Believing athletes find strength in their faith. But practicing faith in elite sport can bring hurdles

It is 100 years since a Scottish runner refused to compete in a Sunday race at the Paris Olympics because of his Christian beliefs. Believing elite athletes say elite sporting…

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First officer convicted of murder as Washington state law makes it easier to prosecute police officers

A jury on Thursday found a Seattle suburban police officer guilty of murder for shooting a homeless man outside a supermarket in 2019. It was the first conviction under a…

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Sweden is breaking new ground in parental leave. Grandparents can now be paid to look after their grandchildren

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sweden passed a groundbreaking new law on Monday that will allow grandparents to step in and take paid parental leave for up to three months during…

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Atlanta City Council approves $2 million settlement for students dragged from their car during 2020 protests

The Atlanta City Council has approved paying $2 million in compensation to two college students who were shocked with Tasers and dragged from a car while stuck in downtown traffic…

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer insists Biden can win her state and says she is 100% behind him

LANSING, Michigan (AP) — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Monday insisted that President Joe Biden can still win her state, a key battleground in the 2024 election, even as many…

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