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Abortion is a winning issue for Democrats. But will it be decisive?: From the Politics Desk
Abortion has proven to be a winning issue for Democrats in recent elections. But whether it will be a decisive one for President Joe Biden is unclear.NBC News - Politics - Abortion -
The Rules Change for Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports
Students discuss the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics’ ban.The Wall Street Journal - World -
White House state dinner for Japan serves up stars, springtime decor and little political talk
A starry guest list — including Robert De Niro, Jeff Bezos, former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, and figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi — descended on the White House for the state dinner for Japan. While rib eye steak and pistachio cake ...The Hill - Politics -
Swimming, cycling ... canine athletics? Test your knowledge of Olympic sports
The Paris Olympics will feature mainstays like track and field, swimming and gymnastics. But which sports have come and gone over the years? Take our quiz.NBC News - Top stories -
Flames visit the Kings after shootout win
Calgary Flames (35-37-5, sixth in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (41-26-11, third in the Pacific Division)Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames visit the Los Angeles Kings after the Flames took down the ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Arizona is at the center of the political universe: From the Politics Desk
Arizona is at the center of the political universe, with competitive races for president, Senate and House, plus a likely abortion measure on the 2024 ballot.NBC News - Politics -
White House: Drones launched from Iran against Israel likely first wave of larger attack
U.S. officials confirm a drone attack has been launched from Iranian territory against Israel. CBS News' Margaret Brennan reports the White House is expecting the initial wave of drones to be one part of a larger attack that could last hours.CBS News - Top stories - Iran -
Dana White, Donald Trump and the Rise of Cage-Match Politics
White, chief executive of the bloody and beloved Ultimate Fighting Championship, has shot to the peak of Trump-era culture and political influence. What does he want?The New York Times - Business - Donald Trump -
Inside Politics: who will win the UK general election?
Join a subscriber webinar with FT journalists on May 8 1300-1400 UK/GMT + 1Financial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Legendary sumo wrestler Akebono Taro dies at 54: Combat sports athletes share their sympathies
Akebono's groundbreaking success in sumo led opened doors to professional wrestling, mixed martial arts and beyondCBS Sports - Sports -
Federal appeals court overturns West Virginia ban on transgender athletes in women's sports
West Virginia implemented the law in 2021, but it has now been struck down.CBS Sports - Sports -
West Virginia transgender sports ban discriminates against teen athlete, appeals court says
A federal appeals court has ruled that West Virginia’s transgender sports ban violates the rights of a teen athleteABC News - Top stories -
West Virginia transgender sports ban discriminates against teen athlete, appeals court says
A federal appeals court has ruled that West Virginia’s transgender sports ban violates the rights of a teen athleteABC News - Sports -
With South Carolina's Championship Win, Women's Sports Brands Declare Victory
This March Madness, the growth of the women's tournament ushered in historic levels of viewership. That translated into off-screen sales.Inc. - Business -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.NBC News - Top stories -
Olympic Track and Field Athletes Who Win Gold in Paris Will Be Paid
World Athletics, the governing body for global track and field, announced Wednesday that it will begin paying athletes for their success at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, a significant break from the Olympics’ “amateur” roots. World Athletics ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
AP Sports Week in Pictures: Masters golf glows, Tsitsipas' title and no more 'Neverkusen' in Germany
Associated Press photographers have captured the emotions of Masters golf, Stefanos Tsitsipas lifting the tennis trophy at Monte Carlo, and the end of a 120-year wait by Bayer Leverkusen for its first Bundesliga titleABC News - Sports -
Analyzing political fallout from Mayorkas impeachment trial
Senators voted along party lines Wednesday to dismiss both impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as unconstitutional. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.CBS News - Top stories -
HBCU gymnast Morgan Price wins national collegiate title in historic first
Fisk University student Morgan Price clinched the title with an all-around score of 39.225.CBS News - Top stories -
Why the Grand National is no longer a lottery
Willie Mullins is closing on the British trainers' title after the Irishman won the Grand National with I Am Maximus.BBC News - Top stories -
Shock Ross County win delivers Rangers title blow
Ross County come from behind to secure their first ever victory over Rangers and deliver a damaging blow to the visitors' Scottish Premiership title hopes.BBC News - Top stories - MLB -
'Hard' to see past Man City winning Premier League title
Former Liverpool and Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey believes Manchester City are now "in the driving seat" for the Premier League title. Heading into the weekend, Pep Guardiola's side were third in the table - one point behind Arsenal and ...Yahoo Sports - Sports - Premier League -
Can LSU win its first NCAA title this year?
