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US, allies scramble to meet Ukraine’s need for ammunition ahead of Russian offensive

Friday, March 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With Russia making its first moves in an expected spring offensive, the U.S. and allies are scrambling to get enough ammunition to Ukraine to fight off what could prove to be a decisive assault -- and to launch an offensive of its... Read More.

Capitol Police chief slams Carlson’s comments about Jan. 6 video as ‘offensive and misleading’ in internal memo

Tuesday, March 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Chief Thomas Manger sent an internal memo to U.S. Capitol Police on Tuesday saying the commentary on Fox News host Tucker Carlson's program Monday night was "filled with offensive and misleading conclusions about the January 6 attack."The memo, obtained by ABC News, said... Read More.

Dozens of graves in Jewish cemetery defaced with swastikas, offensive graffiti

Wednesday, November 16 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- Dozens of headstones at a Jewish cemetery have been defaced with swastikas and offensive graffiti in bright red paint, and police are urgently looking for the culprits responsible.The incident occurred Monday morning when police were called to the Congregation Am Echod Jewish... Read More.

NeNe Leakes files lawsuit against ’Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ alleging “racially offensive behavior”

Thursday, April 21 by ABC News

Former Real Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe Leakes has filed a civil lawsuit against NBC Universal, Bravo, True Media, Andy Cohen and other parties responsible for the show. The complaint, filed in Atlanta on Wednesday, alleges the companies failed to address racism, after Leakes complained about the allegedly toxic workplace culture. The lawsuit... Read More.

Biden announces new $800M aid package to Ukraine as Russia presses offensive

Thursday, April 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Thursday announced an additional $800 million package in military assistance to Ukraine -- as well as a ban on all Russian-affiliated ships from U.S. ports -- as Russian forces launch a long-expected, large-scale campaign to seize the country's... Read More.

NFL says each team must hire minority offensive coach amid push for diversity

Tuesday, March 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The National Football League announced a new rule on Monday that requires all 32 teams to hire an offensive coach who is "a female or a member of an ethnic or racial minority" for the 2022 season.Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney... Read More.

NFL requiring all teams to hire minority or woman offensive coach

Tuesday, March 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The NFL on Monday announced new rules to guarantee more opportunities for minorities and women.Beginning this upcoming season, all 32 teams will be required to hire a minority or woman in a prominent offensive coaching position.The move comes as the league... Read More.

In apparent shift in strategy, Russians troops stop offensive toward Kyiv: Pentagon on Day 30

Friday, March 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Pentagon has been providing daily updates on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Ukraine's efforts to resist.Here are highlights of what a senior U.S. defense official told reporters Friday on Day 30:In apparent shift, Russian offensive toward Kyiv stopped, troops now in... Read More.

Ukrainian forces on offensive, Russian combat capability falls below 90%: Pentagon update

Wednesday, March 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Pentagon has been providing daily updates on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Ukraine's efforts to resist.Here are highlights of what a senior U.S. defense official told reporters Tuesday on Day 27:Russian forces estimated below 90% combat capability for first time"Let... Read More.

‘Vanderpump Rules’ Lala Kent calls Demi Lovato’s “California Sober” “super offensive”

Tuesday, July 20 by ABC News

(NOTE LANGUAGE) Lala Kent's definition of sober is very different from Demi Lovato's.The Vanderpump Rules star, who has been sober since October 2018, appeared on the Behind the Velvet Rope podcast and -- when asked her opinion on Demi's song "California Sober” -- shared... Read More.

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