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USA TODAY Sports CONNECT11TWEET11LinkedIn11COMMENT11EMAIL11MORE11Jaylon Ferguson is headed to the NFL's combine next week after all

USA TODAY Sports has learned that the star defensive end from Louisiana Tech, one of the top edge rushers in the upcoming NFL draft, has been re-invited to the combine for medical exams and team interviews — yet still prevented from on-the-field drills and testing — after Ferguson's previous invitation was rescinded after an off-the-field issue was discovered during a background check

The NFL's change of heart — and tweaked policy — also clears the way for previously banned Mississippi State defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons and Colorado State receiver Preston Williams to attend the combine that begins Tuesday in Indianapolis

 Jaylon Ferguson takes part in practice for the Senior Bowl. (Photo11: Butch Dill, AP)"Rather than having up to 32 teams travel individually in these cases, this is actually to accommodate the clubs, to frankly get the most important information — the medical exam — in one place," Troy Vincent, the NFL's executive vice president of football operations, told USA TODAY Sports

Vincent recently informed clubs of the decision in a memo to general managers and head coaches, and maintained that in preventing on-field drills and testing, the players are still paying a price for off-field transgressions

Ferguson, 6-5, 269, the NCAA's all-time sack leader, is the most notable of the players who were previously uninvited due to a league policy that banned players who were convicted of a misdemeanor or felony charge that involved violence

Ferguson was found guilty of simple battery stemming from a fight at a McDonald's during his freshman year at Louisiana Tech

PLAYING TAG: One franchise tag candidate for (almost) every teamCUT CANDIDATES: Some starting QBs among players who could be releasedFOOTBALL FIX: NFL news delivered to your inbox"To me, what I'm hoping is that the NFL wants to celebrate the fact that a kid like Jaylon made a mistake when he was 18, and has made amends for it," Ferguson's agent, Peter Schaffer, told USA TODAY Sports

"He's earned the right for a second chance. Instead of vilifying him, Jaylon wants people to see that you can earn a second chance

We're glad the NFL sees that."The NFL — undoubtedly sensitive to perceptions of how it addresses violence by players — surely doesn't view Ferguson's case as a cause for celebration in the fashion that Schaffer suggests

Yet, as Vincent pointed out the practical efficiency for the medical exams is a compelling reason for the re-invitation

Ironically, Schaffer also represents Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon, who wasn't invited to the combine in 2017 because of his brutal assault on a woman, captured on videotape, during his freshman year at Oklahoma

Mixon wound up getting drafted in the second round, but his absence from the combine prompted criticism from team decision-makers who preferred that he would have at least been in the mix during the combine evaluations

Of course, NFL teams will only get a portion of the evaluation of Ferguson. For a more complete picture that includes workouts, timing and testing, they'll still have to travel to Ruston, La

, for Louisiana Tech's pro day on March 19.Follow USA TODAY Sports' Jarrett Bell on Twitter @JarrettBell

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ROYAL FAMILY: Meghan Markle news: Will royal baby have dual citizenship? UK and US rules explained. - Duration: 6:27.

Meghan Markle news: Will royal baby have dual citizenship?

UK and US rules explained.

MEGHAN MARKLE is pregnant with her first child.

The Duchess of Sussex hails from California, United States, while her husband, Prince Harry,

was born in Paddington, London.

Following the arrival of the royal baby, will the youngster be able to claim dual UK-US

citizenship?

The royal baby will make history, following its expected arrival in spring this year.

That�s because, it seems that the youngster will be the first in its direct family line

to have an American mother.

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is still considered an American citizen.

She currently lives in the UK with her husband Prince Harry, 34, following their wedding

in May last year.

However, she is yet to officially become a UK citizen.

That�s because immigration requirements mean that she must live in the UK for five

years before applying for indefinite leave to remain.

Once she has done this, the Duchess may apply for UK citizenship.

She is currently living in the UK full-time, with Prince Harry having applied for a Family

Visa.

