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The Pentagon withdraws the vaccination mandate against Covid-19 for troops

The Pentagon withdraws the vaccination mandate against Covid-19 for troops

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has formally abandoned its Covid-19 vaccination mandate on Tuesday, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion over how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated.Austin's memo has been widely anticipated since legislation signed into law on December 23 gave him 30 days to rescind the mandate. The Department of Defense had already halted all related personnel actions, such as the discharge of troops that deflected the shot.“The Department will continue to promote and encourage vaccination against COVID-19 for all service members,” Austin said in the memo.…
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Panthers running back apologizes for in-game brawl, says actions were ‘out of character’

Panthers running back apologizes for in-game brawl, says actions were ‘out of character’

Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman said his actions in a fight with Marcus Davenport were "out of character."Foreman punched the New Orleans Saints defensive end after the two exchanged words after a play Sunday. D'Onta Foreman of the Carolina Panthers reacts after being disqualified during the third quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on January 8, 2023 in New Orleans. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)Davenport appeared to hit Foreman first, but the running back retaliated with an open hand to his face mask.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBoth were expelled for their role in the melee,…
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Mega Millions jackpot grows to second highest with no winner

Mega Millions jackpot grows to second highest with no winner

You still have a chance to become a Mega Million billionaire. No one matched all six numbers (7, 13, 14, 15, 18 and Mega Ball 9) on Tuesday night to win the $1.1 billion jackpot, which means the jackpot will keep growing.When the numbers are drawn again on Friday night, the jackpot will be worth about $1.35 billion, the second-highest jackpot in the game's history, according to the Mega Millions website. The jackpot has been on the rise since October 14.Tuesday's $1.1 billion was the third-highest amount for a Mega Millions jackpot, surpassed only by the $1.5 billion won in…
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Colts GM Chris Ballard admits he ‘failed’, bizarrely equates NFL layoffs with being ‘canceled’

Colts GM Chris Ballard admits he ‘failed’, bizarrely equates NFL layoffs with being ‘canceled’

During a press briefing with reporters Tuesday, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard acknowledged that he's "failed" the team this season. The longtime team executive mentioned that his overall approach to the 2022 season was partly responsible for his shortcomings.Ballard also pointed to the organization's instability at the quarterback position as one of the reasons for the disappointing seasons. The Colts have struggled for years to find a long-term answer at quarterback since Andrew Luck's sudden retirement before the start of the 2019 season.Ballard seemed to hint that he's willing to execute a trade in the draft if necessary to…
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