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Transgender activists flood Utah tip line with hoax reports to block bathroom law enforcement

Utah enacted a law in January requiring residents and visitors to use bathrooms in government-owned buildings that correspond with their birth sex.
Bonneville Elementary School 5th grader Graham Beeton waves to fellow students during a block party supporting trans and non-binary students and staff.
Bonneville Elementary School 5th grader Graham Beeton waves to fellow students during a block party supporting trans and non-binary students and staff.

California city declares a public health emergency after tuberculosis sickens 14

A tuberculosis outbreak in Long Beach comes amid a national rise in cases.
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
2h ago

Man who tried to shoot pastor during service livestream is charged in cousin's death that same day

Bernard Junior Polite, 26, was charged with criminal homicide in connection with the shooting death of his cousin Derek Polite, 56, with whom he lived, who was found dead Sunday.
Bernard Junior Polite pinned down by a deacon from Dwelling Place Church.
Bernard Junior Polite pinned down by a deacon from Dwelling Place Church.
3h ago

Hilary Duff welcomes baby No. 4: 'Pure moments of magic'

The actress had been “gently trying to give baby the eviction notice” for a while.
Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff
4h ago

Susan Buckner, who played Patty Simcox in 'Grease,' dies at 72

At the age of 25, Buckner was cast in the role of the Rydell High cheerleader, joining a cast that included John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.
Susan Buckner, right, with Olivia Newton-John in a scene from "Grease"
Susan Buckner, right, with Olivia Newton-John in a scene from "Grease"
4h ago

U.S. soldier charged with theft in Russia as TikTok videos shed light on relationship with Russian woman

Staff Sgt. Gordon Black visited the Russian city of Vladivostok after leaving his posting in South Korea.
Army investigating whether detained U.S. soldier was lured to Russia by intelligence services.
Army investigating whether detained U.S. soldier was lured to Russia by intelligence services.
6h ago

Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers

Walz signed House File 1989 — a reference to Swift’s birth year and album with that title — at a popular concert venue in downtown Minneapolis.
Taylor Swift performs during the "Eras Tour" at the Tokyo Dome.
Taylor Swift performs during the "Eras Tour" at the Tokyo Dome.
6h ago

Cruise ship worker accused of stabbing 3 people with scissors on board vessel bound for Alaska

The U.S. attorney’s office says the man is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon within maritime and territorial jurisdiction.
Cruise ship worker accused of stabbing 3 people with scissors on board vessel bound for Alaska
Cruise ship worker accused of stabbing 3 people with scissors on board vessel bound for Alaska
6h ago

Siblings, 2 and 4, swept to death by California river

San Bernardino County Fire Department warned that the Spring melt had made waterways more hazardous.
14h ago

Boxing champion Jermall Charlo arrested and charged with DWI following collision

The WBC middleweight titleholder's blood-alcohol content was greater than 0.15%, police say.
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profile boxer
15h ago

Explosives to be used to help free the Dali from Baltimore bridge wreckage

The remains of the final victim in the bridge collapse have been found, officials say.
container ship dali francis scott key bridge wreckage collision
container ship dali francis scott key bridge wreckage collision