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Maine legislature censures Rep. Laurel Libby for pointing out trans athlete who won girls’ competition

Maine legislature censures Rep. Laurel Libby for pointing out trans athlete who won girls’ competition
The Maine House of Representatives voted to censure Rep. Laurel Libby Tuesday night for a recent social media post pointing out that a transgender high school athlete won a girls' competition. The Maine House's Democratic majority, led by Speaker Ryan Fecteau, passed the censure resolution Tuesday night in a 75-70 vote. Libby is now no longer allowed to speak on the house floor or vote until she issues an apology. Libby told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview after the vote that she does not plan to apologize for her recent post. After the censure had been determined, Fecteau told Libby that
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The Washington Post

When Roberta Flack got inside a song, she made it feel infinite

Among the biggest voices of her era, Roberta Flack launched her storied career at Mr. Henry’s, a small bar on Washington’s Capitol Hill. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2025/02/25/roberta-flack-tribute-legacy-washington-dc/ Author : Chris Richards Publish date : 2025-02-25 21:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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ESPN broadcaster talks navigating politics while calling USA-Canada 4 Nations final: ‘Had to say something’

ESPN broadcaster talks navigating politics while calling USA-Canada 4 Nations final: ‘Had to say something’
The USA-Canada hockey rivalry reached its hottest point earlier this month at the 4 Nations Face-Off, and the fans — and politics — played major roles.In USA's first game of the tournament, which was against Finland in Montreal, the Canadian crowd booed the "Star-Spangled Banner." Two days later, the Montreal crowd again booed the USA anthem before the two bordering countries got into three fights in the first nine seconds of their highly anticipated team.Sure, politics may not have directly led to the fights, but they sure were the main factor for the large boos. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE
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The Washington Post

Restaurateur Stephen Starr’s newest D.C. hot spot is already a landmark

The tastemaker behind Le Diplomate, Osteria Mozza, St. Anselm and others is doubling down on the city’s dining scene with a lavishly reimagined Occidental. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/02/25/stephen-starr-occidental-dc/ Author : Warren Rojas Publish date : 2025-02-25 16:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Diana Taurasi, WNBA’s all-time leading scorer, announces retirement after 20 seasons: ‘I’m full’

Diana Taurasi, WNBA’s all-time leading scorer, announces retirement after 20 seasons: ‘I’m full’
After 20 seasons, Diana Taurasi is ending her WNBA career. The league’s all-time leading scorer announced her retirement through Time magazine, saying she was "full," both mentally and physically, after a stellar career. "That’s probably the best way I can describe it. I’m full, and I’m happy," Taurasi said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe 42-year-old is one of the top basketball players in history, and the accolades on her resume can surely make any player feel full. Since she was taken with the first overall pick out of UConn in the 2004 WNBA Draft, Taurasi has won three WNBA titles, was
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The New York Times

Two Planes, in Washington and Chicago, Abort Landings to Avoid Collisions

The near misses on Tuesday came after a string of aviation disasters, including the midair collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger jet last month that killed 67 people. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/us/politics/planes-near-miss-crash-washington-chicago.html Author : Mark Walker Publish date : 2025-02-25 23:22:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

He died before Louisiana could execute him, and he might not be the last

Christopher Sepulvado, 81, was scheduled to die by nitrogen gas in March. His death by natural causes compels America to grapple with the graying of its death row population. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/02/25/louisiana-death-row-christopher-sepulvado/ Author : Kim Bellware Publish date : 2025-02-25 22:27:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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GOPers press for the release of JFK, Epstein files: Here’s why they’re not released yet

GOPers press for the release of JFK, Epstein files: Here’s why they’re not released yet
Republicans are mounting pressure on the Justice Department to advance the release of classified documents and records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and other federal secrets. President Donald Trump signed an executive order in January for agencies to create plans to distribute the files, as well as documents pertaining to the assassinations of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.But Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., who is leading the House Oversight Committee’s Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, is pushing the Department of Justice for answers on when that will happen —
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The New York Times

Ukraine Agrees to Minerals Deal With U.S., Officials Say

President Trump had insisted he wanted “payback” for past aid, shifting America’s three-year alliance with Ukraine to a mercantile footing. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/europe/ukraine-minerals-deal.html Author : Constant Méheut and Andrew E. Kramer Publish date : 2025-02-25 22:11:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