The LSU gymnastics team has never been more talented. This might be the year it finally wins it all.ESPN - Sports - College Football -
Political uncertainty in Croatia as ruling party wins most seats but no majority
Croatian Democratic Union and second-placed Social Democratic party both hoping to form government. Croatia is heading for an extended period of political uncertainty after the ruling conservative Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) emerged victorious ...The Guardian - World -
NAIA bans transgender women from competing in women’s sports
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has rolled out a new policy that bans trans women from competing in women’s sports at more than 200 mostly small colleges.NBC News - Top stories -
Court overturns West Virginia law banning transgender girls from sports
A federal appeals court overturned West Virginia's law barring transgender girls from girls' sports teams, finding that it violates Title IX.CBS News - Top stories -
When can Inter clinch the 2023-24 Serie A title: Nerazzurri have commanding lead in chase for the Scudetto
The Nerazzurri are on the verge of winning the 2023-24 Serie A ScudettoCBS Sports - Sports -
Female athletes criticize Nike's skimpy Olympic track uniform
Nike unveiled uniforms that U.S. track athletes can don in the Paris Olympics this summer, and one particular female outfit has drawn most of the attention — for apparently being skimpy and revealing.NBC News - Top stories -
White House holds press briefing: Watch live
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a media briefing Thursday afternoon. The briefing comes as President Biden continues to place pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about working toward a cease-fire and ...The Hill - Politics -
White House news briefing: Watch live
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is delivering a press briefing Monday afternoon as Iran's weekend missile and drone strike on Israel adds an urgency to solving the current funding impasse in Congress. President Biden held a ...The Hill - Politics -
White House tries to prevent a wider war in the Mideast
President Biden urged restraint in Israel's response to the attack by Iran when he spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, protests broke out around the United States to try to stop the bloodshed in Gaza. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez ...NBC News - Politics -
House Speaker Mike Johnson visits Trump at Mar-a-Lago
House Speaker Mike Johnson traveled to Mar-a-Lago Friday, where he met with former President Donald Trump. Johnson is hoping to get some public support from Trump amid ongoing criticism from some Republicans who claim he is not delivering, and a ...CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Lionel Messi scores 'amazing' goal in Inter Miami FC's 3-2 win over Sporting KC
Lionel Messi scored his fifth goal and added an assist and Luis Suárez tapped in the winner in the 71st minute as Inter Miami CF topped Sporting Kansas City 3-2 in front of the third-largest crowd in MLS regular-season historyABC News - Sports - NHL -
Instagram's shift away from political content raises questions about what counts as 'political'
Instagram’s recent decision to move the platform away from political content has sparked concerns among content creators and advocacy groups over which issues will be included. The social media site began rolling out changes last month, following ...The Hill - Politics -
Athletic Club savour the week of their lives after historic Copa del Rey win | Sid Lowe
Even a VAR-inflicted 1-1 draw against Villarreal did not spoil the Basque club’s celebrations after a first major trophy in 40 years. They had been down to Seville 907km away, 100,000 of them, and come back with their first major honour in 40 ...The Guardian - World -
World's coral turns white from deadly ocean heat
Ocean heat records have been breaking for months. This is the first global evidence of the impacts on sea life.BBC News - Top stories -
Unpacking political fallout from Arizona abortion ban ruling
The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled an abortion ban from 1864 can be enforced. Robert Costa, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent, and Daniella Diaz, Politico congressional correspondent, join "America Decides" to examine how ...CBS News - Top stories - Abortion -
Biden bets on a beefed-up campaign operation: From the Politics Desk
President Joe Biden is building a massive campaign staff ahead of the 2024 general election against Donald Trump, who appears to be lagging behind.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Mali's junta bans the media from reporting on political activities in a deepening crackdown
Mali’s ruling junta has banned the media from reporting on activities of political parties and associations, a day after barring political parties and groupsABC News - World -
Mali's ruling junta bans the media from reporting on political activities in the country
Mali's ruling junta bans the media from reporting on political activities in the countryABC News - World