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Senate is set to confirm 3 military nominees but GOP senator still blocking hundreds of others

The Senate is poised to confirm a new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as Democrats try to maneuver around holds placed on nominations by Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville over Pentagon abortion policy

The Independent UK

USA TODAY bowl projections: Where is Georgia?

The Dawgs' are projected to make a third consecutive appearance in the CFP...

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sights and sounds from Chargers, Saints joint practices – Day 1

Some highlights from the Chargers' first joint practice with the Saints.

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Suspect who shot two Orlando officers in traffic stop is killed in police shootout at hotel

Unnamed suspect barricaded himself in hotel room

The Independent UK

Florida shooting puts 2 officers in the hospital in critical condition, police chief says

Two Florida police officers have been shot and critically injured during a traffic stop

The Independent UK

Pentagon warns of disruptions as Army, Marines both lack confirmed leaders for first time

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is warning that troop readiness and retention is at risk as the Army’s chief recently stepped down, leaving the military’s two ground combat forces without Senate-confirmed leaders for the first time in history

The Independent UK

Why a single senator is blocking US military promotions and what it means for the Pentagon

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is waging an unprecedented campaign to try to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions

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NASA unveils stellar photos of 50 baby stars being born that will leave you 'awestruck'

NASA has released stunning photos showing baby stars in a cloud complex 390 light-years away. All of the young stars appear to be no bigger than the sun

Daily Mirror

One senator's abortion protest leaves the Marine Corps without a permanent leader

The Marine Corps' highest-ranking officer position fell vacant on Monday thanks to a move from Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., who continues to block nominations to protest a Pentagon abortion policy.

WEKU

DOD’s top levels feel effects of Tuberville blanket holds - Roll Call

The Marines do not have a Senate-confirmed commandant for the first time in more than a century because of Tuberville's nomination blockade.

Roll Call

US Marines are without a leader for first time in 150 years thanks to GOP senator’s anti-abortion protest

Other stalled nominations expected to swell to 650 by end of year

The Independent UK

Senator stalls US military promotions in anti-abortion standoff

Senator Tommy Tuberville has blockaded nearly 265 military confirmations to protest the Pentagon’s abortion stance.

Al Jazeera

US Marines without leader for first time in 150 years as Republican blocks nomination

Gen David Berger steps down as Alabama senator stages months-long blockade of successor to protest over abortion policies

The Guardian - US

Republican's hold on nominations leaves Marines without confirmed leader for 1st time in 100 years

The U.S. Marine Corps is without a confirmed leader for the first time in a century as Gen. David Berger stepped down as commandant and a Republican senator is blocking confirmation of his successor

The Independent UK

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Orlando Sentinel

Ben Crump, family demand Orlando police release body cam video of fatal shooting of unarmed man

ORLANDO, Fla. — Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump and the family of Derek Diaz, an unarmed man who was fatally shot by an Orlando police officer on Monday, demanded that the department release body camera footage of the incident at a press conference Saturday morning.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Dustin Hopkins and Cameron Dicker still on even ground in Chargers’ kicker competition

An update on the Los Angeles Chargers; kicker competition between Dustin Hopkins and Cameron Dicker.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Report: Steelers work out free-agent OT Eric Smith

The Steelers are still looking for depth at offensive tackle.

Daily Mirror

1000-lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton makes her doctor 'so proud' after 300lb weight loss

1000-lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton has lost 300lb since going to food rehab and having bariatric surgery to help her lose weight after she tipped the scales at over 700lb

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The Independent UK

Highly decorated Marine officer nominated to be next commandant

President Joe Biden has nominated a highly decorated Marine officer who's been involved in the transformation of the force to be the next commandant of the Marine Corps

Daily Mirror

New York Jets sign former New England Patriots star to help Aaron Rodgers

The New York Jets continued their offseason revival by signing offensive tackle Yodny Cajuste after the 27-year-old was released by the New England Patriots in May

Homes & Gardens

Types of bergenia – 15 pretty varieties for shade and sunshine

Discover robust and weed-smothering perennials for every garden with some of the most vibrant and glossy types of bergenia

WEKU

Former NFL players are suing the league over denied disability benefits

Ten former players are suing the National Football League, claiming its doctors were biased and purposely gave them unfavorable reports so the NFL could justify not paying for disability benefits.

Tribune News Service

Former players sue NFL over ‘unscrupulous’ disability benefits plan

NEW YORK — Ten retired NFL players have filed a federal lawsuit against the league over its “unscrupulous” disability benefits program.

Chicago Sun-Times

Retired players accuse NFL of running a ‘sham’ disability program

The men said they left the game with lingering physical or cognitive injuries that make their daily lives difficult if not excruciating.

The Independent UK

Suit: NFL runs 'sham' disability program for injured players

Ten retired players are accusing the NFL of lying and flagrantly violating federal law in denying disability benefits

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