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Macron takes part in charity soccer game, showing off sporting prowess
French President Emmanuel Macron showed off his sporting prowess again --this time as Paris gears up to hold the Summer OlympicsABC News - Sports -
Turkish rail officials jailed for more than 108 years for crash that left 25 dead
A court in Turkey sentenced nine rail officials to more than 108 years’ imprisonment over a crash six years ago that killed 25 people, local media reported on ThursdayABC News - World -
When U.S. Officials Visit China, Their Food Choices Are Closely Watched
Visits to China by American officials like Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken can bring fame to local restaurants, as well as scrutiny to the dignitaries.The New York Times - World -
When U.S. Officials Visit China, Their Food Choices Are Closely Watched
Visits to China by American officials like Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken can bring fame to local restaurants, as well as scrutiny to the dignitaries.The New York Times - Top stories -
States Take On China in the Name of National Security
State officials, overriding local interests such as new investment and jobs, say they are acting where Congress hasn’t to address American distrust of Beijing.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Knicks & Nuggets take 2-0 leads while 76ers & Lakers complain about officiating | Devine Intervention
Dan Devine and Seerat Sohi from The Ringer break down the first few games of the NBA Playoffs by using press conference clichés.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Construction boss accused of bribing Russian minister as scandal widens
A third man has been detained in a bribery investigation centering on Deputy Russian Defense Minister Timur Ivanov, the Moscow court service said on Thursday.NBC News - Top stories - Russia -
‘You’re absolutely trapped’: welcome to the loneliest seat in sport
As the World Snooker Championship heats up, there is nothing that quite mirrors the torture and solitude of The Chair. Ding Junhui throws back his head and allows his eyes to droop closed for a few seconds. Opens them. Closes them. Finally, with a ...The Guardian - World -
The Coyotes Are Now Inactive. Their Sports Betting License Is Not
Alex Meruelo isn’t just keeping the Arizona Coyotes name, IP and minor league affiliate in Arizona. He’s also keeping the team’s sports betting license—at least for now. In 2022, Arizona granted licenses to each of its top-tier pro sports teams, ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Oregon's Sports Bra, a pub for women's sports fans, plans national expansion as interest booms
An Oregon sports bar focusing on and showing only women's athletics has plans to expand across the country through a franchise modelABC News - Sports -
Man jailed for trying to smuggle drugs into country
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Bush's restored Heisman a natural progression in new college sports world
Bush getting his Heisman back is a natural result of college sports' new name, image and likeness rules.ESPN - Sports -
Mixed doubles: why queer erotic sports cinema is enjoying a grand slam
Muscular bodies dripping with sweat are all over cinema screens – and each other. But these films are very different from the sports romances of old . This spring is shaping up to be the season of the artful athletic romance in cinema. Rose ...The Guardian - World -
Agent calls former Chelsea sporting director Granovskaia ‘a liar’ in court
Saif Alrubie denies intimidation over transfer fee commission Alrubie alleges he was owed £300,000 from Kurt Zouma dealA top football agent has accused a former Chelsea executive of repeatedly lying about a transfer fee in order for the Premier ...The Guardian - World -
Professional pickleball signs first international deal, looks to grow the sport in India
Pro pickleball is looking to world's most populous country for its continued growth.CNBC - Business -
A slam dunk for women’s sports: Caitlin Clark could be a game-changer for the WNBA
What elevated women’s college basketball this past season was Caitlin Clark.The Hill - Politics -
Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned by N.Y. court; California conviction stays
In a stunning reversal, a New York appeals court overturned the conviction of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, citing errors by the trial judge.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - California -
Nurse who stole more than £100k from patients jailed
He forged the signature of an elderly woman who was incapable of holding a pen, say police.BBC News - Top stories -
Celebrity Bag Designer Sentenced to Jail for Smuggling Exotic Skins
Nancy Gonzalez, whose clients included Britney Spears and Sofia Vergara, smuggled purses from her native Colombia to the United States using couriers. She will serve 18 months.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Abbott says pro-Palestine protesters at UT Austin ‘belong in jail’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said the pro-Palestine protesters on the University of Texas at Austin campus “belong in jail” and that arrests were being made. “Arrests being made right now & will continue until the crowd disperses. These protesters ...The Hill - Politics -
Nevada parents arrested after boy found in makeshift "jail cell"
Misty Scanlan, 46, and Jeffery Scanlan,41, were taken into custody and each booked on one count of child abuse and neglect.CBS News - Top stories -
Celebrity Bag Designer Sentenced to Jail for Smuggling Exotic Skins
Nancy Gonzalez, whose clients included Britney Spears and Sofia Vergara, smuggled purses from her native Colombia to the United States using couriers. She will serve 18 months.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Has South Africa's 'get-out-of-jail' vote lived up to the hype?
