Becky Sullivan

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In an apparent protest, Iran's World Cup players refuse to sing the national anthem

Monday, November 21, 2022

In Iran, a human rights protest movement has swept the country and authorities have cracked down on demonstrators. On Monday, the men's national team appeared to show their solidarity.

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With a nod to '1984,' a federal judge blocks Florida's anti-'woke' law in colleges

Friday, November 18, 2022

Gov. Ron DeSantis was a champion of the bill designed to limit instruction about racism and privilege in the workplace and public universities. A federal judge called it "positively dystopian."

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Why Qatar is a controversial host for the World Cup

Friday, November 18, 2022

FIFA's choice of Qatar to host the World Cup has long been marred by criticism over human rights abuses, the safety of migrant workers and the logistics of holding a soccer tournament in desert heat.

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A Seoul police officer, under investigation after the crowd crush, is found dead

Friday, November 11, 2022

The 55-year-old intelligence officer, identified only by his surname Jeong, had been accused of destroying evidence that police knew of the risk but took few measures to control the massive crowd.

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The U.S. will field one of its youngest teams ever at this year's FIFA World Cup

Friday, November 11, 2022

In its 26-man roster, the U.S. men's national team is leaning on Christian Pulisic and other young stars as it looks to turn the page from its shocking failure to qualify for the 2018 tournament.

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A hurricane watch is issued for Florida as Subtropical Storm Nicole gathers strength

Monday, November 07, 2022

Officials urged Floridians to "not focus on the exact track" of the storm, which is hundreds of miles across. The unusual, late-season storm could reach Category 1 hurricane strength later this week.

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Auto part crime is on the rise nationwide. Here's how you can protect yourself

Sunday, November 06, 2022

The DOJ's arrests last week of those involved in a catalytic converter theft ring is emblematic of a dramatic rise in the auto part crime nationwide. How car owners can protect themselves.

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How to protect your car from catalytic converter theft, and what to do if it happens

Friday, November 04, 2022

Converter theft has soared since the pandemic started, thanks to precious metal prices and how easy they are to steal, said one insurance expert. It can take just two minutes to swipe one.

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At an emotional hearing, the Parkland shooter is formally sentenced to life in prison

Wednesday, November 02, 2022

After a jury recommended the sentence, the judge could not change it. But she did allow victims and families to speak directly to Nikolas Cruz for the first time to express their anger and grief.

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How the Supreme Court has ruled in the past about affirmative action

Tuesday, November 01, 2022

Since its first major decision on the subject in 1978, the court has repeatedly upheld universities' ability to consider the race of applicants as one of many factors in admissions decisions.

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Concussion protocols are based on research of mostly men. What about women?

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Some concussion experts hope that a major meeting in Amsterdam could lead to a consensus statement that could improve research on how concussions impact women.

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The Pentagon will pay for service members to travel for abortions

Thursday, October 20, 2022

The new policy and others come from a new memo from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin aimed at addressing concerns of service members about abortion access after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

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Hair straightening chemicals may increase women's risk of uterine cancer, study finds

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

The findings are a concern for Black women, researchers say, who are far more likely to report using straightening products such as relaxers.

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The cost of candy is up a scary 13% just in time for Halloween

Sunday, October 16, 2022

Dressing up for trick or treat will also cost you. While the Bureau of Labor Statistics doesn't track the price of costumes, the prices of clothing and homemade sewing supplies have risen too.

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Alex Jones has been ordered to pay $1 billion over his Sandy Hook lies. Will he?

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Conspiracy theory provocateur Alex Jones has been ordered to pay nearly a billion dollars to the families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims. But will they ever see that money?

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Explaining the NFL's latest concussion controversy and policy change

Thursday, October 13, 2022

As the NFL heads into its sixth week, concerns around brain injuries are at a renewed high after a dramatic hit on quarterback Tua Tagovailoa prompted a change to the league's concussion protocol.

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NFL and its players union announce a change to the league's concussion policy

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Over the weekend, the NFL and its players union announced a change to the league's concussion policy after a high-profile incident involving a star Miami Dolphins quarterback.

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The NHL season starts today. Here are 4 storylines to follow as hockey begins

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche are looking to become hockey's third back-to-back champion in just eight years, while the Toronto Maple Leafs will try once again to break their five-decade Stanley Cup drought.

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How glaciers melted 20,000 years ago may offer clues about climate change's effects

Thursday, October 06, 2022

New research out of the British Antarctic Survey found thousands of underground channels left by ice age glacial melt. The findings could improve the accuracy of modern-day models of sea level rise.

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Florida's property insurance market was already under stress. Ian could make it worse

Thursday, October 06, 2022

Rampant litigation, costlier storms and rising reinsurance costs have all combined to make chaos in Florida's home insurance market. Now, some worry Ian could send even more insurers out of the state.

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