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Dodgers Stand Firm in Support of Diversity and Inclusion Despite Protests at 10th Annual Pride NightImage courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

Dodgers Stand Firm in Support of Diversity and Inclusion Despite Protests at 10th Annual Pride Night

By News Masher on June 17, 2023

The Los Angeles Dodgers held their 10th annual Pride Night at Dodger Stadium, which was marked by the controversy surrounding the invitation of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a rights advocacy group. The invitation was met with criticism from some conservative Catholics, leading the team to rescind and re-invite the Sisters to the event. Despite the criticism, the Sisters were honored at the event, and the Dodgers remain committed to celebrating diversity and inclusion.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul Reveals Report of Over 450 Catholic Clergy Abusing Nearly 2,000 Children Since 1950Image courtesy of img.huffingtonpost.com

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul Reveals Report of Over 450 Catholic Clergy Abusing Nearly 2,000 Children Since 1950

By News Masher on May 23, 2023

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul released a report Tuesday revealing that more than 450 Catholic clergy have sexually abused nearly 2,000 children in the state since 1950. The report also found that church leadership had covered up the abuse, and Raoul said it was his hope that the report would “shine light both on those who violated their positions of power and trust to abuse innocent children, and on the men in church leadership who covered up that abuse.” Raoul said that the report was a “call to action” for the Catholic Church to take responsibility for its past and to ensure that such abuse never happens again.

FBI Revokes Security Clearances of Two Agents Who Testified Before House Subcommittee on Jan. 6 Attack on U.S. CapitolImage courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

FBI Revokes Security Clearances of Two Agents Who Testified Before House Subcommittee on Jan. 6 Attack on U.S. Capitol

By News Masher on May 18, 2023

Two FBI agents who testified before a House subcommittee on Thursday had their security clearances revoked due to their conduct related to the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a letter from the FBI to Congress. The letter was sent ahead of the hearing led by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and the revocation was due to their allegiance to the United States being called into question. The FBI is continuing to investigate the attack and has charged more than 400 people in connection with the insurrection.

West Virginia Head Coach Bob Huggins Apologizes for Using Homophobic Slur During Radio InterviewImage courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

West Virginia Head Coach Bob Huggins Apologizes for Using Homophobic Slur During Radio Interview

By News Masher on May 9, 2023

Bob Huggins, the head coach of the University of West Virginia's basketball team, used a homophobic slur twice during a radio interview and later expressed regret for his "abhorrent phrase". The West Virginia athletic department released a statement calling Huggins' comments "offensive" and said they were reviewing the matter. Huggins has since apologized, but the university has yet to comment on the incident or the potential consequences for Huggins.

Tragedy Strikes Brownsville: Eight Killed and Ten Injured After SUV Plows Into Group of Migrants at Bus StopImage courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

Tragedy Strikes Brownsville: Eight Killed and Ten Injured After SUV Plows Into Group of Migrants at Bus Stop

By News Masher on May 8, 2023

Eight people have been killed and 10 injured after an SUV plowed into a group of migrants waiting at a bus stop in Brownsville, Texas. The driver, George Alvarez, has been charged with eight counts of manslaughter, and police are investigating whether the collision was intentional. The victims were waiting at a stop near a Catholic Charities facility in Brownsville known as the Ozanam Center, and the injured are being treated in hospital.

Tragedy Strikes Brownsville, Texas as Seven People are Killed and a Dozen More Injured in Incident at Bus StopImage courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

Tragedy Strikes Brownsville, Texas as Seven People are Killed and a Dozen More Injured in Incident at Bus Stop

By News Masher on May 7, 2023

Seven people were tragically killed and a dozen more injured when a Land Rover ran over them at a bus stop near a shelter for migrants and unhoused people in Brownsville, Texas on Sunday morning. Authorities are investigating whether the incident was intentional or an accident, and are asking anyone with information to contact them. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.

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