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I don't have kids. This is a thing I've thought about. Depending on who asks, I'll usually answer the "why not" question with something glib and vague- like "well, I like being selfish."

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Conservative groups are urging Indiana lawmakers to pass a bill that would require parents to "opt in" for their children to take sex education classes in public schools. The proposal approved last month by the state Senate would require notification specific to any sexual education content and prohibit public schools from providing that education without parental permission. The bill would cover classes with content on sexual activity, orientation or gender identity. The House... Читать дальше...

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• In the newest installment of the "Fifty Shades" franchise, Christian drives a spoon of ice-cream in the direction of Ana's most precious innards.
• A reporter called up a gynecologist to ask the health risks of all the questionable scenes in the "Fifty Shades" franchise. 
• According to gynecologist, Lauren Streicher, no food or drink should enter the vagina and Ana is not taking the best form of birth control available. 

In the newest — and... Читать дальше...

Victims' relatives and student survivors called for action while the president and congressional leaders offered condolences and condemnation of the crime. Americans with close ties to past school shootings expressed distress at how little has changed. And world leaders, Olympic athletes and TV talk show hosts reacted with horror to the slaying of 17 by a lone gunman at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida. Here is a sample of those voices responding to the tragedy. ___ "We are all joined together as one American family... Читать дальше...

The Nigerian Army has said it will give out N3m reward to anyone with information that leads to the arrest of Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau. Army spokesman, Sani Usman, disclosed this on Thursday, February 15.

Despite getting fired from New Jersey's Hudson County Sheriff's Office last Wednesday for appearing as a dominatrix in bondage films years ago, Kristen Hyman says she's not going down without a fight.

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill explains why he chose to turn down the chance to manage Scotland. With Gordon Strachan out as Scotland manager, Mark Donaldson and Alexis Nunes assess the best candidates suited for the job. Alex McLeish has been appointed as the new Scotland manager on a deal until 2020, according to multiple reports. The former national team boss is expected to be unveiled on Friday morning. Hampden chiefs have spent the best part of four months searching for Gordon... Читать дальше...

The Davis Cup quarterfinal between the United States and Belgium will take place April 6-8 at Belmont University in Nashville.

State child welfare authorities are investigating the death of a 4-month-old girl Tuesday evening at a South Side hospital.

President Trump’s ex-chief strategist Steve Bannon was grilled by special counsel Robert Mueller’s team multiple times this week, NBC News reported Thursday, citing sources. Overall, the former Breitbart big spent about 20 hours talking to the special counsel’ s investigators, who are probing Russian interference in the election and possible collusion with the Trump campaign....

Three MS-13 members were slapped with lengthy sentences Thursday for the execution-style slaying of a cohort they thought was cooperating with law enforcement. Milton Contreras, Oscar Welman Espinoza-Merino, and Jose Osmin Rubio were convicted of the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Sidney Valverde, who they beckoned to Long Island in 2014 pretending they needed him for...

«Es ist gibt Silber. Es gibt Gold. Es gibt Tränen. Gut, wir haben keine gedopten Russen. Aber die haben hier wahrscheinlich auch alle irgendwas genommen.»(Moderatorin Anke Engelke vergleicht die 68. Berlinale am Donnerstagabend mit den Olympischen Winterspielen.)«Wir rollen deshalb auch für MeToo den roten Teppich aus: für Frauen, die sich zur Wehr setzen gegen Machtmissbrauch hinter den Kulissen und für Männer, die Manns genug sind, für Gleichberechtigung einzustehen.»(Kulturstaatsministerin Monika... Читать дальше...

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• The Oval Office is the official office of the president of the United States.

• In modern times, many new presidents have redesigned the room.

• These refurbishments typically reflect their personal tastes, signal their political leanings, and commemorate the figures who they admire.

The Oval Office is more than just an office.

It's a symbol of the authority and power of the US presidency — and a great spot for photo ops.

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74 percent of those arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency in FY2017 had past criminal convictions, according to a new analysis from the Pew Research Center.

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• Breastfeeding has several health benefits for babies, but that doesn't mean it's the right decision for everyone.
• When you're trying to decide the best method for you and your child, it's essential to know the difference between what's true and false about breastfeeding.
• People might have a lot to say on the matter, but the internet doesn’t get to decide what’s best for your family.

From reducing the risk of future disease and preventing... Читать дальше...

I have been a season pass holder from the start. Used to be able to exclude these matches as honestly I personally dont give a shit about them and they are a waste of my money., especially the friendlies. After the 22% price gouge last season Im really wondering if I want to renew next year. The passes have gotten very expensive quite suddenly. Im sure I am not the only one. I wish they would bring back the option to exclude those matches as I feel like I am being forced to purchase a product I dont want. Читать дальше...

• SmartAsset examined the total number of tax returns with an adjusted gross income of at $1 million.
• They then identified the states that have the most million-dollar earners.
• Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts top the list. 

Hollywood and New York City probably come to mind when you think about the places with the most million-dollar earners. While location plays a part in how much money you earn, there are other factors that can help you reach millionaire status. Читать дальше...

An elderly ex-attorney pled guilty Thursday to pocketing almost $3 million from various estates he represented. Over an 11-year period, Paul Richard Karan managed to swindle two estates and 10 trusts for wh ich he was working as an executor out of $2.6 million, he admitted. “Paul Richard Karan stole millions from multiple families, callously...

Research from Vistaprint shows that of 1,000 American non-business owners, 62% said they would like to own their own business.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, whose involvement in the Trump White House and the president's election campaign makes him knowledgeable about matters related to Russian meddling and potential obstruction of an ongoing federal inquiry, was interrogated over two days this week by investigators for special counsel Robert Mueller, according to a person familiar with the process. The person, who declined to be named because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the investigation... Читать дальше...

According to ESPN the club face a conundrum over Toby Alderweireld’s future after the latest contract talks with the defender ended in stalemate. It’s well know that we have been trying to tie Alderweireld to a new deal for more than a year but we are no closer to an agreement after talks broke down last month. His current deal, worth £55,000-a-week, expires in 2019 and the article adds that the Belgium international, 28, is aware of his value and would like a long-term contract... Читать дальше...

The clubs players have assured fans that they have no intention of being eliminated from the Champions League quickly and painlessly and will concoct a much more excruciating form of defeat. We appeared ready to surrender our European dreams in uncharacteristically unwrought fashion as we went 2-0 down to Juventus in quick time, but we bravely battled back to ensure we can go out in a much more devastating manner. “We had to dig deep in Turin but we knew it wasn’t meant to end that way,” Dele Alli... Читать дальше...

An assistant football coach. The school's athletic director. A 14-year-old soccer player. A senior with college plans. All were among the dead.

A US judge sentenced a pair of Russians who led a massive hacking and data breach scheme to lengthy criminal sentences, the US Department of Justice announced Thursday.