Washington family with 6 sons erupts in excitement during gender reveal of 7th child: ‘Pure shock’

A family’s surprise and tears of joy were captured in a now-viral video showing the moment when the gender of their seventh child was revealed.

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Liberal media, Dems erupt over Sinema leaving Democratic Party

Some liberal media pundits and commentators were stunned, or not surprised but still angered, Friday morning after Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema announced that she was leaving the Democratic Party and registering as an independent.

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Kids with autism can have trouble sleeping — St. Louis-based zPods may be the solution

First-grader Logan Abel’s bedroom is a hub of activity. A space shuttle is ready for launch. Sometimes, a pirate ship sails by. Or a T. rex thunders through, tearing into his toy chest.

Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions clears Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition that reflects a stark turnaround in societal attitudes.

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Arizona senator leaves Democratic Party, declares to be independent

(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says she’s left the Democratic Party and will be unaffiliated with either major political party.

Here’s a link to the story at thecentersquare.com.

House passes $858 billion defense bill scrapping COVID vaccine mandate for service members

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military and provide nearly $858 billion for national defense passed the House on Thursday as lawmakers scratch off one of the final items on their yearly to-do list.

Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Celine Dion reveals she has a rare neurological syndrome

CNN– Celine Dion is postponing several Europe tour dates after the recent diagnosis of a rare neurological disorder that doesn’t allow her “to sing the way I’m used to,” she announced.

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Kanye West’s honorary degree rescinded by School of the Art Institute of Chicago

CHICAGO — The School of the Art Institute of Chicago on Thursday rescinded an honorary degree awarded to Kanye West.

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Lawmakers rip Biden leaving Paul Whelan behind in Brittney Griner prisoner swap: ‘It’s shameful’

The Biden administration is facing backlash for the Brittney Griner prisoner swap that traded Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for the WNBA star without securing the release of another detainee, former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan.

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Aerosmith cancels final shows in Vegas due to Steven Tyler’s health

Aerosmith announced on its social media platforms that its final two Las Vegas residency concerts have been canceled.

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