The adoption ban would apply to at least 15 countries, most of them in Europe, and Australia, Argentina and Canada. Source
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Soaring interest in women’s sports leads to change on and off the field
Attention to women’s sports has been soaring this year, opening doors beyond the playing field. A new crop of sports bars are prioritizing women’s competitions. Dana Jacobson takes a look at how the trend started, and where it’s heading next. Source
Dartmouth sorority, fraternity members charged in student’s drowning death
Police in New Hampshire, where Dartmouth is located, announced that Alpha Phi was charged with one count of facilitating an underage alcohol house. Source
Singer-songwriter Khalid comes out as gay after being outed
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been “outted.” Source
Singer-songwriter Khalid comes out as gay after being outed
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been “outted.” Source
The Coward Brothers discuss new album, make rare appearance on Saturday Sessions
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn’t released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. The pair opened up to CBS Saturday Morning about their fictional personas and that long hiatus earlier this week. Source
Drunk driver who killed four siblings in wrong-way crash sentenced
A drunken driver who was traveling the wrong way on a Wisconsin highway has been sentenced to more than 35 years in prison. Source
Kayaker’s leg amputated after 20-hour rescue to free him from rocks
Officials said the man, a tourist in his 60s, was kayaking with friends in the Franklin River when he slipped and became trapped. Source
Trump announces more administration picks, including treasury secretary
President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to make nominations to key posts in his incoming administration. On Friday, Trump made choices for treasury secretary, CDC director, FDA commissioner and surgeon general, among others. Here’s what to know about the flurry of announcements. Source
National Women’s Soccer League to play championship game tonight
The Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit are set to face off in the National Women’s Soccer League championship game today. The teams are playing at CPKC Stadium, Kansas City’s newest venue – and the first stadium built specifically for women’s sports. The game will start at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. Source