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Israel politics trigger Democrats to withdraw support from sexual violence bill
Several House Democrats have withdrawn their support for legislation condemning sexual violence, claiming they were unaware the measure was amended to include controversial language on Israel. But an email obtained by The Hill shows the lawmakers ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
EU nature restoration laws face collapse as member states withdraw support
Brussels vote cancelled after it became clear law would not pass final stage with majority vote. The EU’s nature restoration laws appear on the verge of collapse after eight member states, including Hungary and Italy, withdrew support for the ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
West Virginia governor vetoes bill expanding renewable energy to protect coal
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) on Tuesday vetoed a measure that would raise the allowable size for a solar plant operated by state utilities, citing concerns about its effects on the coal industry. The measure, HB5528, would have expanded the ...The Hill - Politics -
Youngkin vetoes bill setting up sale of recreational marijuana in Virginia
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) on Thursday vetoed a bill that would have established a legal market for the sale of recreational marijuana in the Old Dominion state. The proposed law, which would have created a state-regulated marketplace for ...The Hill - Politics -
Biden administration commits $6B to cut emissions from high-carbon industries
Presented by Panasonic — The Biden administration is committing $6 billion toward cutting planet-warming emissions from some of the nation’s most polluting and difficult-to-decarbonize sectors. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Energy Dept. Awards $6 Billion to Cut Carbon from Industry
Industries produce 25 percent of America’s planet-warming emissions but so far have proved very hard to clean up. The Biden administration is trying.The New York Times - Science -
Italy expands controversial program to take kids from mafia families
Italy is expanding a program aimed at preventing "children being taught to shoot at eight years old" by the mafia families they're born into.CBS News - World -
Strippers' bill of rights bill signed into law in Washington state
Legislation in Washington state known as the strippers' bill of rights has been signed into lawABC News - Top stories -
Strippers' Bill of Rights Becomes Law in Washington State
"Strippers are workers" and deserve the same protections as people at other jobs, says state senator and bill's sponsor.Inc. - Business -
West Virginia Gov. Justice vetoes bill that would have loosened school vaccine policies
West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice broke with the GOP-majority Legislature to veto a bill that would have loosened one of the country’s strictest school vaccination policiesABC News - Health -
Stanford hires Kyle Smith: Cardinal tap Washington State coach to lead program into ACC era
A huge get for Stanford, as Smith just led Washington State to its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2008CBS Sports - Sports -
Stanford hires Washington State's Kyle Smith to take over men's basketball program
Stanford has hired Kyle Smith away from Washington State to take over its struggling men’s basketball programABC News - Sports -
Visionary L.A. theater impresario Bill Bushnell dies at 86
Bill Bushnell, who guided the Los Angeles Theatre Center, a beacon for diversity and multicultural storytelling, into existence in the 1980s, has died.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
How Keenan Allen went from the best year of his career to blindsided by a trade
The Chargers traded Allen to the Chicago Bears on March 14 in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick.ESPN - Sports -
Heavy-smoking West Virginia becomes the 12th state to ban lighting up in cars with kids present
West Virginia has become the 12th state to ban smoking in vehicles with children presentABC News - Health -
Adult dancers in this state win job protections under "Strippers' Bill of Rights"
New state law requires training for employees in clubs to prevent sexual harassment, among other safeguards.CBS News - Top stories -
Briton dies after jumping from bridge in Australia
Joshua Christian Santos, 32, is believed to have jumped from the bridge, popular with thrill-seekers.BBC News - Top stories - Australia -
Job makes cheerleading coach relocate from Virginia to Florida only to not give her the position
A cheerleading coach moved to a different state for a job but wasn’t officially hiredYahoo Sports - Sports - Florida -
Iowa vs. West Virginia odds: 2024 Women's NCAA Tournament picks, Caitlin Clark predictions from top experts
Women's college hoops expert Calvin Wetzel identified his best bets for West Virginia vs. Iowa on Monday in the 2024 Women's NCAA TournamentCBS Sports - Sports -
Caitlin Clark, Iowa set for emotional home finale with extra motivation from West Virginia coach
Clark has some extra motivation heading into her last game at Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye ArenaCBS Sports - Sports -
Iowa vs. West Virginia score: Caitlin Clark, Hawkeyes survive scare from Mountaineers to advance to Sweet 16
Iowa could not shake free from West Virginia until the very end of the gameCBS Sports - Sports -
Star guard Tucker DeVries is transferring from Drake to join his dad at West Virginia
New West Virginia men's basketball coach Darian DeVries has brought some reinforcements from DrakeABC News - Sports -
The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza after the U.S. allowed it to pass by abstaining, prompting Israel to withdraw from scheduled high-level meetings with the Biden administration.
