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'Almost Zero' Political Pressure to Bar Israel From Competitions, UEFA President Says
Ceferin stated that while complaints have been filed regarding Israel's participation in European football competitions, he has observed minimal political pressure on the matter.
ProPublica Launches Investigation Into Coaches Banned for Abuse Still Working With Youth Athletes
Reporters are seeking reader input on how the Amateur Athletic Union and other youth sports organizations have handled coaches suspended by SafeSport, a federal watchdog.
FBI Agents Surround Rep. Eric Swalwell at San Francisco Airport, Sources Say
The California Democrat was reportedly met by federal agents upon arrival; details of the encounter remain limited.
Seventh Circuit Rules First Amendment Protects Possession of AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material in Home
The 2-1 ruling relies on two Supreme Court precedents, including a 2002 virtual pornography decision that judges said they found "troubling" but binding.
Vance Offers Olive Branch to Pro-Israel Republicans in Closed-Door Speech
The vice president told the Republican Jewish Coalition summit he must articulate why U.S.-Israel ties serve American interests as polling shows declining favorability among young voters.
Colombia's President Says Soldiers Killed a Key Dissident Leader
The operation targeted a commander linked to attacks on police stations using drone-dropped explosives in the country's southwest region.
Who Pays for US Power Boom? Blue, Red States Offer Starkly Different Ways to Lower Utility Bills Amid AI Surge
New Jersey enacted strict ratepayer protections requiring data centers to cover grid costs, while Indiana negotiated utility deals that could save households $100 annually.
Chief Justice Roberts Dissents in White House Ballroom Case, Says Ruling Upsets Separation of Powers
The 5-4 decision allows construction to proceed while Roberts warns the majority's reasoning likely infringed on Congress's power of the purse.
House Democrats Propose Counter Resolution as GOP Prepares Anti-Socialism Measure
Four Democratic lawmakers are preparing their own resolution to publicly criticize socialism and the DSA ahead of a competing Republican measure.
Experts Detail Survival Odds for Workers Trapped in Nepal Floods as Rescue Operations Continue
Disaster specialists say the first 72 hours are critical without clean water, and mental health impacts from isolation add to rescue challenges.