First Lady Pushes Back Against Critics of Her Tennis Tweet
Melania Trump pushed back after photos she tweeted of herself overseeing a White House construction project generated an online backlash.
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Video showing New York City police officers arresting a young black man sparked outrage and elicited questions about the amount of force used to make the arrest.
Worker: Olive Garden Customer Demanded and Got White Server
An Olive Garden spokeswoman said that the company does not tolerate discrimination and decided to “separate with the manager involved” after completing its investigation of the incident.
Chris Matthews Retires from MSNBC, Cites Comments to Women
He said compliments on a woman's appearance that some men, himself included, thought were OK “were never OK.”
Body Cam Captures 6-Year-Old’s Tearful Pleas During Arrest
A police officer's body camera shows a 6-year-old Florida girl crying and begging officers not to arrest her as one fastens zip ties around her wrists at a charter school.
University of Michigan Investigates Doctor Sex Abuse Claims
Several former patients have alleged that a late University of Michigan physician sexually abused them during exams, with one accuser saying Dr. Robert E. Anderson's actions over several decades made him a "sexual predator."
Safari Club Will Probe Sale of Captive-Bred Lion Hunts
The group had previously issued public assurances that so-called canned hunts wouldn’t be sold at its events.
Astros’ Bregman, Altuve Apologize for Sign-Stealing Scheme
The Astros were disciplined after using electronics to steal signs during its run to the 2017 World Series championship and again in the 2018 season.
States Weigh Fetal-Remains Bills amid Abortion Debate
A law requiring abortion and medical providers to cremate or bury fetal remains passed the state Senate in Utah, one of several states considering similar measures that abortion-rights advocates say stigmatize the procedure.
Women Come to the Defense of a Nursing Mom at Chick-fil-A
Moms have come to the defense of a mother who says she was asked to cover up while breastfeeding inside a Chick-fil-A in Georgia.
US Seeks to Tighten Rules Covering Service Animals on Planes
“The days of Noah’s Ark in the air are hopefully coming to an end,” said Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants.
Boeing Papers Show Employees Slid 737 Max Problems Past FAA
Documents made public by Boeing fueled allegations that the aircraft manufacturer put speed and cost savings ahead of safety in rolling out the Max.
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