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Read Will Smith's apology to Chris Rock

Monday, March 28, 2022

Smith slapped Rock on the Oscars stage after the comedian made a joke at the expense of Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

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Florida's governor signs controversial law opponents dubbed 'Don't Say Gay'

Monday, March 28, 2022

The law says public school teachers may not instruct on sexual orientation or gender identity in grades kindergarten through third grade.

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While red states restrict abortion, blue states are voting to protect access

Monday, March 28, 2022

Progressive legislatures are passing their own policies aiming to shore up abortion rights at the local level ahead of a Supreme Court decision that could overturn Roe v. Wade.

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The Saudi Formula 1 race will go on despite a Houthi missile attack near the track

Saturday, March 26, 2022

Missile and drone attacks by Houthi rebels targeted the Saudi Aramco oil facility in Jeddah — not far from the auto racetrack in the city.

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Have a message of support for Ukraine projected on Poland's Warsaw Spire building

Friday, March 25, 2022

Preply is collecting messages of hope and love from around the world to share with Ukrainian refugees in Poland.

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Alleged gangs in the LA Sheriff's Department to be investigated by oversight panel

Friday, March 25, 2022

At least 41 deputies have been uncovered as being involved in gangs, according to the LA County inspector general. The civilian overnight board says it's a problem that has existed for decades.

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How to keep yourself safe during a tornado

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Outrunning a tornado is very unlikely. But there are several things you can do to increase your chances of staying safe if a tornado hits.

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The 1.5 million children who fled Ukraine are at risk of human trafficking

Saturday, March 19, 2022

UNICEF warned about the higher risk for children fleeing the conflict. More than 500 unaccompanied children have crossed from Ukraine into Romania since the Russian invasion began.

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Kim Davis violated same-sex couples' rights by refusing marriage licenses, judge says

Saturday, March 19, 2022

The legal fight over the former county clerk's decision to refuse two gay couples marriage licenses in 2015 continues. A jury will decide whether she is responsible for their legal fees.

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Death row executions by firing squad can now be carried out in South Carolina

Friday, March 18, 2022

South Carolina's governor signed a law last year forcing death row inmates to choose the manner of their execution: either by firing squad or electric chair if lethal injection is not possible.

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The House passes the CROWN Act, a bill banning discrimination on race-based hairdos

Friday, March 18, 2022

The U.S. Senate still must pass the CROWN Act before it can be approved by President Biden.

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What the Amazon-MGM deal means for the streaming business

Thursday, March 17, 2022

MGM is the film and television studio behind iconic films like the James Bond franchise, Rocky and The Silence of the Lambs.

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The 'Orbeez Challenge' is causing harm in some communities, police warn

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Police in are warning their communities that a new TikTok challenge is taking off and potentially causing harm in the process.

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Novak Djokovic and Russian athletes are likely to compete at the French Open

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Organizers at Roland-Garros said Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic should be allowed to compete at the French Open thanks to loosened COVID rules in France.

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Elon Musk dares United Autoworkers to try to unionize Tesla

Thursday, March 03, 2022

Unfair labor practice charges have previously been filed against Tesla, Musk and other company executives for allegedly blocking union organizing attempts at the company.

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World Taekwondo strips Russia's Vladimir Putin of his honorary black belt

Wednesday, March 02, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin received the honorary black belt back in Nov. 2013 from World Taekwondo, the international governing body of the sport. He is known to be a fan of martial arts.

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Yellowstone turns 150. Here's a peek into the national park's history

Tuesday, March 01, 2022

Yellowstone became the first national park in the U.S. on March 1, 1872, and it helped usher in the broader national park movement. The park stretches into Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho.

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9 moments that resonated at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

Monday, February 21, 2022

NPR's team in Beijing put together moments and storylines that stuck out — including those that showed immense inner strength, athleticism and grace.

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The — at times complicated — 2022 Beijing Winter Games come to a close

Sunday, February 20, 2022

After 16 days and 109 events, the Winter Olympics officially ended Sunday with the traditional closing ceremony. Team U.S.A. finished with 25 medals in all.

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U.S. figure skaters won't get their team medals before the Winter Olympics end

Saturday, February 19, 2022

The American team had asked the Court of Arbitration for Sport to rule they can receive their medals while they await the results of a wider investigation into the Kamila Valieva doping scandal.

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