too much just yet.

Man Accused Of Raping 13-Year-Old Girl; Warrant Issued

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Temples – “Strange Or Be Forgotten” Video

UK psych-rockers Temples released last month the shimmery single " Strange Or Be Forgotten ," which is off the band's forthcoming sophomore album Volcano . Today the song gets a semi-meta video that depicts the band directing a video.

Terrified hospital staff call in priest after footage shows…

A video reveals an access gate gape open 'without human intervention' leaving staff quaking in their boots over suspected paranormal activity Staff at a 'haunted' hospital fear CCTV footage of a door mysteriously opening is down to the ghost of a dead doctor. A monitor showing security camera video at the Hospital Parajn Ortiz de Famaill in northern Argentina reveals an access gate gape open 'without apparent human intervention', reports d24ar.com .

State Patrol: Man Runs Red Light In Big Lake, Causes Fatal Crash

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Woman Busted After “Yelling Profanities And Throwing Sex Toys Around” Ex-Boyfriend’s Home

A judge has issued an arrest warrant for a South Carolina woman who allegedly assaulted her ex-boyfriend after "yelling profanities and throwing sex toys around" the Investigators charge that Kelly Godfrey, 30, arrived uninvited last night to the Spartanburg home of her former beau . The 34-year-old victim told cops that after he told Godfrey to leave, she "started yelling profanities and throwing sex toys around the residence."

Strange Ranger – “Nobody Knows If” & “One Mississippi/Light In Through The Window”

Strange Ranger just finished recording what technically amounts to their sophomore album, though it feels a world away from their early 2016 debut as Sioux Falls and their subsequent lineup change and Sunbeams Through Your Head , the follow-up EP under their new name. Their new album is forthcoming, but today they're sharing two outtakes from it that were recorded at the same time: "Nobody Knows If" and "One Mississippi/Light In Through The Window" contain the same poignant emotional drive from their earlier work, seamlessly blending in the atmospheric energy from last fall's EP.

Kellogg’s unveils Pop-Tarts pizza, tacos at NYC cafe

Menu items at Pop-Tarts CafA are displayed, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, in New York's Times Square. The menu features indulgent, toaster pastry twists on classic New York favorites - including pizza with a Pop-Tarts crust, nachos with Pop-Tarts "chips" and tacos with Pop-Tarts filling and sweet toppings.

Tom Hiddleston reveals Loki’s…

Tom Hiddleston, about to be seen next month in Kong: Skull Island , will also be in theaters later in the year as Loki, opposite Chris Hemsworth in Thor: Ragnarok . Also in the cast: Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange.

House Committee Passes Stiffer Penalties For Certain Protests

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Charges: Drunken Driver Nearly Hits Deputy Squad Head-On In Anoka Co.

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Scientists discover coin-sized night frogs in India

Seven new species of frog -- some of the smallest in the world -- were found after five years of searching in the Western Ghats, a mountain range in Southwestern India known to be a biodiversity hotspot. They might have just been discovered but their future is already in doubt, according to Professor SD Biju from the University of Delhi, who led the study.

Doctor says coyote followed him into work

A South Carolina surgeon kept his cool during a close encounter with what he believes was a coyote -- inside the building where he works. A security camera caught the moment Wednesday morning when Dr. Steven Polleti walked through the door for employees at the Southeastern Spine Institute in Mount Pleasant.

Young boy catapulted off bull’s back after reckless father dares …

The man can be heard sniggering in the video as he watches his young child approach the huge animal as part of a dare - until it goes wrong A video has emerged online that shows a young boy being catapulted off a bull's back after his reckless father promised him 16 as part of a dare. The man had asked his child to sneak up on the enormous animal and climb onto its back, for which he world receive $20 for his trouble.

‘Snobby’ woman lets dog poo inside airport – passenger teaches her the perfect lesson

Do you believe in karma ? The belief that the universe somehow takes care of all the lowlifes going about their dirty business? There's enough injustice ongoing in the world to cast some doubt over the 'what goes around, comes around' theory. Be like Steve Hofstetter , a comedian who, when he witnessed a woman allow her dog to foul on the floor inside LAX airport and do nothing about it, had the sort of stroke of genius we frequently wish for, but never have.

Cops: Philly man made up abduction story to spur theft probe

Philadelphia police say a man made up a story that he had been carjacked with a child in his vehicle because he wanted police to work more urgently to find the car. Police say 22-year-old Marcus Fletcher was working as a pizza delivery driver when he reported being robbed by two men who took his vehicle around 10:15 p.m. Monday.