Motor racing isn’t in the Olympics, but it used to be

There are plenty of racing events in the olympics” target=”_blank”>Olympics,<, and the events are weren’t considered an official part of the Games, even as demonstration sports. Piston power did make an appearance at the London Olympics in 1908, just not on land. Auto racing was on the preliminary program, but didn’t make the final cut,…

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Vatican: Pope alert and well a day after intestinal surgery

pope-francis” target=”_blank”>Pope Francis< said a day after the pontiff underwent a three-hour operation that involved removing half of his colon. Francis, 84, is expected to stay in Rome’s Gemelli Polyclinic, which has a special suite reserved for popes, for about seven days, assuming no complications, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said. The Vatican has given few…

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Feminist groups largely quiet after CNN's Cuomo advised brother to not resign over sexual harassment charges

Prominent feminist and women’s rights organizations have stayed largely quiet about the revelation that CNN’s Chris Cuomo advised his brother to not resign in the wake of multiple sexual harassment allegations. Most of the women’s organizations contacted by Fox News for comment did not respond; the Alliance for Women in Media and UN Women both…

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This spin on classic shrimp and grits is a quick, 'extra cozy' meal: Try the recipe

Rachael Hartley, RD, private practice dietitian and author of Gentle Nutrition, was inspired to create this recipe from one of her favorite South Carolina Lowcountry dishes, food” target=”_blank”>shrimp and grits< As Hartley notes, with protein, starch, and produce, this recipe makes a nice recipes” target=”_blank”>one-dish< The Italian-style Shrimp and Grits recipe was developed by Rachael…

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2 suspects out on bond charged in killing of off-duty New Orleans police officer, face death penalty

Two suspects have been arrested and charged in connection to the crime” target=”_blank”>fatal shooting< police crime last week. Frederick D. Jackson, 19, and Anthony Rayshard Jenkins, 21, were arrested this week and charged with capital murder and attempted capital murder after the Aug. 21 daylight shooting of NOPD Detective Everett Briscoe, 41, who was later pronounced…

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Iraqi national pleads guilty to defrauding US refugee program: Justice Dept.

A world-regions national has pleaded guilty to defrauding U.S. refugee programs, the Justice Department announced Wednesday. The suspect, identified as Aws Muwafaq Abduljabbar, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy, according to a department news release. Abduljabbar is accused of leading the conspiracy, which involved two other foreign nationals and used “sensitive, non-public information” to…

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