Washington — The Senate on Thursday gave final approval to legislation guaranteeing that people who experience sexual harassment at work can seek recourse in the courts, a milestone for the #MeToo movement that prompted a national reckoning on the way sexual misconduct claims are handled. The measure, which passed the …
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February, 2022
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8 February
Male enhancement pills sold nationwide on Amazon recalled
Five brands of male sexual enhancement capsules sold nationwide on Amazon are being recalled after tests found samples tainted with an unapproved drug for treating male erectile dysfunction. In the last week alone, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has posted four separate recalls of products by little-known companies that …
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January, 2022
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25 January
Amy Schneider breaks Matt Amodio’s second
Amy Schneider broke yet another “Jeopardy!” record on Monday, knocking fellow star Matt Amodio out of the second-place spot for consecutive wins on the quiz show. Schneider, the first woman to earn $1 million in winnings on the show, has now won 39 games and $1,319,800. Like many of her …
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24 January
Virginia school districts sue over Youngkin order making masks optional
Seven Virginia school districts are suing new Governor Glenn Youngkin over his executive order allowing parents to opt their children out of locally imposed school mask requirements. School boards in Fairfax County, Prince William County, Alexandria, Arlington, Richmond, Falls Church and Hampton have filed a complaint challenging the constitutionality of …
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13 January
Representative Matt Gaetz’s ex
An ex-girlfriend of Representative Matt Gaetz testified Wednesday before a federal grand jury in Orlando, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News. Gaetz has been under investigation to determine if he violated sex trafficking laws and obstructed justice in that probe. Gaetz has previously denied all wrongdoing, and …
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10 January
Robert Durst, New York real estate heir convicted of murder, dead at 78
Robert Durst, the New York City real estate heir who was convicted of murdering his friend Susan Berman, has died in prison, his attorney confirmed to CBS News. He was 78. His attorney, Chip Lewis, said the death was believed to be due to “natural causes associated with the litany …
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December, 2021
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23 December
More asphyxiation deaths linked to adult bed rails
Two manufacturers of adult portable bed rails announced separate recalls this week of devices linked to four deaths of elderly Americans. Nearly 105,000 Carex brand rails sold from 2012 to December 2021 are being recalled after three entrapment deaths, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and medical equipment supplier …
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14 December
Larry Nassar abuse victims reach $380 million settlement with USA Gymnastics and U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee
USA Gymnastics (USAG) and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) have agreed to a $380 million settlement with victims of former Team USA doctor Larry Nassar. The agreement also stipulates both organizations must make significant reforms to prevent future abuse. “These powerful institutions enabled Dr. Nassar to thrive and …
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13 December
Kim Kardashian West passes “baby bar” law exam
Kim Kardashian West announced Monday that she has passed the California “baby bar” law exam. The “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” star first said she wanted to become a lawyer in 2019, and has documented her journey to a law degree ever since. “OMFGGGG I PASSED THE BABY BAR EXAM!!!!” …
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7 December
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker stepping down end of March
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker will retire on March 31 and be replaced by the carrier’s current president, Robert Isom. Parker has led Texas-based American since late 2013, when he engineered a merger with smaller US Airways. He will remain as chairman, American said Tuesday. What do Biden’s new travel …
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