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1h ago

Utah prison discriminated against transgender woman, Department of Justice finds

A federal investigation found that the state corrections department imposed “unnecessary barriers” to block the incarcerated trans woman from receiving treatment for intense gender dysphoria.
Department of Justice Building in Washington D.C.
Department of Justice Building in Washington D.C.
4h ago

New team of Marines sent in to shore up security at the U.S. Embassy in Haiti

The U.S. Southern Command said in a statement Wednesday that a fleet anti-terrorism security team, known as FAST, was deployed to the nation’s capital, Port-au-Prince.
A political transition deal in Haiti marks a key step forward for the violence-ravaged country but far more needs to be done, with some experts warning the situation could deteriorate further.
A political transition deal in Haiti marks a key step forward for the violence-ravaged country but far more needs to be done, with some experts warning the situation could deteriorate further.
5h ago

Virginia wildlife center staff pretend to be a fox to care for a rescued newborn

“It’s important to make sure that the orphans that are raised in captivity do not become imprinted upon or habituated to humans,” the center said.
Stanley said the mask creates a visual barrier to prevent animals from imprinting on humans.
Stanley said the mask creates a visual barrier to prevent animals from imprinting on humans.
7h ago

Nearly 30% of Gen Z women identify as LGBTQ, Gallup survey finds

Women ages 18 to 26 were more than twice as likely to identify as LGBTQ than their millennial counterparts, the survey found.
Pride flag raising to kick off Pride Month in Doylestown
Pride flag raising to kick off Pride Month in Doylestown
8h ago

Seavey now has the most Iditarod wins, but Alaska's historic race is marred by 3 sled dog deaths

Dallas Seavey’s record-setting win late Tuesday was overshadowed by the deaths of three dogs in this year’s race across the Alaska wilderness.
Seavey now has the most Iditarod wins, but Alaska’s historic race is marred by 3 sled dog deaths
Seavey now has the most Iditarod wins, but Alaska’s historic race is marred by 3 sled dog deaths
10h ago

Retired UFC fighter Mark Coleman hospitalized after rescuing parents from fire, manager says

The fighter was in an induced coma in intensive care, but manager Michael DiSabato said there's a sense among family he'll pull through.
UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Induction Ceremony
UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Induction Ceremony
11h ago

Alaska Airlines plane whose door panel blew off midair was scheduled for maintenance

The incident on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 on Jan. 5 sparked investigations that discovered no bolts on the door panel and triggered a Justice Department probe.
A panel used to plug an area reserved for an exit door on the Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliner blew out Friday night shortly after the flight took off from Portland, forcing the plane to return to Portland International Airport.
A panel used to plug an area reserved for an exit door on the Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliner blew out Friday night shortly after the flight took off from Portland, forcing the plane to return to Portland International Airport.
12h ago

Wendy Williams’ ex-husband seeks two years of unpaid spousal support

The former TV host has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia.
Alize Presents : "The Live Wendy Williams Experience" - October 7, 2006
Alize Presents : "The Live Wendy Williams Experience" - October 7, 2006
14h ago

Search intensifies for Texas college student who vanished in the dark

Texas A&M Corpus Christi student Caleb Harris, 21, vanished early March 4, leaving his vehicle, wallet and keys behind, police said.
missing student
missing student
14h ago

Ex-border officer pleads guilty to letting people into U.S., accepting bribe

While working at a Laredo port of entry, Emanuel Isac Celedon permitted people to enter the country without being checked and allowed what he thought was cocaine into the U.S.
Image: border agent patrol logo patch uniform
Image: border agent patrol logo patch uniform