Thirty years after Nelson Mandela's election and apartheid's end, South Africans reflect on democracy.BBC News - Top stories -
'A hard day' - Ashley Judd on overturned Weinstein conviction
The actress tells BBC News survivors feel betrayed after a new rape trial is ordered for Harvey Weinstein.BBC News - Top stories -
Harvey Weinstein Conviction Thrown Out
New York’s highest appeals court has overturned the movie producer’s 2020 conviction for sex crimes, which was a landmark in the #MeToo movement.The New York Times - Top stories -
Chicago’s infamous sidewalk ‘rat hole’ removed by officials
City officials made the decision after saying the sidewalk in Roscoe Village was damaged and needed to be replaced. A Chicago sidewalk landmark some residents affectionately referred to as the “rat hole” has been removed after city officials ...The Guardian - World -
Officially a Bear: Caleb Williams aims to save Chicago
It has been a long, long time since the Bears had a star at quarterback.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Antony Blinken Visits China
Tensions over economic ties are running high, threatening to disrupt a fragile cooperation between the U.S. and China.The New York Times - Business - China -
Antony Blinken Visits China
Tensions over economic ties are running high, threatening to disrupt a fragile cooperation between the U.S. and China.The New York Times - Top stories - China -
NFL draft: why it’s easy for bettors to beat the sportsbooks
‘Handicapping the NFL draft is one of the most difficult things that we do,” one DraftKings executive saidMarketWatch - Business - NFL -
CBS Sports debuts 'Champions League' channel: Watch Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe and other classic moments to relive
The newest addition to the CBS FAST channel roster debuts on Pluto TV with additional ways to view to followCBS Sports - Sports -
Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction overturned in New York; DA will attempt to retry
The rape conviction of movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been overturned by New York's highest court.ABC News - Top stories -
Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction in New York overturned on appeal
State appeals court found mistakes in prosecution of former film mogul that gave momentum to #MeToo movementFinancial Times - Business - New York -
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned
Victims group describes the New York appeal court's decision to retry Hollywood mogul as "profoundly unjust".BBC News - Top stories -
Harvey Weinstein’s Conviction Was Fragile From the Start
New York’s highest court overturned a conviction on Thursday that tested how #MeToo cases could be tried.The New York Times - Top stories -
Harvey Weinstein Conviction Overturned by N.Y. Court of Appeals
In a staggering 4-to-3 decision, the state’s highest court overturned the conviction of the disgraced movie producer, who in 2020 was found guilty of two felony sex crimes.The New York Times - Top stories -
Paramedic sentenced to 4 years probation in connection with Elijah McClain's death
Aurora paramedic Jeremy Cooper was sentenced after being found guilty of criminally negligent homicide in Elijah McClain's death.ABC News - Top stories -
South Africa Freedom Day: Did the 'get-out-of-jail' vote live up to the hype?
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A celebrity politician has been jailed for rape. Will Czech women be listened to now? | Apolena Rychlíková and Jakub Zelenka|
We helped bring Dominik Feri to justice. His trial should have rattled a complacent political establishment. He was spoken of as an extraordinary talent. A rising star with a million followers on Instagram, who made politics relevant for younger ...The Guardian - World -
Senior Russian Military Official Held on Corruption Charges in Defense Deals
A deputy defense minister responsible for the armed forces’ most ambitious construction projects was arrested in the highest-profile corruption scandal Russia has seen in years.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia