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Austin Tice’s mother voices newfound hope that Syria will release her son

The mother of American journalist Austin Tice, who was captured on a reporting trip to Syria in August 2012, expressed hope Sunday that the unrest in Syria will lead to her son's freedom. Debra Tice said the news that Missouri resident Travis Timmerman had been freed from a Syrian prison by rebels “felt like a […]

Family of missing journalist Austin Tice says he's alive

Austin Tice's family spoke. national press club A journalist who was abducted while reporting in Syria in 2012 is alive, a news agency said Friday. “Today is a day full of emotions. The news we're hearing from the Middle East is the kind of thing that would make a mother nervous… But the best thing […]

All but 7 Republican Senators Voted to Confirm Lloyd Austin as Def Sec

Nearly all Republican senators have voted to confirm President Joe Biden's Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in 2021, with some disparaging the prospects of Trump's nominee for the post, Pete Hegseth. This includes members of Congress who are seen as having the potential to do so. Republican strategist Andy Slavian noted that only seven are […]

Austin Ekeler reveals memory loss after frightening concussion

Washington's command running back Austin Ekeler said he is dealing with lingering symptoms, including memory loss, from a concussion he suffered Nov. 24. Ekeler, 29, told 106.7 The Fan in Washington, D.C., that he is “definitely going through it” as he deals with neck pain and brain “fog.” Most concerning is that his memory after […]

University of Austin weeds out DEI, replaces it with merit-based initiatives: VP

University of Austin (UATX) welcomed its first students this fall. This private liberal arts college touts free speech, open debate, and merit-based admissions instead of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. “They're talking about a safe space. We want to create an environment where it's safe to explore ideas and there's no risk in taking […]

Austin Seibert gets emotional after missing Commanders’ game-tying extra point

Commanders kicker Austin Seibert choked up after missing a game-clinching extra point in Sunday's last-minute 34-26 loss to the NFC East rival Cowboys. “I just want to play better for my teammates. I never want to do that,” Seibert said tearfully in the locker room after Washington's third straight loss. “My hitting wasn't very good, […]