Watchdog report cites multiple failures in Buffalo's response to blizzard that killed 31 people
Government officials failed on multiple accounts during the 2022 Buffalo blizzard that left 31 people dead, according to a watchdog report published Friday that detailed a plethora of problems from poor communication to residents to outdated and inoperable equipment.
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How Chick-fil-A became a target for going 'woke'
Chick-fil-A has become a surprise target of right-wing ire following the discovery that the company has an executive overseeing its diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
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Prison documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein tried to reach out to Larry Nassar, gymnastics coach convicted of sexual abuse
While he was imprisoned, disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein sent a letter to Larry Nassar, the former Olympic doctor who sexually abused girls for decades, new documents reveal.
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Texas governor signs ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed into law a ban on gender-affirming care for most minors in the state, making Texas the largest state in the US to place restrictions on transgender youth's access to critical care.
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Rahul Gandhi in US: Why Indian politicians woo the diaspora
Experts say Indian politicians' engagement with the Indian American diaspora is "unique".
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Beijing's comedy crackdown is hitting its music scene
The crackdown on stand-up comedy unleashed by a joke is now hurting Beijing's vibrant live music scene.
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Spanish Grand Prix qualifying, lineup, time, how to watch and more
The F1 season continues with the Spanish Grand Prix. Here's all you need to know about this weekend's action from qualifying to race time and how to watch.The seventh race of the F1 calendar has arrived with the world of Formula 1 descending on Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for the Sp...
1970-01-01 08:00
Churchill Downs will suspend all racing operations to further evaluate safety measures amid increase in horse deaths
Churchill Downs Incorporated, the Louisville organization that hosts the Kentucky Derby, is set to temporarily suspend all racing operations at its legendary racetrack to review protocols in the wake of a series of horse deaths, the company announced on Friday.
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Republicans set polling and donor threshold to qualify for first presidential debate on August 23
The Republican National Committee announced Friday that the first presidential primary debate will take place on August 23 in Milwaukee and also laid out the polling and donor thresholds candidates must meet to make the stage.
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Amazon fires Alabama warehouse worker who led union push
An Amazon worker who helped lead a milestone organizing effort to form what would have been the company's first US union at a warehouse in Alabama said she has been fired by the e-commerce giant.
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Man charged with first-degree murder in death of New Jersey councilwoman denied bond, awaiting extradition warrant
The 28-year-old man charged in the death of New Jersey Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour was denied bond and is expected to be extradited following a court appearance in Virginia Friday, the Chesapeake Commonwealth Attorney's Office said.
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Padma Lakshmi announces her departure from 'Top Chef'
Utensils down. After 17 years and 20 seasons, Padma Lakshmi has announced she will step aside as host and judge of the cooking competition series, "Top Chef."
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