Misty Copeland reflects on the ‘generational trauma’ felt by Black ballet dancers
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137 school children kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria released, undergoing ‘psychosocial counseling,’ official says
By Sophie Jeong, Heather Chen and Manveena Suri, CNN (CNN) — At least 137 school children who were kidnapped by armed gunmen in Nigeria earlier…
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Continue ReadingSeth Jones scores twice, including OT winner as Blackhawks rally past Sharks 5-4
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Continue ReadingBouanga scores twice to help LAFC end three-game scoreless streak with 5-0 win over Nashville
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Continue ReadingEbobisse rallies Earthquakes to 3-2 victory over Sounders
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Continue Reading‘Not the right man for the job’: What was behind Irish PM’s shock resignation?
By Niamh Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — Prime Minister Leo Varadkar sent shockwaves through Ireland when he candidly announced he was “no longer the…
Continue ReadingTaps running dry have become part of daily life in South Africa’s biggest city
By Sarah Dean, CNN Johannesburg (CNN) — When Duane Riley turns on his taps, they shudder loudly from the air flowing through the pipes.…
Continue ReadingWave falls at home to the Current 2-1. Spirit has 2-1 comeback win over Bay FC
By SUSIE RANTZ Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Rookies Croix Bethune and Hal Hershfelt powered the Washington Spirit’s 2-1 comeback win…
Continue ReadingKiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez propel UCLA to 84-55 victory over California Baptist in NCAA Tournament
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kiki Rice scored 20 points, Gabriela Jaquez added 17 and second-seeded UCLA cruised to an 84-55…
Continue ReadingJoveljic matches MLS record with 5th goal, helps LA Galaxy beat Sporting Kansas City 3-2
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Continue ReadingFirst fatal mountain lion attack in California in 20 years leaves one man dead, brother injured, authorities say
By Raja Razek and Jessica Flynn, CNN (CNN) — One man died and another was injured in the first fatal mountain lion attack in California in 20…
Continue ReadingTrail Blazers start 5 rookies vs Nuggets. That’s only happened 1 other time in the last 50 years
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Continue ReadingJiyai Shin takes unlikely share of lead in Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship
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Continue ReadingDe’Aaron Fox and Keon Ellis hit key free throws to help the Kings beat the Magic 109-107
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Continue ReadingBack home for March Madness, No. 4 seed Gonzaga rolls past No. 13 seed UC Irvine 75-56
By JOSH WRIGHT Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Yvonne Ejim had 25 points and 14 rebounds and No. 4 seed Gonzaga overcame a slow start to…
Continue ReadingLauren Jensen, Emma Ronsinek lead hot-shooting Creighton into second round with 87-73 win over UNLV
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lauren Jensen scored 25 points, Emma Ronsiek added 23 and Creighton sank 15 3-pointers in an 87-73…
Continue ReadingRosenqvist and Palou lead qualifying for races that will set field for IndyCar $1 million challenge
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer THERMAL, Calif. (AP) — Felix Rosenqvist and Alex Palou will lead the field to green in Sunday morning’s…
Continue ReadingMountain lion kills 1, injures another in California
GEORGETOWN, Calif. (AP) — A mountain lion in Northern California killed one man and injured another while the two were out hunting for shed…
Continue ReadingVan-Dogs? Vandals and Bulldogs come together to create unique March Madness marriage with bands
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — For this weekend, the University of Idaho marching band has adopted a new name. It’s not the…
Continue ReadingPadres vow to fulfill late owner Seidler’s dream of bringing a World Series title to San Diego
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres stars and executives remembered late owner Peter Seidler with laughter and some…
Continue ReadingWhat we know about the Moscow concert hall attack
CNN By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN (CNN) — Russia has been left reeling in the wake of the nation’s worst terrorist attack in decades. ISIS…
Continue ReadingOpinion: Putin’s glaring mistake
CNN Opinion by Peter Bergen, CNN (CNN) — If ISIS was indeed responsible for the attack Friday at a Moscow-area concert venue that killed at…
Continue ReadingIowa State freshman sensation Audi Crooks has Stanford’s attention after 40-point NCAA debut
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — The Des Moines Police figure they have little chance of stopping Audi Crooks.…
Continue ReadingWatkins debuts with 23 points in USC’s 87-55 NCAA Tournament blowout of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
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Continue ReadingWintry weather blankets New England and California mountains as storm expected in central regions
