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Influencer accused of taking baby wombat from mother speaks out

The American influencer who came under fire for allegedly taking a baby wombat from its mother in Australia is breaking her silence.

ABC News - 22h

Biological mother of Connecticut man allegedly held captive by stepmom for decades speaks out

The biological mother of the Connecticut man who was allegedly held captive and starved by his stepmother for more than two decades says she is "proud of him" for escaping — and his captor can "rot ...

NBC News - 8h

Influencer under fire for taking baby wombat from its mother

An American influencer is under fire in Australia for sharing a social media video of herself taking a baby wombat from its mother.

ABC News - 5d

My mother, the racist

She spent her life in northern France doing exhausting, back-breaking work – and yet she turned her anger against people who had done no wrongs to her. But as much as I couldn’t stand her rants, I ...

The Guardian - 15h

Mother of teenage bride in South Sudan comes out of hiding to be with pregnant daughter

Athiak Dau Riak was traditionally married for a record bride price last year, despite her mother’s insistence that she was only 14, which led to threats of reprisals. The mother of an alleged child ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

Influencer's theft of baby wombat from mother sparks fury

A U.S. influencer has drawn criticism in Australia, including from the country’s prime minister, for filming herself snatching a baby wombat from its mother.

NBC News - 5d

My Mother Is Punishing Me for Not Coming Out to Her Sooner. Help!

A young reader variously subjected to cruel words and the silent treatment is reaching the end of her rope with her mother, who has portrayed her daughter’s coming out as deceit.

The New York Times - 6d

Mothers demand justice as London case over Brazil dam collapse concludes

Nineteen people died in the Mariana disaster, prompting a claim of up to £36bn claim against the mining firm BHP. With tears in their eyes, mothers of children who died in Brazil’s worst ...

The Guardian - 5d

American who snatched a baby wombat from its mother leaves Australia

An American influencer has left Australia after the government announced it was reviewing her visa over a video she posted of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother

ABC News - 4d

Maggie Baird, mother of Billie Eilish, receives environmental award at gala event

Maggie Baird, mother of musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas, and founder of the food insecurity-focused nonprofit Support+Feed, has received the Superhero for Earth award from the Captain Planet ...

ABC News - 2d

Cricketer 'victimised' for speaking out on racism, report says

Majid Haq says he has faced abuse in the three years since speaking out about racism in cricket.

BBC News - 5d

'My sister died' - North Macedonia fire survivors and relatives speak of grief

Survivors and relatives of those who died in a fire in North Macedonia speak of their grief.

BBC News - 2d

Russian officials criticised for giving meat grinders to mothers of soldiers killed in Ukraine

Members of Putin’s United Russia party in Murmansk said gifts were initiative of the women’s wing . Local officials from Russia’s ruling party have caused controversy by presenting mothers of ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Trump set to speak with Putin as he pushes for ceasefire

President Donald Trump is preparing to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he pushes for a ceasefire deal with Ukraine. “We want to see if we can bring that war to an end. Maybe we can, ...

NBC News - 1d

Trump set to speak with Russian President Putin today

President Trump said he plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about ending the war in Ukraine, three years after Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor.

CBS News - 6h

Vance's mother-in-law pushed for DEI at her California university, CBS News finds

The Trump administration has been steadfast in its opposition to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. A CBS News investigation finds that those anti-DEI positions conflict with the work ...

CBS News - 5d

Community speaks out after woman accused of holding man captive for years

The former principal and neighbors of a man who authorities believe was being held captive by his stepmother for 20 years in Waterbury, Connecticut, are speaking out. Kimberly Sullivan was arrested ...

NBC News - 5d

Trump and Putin expected to speak this week about ceasefire terms, envoy says

Steve Witkoff says US discussions with Russian president ‘positive’ and ‘solution-based’ and leaders likely to speak. Donald Trump ’s envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday that he expected the US ...

The Guardian - 2d

Columbia University student speaks about why she fled to Canada

The Columbia University PhD student who fled the country shortly after ICE agents came to her door last week is speaking out. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.

CBS News - 4h

Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Trump standing up to Putin?

The presidents are speaking on the phone.

BBC News - 1d

Denzel Washington speaks to Colorado football

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ESPN - 4d

Who speaks for the Catholic Church in the US?

As Catholics choose sides, their ears are often attuned to those who reflect their views while shutting out the voices of others whom they frequently demean as heretics.

The Hill - 1d

Watch live: House GOP leaders speak ahead of key vote to avert shutdown

House Republican leaders will speak Tuesday morning ahead of a key vote on the stopgap bill that would fund the government through September. The House Rules Committee voted Monday night to advance ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Law professor speaks on legality of deportations under Trump invoking Alien Enemies Act

Professor of law at Georgetown University David Super speaks with NBC News' Gadi Schwartz about President Trump's invoking of the Alien Enemies Act and the legality of the deportations used under it.

NBC News - 17h

Ukrainians express concern over Putin as President Trump is set to speak with Russia's leader

President Trump is expected to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday by phone regarding a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. Putin has said concessions should be made in exchange for ...

CBS News - 7h

This story isn’t about the priest who abused me. It’s about my mother

She was a master archivist of lies, enabling my stepfather’s crimes against me and my siblings. Despite everything, I needed to believe she loved me. The church, though aware of our abuser’s ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

Mother of two sons shot in Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ dares hope for justice

Sarah Celiz among tens of thousands feeling relief that ex-Philippines president will finally face the courts. Duterte flown to The Hague after arrest Sarah Celiz wept as she sat at home ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

Friday Briefing: Putin Speaks on Ukraine Cease-Fire

Plus, Siberia’s bone hunters.

The New York Times - 4d

Veterans fired by Trump administration speak out

Veterans make up about 30% of the overall federal workforce. Many veterans who were new on the job, classified as probationary workers, were fired as part of the Trump administration's efforts to ...

CBS News - 4d

Watch live: Trump speaks at the Department of Justice

President Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks to the Department of Justice on Friday afternoon. Trump told reporters on Thursday the speech would include his ideas for the department and “the ...

The Hill - 4d

Ducks Ryan Strome Speaks on Pair of Viral Incidents

Forward Ryan Strome is in the midst of his best season as a member of the Anaheim Ducks. After notching back-to-back 41-point seasons in 2022-23 and 2023-24, he has 37 points (10-27=37) through his ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d