In order to do this, the pair must have had a combined income of �18,600, or she must

have had �16,000 in the bank - a far cry from Meghan�s astonishing net worth.

They will also have had to have married within six months - which, evidently, they did.

So, what are the rules when it comes to children who are born with parents who are citizens

from different countries?

As the child of Prince Harry, the royal baby will automatically be a British citizen, due

to their father�s UK citizenship.

But what about his or her American roots?

As California-born Meghan has lived in the US for at least five years, of which two were

since she turned 14, and the baby will be born after 1986, the newborn will automatically

acquire American citizenship at birth.

The State Department in the US explain that provided the aforementioned criteria are met,

the child will be a US citizen, should they be born abroad, in wedlock, to an American

citizen and another parent with citizenship elsewhere.

This week, Meghan paid a trip to New York City.

During the visit, she and a number of close pals - including Serena Williams and Jessica

Mulroney - attended her baby shower.

However, the happy occasion ended in disaster for some, when two guests revealed on Instagram

that they had been left stranded in New York for 17 hours.

Former Suits co-star Abigail Spencer, 37, and pilates teacher Taryn Toomey, took to

social media to unveil the bad news.

Revealing their flight had been delayed, the update saw them explain that it had later

been rescheduled for the following day - leaving them less than impressed.

Meghan Markle was born Rachel Meghan Markle, on August 4, 1981 to parents Doria Ragland

and father Thomas Markle.

Her father was previously married to Roslyn Loveless and Meghan has two elder half sibling

- sister Samantha Markle and brother Thomas Markle Junior.

Meghan�s first television appearance in the USA was in an episode of the medical drama

General Hospital in 2002.

She later moved on to roles in CSI, Without a Trace and Castle along with bit parts in

Hollywood films including Get Him to the Greek, Remember Me and Horrible Bosses.

Meghan was also a "briefcase girl" on Deal or No Deal - but her most famous role was

as Rachel Zane in legal drama Suits, which launched in 2011.

She was written out in the finale of the seventh series when her character got married, which

aired in April 2018 - just before she got married herself.

Meghan Markle�s career in television has gone hand-in-hand with her support for causes

close to her heart.

She wrote about the stigma around menstrual health in an article for Time magazine and

was a Global Ambassador for World Vision Canada - with whom she travelled to Rwanda for the

charity's Clean Water Campaign.

And her commitment to gender equality has seen her work with the United Nations - receiving

a standing ovation in 2015 for her speech to mark International Women�s Day.

In September 2011, she wed film producer Trevor Engelson, who she began dating in 2004.

But the pair divorced two years later in August 2013, citing irreconcilable difference.

She was in a relationship with celebrity chef Cory Vitiello for almost two years, before

they broke it off in 2016 but the two remain good friends.

And in June 2016, she met Prince Harry on a blind date set up by a mutual friend.

Their relationship began in October that year and just over one year later, on November

27, 2017, the pair announced their engagement.

They married on May 19, 2018 at St George�s Chapel in Windsor Castle.

Some have claimed Meghan Markle is the first mixed-race member of the Royal Family.

Historians are still arguing about Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III.

But Meghan will be the first royal to openly embrace a mixed-race heritage.

She has written about the difficulties of being a biracial actress in Hollywood as she

claims she is not black enough for some roles and not white enough for others.

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Even the kids are worried about me.

How long can I keep doing this?

If I was left behind again, I wouldn't know what to do.

Why did they send so many soldiers?

Mommy!

It hurts!

I don't want to die! Lucian!

You can't just leave me!

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Royal news : Meghan Markle news: Will royal baby have dual citizenship? UK and US rules explained - Duration: 7:21.