Syria holds national dialogue to chart a path after Bashar al-Assad

Nearly three months after Assad fled, much of Syria is suspended between relief at the dictatorship’s demise and anxiety over what comes next. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/25/syria-national-dialogue-assad/ Author : Louisa Loveluck, Mohamad El Chamaa, Zakaria Zakaria Publish date : 2025-02-25 21:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Power outage in Chile leaves millions without electricity as officials scramble for answers

Power outage in Chile leaves millions without electricity as officials scramble for answers
Millions of Chileans lost power Tuesday, including those in the capital of Santiago, the government said.The blackout affected the northern Arica and Parinacota regions to the southern Los Lagos region, according to an X post by the undersecretary of the interior.A "disruption in the supply of electricity" had provoked a "massive power outage" across more than a dozen regions in the country, Chile’s national disaster response service said. KRISTI NOEM JOINS IMMIGRATION RAID TO CATCH 'DIRTBAGS' IN MAJOR SANCTUARY CITYThe country's electricity distributor, Saesa, which serves more than a million people across Chile, confirmed that a nationwide power failure had affected
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The New York Times

Facing Early-Onset Alzheimer’s, She Fought to Expand Assisted Suicide in Quebec

Sandra Demontigny, 45, pushed Quebec to become one of the few places in the world to allow people to choose a medically assisted death sometimes years in advance. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/canada/sandra-demontigny-assisted-suicide-quebec.html Author : Norimitsu Onishi and Renaud Philippe Publish date : 2025-02-25 20:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Ukraine and U.S. agree to framework for minerals deal, Ukrainian official says

The White House has not confirmed the agreement and did not respond immediately to request for comment. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/25/ukraine-minerals-deal-trump-zelensky/ Author : Siobhán O'Grady Publish date : 2025-02-25 20:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Ravens GM calls Justin Tucker allegations ‘serious and concerning’

Ravens GM calls Justin Tucker allegations ‘serious and concerning’
Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta spoke about sexual misconduct allegations against kicker Justin Tucker during a press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine Tuesday. The Baltimore Banner reported that 16 massage therapists at eight spas have claimed Tucker engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior during spa sessions from 2012-16. Tucker has denied all allegations, but DeCosta called the allegations "serious and concerning."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"The amount of allegations are serious and concerning," he told reporters in Indianapolis. "I think we’re fortunate the league is doing an investigation. We’ll wait as patiently as we can for as much information as
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Trump admin guts White House Correspondents Association in bid to end ‘monopoly’ of ‘DC journalists’

Trump admin guts White House Correspondents Association in bid to end ‘monopoly’ of ‘DC journalists’
The White House Correspondents Association will no longer be responsible for determining which outlets get privileged access to the briefing room and the White House, President Donald Trump's administration announced Tuesday.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says the White House press team will now determine the rotations and which outlets get access, upending decades of WHCA supremacy. Leavitt clarified that legacy media outlets that have been prominent within the WHCA will still have a presence at briefings, and that the five major television networks will still be relied on to broadcast White House events."I am proud to announce that we
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The New York Times

What 15 Americans Think About Elon Musk and DOGE’s Government Cuts

Americans across the country are deeply split over Mr. Musk, with some welcoming his cuts to government and others outraged at what they see as an abuse of power. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/us/elon-musk-doge-republicans.html Author : The New York Times Publish date : 2025-02-25 17:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Woman saves $12,000 by shopping with coupons, quits job

Woman saves ,000 by shopping with coupons, quits job
A Kansas woman who said she saves $3,000 a year by using coupons for her shopping said it gave her the financial freedom to quit her full-time job.Taryn Blankenship, 28, of Wichita, Kansas, told news agency SWNS she began couponing during the coronavirus pandemic.When food prices started to rise, Blankenship became "obsessed" with hunting for discounts to help her lower her grocery bill, she said.MAN DOCUMENTS INFLATED GROCERY PRICES IN ALASKAN HOMETOWN: 'EVERYTHING NEEDS TO BE FLOWN IN'Blankenship said she used to spend an average of $150 per week on groceries but has managed to slash her food shopping costs
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The New York Times

Johnson Grasps for Republican Votes to Pass Budget Plan

Speaker Mike Johnson pressed ahead with plans for a Tuesday night vote on the House G.O.P. budget resolution even as threatened defections piled up. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/europe/mike-johnson-budget-resolution-vote.html Author : Catie Edmondson Publish date : 2025-02-25 16:41:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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