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Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is ‘Tickled Pink’ to Inspire a Barbie Doll

This image provided by Mattel in April 2024 shows the company's Kristi Yamaguchi Barbie doll. Yamaguchi became the first Asian-American to win an individual gold medal for figure skating at the 1992 Winter Olympics. (Mattel via AP)

Like many little girls, a young Kristi Yamaguchi loved playing with Barbie. With a schedule packed with ice skating practices,… Continue reading Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is ‘Tickled Pink’ to Inspire a Barbie Doll

What to Listen for During Supreme Court Arguments on Donald Trump and Presidential Immunity

FILE - President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a rally in Washington, on Jan. 6, 2021. The Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether Trump is immune from prosecution in a case charging him with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court hears arguments Thursday over whether Donald Trump is immune from prosecution in a case… Continue reading What to Listen for During Supreme Court Arguments on Donald Trump and Presidential Immunity

Pro-Palestinian Student Protests Target Colleges’ Financial Ties with Israel

Students protest at an encampment on the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Students at a growing number of U.S. colleges are gathering in protest encampments with a unified demand of their schools:… Continue reading Pro-Palestinian Student Protests Target Colleges’ Financial Ties with Israel

Auditors Say It’s Hard to Tell How Turkey is Using EU Refugee Funds. Some Officials Aren’t Helpful

FILE - Migrants wait in line for a distribution of blankets close to the Turkish-Greek border near Pazarkule, Edirne region, Turkey, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. European Union auditors said on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, they are unable to establish whether some of the billions of euros the bloc has given to Turkey to help it cope with Syrian refugees is actually having any impact. EU leaders and Turkey in 2016, committed to provide at least 6 billion euros ($6.4 billion) to Turkey to help it cope with migrants crossing in from Syria. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic, File)

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union auditors said on Wednesday that they are unable to establish whether some of the billions… Continue reading Auditors Say It’s Hard to Tell How Turkey is Using EU Refugee Funds. Some Officials Aren’t Helpful

New York’s Kyma to Open Greek Restaurant in West Palm Beach

Kyma Flatiron. (Photo: Facebook)

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Kyma, the well-known upscale Greek restaurant in New York, is set to open a location… Continue reading New York’s Kyma to Open Greek Restaurant in West Palm Beach

Biden’s Long Fight with Republicans over Ukraine Aid Has Ended, But Damage Has Been Done

FILE - President Joe Biden speaks about a $95 billion aid package that would help Ukraine in their war against Russia, in the State Dining Room of the White House, Feb. 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s long, painful battle with Republicans in Congress to secure urgently needed assistance for Ukraine… Continue reading Biden’s Long Fight with Republicans over Ukraine Aid Has Ended, But Damage Has Been Done

Carli Lloyd Turns Diplomat, Takes U.S. Message to Kids in Greece

Former US soccer player Carli Lloyd, left, controls the ball as a young migrant tries to stop him during a soccer game at Olympiacos Training Center in Athens, Monday, April 22, 2024. Elite American athletes and coaches, including the former US soccer players Carli Lloyd and Cobi Jones, take part in the 2024 spring roster of U.S. Soccer Sports Envoys organized by the U.S. Department of State. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

One of America’s greatest soccer players is spending the week in Greece working with kids and reminding everyone that the… Continue reading Carli Lloyd Turns Diplomat, Takes U.S. Message to Kids in Greece

Timberwolves Take 2-0 Lead on Suns Behind 25 Points and Ace Defense from Jaden McDaniels

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

MINNEAPOLIS  — Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs and spearheaded another stifling defensive performance… Continue reading Timberwolves Take 2-0 Lead on Suns Behind 25 Points and Ace Defense from Jaden McDaniels

Ex-Police Officer Wanted in 2 Killings and Kidnapping Shoots, Kills Self in Oregon, Police Say

This image provided by KEZI 9 News shows the scene on Interstate 5 on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, near Eugene, Ore., after a former Washington state police officer wanted after killing two people, including his ex-wife, was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a chase in Oregon, authorities said. His 1-year-old baby, who was with him, was taken safely into custody by Oregon State Police troopers. (KEZI 9 News via AP)

SEATTLE  — A former Washington state police officer wanted after killing two people, including his ex-wife, was found dead with… Continue reading Ex-Police Officer Wanted in 2 Killings and Kidnapping Shoots, Kills Self in Oregon, Police Say

US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement over FBI’s Botching of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations

In this Jan. 24, 2018, file photo, victims react and hug Assistant Attorney General Angela Povilaitis after Larry Nassar was sentenced by Judge Rosemarie Aquilina to 40 to 175 years in prison during a sentencing hearing in Lansing, Mich. The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday, April 23, 2024, with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

DETROIT  — The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the… Continue reading US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement over FBI’s Botching of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations

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