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  • Weinstein’s lawyer challenged extradition to California

    Weinstein’s lawyer challenged extradition to California BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer on Monday challenged his extradition from New York to California, where the imprisoned movie mogul faces rape and sexual assault charges in a newly revealed indictment. Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case delayed a decision on extradition for Weinstein, 69, who appeared…

  • Red Sox-Twins game postponed due to police killing

    After Duante Wright was fatally shot by police Sunday in a Minneapolis suburb, the Red Sox and Twins decided to postpone their game on Monday. The death sparked violent protests, which could affect the game. The Associated Press has the story: Duante Wright police shooting prompts Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox to postpone their…

  • Judge approves deal on women’s soccer inequality

    Women’s soccer sued the USSF in 2019 over allegedly unequal pay compared to the men’s soccer team. So far, a federal district court judge has approved a settlement that would equalize conditions in some areas, including charter flights, hotel accommodations, venue selection and professional staff. The Associated Press has the story: Women’s soccer getting closer…

  • Taliban not ready for talks with U.S. and Turkey

    Proposed talks set up by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken between the U.S., Turkish leadership and the Taliban to discuss a proposed peace plan drafted by Blinken are falling apart. The Taliban has said it will not attend the conference planned for later this week. The Associated Press has the story: Peace talks scheduled…

  • Turkey and Libya cooperate on maritime borders

    Angering Greece and Cyprus, the nations of Turkey and Libya have forged ahead on their own reaffirming their commitment to a controversial 2019 maritime agreement. Turkey is trying to help the ravaged country of Libya, but Greece and Cyprus say it undermines the rights of other eastern Mediterranean countries. The Associated Press has the story:…

  • Daunte Wright killed in Minneapolis, violent protests start

    Another black man has been killed by police in Minneapolis, and riots started immediately. Daunte Wright was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb. Violent protests began, with 20 businesses damaged. His mother asked people to refrain from rioting. The Associated Press has the story: Another black man killed by…

  • Two former officials named to cyber posts

    President Joe Biden continues to add people to lead government, most recently to top cyber posts. They include a brand-new position called national cyber director. The Associated Press has the story: Former Senior NSA officials selected for cyber roles in Biden administration WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has selected two former senior National Security…

  • Will Smith pulls film out of Ga. over voting law

    There is a backlash taking place against Georgia’s new voting law, which makes it more difficult to commit voter fraud. Some believe the law is racist and will disproportionately hurt blacks and other minorities. However, the major studios have remained quiet. Actor Will Smith is pulling production of his forthcoming slavery movie “Emancipation” from Georgia…

  • Russian feminist prosecuted for pornography

    Trial started Monday in the case of a feminist accused of distributing pornography. Yulia Tsvetkova shared artwork portraying female anatomy on social media as part of a feminist goal of encouraging followers to fight stigma and taboo surrounding the female body, but the Russian government labeled it pornography. The Associated Press has the story: Feminist…

  • Iran says Israel behind nuclear facility cyberattack

    Tensions between Iran and Israel remain high after a cyberattack damaged centrifuges at Iran’s underground Natanz nuclear facility. Israeli media stated that the government was behind it, but Israeli government has not acknowledged responsibility. Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh warned that the country will take revenge. The Associated Press has the story: Israel likely…

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