Politicians and dog experts slander South Dakota's governor after he wrote an article about killing his dog
Politicians and dog experts are criticizing South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem after she wrote about killing a rambunctious puppy in a new book. The article and the slander she received on social media have some observers wondering whether she is still a viable vice presidential candidate for President Donald Trump. Noem is trying to reframe the 20-year-old story as an example of a willingness to make difficult decisions. She said her 14-month-old dog exhibited aggressive behavior by biting. Experts who work with hunting dogs like Noem say her pup should have been trained or found a new home instead of being killed.
Medical report on soccer legend Maradona's death seeks to downplay murder of medical workers
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) – The coroner's report into the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona casts uncertainty over criminal negligence lawsuits brought against those involved in his care. Brought. The report was released on Monday, exactly one month before the officials were scheduled to go on trial on murder charges. Forensic experts are seeking to challenge a 2021 medical examination that held Luque and other doctors responsible for Maradona's supposedly avoidable death, including one of the main defendants, neurosurgeon Leopoldo. This study was conducted at the request of Mr. Luque. The defendants deny any violations or wrongdoing in Maradona's treatment.
Ashley Judd advocates for women's right to control their bodies and be free from male violence
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Ashley Judd, the actor whose accusations against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein sparked the #MeToo movement, wants women and girls to take control of their bodies and break free from male violence. They are speaking out about their rights. A Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund, she was the first to recognize that women have the right to control their reproductive and sexual health, and to choose whether and when to do so. Addressed the United Nations General Assembly to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the document. get pregnant. Mr. Judd described the Plan of Action adopted in Cairo as a “brilliant, ambitious document” that “has been etched in my psyche… (and) has guided my 20 years of world travel.” .
New photos from NASA's Webb Telescope show a close-up of a horse-shaped nebula
DALLAS (AP) — NASA's Webb Space Telescope has revealed the clearest image yet of part of a horse-shaped nebula. The Horsehead Nebula is located in the constellation Orion, 1,300 light years away. Webb's fascinating new photos, released Monday, capture the horsehead's “mane” in more detail, illuminating the cloud of gas and dust. This nebula is a popular target for space observatories, including the Hubble Space Telescope. Last year, Europe's Euclid space telescope took new photos of Horsehead.
Britney and Jamie Spears' settlement avoids a potentially long, ugly and revealing trial
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears and her father, Jamie Spears, have resolved remaining issues in the court conservatorship that has controlled her life and affairs for nearly 14 years. The agreement allows the pair to avoid an ugly and revealing trial scheduled for next month. Terms of the agreement between the two parties have not been disclosed. Her attorney, Matthew Rosengart, says she is now truly free. Jamie Spears' lawyer Alex Weingarten said he hopes to reach a settlement with his daughter. The trial was to include payments to the lawyers who run the conservatorship and allegations that her father mismanaged the conservatorship.
Cowboys and running back Ezekiel Elliott reunite after agreeing to contract, Associated Press sources say
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys will reunite with running back Ezekiel Elliott after agreeing to terms on a contract with the former two-time rushing champion, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. Elliott returned to the Cowboys a year after being released to cut costs. The Cowboys confirmed they recently met with Elliott and his agent during last weekend's draft. Dallas did not draft a running back after moving on from starters in each of the past two seasons. Owner Jerry Jones said he believes Elliott can still be a starting pitcher. The 28-year-old played in New England last season.
Jason Kelce will join ESPN and appear on Monday Night Football pregame show, Associated Press sources say
Jason Kelce will appear on ESPN's “Monday Night Countdown” after retiring from the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this year, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on Monday on condition of anonymity. The deal was not expected to be announced until a May 14 upfront presentation by ESPN and Disney for advertisers. The Athletic first reported Kelce's selection. Kelce is expected to replace Robert Griffin III, who will continue with the network as a college football analyst. Kelce played for the Eagles for 13 years. He was the network's most-watched former player heading into next season. He attended his NFL Broadcast and Media Workshop last year.
The winner of the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot was an immigrant from Laos with cancer.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — One of the winners of this month's $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot is an immigrant from Laos who has had cancer for eight years and underwent the latest chemotherapy treatment last week. Chen “Charlie” Saefang said at a press conference held by the Oregon Lottery on Monday that he and his wife will receive half of the money and the other half will donate $100 to buy tickets in bulk. He said he would donate it to the friend who gave it to him. Sehwan bought a house and he said he would find a good doctor for himself. Saefan was born in Laos, immigrated to Thailand in 1987 and then to the United States in 1994, he said.
Taylor Swift's “The Tortured Poets Department” took first place and ranked in the top 14 songs.
NEW YORK (AP) – Taylor Swift continues to dominate the top spot in the week following the release of her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department.'' The 31-track album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it the No. 1 album at No. 14, second only to Swift and Jay-Z. Only the Beatles have had more No. 1 albums, 19. This album sold 2.61 million equivalent album units. Of these, an astonishing 1.914 million units came from traditional album sales. The album was his best-selling album of 2024 and had the biggest streaming week in album history. That's not all. Of her 14 songs from her album, 31 songs earned her the No. 14 spot on the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
French prosecutors announce that Gerard Depardieu will stand trial on charges of sexual assault on a movie set.
PARIS (AP) — Actor Gerard Depardieu is scheduled to go on trial in October for allegedly sexually assaulting two women on the set of the 2021 film “Green Shutters.” , police detained the 75-year-old actor for questioning on Monday. Paris prosecutors later announced that he had been summoned to appear in court, saying his trial “is likely to take place in September 2021” and Depardieu's lawyers have previously denied any wrongdoing. was. Depardieu, who serves as an ambassador for French cinema and has long been considered a national symbol, declined to comment to reporters other than to say he was no longer in custody.
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