How Maryland’s statute of limitations undermines abuse survivors, including in Boy Scouts bankruptcy

Former Boy Scout Mick Gillispie wants to hold the organization accountable for his abuse as a teen. Maryland’s statute of limitations prevents this.       

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Garland commemorates 9/11 at DOJ’s survivor tree

Attorney General Merrick Garland marks the milestone anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack by holding a moment of silence in front of the “survivor tree” on the…

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Gunman’s deadly attack on Florida family was planned like a military operation, sheriff says

A Florida sheriff says the suspected gunman meticulously planned the attack on a family, killing four people including an infant.       

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Friends reunited: Affleck and Daman arrive in Venice

Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Jodie Comer and Ridley Scott arrive in Venice ahead of “The Last Duel” press conference. (Sept. 10)       

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Michigan band plans ‘spectacular’ Sept. 11 show

The University of Michigan marching band will perform a halftime show on Saturday – the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11 – that its director says will not…

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Healing from Nassar’s abuse wasn’t easy. These survivors say it made them stronger.

Emily Morales, Megan Ginter and Katelynne Hall were three of the 156 women who gave victim impact statements about Nassar’s sexual abuse.       

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FDA delays decision on fate of e-cigarette giant Juul amid ongoing crackdown on vaping products

The Food and Drug Administration received premarket tobacco product applications from more than 6.5 million tobacco products from over 500 companies.       

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Afghanistan’s cricket board signals Taliban backtrack on women’s cricket ban

The Afghanistan Cricket Board says it was shocked by news that Cricket Australia would cancel an upcoming test match if a ban on women’s sport was imposed.

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Student heckled for saying grandmother died of COVID-19 because someone didn’t wear mask

Tennessee high schooler Grady Knox endured mocking after telling officials his grandmother died from COVID-19 “because someone wasn’t wearing a mask.”       

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Parents want kids to learn about ongoing effects of slavery – but not critical race theory. They’re the same thing.

Most parents are in favor of children learning about systemic racism, but just half support the teaching of critical race theory.       

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NSW cancellation of daily COVID-19 press conferences prompts mixed reaction from health and policy experts

Policy analysts have criticised the move, while epidemiologists say daily press conferences are not always the best way to communicate public health information.

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Dry lightning, wind add to California fire danger

A weather system approaching northwest California was expected to bring dry lightning and blustery winds by late Thursday, unleashing a risk of new wildfires as thousands of…

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AP Top Stories September 10 A

Here’s the latest for Friday September 10th: Biden vaccine orders could affect 100 million Americans; Vaccine mandate for Los Angeles schools; Lockdown on Air Force Base; New…

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Western Sydney TikTok star tells community to take COVID seriously after battle with virus

Eessa Abdallah admits he used to be sceptical about COVID-19, but after contracting the virus along with his family he hopes to educate those around him.

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‘Dear Evan Hansen’ stars expect tears at TIFF premiere

Ben Platt says fans of “Dear Evan Hansen” are ready to cry and laugh together in a theater again as the movie premieres at the Toronto International…

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GOP governors threaten to fight Biden’s vaccine mandate; Los Angeles schools require vaccines for students: COVID-19 updates

Republican governors are threatening to fight Biden’s vaccine mandate. Los Angeles schools will require vaccines for students. COVID-19 updates       

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