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Willow Creek Church paid out $3M to sex assault victims: report
Willow Creek Community Church has paid out more than $3 million in settlements to the families of two disabled children who were sexually abused by a …
ChicagoBatwoman Star Ruby Rose Exits Twitter Following Fan Casting Backlash
Ruby Rose has deleted her Twitter account in the wake of backlash to her recent casting as Batwoman in The CW's Arrowverse. Rose remains on Instagram …
BatwomanGoogle's iOS and Android Apps Track and Store Location Data With Location History Disabled
Some Google apps on iOS and Android devices continue to store location history even with the setting disabled, according to a new <i>AP</i> report citing data collected by computer science researchers at Princeton.<p>Location History, a feature available in Google apps like Google Maps, is an option that …
MapsWhen An Autistic Child Cried During A Broadway Show, This Actor Came To His Defense
No parent likes to be the one with the screaming child in a public place. But aside from not having kids at all, or never leaving your house once you …
AutismFlorida gunman who killed man in parking row charged
<b>A white man who shot and killed an unarmed black man over a parking dispute in Florida has now been charged with manslaughter, prosecutors say.</b><p>Michael Drejka, 47, shot Markeis McGlockton after a fight broke out over a disabled parking space on 19 July.<p>He was not immediately arrested due to the …
FloridaJaCoby Jones goes on disabled list | MLB.com
DETROIT -- JaCoby Jones became the latest Tiger to join the disabled list after leaving Sunday's 4-2 win over the Twins with a right hamstring strain.<p>…
DisabilityDodgers Way Quick Hits: The Bullpen Gets Reinforcements
The Dodgers bullpen blew multiple games in last weekend’s series with the Rockies and now the bullpen gets two “new” reinforcements.<p>The Dodgers …
Los AngelesLeonys Martin has been battling a life-threatening bacterial infection
Last week, we learned that Indians outfielder Leonys Martin was placed on the 10-day disabled list with what was being described as a “non-baseball …
BaseballSprinter Lighttrain returns to service following accessibility upgrade
NETHERLANDS: National passenger operator NS has returned to service the first of its 131 Sprinter Lighttrain electric multiple-units which are being …
TrainsAlready on DL, Mike Trout leaves Angels for personal reasons
Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout is away from the club for personal reasons and might not be available Thursday, when he is scheduled to come off …
Los AngelesStraws Aren't The Worst Offenders When It Comes To Ocean Plastic -- By A Long Shot
The campaign against plastic straws is distracting us from real contributors to ocean pollution: fishing nets<p>From tragic stories of marine life …
PollutionC. Martinez to come out of bullpen upon return
Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez said Monday that he will come out of the bullpen when he returns from the disabled list. The right hander is …
St. LouisFour booked for shelter home deaths, two staff in police custody
Patna, Aug 13 (IANS) Two officials of a Patna shelter home arrested in connection with the death of two women inmates were sent in three-day police …
DisabilityYankees Place C.C. Sabathia On The Disabled List: What It Means Going Forward
The New York Yankees have placed starter C.C. Sabathia on the 10-day disabled list, meaning he is not eligible to return on August 24, just in time …
New York YankeesElderly should be housed in luxury developments with spas to keep them out of care homes
Traditional care homes will be increasingly replaced by luxury developments with spas, hairdressers and beauty salons in a bid to keep pensioners independent for longer, ministers say today.<p>The Government plans will see £76 million invested annually for the next three years in new homes specially …
HousingGun Control Candidate Charged With Shooting Her Campaign Treasurer
Kellie Collins, a former congressional candidate in Georgia’s 10th District, was charged with the murder of her former campaign treasurer, Curtis …
Gun ControlMartin Prado put on disabled list with injury | MLB.com
ATLANTA -- Martin Prado is heading back to the disabled list, but this time it isn't because of a strained right hamstring.<p>The 34-year-old third …
BaseballMum of boy with life-threatening heart condition returns to car to find "you're not disabled" note on windscreen
The mum of a little boy with a life-threatening heart condition has revealed her horror after returning to her car to find a "you're not disabled" …
Crime (UK)Millions of Brits would confront Blue Badge ‘abusers’ – here’s why you should show some restraint
Almost a third of British drivers say they would challenge someone they thought was misusing a using a disabled, new research has revealed.<p>But …
Mental HealthMan with one leg told he is ‘not disabled enough’ for benefits and has them all taken away
A man who lost a leg after childhood cancer has been told he is ‘not disabled enough’ to receive disabiliy benefits – and has had them all …
Northern IrelandHow People With Fake Service Dogs Create Real Problems For People Who Truly Need Them
Service animals are vital companions to people with disabilities, diligently and selflessly helping them to live their lives with as much freedom as …
DisabilityArmed robber ‘got the hell beat out of him’ by disabled 62-year-old, Okla. cops say
It was the suspected robber — not his victim — who was “covered in blood” when police got to an Oklahoma City crime scene early Sunday morning.<p>The …
News (U.S.)Did Chris Sale Just Have Best 10-Start Stretch In Baseball History?
1,487<p>Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably are aware that Chris Sale is pitching like a maniac.<p>Just how good the Boston Red Sox ace …
Baltimore OriolesHC relief for visually-impaired student
The Bombay High Court recently granted relief to a visually impaired student by directing the State board to add 20 grace marks to her result as she …
School AdministrationCleveland outfielder Leonys Martin recovering from serious infection
Cleveland outfielder Leonys Martin is recovering from a bacterial infection that team President Chris Antonetti described as “life-threatening.”<p>Martin is in stable condition at the Cleveland Clinic. Antonetti provided an update on Martin’s status when he addressed the team prior to Monday’s series …
Cleveland ClinicWho is Katie Piper? Meet the Strictly Come Dancing 2018 contestant
The star was unveiled on BBC Breakfast on Monday morning<p>And the first celebrity confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2018 is… Katie Piper!<p>The …
Strictly Come DancingThis Week in California Education: Episode 70, August 11, 2018
This week, Louis and John discuss where students spend a lot of time outside of the classroom: on playgrounds – and efforts to make them more …
EducationThree things we learned from the Nationals-Cubs series
Three things we learned from the Nationals-Cubs series, which ended with the mother of all walk-offs:<p><b>1. The Cubs are one gritty bunch.</b><p>Jason Heyward floored it down the line to help cause a miscue on his soft grounder to second. Albert Almora took a pitch off the elbow. Willson Contreras fouled off …
SportsOfficials asked to review KiwiSaver for people with disabilities
Officials have been asked to look into whether there should be a law change to enable people with certain disabilities to access their KiwiSaver …
RetirementDon Mattingly on Martin Prado likely headed to DL, Game 1 loss to Braves
Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly gives an update on Martin Prado, who he says is likely headed to the disabled list with a quad strain, and the …
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