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A jockey who rides horses for a living is in deep trouble after climbing on a horse that was no longer living. An Irish jockey named Rob James is facing backlash and professional repercussions after he was seen climbing atop a dead horse in a video from April 2016, the New York Post reports . James apologized for his behavior in an interview with The Irish Field : I would just like to apologize for my actions which were wholly inappropriate and disrespectful to a lovely 5-year-old mare, who unfortunately suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while at exercise earlier that morning. I sincerely apologize to the owners of the mare, the staff who cared for her, the horseracing industry and all followers of horse racing for my actions. To try defending my stupidity at the time would add further insult and hurt to the many loyal people that have supported me during my career. I have caused embarrassment to my employers, my family and most importantly the sport I love. I am … [Read more...] about Jockey Apologizes for Climbing on Dead Horse in Video

Sen. Susan Collins Susan Margaret Collins On The Money: Tanden withdraws nomination as Biden budget chief | Relief bill tests narrow Democratic majority | Senate confirms Biden's picks for Commerce, top WH economist Tanden withdraws nomination as Biden budget chief Senate Democrats negotiating changes to coronavirus bill MORE (R-Maine) on Wednesday became the first Republican senator to say she will vote to confirm Rep. Deb Haaland Deb Haaland Tanden withdraws nomination as Biden budget chief Senate Democrats offer fresh support for embattled Tanden Politics, not racism or sexism, explain opposition to Biden Cabinet nominees MORE (D-N.M.), President Biden Joe Biden Intercept bureau chief: minimum wage was not 'high priority' for Biden in COVID-19 relief South Carolina Senate adds firing squad as alternative execution method Obama alum Seth Harris to serve as Biden labor adviser: report MORE 's nominee to lead the … [Read more...] about Susan Collins to back Haaland’s Interior nomination

(CNN) Former NBA star Jeremy Lin says he's seen a rise in racism across the US since the coronavirus pandemic started and says the country must address the issue of anti-Asian violence. "This has been something that's really blowing up or boiling up for a little bit for me," Lin told CNN's Don Lemon on Tuesday. "I've seen since last year, around January when everything started to happen, I've just seen the rise in a lot of these attacks and hate crimes." Advocates and authorities have received reports of thousands of xenophobic attacks against Asian people since the pandemic began. Currently playing for the Santa Cruz Warriors, the G League affiliate for the Golden State Warriors, Lin says he was recently called "coronavirus" during a basketball game and shared his experience on social media. Read More The 32-year-old hasn't named the perpetrator, insisting he only wants to raise awareness of a more widespread problem. The G League is investigating … [Read more...] about ‘Boiling up’: Former NBA star Jeremy Lin says Covid-19 has sparked anti-Asian violence in the US

close Video Trump puts end to rumors of new political party, talks life without Twitter President Donald Trump sits down for a one on one interview with Steve Hilton on 'The Next Revolution' Former President Trump told Fox News late Sunday that he expressed concern over the crowd size near the Capitol days before last month's deadly riots and personally requested 10,000 National Guard troops be deployed in response. TRUMP TALKS AT CPAC Trump told "The Next Revolution With Steve Hilton" that his team alerted the Department of Defense days before the rally that crowds might be larger than anticipated and 10,000 national guardsmen should be ready to deploy. He said that -- from what he understands -- the warning was passed along to leaders at the Capitol, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi -- and he heard that the request was rejected because these leaders did not like the optics of 10,000 troops at the Capitol. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM … [Read more...] about Trump says he requested 10K National Guard troops at Capitol on day of riot

(CBSDFW/CNN) — As more US COVID-19 vaccine sites prepare to offer one-dose Johnson & Johnson shots for the first time Wednesday, more states are easing coronavirus restrictions despite health officials’ warnings not to do just that. Among the states making moves Tuesday were Texas and Mississippi, both of which are lifting mask mandates and allowing businesses to open at full capacity by now or within days. READ MORE: Mesquite Man Wins Big On Texas Lottery 'Weekly Grand' Scratch Ticket, Takes Home Nearly $900K Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s is ending the 8-month-long statewide mask mandate and opening up Texas 100% , making it the largest state to lift orders intended to prevent spread of COVID-19. By next Wednesday, March 10 all businesses can open at 100%. If restrictions are imposed at the county level, all entities must be allowed to operate at, at least a 50% capacity, according to Abbott. “If businesses want to limit capacity or implement additional safety … [Read more...] about ‘It’s A Gigantic Mistake,’ Experts Warn Of Potential COVID-19 Surge Amid Lifted Mask Mandates