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May 20, 2023

Brittney Griner receives standing ovation in WNBA return

After 579 days, Brittney Griner is back on the WNBA floor. The WNBA star was held in a Russian prison for 10 months, but the Biden administration brought her home.

May 19, 2023

Consumers creeped out by Target's 'tuck-friendly' women's swimwear: 'Shopping elsewhere'

Target sparked a firestorm of controversy among consumers after it stocked a swimsuit in a traditional female style that is advertised to contain male genitalia.

May 19, 2023

Nigerian doctors begin 5-day strike demanding better working conditions

Many patients in Nigeria have been left without health care as doctors in government hospitals began a five-day strike demanding better conditions for their profession.

May 19, 2023

Zimbabwe releases over 4,000 prisoners under amnesty to reduce overcrowding

Zimbabwe released over 4,000 prisoners under a presidential amnesty in order to ease overcrowding in jails. Former inmates have complained about harsh conditions in jails.

May 19, 2023

Mayorkas impeachment gains steam among Republicans in purple districts as border chaos continues

Several House GOP lawmakers in swing districts threw their support behind impeaching DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as the chaos on the southern border continues to unfold.

May 19, 2023

Red states rush to defend gun manufacturers from Mexican lawsuit seeking damages for gun violence

Twenty GOP AGs are defending American gun manufacturers against a lawsuit from Mexico claiming the companies should be liable for gun violence in the country.

May 18, 2023

Congressman reports ex-NFL fullback to Capitol Police after alleged ‘execution’ threat

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California's 14th District has reported former NFL fullback Bruce Miller to Capitol Police after an alleged execution threat.

May 18, 2023

India’s top court allows bull-taming sport to continue despite criticism from animal rights groups

India’s top court has allowed bull-taming sport of jallikattu, to continue despite criticism from animal rights groups. Jallikattu is celebrated as cultural heritage in Tamil Nadu.

May 18, 2023

Biden judge withdraws nomination after Democrats fail to find the votes: 'Wake-up call'

President Biden’s judicial nomination for Michael Delaney is likely to be withdrawn, according to reports that say he could not earn enough votes to advance out of committee.

May 18, 2023

‘He’s not doing his job’: Americans grade Homeland Security chief’s performance amid Title 42 fallout

Americans in Austin, Texas, shared their assessments of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas with Fox News and revealed if they think he should resign.