 The royal baby will make history, following its expected arrival in spring this year

That's because, it seems that the youngster will be the first in its direct family line to have an American mother

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is still considered an American citizen. She currently lives in the UK with her husband Prince Harry, 34, following their wedding in May last year

 However, she is yet to officially become a UK citizen. That's because immigration requirements mean that she must live in the UK for five years before applying for indefinite leave to remain

 Once she has done this, the Duchess may apply for UK citizenship. She is currently living in the UK full-time, with Prince Harry having applied for a Family Visa

 In order to do this, the pair must have had a combined income of £18,600, or she must have had £16,000 in the bank - a far cry from Meghan's astonishing net worth

 They will also have had to have married within six months - which, evidently, they did

 So, what are the rules when it comes to children who are born with parents who are citizens from different countries? As the child of Prince Harry, the royal baby will automatically be a British citizen, due to their father's UK citizenship

 But what about his or her American roots? As California-born Meghan has lived in the US for at least five years, of which two were since she turned 14, and the baby will be born after 1986, the newborn will automatically acquire American citizenship at birth

 The State Department in the US explain that provided the aforementioned criteria are met, the child will be a US citizen, should they be born abroad, in wedlock, to an American citizen and another parent with citizenship elsewhere

 READ MORE: Meghan Markle & Kate Middleton 'not allowed' to do popular activity - why Zara Tindall can Meghan Markle's sweetest moments with children Thu, August 2, 2018The Duchess of Sussex likes to dish out warm embraces to the public during her royal engagements with a fondness for children Play slideshow AFP/Getty Images1 of 8Meghan Markle plays with a baby as she greet well-wishers at The Crown Liquor Saloon  This week, Meghan paid a trip to New York City

 During the visit, she and a number of close pals - including Serena Williams and Jessica Mulroney - attended her baby shower

 However, the happy occasion ended in disaster for some, when two guests revealed on Instagram that they had been left stranded in New York for 17 hours

 Former Suits co-star Abigail Spencer, 37, and pilates teacher Taryn Toomey, took to social media to unveil the bad news

 Revealing their flight had been delayed, the update saw them explain that it had later been rescheduled for the following day - leaving them less than impressed

 Who is Meghan Markle? Quick profile Meghan Markle was born Rachel Meghan Markle, on August 4, 1981 to parents Doria Ragland and father Thomas Markle

 Her father was previously married to Roslyn Loveless and Meghan has two elder half sibling - sister Samantha Markle and brother Thomas Markle Junior

 Actress Meghan's first television appearance in the USA was in an episode of the medical drama General Hospital in 2002

 She later moved on to roles in CSI, Without a Trace and Castle along with bit parts in Hollywood films including Get Him to the Greek, Remember Me and Horrible Bosses

 Meghan was also a "briefcase girl" on Deal or No Deal - but her most famous role was as Rachel Zane in legal drama Suits, which launched in 2011

 She was written out in the finale of the seventh series when her character got married, which aired in April 2018 - just before she got married herself

 Charity and humanitarian work Meghan Markle's career in television has gone hand-in-hand with her support for causes close to her heart

 She wrote about the stigma around menstrual health in an article for Time magazine and was a Global Ambassador for World Vision Canada - with whom she travelled to Rwanda for the charity's Clean Water Campaign

 And her commitment to gender equality has seen her work with the United Nations - receiving a standing ovation in 2015 for her speech to mark International Women's Day

 Relationships In September 2011, she wed film producer Trevor Engelson, who she began dating in 2004

 But the pair divorced two years later in August 2013, citing irreconcilable difference

 She was in a relationship with celebrity chef Cory Vitiello for almost two years, before they broke it off in 2016 but the two remain good friends

 And in June 2016, she met Prince Harry on a blind date set up by a mutual friend

 Their relationship began in October that year and just over one year later, on November 27, 2017, the pair announced their engagement

 They married on May 19, 2018 at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. Meghan's heritage Some have claimed Meghan Markle is the first mixed-race member of the Royal Family

 Historians are still arguing about Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III. But Meghan will be the first royal to openly embrace a mixed-race heritage

 She has written about the difficulties of being a biracial actress in Hollywood as she claims she is not black enough for some roles and not white enough for others