The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza after the U.S. allowed it to pass by abstaining, prompting Israel to withdraw from scheduled high-level meetings with the Biden administration.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Lawmakers Push Bill to Block the SBA From Expanding Further Into Direct Loans
In the proposal, Senators John Kennedy and Tim Scott cite the SBA's track record with fraud within its pandemic-era lending programs.Inc. - Business -
Bill Seeks Reparations for Families Displaced Dodger Stadium Site
About 1,800 families were forced to leave the land, now known as Chavez Ravine, that eventually became Dodger Stadium. A measure in the State Assembly could provide them with compensation or land.The New York Times - Top stories -
Colorado Man Died From Venomous Gila Monster Bite, Autopsy Confirms
The rare fatality happened after the man endured a four-minute-long bite from the lizard to his right hand in February, records show.The New York Times - Science -
Tributes paid to Gogglebox star after fall death
'Charming' star George Gilbey, 40, who also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, has died in a fall.BBC News - Top stories -
Amnon Weinstein, Who Collected Violins From the Holocaust, Dies at 84
The Israeli luthier spent his career building and fixing violins, but his life’s work was keeping alive the instruments and stories from the Holocaust.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Kansas Republicans advance bill requiring abortion providers to state reason for patient's procedure
The Republican-controlled Kansas state Legislature passed a bill Tuesday requiring abortion providers to ask patients the reason for their procedure and report the information to the state, a move critics say creates an unnecessary hurdle for ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Are Travel Loyalty Programs at Risk?
A new agreement by Visa and Mastercard to reduce fees charged to merchants may drain the lucrative rewards that grant free travel to many credit card users.The New York Times - Business -
Islamic State ‘recruiting from Tajikistan and other central Asian countries’
UN report reveals Islamist group which claimed Moscow attack has enlisted militants from other terror groups. Videos back IS claim it carried out Russia attackIslamic State launched a major recruitment drive last year aimed at militants from ...The Guardian - World -
Washington hires Danny Sprinkle from Utah State as men's basketball coach
Sprinkle led Utah State to the NCAA tournament in his only season as head coach. The Aggies won their first-round game before losing to Purdue on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Nevada judge blocks state from limiting Medicaid coverage for abortions
A Nevada judge has ordered the state to grant Medicaid coverage for abortions without any restrictionsABC News - Health - Abortion -
China Evergrande Drops Debt Restructuring Applications in U.S.
The developer had sought a New York court’s approval last August to restructure more than $19 billion in offshore debt via Chapter 15 bankruptcy filings.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
New government spending bill bans U.S. embassies from flying Pride flag
The prohibition was one of many side issues included in the mammoth $1.2 trillion package to fund the government through September.CBS News - Top stories -
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White House looking for 'opportunity to repeal' funding bill provision preventing US embassies from flying pride flags
The White House said it is looking to work with Congress to repeal an effective ban on LGBTQ pride flags flown over U.S. embassies in legislation funding the government through September. President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion spending package ...The Hill - Politics -
Damien Harris retires at age 27: Former Patriots, Bills RB walks away from NFL after five seasons
Harris played five seasons in the AFC EastCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that will prohibit children younger than 14 from joining social media in the state.NBC News - Politics - Florida -
Buffalo Bills Fantasy Football buzz from 2024 NFL owners meeting: James Cook's workload, Curtis Samuel's usage
Here's what you need to know out of the owners meeting about the Buffalo Bills offense in FantasyCBS Sports - Sports - NFL