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ReportingJul 1, 2026

72-Year-Old US Citizen Sentenced To Six Years In Russian Prison For Fighting On Behalf Of Ukraine

A Russian court on Monday sentenced U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard to six years and ten months in prison for fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, Reuters reported. Russian investigators claimed the 72-year-old Michigan…

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ReportingNov 10, 2022

High School Band Director Helps Student in Wheelchair Fulfill Marching Band Dream

One high school band director made his student’s dream come true. Casey Hubbard, 16, has been playing the trumpet since he was in seventh grade and wanted to join a band at his high school like his brother. His sights…

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ReportingOct 4, 2021

University Declares Transgender Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard ‘Sportswoman of the Year’

A New Zealand weightlifter who failed to advance beyond the first round in the Olympics has been named “Sportswoman of the Year.” Laurel Hubbard, who became the first openly transgender Olympic competitor, was honored…

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ReportingJul 30, 2021

International Olympic Committee Declares ‘Transwomen Are Women’ as Laurel Hubbard Prepares To Compete

The International Olympic Committee gave its full support to transgender athletes on Friday, claiming “transwomen are women.” The declaration came as New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard, a man who identifies as…

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