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Indians–let alone Indian girls–don’t play on English soccer teams. It’s a scenario found only in dreams, and in Britain’s unlikely, irresistible indie hit “Bend It Like Beckham.” The movie, which was directed by Gurinder Chadha, is the story of 18-year-old Jess (Parminder Nagra), a tomboy who wants to play soccer but is forbidden by her Sikh parents. Jess dodges finger-wagging, sari-clad mums and leering British boys. She befriends a blond London girl named Jules (Keira Knightley), who’s bent on bolting to America because her homeland doesn’t have a pro team for women....

It’s been over eight years now since Brat took down Cantor. In that time, the Trump administration has come, gone, and could come back. But the war is still raging. The Tea Party Republicans, many of whom now refer to themselves as America First Republicans, have won some battles. One by one, they’ve picked off the “Young Guns”—the self-appointed trio of Paul Ryan, Eric Cantor, and Kevin McCarthy who published a book calling themselves a “new generation of conservative leaders....

Lynne Torgerson made the remarks at a forum for GOP primary candidates for attorney general. At the event, hosted by the Chisago County Republican Party on January 25, she also described the election of President Joe Biden as “somewhat of a coup.” As Congress met in joint session on January 6, 2021, to certify the Electoral College votes from the presidential election, supporters of former President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol....

Meadows made the remarks on the Thursday edition of former Trump chief strategist Steve Bannon’s radio show War Room: Impeachment. Bannon asked the congressman who he thought should be part of the team defending Trump. “If I had to pick a team, I would say you get in Jim Jordan, you get in a Matt Gaetz. You put your A team. A John Ratcliffe,” replied Meadows. All three congressmen have reputations as some of Trump’s most fiercely loyal supporters....

The lawsuit is a challenge to Act 77, which was signed by Governor Tom Wolf last year and passed through a GOP-controlled legislature (the Associated Press reported that only two “no” votes were from Republican members). The legislation provided Pennsylvanians the option to vote by mail up to 50 days before an election without providing an excuse, as was previously required for voters using absentee ballots. It also eliminated straight-party ticket voting and moved voter registration dates closer to Election Day....

A video recorded and posted Thursday to Twitter by Common Defense, a national grassroots movement of veterans and military families mobilizing against the president, shows two members of the group confronting Crenshaw about his complicity with the Trump administration’s alleged corruption and crimes as the congressman walked down the halls of the Cannon House Office Building. Newsweek has confirmed the identities of the men as U.S. Army veterans Jason Hurd, 40, and Alan Pitts, 36, a Purple Heart recipient....

Thursday marked one year since Pelosi announced the House-led impeachment inquiry against Trump. As the president looks to fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Supreme Court seat in the immediate aftermath of her death, and just over a month before the general election, Pelosi said Democrats have “options” to delay a judicial nomination. On Sunday, she suggested using renewed impeachment proceedings against Trump were not out of the question. “If [Pelosi] revamps a baseless impeachment, we will work to remove her from the speakership,” McCarthy said during a Fox & Friends interview on Thursday morning....

The ad begins with Byrne speaking about the September 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S. and how his brother, Dale Byrne, “was a true patriot” as he went to war to fight for our country. In the ad, Byrne goes on to touch on Kaepernick, Omar, and the so-called ‘Squad’ of fellow freshman congresswoman in New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley....

Upton was among the 10 House Republicans to vote to impeach former President Donald Trump for inciting his supporters to attack the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. After more than three-decades serving in Congress, the Michigan Republican announced his retirement on April 5 in the face of a Trump-endorsed opponent as well as redistricting that significantly changed his constituency. In an interview with NBC News’ Meet the Press, the GOP lawmaker said that he is confident his party will take back control of the House after the midterms later this year....

During the week-long unprecedented second impeachment trial, Sens. Richard Burr (R-NC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Ben Sasse (R-NE) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) stood at odds with their party and joined 50 Democrats in finding Trump guilty of inciting the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Trump was acquitted on Saturday, as the guilty votes did not meet the required Senate supermajority of 67 to convict the ex-commander-in-chief....

Grove applied for the permit to hold the event on the steps of the state capital. The application, approved by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), estimated that 1,000 people would attend. The application also pledged to make announcements and have assistants help maintain social distancing. However, event co-coordinator Sean Feucht posted drone video footage on Twitter that showed no social distancing occurring. In the video’s caption, Feucht said that CHP—who he erroneously referred to as “Capitol Hill Police”—estimated nearly 12,000 people in attendance....

Trump on Monday took to Twitter to call the impeachment inquiry “the greatest con job in the history of American politics.” The president added: “The Fake News Media, and their partner, the Democrat Party, are working overtime to make life for the United Republican Party, and all it stands for, as difficult as possible!” In response, McCollister rebuked Trump’s claim that the GOP is “united” and said there are Republicans that agree with Democrats on impeachment....

Gordon was racing for the lead on a green-white-checkered restart when Keselowski slammed into him, cutting his left-rear tire and causing him to spin. Gordon approached Keselowski on pit road after the race, and after yelling at him, Gordon lunged at him, setting off a wild melee between the two drivers. As the two crews scuffled, a Gordon crewman grabbed Keselowski and threw him to the ground. Gordon also wound up going down and the two crews brawled....

It's not because he thinks he has to win to get in. The Hendrick Motorsports driver, who has 88 career victories, is leading the points standings right now, and the regular-season leader automatically earns a spot in the Chase. And there likely will be drivers who make it without a win — right now, the top 14 in points would make the Chase. But Gordon wants a win because he sees how those drivers who have won approach race weekends....

Gordon Hayward is turning into one of the league’s best all-around offensive players. And if he isn’t getting his due right now, he will be soon with the way he’s progressing. MORE: See what grade SN gave the Jazz this offseason | NBA Live 16 fights an uphill battle with confidence The front office seems set on making sure that happens. As the Jazz prepares for a playoff push, they eschewed the common practice of going after some veteran help for the bench in favor of trusting their young core....

But much like he did to win the Brickyard 400 at Indy last month, Gordon got a great restart when it counted in the Pure Michigan 400. Gordon beat Joey Logano on the final restart and pulled away to win for his third time this season. Kevin Harvick finished second for the fourth consecutive race at Michigan. Logano finished third, followed by Paul Menard, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Clint Bowyer....

A spokesperson let the public know about Newsom’s quarantine on Sunday. “As soon as our office was informed of this positive test, our director of operations initiated the state’s COVID-19 protocols for state emergencies,” the spokesperson said. “We are working with the California Office of Emergency Services and the California Department of Public Health on contact tracing.” This is the second time in two months the governor and his family have isolated themselves....

In the post, user ParsleyorCoriander explains that they have a “lovely” 8-year-old granddaughter “who lives with her mum and extended family abroad. My son/her father has limited contact (complex reasons) but I am paying financial support on his behalf and visit 2-3 times a year (staying in hotels - they would not have room to host me). I get on well with Alice on a 121 basis and spend a lot of time together when I’m visiting....

Celestia Barker III, 74, is accused of calling the Hollidaysburg Police while in the hospital on March 27. She allegedly told the officer handling her grandson’s case that she “practices witch activities” and requested the charges against her grandson be dropped, according to court documents obtained by The Altoona Mirror. In fact, in 2018, several studies indicated there may be at least 1.5 million people who identify as witches across the country, an increase from 8,000 in 1990....