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Maryland Assistant Faces Prostitution-related Charges
Maryland assistant basketball coach Bruce Shingler faces charges of procuring or soliciting prostitution or assignation, according to online court records.
Cowboys Back In Playoffs With Older, Wiser Prescott, Elliott
Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott soared to the top of the NFC as twin rookie stars for the Dallas Cowboys five years ago.
Suspended Professor Made Salty Video To Get 'Juices Flowing'
A Michigan professor who was suspended after making a profanityfilled introductory video for his students said Friday it was simply a humorous attempt to get their juices flowing.
Website For Free Virus Tests Is Coming. How Will It Work?
Under criticism after weeks of shortages, President Joe Biden's administration is working to make COVID19 rapid test kits more available and accessible to Americans by boosting supply and lowering costs. A new federal website to request free test kits lau...
Federal Testing Website Launches Next Week, 4 Tests Per Home
The federal website where Americans can request free COVID19 tests will begin accepting orders on Wednesday as the White House looks to address nationwide shortages, but supplies will be limited to just four free tests per home.
Crowds Protest Sanctions, Pressure, After Mali Vote Delay
Tens of thousands have joined in a governmentsponsored rally in Malis capital to protest new regional economic sanctions and growing pressure from former colonizer France, after Mali's military ruler pushed back promised elections by four years.
Who Is Christine Lee? Lawyer Alleged To Be Chinese Spy Was A Westminster Regular
Christine Ching Kui Lee's connections to Gardiner concern Labour Party, but the alleged Chinese spy was also seen with former PM Theresa May and David Cameron
Titans Hope Third Time Is Charm As Top Seed In AFC Playoffs
No team ever needed a first-round bye in the playoffs more than the Tennessee Titans, who used a record 91 players this season, most ever in a non-strike season.
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2022: Reigning Champion Osaka Back In Action
Naomi Osaka is heading into the 2022 Australian Open as the defending champion and with what she says is a fresh outlook on tennis after taking mental health breaks in the middle of last season and again toward the end.
MLB Talks Resume After 42-day Gap, Little Evident Progress
Baseball labor talks to end the lockout resumed Thursday for the first time in 1 1/2 months with little evident progress during a bargaining session that lasted about an hour, jeopardizing a timely start to spring training,
Court Suspends Order To Wear Masks Outdoor In Paris - AFP
A French administrative tribunal on Thursday suspended an order that masks be worn on the streets of Paris, news agency AFP reported.
Ruling Raises New Questions About Remote Testimony In Court
Missouri's highest court on Tuesday reversed the statutory rape conviction of a St. Louis man, finding that an investigators video testimony violated the defendant's Sixth Amendment right to confront the witnesses against him.
Biden Imposes First Sanctions Over North Korea Weapons Program After Missile Tests
The Biden administration on Wednesday imposed its first sanctions over North Korea's weapons programs following a series of North Korean missile launches, including two since last week.
Madrid Beats Barcelona For 100th Time, Reaches Cup Final
Federico Valverde scored in extra time to give Real Madrid a 32 win over Barcelona on Wednesday for its 100th victory over its storied rival and a spot in the final of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.
Quebec Tax On Unvaccinated May Be Lawful But Sets Risky Precedent - Experts
A proposal by Quebec to tax unvaccinated people may be lawful but may also go against the spirit of Canada's universal public health system, rights and medical experts said on Wednesday.
Palestinian-American Man, 80, Found Dead After Being Held In Israeli Raid
An 80yearold PalestinianAmerican man was found dead after being detained and handcuffed during an Israeli raid on an occupied West Bank village, Palestinian officials and relatives said on Wednesday.