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Continue ReadingCardet scores 30 to lead Chicago State over UC San Diego 77-75 in CBI
By The Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Wesley Cardet Jr. scored 30 points to lead 15th-seeded Chicago State to a 77-75 victory over No.…
Continue ReadingReferee injures himself and leaves women’s NCAA Tournament game in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A referee working the women’s NCAA Tournament game between Southern California and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has been…
Continue ReadingZakiyah Franklin ties it late, Kansas women get past Michigan in overtime in March Madness
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Continue ReadingProsecutors say new video, documents show ‘religious extremism’ motivated parent blogger Ruby Franke’s abuse of children
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Continue ReadingPearl Harbor attack survivor dies at 102
By Kara Nelson, CNN (CNN) — Richard C. “Dick” Higgins, a 102-year-old survivor of the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, died…
Continue ReadingAt least 19 Palestinians killed by Israeli military while waiting for aid in Gaza – Gazan authorities
By Kareem Khadder, Khader Al-Za’anoun and Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — At least 19 people have been killed and 23 injured from Israeli fire on…
Continue ReadingBody of missing California hiker found near waterfall
By Jay Croft, CNN (CNN) — Caroline Meister was an avid hiker familiar with the trails around the Tassajara Zen Mountain Center where she lived…
Continue ReadingRemains of an ancient dinner still sit in a Bronze Age village 2,850 years later
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Continue ReadingCameron Diaz and Benji Madden announce birth of ‘awesome’ baby boy, Cardinal, in Instagram post
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Continue ReadingWhat we know about the Moscow concert hall attack
By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN (CNN) — Russia has been left reeling in the wake of the nation’s worst terrorist attack in decades. ISIS has…
Continue ReadingThe ‘Goon Squad’ case yielded stiff federal sentences. Still, some Black Mississippians wonder how much has really changed
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Continue ReadingSenate passes government funding legislation, averting a partial shutdown
CNN By Ted Barrett, Morgan Rimmer, Kristin Wilson, Clare Foran and Haley Talbot, CNN The Senate passed a government funding package early Saturday…
Continue ReadingRussia says suspects in Crocus concert hall attack detained as death toll rises to 137
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Continue ReadingCatherine, Princess of Wales, has become an increasingly important member of the royal family
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Continue ReadingWhy don’t humans have tails? Scientists find answers in an unlikely place
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Continue ReadingDNA collected from chewing gum leads to arrest and conviction in 1980 cold case murder
By Andi Babineau, CNN (CNN) — DNA found in a piece of discarded chewing gum led to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in a 1980 cold case…
Continue ReadingHow the climate crisis is putting your favorite summer fruits at risk
By Rachel Ramirez and Elisa Raffa, CNN (CNN) — Peach trees are blooming at Jaemor Farms in Alto, Georgia, this week. It’s a stark contrast…
Continue ReadingUS had warned Russia ISIS was determined to attack
By Mary Kay Mallonee, Katherine Grise and Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — The US warned Moscow that ISIS militants were determined to target Russia in…
Continue ReadingWomen’s college basketball: How Caitlin Clark rewrote the rules
By Alex Leeds Matthews and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Caitlin Clark stands alone on the Iowa Hawkeyes’ home floor, with 15,000 fans transfixed by…
Continue ReadingChina coast guard water-cannons Philippine ship days after US backs Manila in disputed sea
By James Legge, Lucas Lilieholm, Josh Campbell and Chris Lau, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China’s coast guard used water cannon against Philippine…
Continue ReadingExpansion Utah wins first NWSL match 2-1 over North Carolina. Angel City and Orlando play to 1-1 tie
By SUSIE RANTZ Associated Press Kate Del Fava and Ally Sentnor both scored in the first half to give the expansion Utah Royals their first win of the…
Continue ReadingGrand win for Grand Canyon as 12th-seeded Antelopes take down No. 5 seed Saint Mary’s 75-66
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — In its third trip to March Madness, Grand Canyon finally became what it craved since moving up…
Continue ReadingAnthony Davis, LeBron James lead 4th-quarter charge as the Lakers hold off Philadelphia 101-94
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 23 points and 19 rebounds, and D’Angelo Russell set the Lakers record for…
Continue ReadingISIS claims responsibility for attack at Moscow-area concert venue that left at least 60 dead
CNN By Mariya Knight, Anna Chernova and Darya Tarasova, CNN (CNN) — ISIS has claimed responsibility for an attack at a popular concert hall…
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