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A look at 15 moments in sport during an extraordinary, coronavirus-disrupted 2020. From Kobe Bryant to Lewis Hamilton.
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Whicker: Jackie Slater remembers practice wars with Kevin Greene on Rams’ battlefield | L.A. Focus News
Rams linebacker Kevin Greene looks on between plays during the 1989 NFC championship game against the 49ers at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) 11 Nov 1990: Linebacker Kevin Greene of the Los Angeles Rams tackles New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms during
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Walsh reflects on year of challenges and changes - The Bay State Banner
In a Banner interview, Mayor Marty Walsh reflected on Boston’s pandemic response, the city’s current police reform and education issues, and his own future options. The post Walsh reflects on year of challenges and changes appeared first on The Bay State Banner.
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Strength of American constitution, institutions shone through - Stabroek News
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New Year’s football tournament leaves National Stadium in scrubby state - Stabroek News
By Staff Reporter Guyana’s only international cricket venue, the Providence National Stadium, was left in a scrubby state after a football competition at the start of the year. The article New Year’s football tournament leaves National Stadium in scrubby state appeared first on Stabroek News.
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'Charlie Brown' Christmas trees lift school, spirits - Black News Channel
By DENISE LAVOIE Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Frank Pichel's Christmas trees will probably never be chosen to light up New York's Rockefeller Center. They look more like the droopy, pitiful tree made famous in the 1965 children's animated classic, 'A Charlie Brown Christmas.' But Pichel
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Cam Akers’ injury adds to pain of Rams’ loss to Jets | L.A. Focus News
A day after their humiliating loss to the New York Jets, the Rams were licking both psychic and physical wounds. Running back Cam Akers will miss Sunday’s crucial game against the Seattle Seahawks and maybe more after spraining an ankle in the 23-20 loss to the Jets, Rams coach Sean McVay said on
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Theft of Rare Turtle Setback to Reptile Conservatory | The Crusader Newspaper Group
CHENNAI, India — In November, when the lockdown finally eased in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust (MCBT) opened its doors to tourists and visitors again. However, on November 11, a Giant Aldabra Tortoise went missing from its premises. Valued at Rs 15 lakh
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Christmas unites community after fire guts historic church - Black News Channel
By LUIS ANDRES HENAO and EMILY LESHNER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — At Christmases past, parishioners at Middle Collegiate in New York City rejoiced over gospel hymns, carols and soul tunes played on a Steinway piano that is now only metal and ashes after the historic church was destroyed this
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UCLA’s Osa Odighizuwa joins Demetric Felton in saying goodbye to the Bruins | L.A. Focus News
Osa Odighizuwa, a UCLA defensive lineman who was the only Bruins player to be named to the Pac-12 all-conference first team and one of only two Bruins players that participated in senior day activities in the Bruins’ season finale last weekend against Stanford, will not be returning next
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Claim filed against state and local governments by widow of professional wrestler who died in rip current off Venice Beach | L.A. Focus News
LOS ANGELES — The widow of former professional wrestler Shad Gaspard, whose body was found in May along the shoreline near the Venice Pier after he was caught in a rip current, filed court papers Monday against the state of California, Los Angeles County and the city of Los Angeles, alleging
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Ohio Cop Who Killed Black Man Holding A Cell Phone Is Placed On Temporary Paid Leave
A Columbus, Ohio cop activated their body camera after a Dec. 22 shooting where a 47-year-old Black man was killed while holding a cell phone.
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Kaizer Chiefs: Selecting the ideal Amakhosi starting lineup
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Prince George’s County Executive Alsobrooks Gets Coronavirus Vaccine
Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks promised that once a coronavirus vaccine became available, she would get it to help fight against the pandemic. Her turn came Tuesday as she calmly sat in a chair at the Cheverly Health Center.
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'Why Y'all So Bomb?': Ciara's Encouraging Message to Husband Russell Wilson Has Fans Praising Their Love
Ciara takes her job as a football wife seriously and made sure to send her hubby, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, a little extra love from
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Lori Harvey And Michael B. Jordan Just Made Their Relationship Instagram Official; See Their Former Lovers And Rumored Flames
The fact that Lori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan just made it Instagram official is a pretty big deal for both parties because while they're often seen with people assumed to be romantic prospects, they rarely publicly claim them like this. See the flames who came and went.
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Gauteng pupil placements: Dept working hard to still place 10 000 pupils in grades 1 and 8 - Lesufi | News24
The Gauteng Department of Education says it has so far placed just over 95% of grade 1 and 8 learners for the 2021 academic year.
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Columbus Mayor Orders Police Chief To Take Badge, Gun Of Cop Who Killed Unarmed Black Man: 'The Community Is Exhausted' - Blavity
The mayor of Columbus, Ohio orders that a police officer involved in the shooting of an unarmed Black man be placed on administrative duty.
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Biden: Cardona right pick to lead education through pandemic - Black News Channel
By COLLIN BINKLEY, ALEXANDRA JAFFE and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden introduced Miguel Cardona as his pick for education secretary on Wednesday, saying Connecticut's education chief and life-long champion of public schools is the right pick to
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Congress approves $900B COVID relief bill, sending to Trump - DefenderNetwork.com
Congress passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Monday night that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths. Lawmakers tacked on a $1.4 trillion catchall spending bill
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LAFC tripped up by Tigres in CONCACAF Champions League final | L.A. Focus News
Tigres goalkeeper Nahuel Guzman, left, stops Los Angeles FC defender Jesus Murillo from heading the ball to the goal on a corner kick during the first half of a CONCACAF Champions League soccer match Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) ORLANDO, FL – DECEMBER 22: Diego
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Reminder: Houston Health Department, Partners Announce Free Covid-19 Testing Schedule for Week of December 20 - Houston Forward Times
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing theschedule for sitesoffering free COVID-19… The post Reminder: Houston Health Department, Partners Announce Free Covid-19 Testing Schedule for Week of December 20 appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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Black Pastors Hesitant To Endorse Coronavirus Vaccine
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Congress approves $900B COVID relief bill, sending to Trump
Congress passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Monday night that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals... View Article The post Congress approves $900B COVID relief bill, sending to Trump appeared first on TheGrio.
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South Africa: SA Makes Down Payment for Covid-19 Vaccine
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has made a down payment to secure the COVID-19 vaccine for 10% of the country's population.
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Ex-Tuskegee Airman Alfred Thomas Farrar passes away at 99, days before he was to be honored - Face2Face Africa
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Exonerated! Falsely Accused Black Folks Freed From Prison
Police have long been using dishonest tactics, which has resulted in the wrongful convictions of many Black people. While some are still fighting to prove their innocence, others have been exonerated after one day too many behind bars.
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Coalition of Major Companies Vow to Hire 1 Million African Americans in High-Paying Jobs
OneTen, a coalition of leading executives, has pledged to hire 1 million African Americans into family-sustaining jobs with advancement opportunities over the next decade.
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Crisis De-Escalation Training for ‘War Situation’ Comes to Urban Sheriff’s Dept. – Free Press of Jacksonville
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In France, a pandemic dilemma over holiday rights for elders - Black News Channel
By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Not once in the long months since the pandemic struck has 74-year-old Jean-Francois been able to leave his nursing home in eastern France to visit his daughter or sister. In fact, the retired metal worker thinks it's been two months since he last
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