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By Nicole Chavez, CNN In the years after World War I, Black people were thriving in the central Florida town of Rosewood when a White mob driven by racial animosity decimated the entire community within days. Rosewood became the site of a horrific massacre 100 years ago, during the first week of January in 1923.
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By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party on Sunday marks its 111th anniversary with celebratory events in Mangaung, Free State province, where the organization was founded in 1912. President Cyril Ramaphosa, who was re-elected as the ANC party leader at a national conference in December last year,
Continue Reading By FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — A 32-year-old Iranian man has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of planning an attack with deadly chemicals, officials said Sunday. Police and prosecutors said the man and another person were detained overnight in the town of Castrop-Rauxel, northwest of Dortmund. In a joint statement they said
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Ramirez, CNN When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted in January 2022, it sent shockwaves around the world. Not only did it trigger widespread tsunami waves, but it also belched an enormous amount of climate-warming water vapor into the Earth’s stratosphere. Now researchers in a new report have unveiled something else: the eruption
Continue Reading By TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A Prominent U.S. lawyer says he cannot defend sweeping judicial reforms planned by Israel’s new government. Alan Dershowitz, long a staunch defender of Israel’s policies on the international stage, says Sunday the reforms pose a threat to civil liberties and minority rights in Israel. The
Continue ReadingBy Zoe Sottile, CNN Ready to relish the role of a lifetime? Oscar Mayer is currently recruiting the next class of drivers for its iconic Wienermobile. The year-long “Hot Dogger” gig is available for a cadre of recent college graduates, according to a news release from Oscar Mayer. Each driver selected will visit over 20
Continue ReadingBy Hilary Whiteman, CNN Two-time champion Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the Australian Open, tournament organizers announced on Sunday, without elaborating on the reason. “Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Australian Open. We will miss her at #AO2023,” the Australian Open tweeted. Former world No. 1 Osaka was not listed to play in warm-up
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By MAX MILLER Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — David Pastrnak scored twice as the Boston Bruins beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 on Saturday night. Brad Marchand had a goal and two assists, and Craig Smith also scored for the Bruins. Linus Ullmark made 26 saves for his 22nd win this season. “When
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In just over 30 games, the Coachella Valley Firebirds sit in first place in the Western Conference after beating the San Jose Barracuda 4-0 on Saturday night. One time for the 🔴hot @Firebirds! Birds on a niceeeeeee run, 7 W’s in a row. 1⃣st place in @TheAHL Western Conference 👀@JDac35 (39 saves) and HC Dan
Continue Reading By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kevin Fiala was named an All-Star two days earlier, but he had been in a dry spell when it came to scoring goals. That ended Saturday night — and in spectacular fashion. Fiala scored three goals to help the Los Angeles Kings beat the Vegas
Continue ReadingBy Celina Tebor, CNN Crucial union negotiations between Mount Sinai Hospital and the New York State Nurses Association appear to be at a standstill and both parties say the other is refusing to return to the bargaining table. As the impasse continues between the hospital and union, the most vulnerable patients — newborns in Mount
Continue Reading By CAMERON SALERNO Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James scored 37 points, Dennis Schroder made two free throws with 3.6 seconds left and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 136-134 on Saturday night for their fifth straight victory. “Trending in the right direction and learning from our mistakes,” Lakers coach Darvin
Continue Reading By Yenny Sanchez, CNN US Customs and Border Protection officers seized 877 pounds of cocaine on board the San Juan-Santo Domingo Ferry at the Pan American Dock in Puerto Rico last month. The drugs, which have an estimated value of $9.1 million, were spotted on December 26 during a routine cargo inspection. Officers removed a
Continue Reading LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyrell Roberts scored 21 points and San Francisco held off Loyola Marymount 72-70 on Saturday night. Roberts shot 7 for 16 (3 for 9 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Dons (12-7, 1-3 West Coast Conference). Julian Rishwain added 18 points and six rebounds.
Continue Reading By SONJA CHEN Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Drew Timme and Nolan Hickman scored 20 points each and No. 9 Gonzaga beat Santa Clara 81-76 on Saturday night. Julian Strawther had 18 points and Ben Gregg grabbed eight rebounds to help the Bulldogs (14-3, 3-0 West Coast Conference) get their 25th straight win
Continue Reading LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Riley Battin scored 18 points to lead California Baptist over New Mexico State 70-61 on Saturday night. Battin shot 6 for 9 from the floor (3 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Lancers (10-7, 2-2 Western Athletic Conference). Taran Armstrong scored 10 points with five assists. Deshawndre Washington finished
Continue ReadingBy Ben Wedeman, Darya Tarasova-Markina and Kareem Khadder, CNN Every few minutes the ground shakes as blasts echo through the battered streets of Siversk, in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region. Sometimes it’s outgoing Ukrainian fire, sometimes the Russians firing back. An elderly woman in black pants, heavy shoes, and a dirty grey overcoat and headscarf shuffles
Continue ReadingCNN By Ben Wedeman, Darya Tarasova-Markina and Kareem Khadder, CNN Every few minutes the ground shakes as blasts echo through the battered streets of Siversk, in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region. Sometimes it’s outgoing Ukrainian fire, sometimes the Russians firing back. An elderly woman in black pants, heavy shoes, and a dirty grey overcoat and headscarf
Continue Reading FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Jalen Harris scored 24 points and Cal State Fullerton beat Hawaii 79-72 in overtime on Saturday night, snapping the Rainbow Warriors seven-game win streak. Harris had two layups in an 8-0 run in overtime to send the Titans (9-7, 3-1 Big West Conference) to the win. He added five rebounds. Max
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It was a packed house for some local restaurants thanks to increased visitors for the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Staff members are busy seating customers at Sherman’s Deli in Palm Springs. “We go to all the local restaurants we don’t eat in a big chain,” says Michael Shapiro, film festival-goer. Michael Shapiro and Elaine Fox
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