Police say a woman was hospitalized after accidentally falling about 40 feet (12 meters) from an upper level at Chicago’s Soldier Field while attending a men’s soccer tournament. Chicago police said in a statement that the 23-year-old woman was taken to a hospital in stable condition following the fall Sunday night during the CONCACAF Gold […]
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Other outlets held off, however, with 28 of the top 50 American newspapers by Sunday circulation publishing nothing on the report the day after it was issued, according to the liberal watchdog Media Matters for America. The Columbia Journalism Review bashed the nonchalant response to the U.N. report in an April 22 essay headlined “The
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Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionHeather Mills: “The feeling I have is one of joy and vindication” Campaigner Heather Mills said she feels vindicated after settling her phone-hacking case against the News of the World for a “substantial” sum. An apology from News Group Newspapers to her and her sister, Fiona Mills,
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The Russian government’s ban on direct flights between Russia and Georgia came into effect on Monday, affecting thousands of travelers. The flight ban deals a serious economic blow to the South Caucasus nation, which has annually hosted more than 1 million Russian tourists, attracted by its scenic mountains, lush sea coast and the renowned wine
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The Latest at Wimbledon (all times local): 11:10 a.m. Play is under way on the busiest day in Grand Slam tennis: Wimbledon’s so-called “Manic Monday.” No. 1 Ash Barty is in action against 55th-ranked American Alison Riske on No. 2 Court in one of four women’s singles matches currently in progress. All 16 men’s and
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Grand jury secrecy is important. It allows investigations to be conducted discreetly, and it protects reputations. The Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure allow disclosure of grand jury materials in only a few circumstances, none of which include completing the historical record. The Justice Department, under presidents of both parties, has said those rules are the
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A federal program to help injured veterans and their spouses conceive children through in vitro fertilization is being hobbled by anti-abortion forces that oppose how the process can lead to embryos being destroyed. Since 2012, Democrats in Congress have repeatedly championed legislation permanently extending IVF benefits to veterans whose injuries in the line of duty
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Ariana Grande’s tour will take her to the UK later this year Ariana Grande has explained to fans why she started crying during a performance in the US on Saturday night. She became upset while singing the song REM from her Sweetener album at the Enterprise Center in St
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The ponies are the property of the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, and proceeds from the sales fund things like their new firehouse, hoses and uniforms. Before Henry, it was a quaint local rite; “If you’re from Chincoteague, wherever you are, you come home for Pony Penning Day,” said Richard Conklin, 78, as he sat on
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After every goal celebration and all the confident posturing, the U.S. national team backed up its swagger at the Women’s World Cup by winning it all. The Americans also took a swipe at gender inequity, too. The United States won its record fourth Women’s World Cup title and second in a row, beating the Netherlands
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