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Pentagon orders mandatory testosterone tests for male troops 30 and older
The Pentagon's new mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for troops ages 30 and up includes mandatory blood tests and voluntary hormone replacement theraā¦
Social media is Lindsay Clancy wild card that could tilt potential retrial to the defense, retired judge says
Lindsay Clancy's deadlocked jury received a Tuey-Rodriguez charge as a retired judge warns social media could give her defense an edge in a retrial.
Syrians Want Justice for Assad-Era Killings and Torture
Hundreds of thousands were killed and tortured. But prosecuting everyone involved in atrocities could be impractical and risk renewed civil strife.
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US military boards, searches and sinks vessel allegedly supporting Los Choneros narco-terrorists
Video captures USS San Antonio Marines boarding and sinking a Los Choneros narco-terrorist floatingā¦
15-year-old accused of firing into crowd during deadly Seattle mass shooting claims self-defense
A 15-year-old claims self-defense in the deadly Bite of Seattle shootout, but prosecutors say he reā¦
Rams legend Eric Dickerson speaks on Los Angeles Angels sale, says new owner Stan Kroenke 'likes winning'
Eric Dickerson praised Stan Kroenke as a winner while throwing the first pitch at Angel Stadium amiā¦
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit challenging California policy allowing biological males in girlsā sports
A federal judge dismissed the Department of Justice lawsuit against California over transgender athā¦
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North America
Trump Puts Tariffs of Up to 100% on Foreign-Made Drones
In addition, the F.C.C. is weighing stiff restrictions on common drone technology such as thermal iā¦
B.C. MLA Ian Paton questioned by Mounties over allegation Conservatives offered him a job if heād step down
Investigation comes as two more MLAs leave the B.C. Conservative caucus
The NBA Drops the Hammer on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers
Why league investigators didnāt believe the richest owner in American sports.
Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century
The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "LIBERTY" and "ā¦
Europe
The people of France are in an extraordinary funk about their future ā hereās why | Paul Taylor
The race to succeed Emmanuel Macron is looming, but rarely has the mood been so gloomy or the lure ā¦
Dutch central bank moves 86 tonnes of gold to UK from US and Canada, citing āgeopolitical unrestā
Bank says gold reserves held in London could be traded more easily and the move will allow it to reā¦
Ukraine warns Russian airspace ānot safeā in message to UN aviation watchdog
Ukraine urged the UN aviation agency to call for a full ban on flights through Russian airspace aftā¦
Outrage in Malta as court acquits tycoon in investigative journalist murder case
A Maltese court on Wednesday acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the 2017 car-bomb killā¦
Asia
Tamil for Madras HC: CM Vijay to move resolution urging Centre's approval
In a pivotal move, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister plans to introduce a resolution advocating for Tamilā¦
Hong Kong considers DNA testing amid concerns over āfighting dogā classification
Hong Kongās conservation authorities are considering genetic testing as a supplementary tool for idā¦
Retired Cardinal Joseph Zen, 4 others lose appeal over failure to register defence fund
Retired Catholic leader Joseph Zen Ze-kiun and four other activists have lost an appeal against theā¦
'Intellectual dishonesty': SBI hits back at 2.6% GDP growth claim
The State Bank of India has challenged assertions of low nominal GDP growth, asserting that the 2.6ā¦
Africa
Africa: Global Initiative Launched to Improve Access to Mpox Vaccines
[WHO] A global initiative to establish a stockpile of mpox vaccines was launched on 27 August, creaā¦
Liberia: President Boakai Names New Justice Minister and Solicitor General in Major Cabinet Reshuffle
[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., announced a series of new appointments on Wā¦
Africa: UN Warns World Is Heading Past 1.5Ā°c, but Window to Reverse Warming Remains
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The world is now on course to overshoot the 1.5Ā°C climate threshold within ā¦
Nigeria: Uber Exits Nigeria After 12 Years of Operations
