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Harrison Butker's commencement speech 'showed courage and commitment,' Lou Holtz says

Harrison Butker’s commencement speech at Benedectine College has received tons of both backlash and praise. The Kansas City Chiefs kicker gave his faith-based speech earlier this week, which has become controversial due to comments made. However, legendary college football coach Lou Holtz praised Butker for his speech. Holtz thanked Butker for “standing strong in your faith values.” CLICK HERE FOR …

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Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Russia as Putin courts support from China

Ukraine launched its largest-ever kamikaze drone attack on Russia while Russian President Vladimir Putin visited China, killing two people and causing an oil refinery fire in the Black Sea, according to officials. “Fifty-one UAVs were destroyed and intercepted over Crimea, 44 over the Krasnodar region, six over the Belgorod region and one over Kursk region,” Russia’s military said in a …

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Water parasite in England sickens more than 45 people, residents told to boil tap water before drinking

A scenic fishing village in southwest England was under instructions to boil its tap water for a third day on Friday after a parasite sickened more than 45 people in the latest example of Britain’s troubled water system. Around 16,000 homes and businesses in the Brixham area of Devon were told to boil water after cryptosporidium, a microscopic parasite that …

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Scottie Scheffler tees off for PGA Championship's 2nd round after arrest

Scottie Scheffler teed off from the 10th hole in the second round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Course in Kentucky just hours after he was arrested. As his name was announced, and he stepped toward the tee box, Scheffler received a raucous round of applause. He would go on to birdie. Scheffler got back to the course less …

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Gunmen open fire and kill 4 people, including 3 foreigners, in Afghanistan's central Bamyan province

Several gunmen opened fire in central Afghanistan late on Friday, killing at least four people, including three foreign nationals, a Taliban spokesman said. Four suspects were arrested at the scene in Bamyan province, a major tourist area, and an investigation was underway, the official said. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the late-evening attack. TALIBAN PUBLICLY EXECUTE THREE PEOPLE IN …

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8 European Union nations advocate for re-evaluation of Syrian refugee policies

The governments of eight European Union member states said Friday the situation in Syria should be re-evaluated to allow for the voluntary return of Syrian refugees back to their homeland. In a joint declaration, officials from Austria, the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Greece, Italy, Malta and Poland said they agree on a re-assessment that would lead to “more effective ways …

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Taiwan’s foreign minister calls for global unity against ‘expansionism’ by China and Russia

Russia and China are helping each other expand their territorial reach, and democracies must push back against authoritarian states that threaten their rights and sovereignty, Taiwan’s outgoing foreign minister, Joseph Wu, said in an interview with The Associated Press. His comments came as Russian President Vladimir Putin was on a visit to China amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Putin …

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NFL stars express support for Harrison Butker amid speech drama

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker received support from his teammate Chris Jones and former wide receiver Cole Beasley amid drama over his commencement speech. Butker came under fire for his address to Benedictine College graduates over the weekend, which appeared to be rooted in his Christian values. Jones and Beasley were two of the few players in the league …

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Gracie Hunt, daughter of Chiefs CEO, respects Harrison Butker's Christian faith amid speech drama

Gracie Hunt, the daughter of Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt, weighed in Friday morning on Harrison Butker’s commencement speech.. Hunt appeared on Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends” with Steve Doocy and Will Cain and spoke briefly about the Super Bowl champion kicker’s speech to students at Benedictine College. “Well, I can only speak from my own experience, which …

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Croatia gets new government with a far-right party included ahead of European parliamentary vote

Croatian lawmakers on Friday voted into office a new government that marks a tilt to the right in another European Union nation ahead of the 27-nation bloc’s parliamentary election next month. Although it is still dominated by conservative Croatian Democratic Union, or HDZ, the new Croatian government now also includes hard-right Homeland Movement, a relatively new party that emerged as …

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