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Appeals court blocks vaccine mandate for US gov't workers

Appeals court blocks vaccine mandate for US gov't workers

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Joe Biden’s order that federal employees get vaccinated against COVID-19 was blocked Thursday by a federal appeals court. The 5th U.S.
'Scream as loud as you can': 5 boys rescued from NYC tunnel

'Scream as loud as you can': 5 boys rescued from NYC tunnel

NEW YORK (AP) — Five mischievous boys had to be rescued after they crawled through a storm drain tunnel in New York City and got lost, authorities said.
NTSB: Crews failed to de-ice road before massive Texas crash

NTSB: Crews failed to de-ice road before massive Texas crash

DALLAS (AP) — The company responsible for maintaining a Texas interstate where 130 vehicles crashed in icy conditions two years ago, killing six and injuring dozens, failed to address the deteriorating road conditions, federal officials said Thursday
Track bans transgender athletes, tightens rules for Semenya

Track bans transgender athletes, tightens rules for Semenya

Track and field banned transgender athletes from international competition Thursday, while adopting new regulations that could keep Caster Semenya and other athletes with differences in sex development from competing.
Nebraska trans health bill advances, despite filibuster vow

Nebraska trans health bill advances, despite filibuster vow

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Legislature voted Thursday to advance a contentious bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors, despite threats from some lawmakers that they would filibuster the rest of the session.
Georgia governor signs law curbing transgender care for kids

Georgia governor signs law curbing transgender care for kids

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia will ban most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18 with a new bill signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday.
Authorities: 1 person fatally shot during rescue of migrants

Authorities: 1 person fatally shot during rescue of migrants

HOUSTON (AP) — A hostage rescue in Houston in which one person was fatally shot on Thursday first began days ago when three migrants were kidnapped from a vehicle in a neighboring county, according to a prosecutor.
1 million march in France, unions call new pension protests

1 million march in France, unions call new pension protests

PARIS (AP) — French unions have called for new nationwide protests next week, which will coincide with King Charles III's planned visit to France.
Track stymies Russian path to Olympics due to war in Ukraine

Track stymies Russian path to Olympics due to war in Ukraine

Track and field leaders signaled Thursday that it will be nearly impossible for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in that sport at the Paris Olympics next year if the war in Ukraine continues.
AP source: Trump grand jury hearing other matters Thursday

AP source: Trump grand jury hearing other matters Thursday

NEW YORK (AP) — The Manhattan grand jury investigating Donald Trump over hush money payments met on other matters Thursday, further delaying a vote on whether or not to indict the former president, according to a person familiar with the matter.