[This Day] Global ride-hailing company Uber has announced plans to wind down its operations in Nigeā¦
Oceania
Morley Market business owners still struggling one year after devastating fire
One year on from a devastating fire which destroyed a shopping centre in Perth's north-east, the paā¦
Teen granted bail in Brisbane alleged carjacking murder
The 15-year-old was initially charged with a range of offences including robbery in company and griā¦
Nepal's peak trekking season is approaching but its guides are in mourning
For many of Nepal's trekking guides, who lead tourists through the Himalayas, there is something heā¦
Pipeline companies' major plans to supply east coast with Beetaloo gas
Gas is flowing from the Beetaloo Basin to Darwin, and two companies are progressing plans to connecā¦
South America
Muere Cassandra Wilson, diva del jazz contemporƔneo con su voz versƔtil de blues
La cantante, ganadora de dos Grammys, cosechĆ³ una exitosa carrera a partir de los noventa
The place that never freezes: the Arctic habitat where global heating threatens more ice, not less
The race to study the North Water between Canada and Greenland before it changes has led to a bold ā¦
Francisco Cabeza de Vaca: āEstados Unidos sabe que me fabricaron delitos por ser adversario de LĆ³pez Obradorā
El exgobernador de Tamaulipas ve en la reforma para restringir candidaturas a mexicanos con doble nā¦
Los colibrĆes que guardan 80 aƱos de contaminaciĆ³n en sus plumas
Investigadores de la Universidad AutĆ³noma de Campeche (MĆ©xico) analizan muestras en las plumas de eā¦
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Utah
From vampires to creepy classics: A list of cozy reads that just scream fall, and some by Utah authors
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) ā The leaves on the trees are changing, shifting from deep shades of emerald ā¦
'Tried to be a good hostage': Utah man charged with 22 felonies, accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting partner
WEST VALLEY CITY (ABC4) ā A Utah man has been charged with 22 felonies after allegedly kidnapping aā¦
Utah delays age-verification requirements for Pornhub amid ongoing lawsuit
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) ā The Utah Division of Consumer Protection has agreed to continue to hold offā¦
Idaho
Welcome to Paradise: New Island exhibit opens at Idaho Falls Zoo
Madagascar's largest carnivore and the NÄnÄ, the world's rarest goose, are coming to an incredible ā¦
Ballet Idaho's Westward - Boise State Public Radio
Ballet Idaho's Westward Boise State Public Radio
Idaho State seeks first win over Utah State since 2000
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)- The Idaho State Bengals hit the road for the first time this season to takā¦
Wyoming
One flown to hospital, another injured after Teton Pass rollover - JHNewsAndGuide.com
One flown to hospital, another injured after Teton Pass rollover JHNewsAndGuide.com
Local hygiene drive more than doubles donated supplies for those in need - WyomingNews.com
Local hygiene drive more than doubles donated supplies for those in need WyomingNews.com
Wyoming governor's race leads executive campaign spending - WyomingNews.com
Wyoming governor's race leads executive campaign spending WyomingNews.com
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DHS: Haitian Illegal Alien Accused of Murdering Florida Woman Was Released into U.S. by Biden Administration
An illegal alien accused of murdering a woman and strangling another in Lee County, Florida, this mā¦
Georgia Cop Claimed Petting Zoo Donkey Was Charging at His Team When He Shot It
In an incident report, the officer who shot the donkey wrote that he had to shoot the donkey to savā¦
American Journalist Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Spying for China
Thomas Weir Pauken II, a U.S. citizen who worked in China, has been sentenced to 2 years in prison ā¦
The Little Red Hen: Why the Data Center Fight Is a Culture Fight
Exclusive: ICE Agents Arrest Illegal Alien with 20-Year Criminal Record
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested an illegal alien from the Philippines whose ā¦
Top U.S. doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion
Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this falā¦
Israel āseeking Trumpās support for plan to expel Palestinians from Gazaā
Defence minister says he believes US backing could tip regional balance in favour of forced resettlā¦
5 questions about Nepal's deadly floods and ongoing search efforts
Nepal's death toll from last week's catastrophic Himalayan floods has climbed past 1,100, with nearā¦
