New York Yankees drop ban on beards, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner

Current owner Hal Steinbrenner announced the change Friday before the team’s spring training opener. TAMPA, Fla. — The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards Friday, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner. Current owner Hal Steinbrenner, son of The Boss, announced the change Friday before the team’s spring training opener. … Read more

North Texas school district under scrutiny after 11-year-old’s suicide over alleged immigration taunts

“There was never a bullying report. She was not being seen for bullying,” the GISD superintendent tells radio station KGAF of claims the girl was seeing a counselor. GAINESVILLE, Texas — Activists are demanding accountability from the Gainesville Independent School District after the suicide of an 11-year-old girl, allegedly because of bullying about her family’s … Read more