A federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned a West Virginia law that prohibited transgender girls from competing against biological girls in sports. The 2-1 ruling came from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The ruling found the law violated Title IX – in favor of the American Civil Liberties
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Panthers' Adam Thielen sounds off on NFL's ban of controversial tackle: 'Kind of a bummer'
Carolina Panthers star Adam Thielen is among the NFL players who are frustrated over the decision to penalize the hip-drop tackle technique during the offseason. The controversial tackle, where a defender wraps the ball carrier with their hands or arms and then drops their hips, causing the other player’s legs
Kansas governor vetoes proposed ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly speaks about the necessity to expand Medicaid in the state during a rally on March 6 in Topeka. Kelly on Friday vetoed a proposed ban on gender-affirming care for minors. Evert Nelson/The Topeka Capital-Journal via AP hide caption toggle caption Evert Nelson/The Topeka Capital-Journal via AP
NBA commissioner says he could ban player from league amid gambling probe: 'It's cardinal sin'
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said on Tuesday that if it is found that Jontay Porter placed wagers on the NBA, particularly himself, he could be banned from the sport. The Toronto Raptors forward is under investigation after the NBA found “multiple instances of betting irregularities.” “I have enormous range of
Trump backed a federal abortion ban as president. Now, he says he wouldn't sign one.
Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he arrives at the airport on Wednesday in Atlanta, Georgia. Trump is visiting Atlanta for a campaign fundraising event he is hosting. Megan Varner/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Megan Varner/Getty Images Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media as
Arizona says century-old abortion ban can be enforced; EPA limits 'forever chemicals'
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Arizona’s Supreme Court ruled that the state should follow a restrictive abortion ban
The Arizona Supreme Court allows a near-total abortion ban to take effect soon
Protesters gather outside the Arizona Capitol to voice their dissent with an abortion ruling, Sept. 23, 2022, in Phoenix. Matt York/AP hide caption toggle caption Matt York/AP Protesters gather outside the Arizona Capitol to voice their dissent with an abortion ruling, Sept. 23, 2022, in Phoenix. Matt York/AP PHOENIX –
NCAA faces calls to ban trans athletes from competing in women's sports after NAIA's decision: 'Your move'
The NCAA was called upon to follow the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) after the collegiate organization for small colleges and universities banned transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. The NAIA said its decision was rooted in “fair and safe competition for all student-athletes” and that “Title IX
Trump declines to back nationwide abortion ban, says it should be left to the states
Former President Trump says abortion policy should be left to the states. Megan Briggs/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Megan Briggs/Getty Images Former President Trump says abortion policy should be left to the states. Megan Briggs/Getty Images Former President Donald Trump declined to endorse a nationwide abortion ban and said
Indiana lawmakers ban cellphones in class. Now it's up to schools to figure out how
Around the country, state legislatures and school districts are looking at ways to keep cellphones from being a distraction in schools. monkeybusinessimages/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption monkeybusinessimages/Getty Images Around the country, state legislatures and school districts are looking at ways to keep cellphones from being a distraction in schools.