The Packers re-signed linebacker Eric Wilson on Saturday, the team announced. He originally signed with the Packers off the Saints’ practice squad on Oct. 4. Wilson played 13 games for the Packers and tied for the team lead with 13 special teams tackles. He is a seventh-year player who entered the NFL as an undrafted [more] … [Read more...] about Packers re-sign Eric Wilson
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Push to expand voting rights in U.S. for those held in jails
The voting precinct could have been any one of hundreds throughout Chicago, except that these voters in the first round of the mayoral election were all wearing the same beige smocks. And the security at this polling place wasn't intended to keep disrupters and campaigners out, but the voters in. … [Read more...] about Push to expand voting rights in U.S. for those held in jails
Idaho governor signs firing squad execution bill into law
Republican Gov. Brad Little signed a bill allowing execution by firing squad, making Idaho the latest state to turn to older methods of capital punishment amid a nationwide shortage of lethal-injection drugs. … [Read more...] about Idaho governor signs firing squad execution bill into law
Brazil’s Lula cancels trip to China because of pneumonia
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has canceled his trip to China after contracting pneumonia, the presidential palace said on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Brazil’s Lula cancels trip to China because of pneumonia
USA Today defends ‘Women of the Year’ honors for transgender legislator Leigh Finke
USA Today stood by its decision to honor male-born legislator Leigh Finke as one of its 2023 Women of the Year as critics on the right decried the move as the latest example of male-to-female transgender individuals usurping awards intended for girls and women. … [Read more...] about USA Today defends ‘Women of the Year’ honors for transgender legislator Leigh Finke