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Rohan Bopanna, oldest ever male player, triumphly wins grand slam title with Australian Open
Aged 43, Rohan Bopanna became the oldest male player in the Open era to ever win a grand slam title on Saturday when he and his partner, Matthew Ebden, won the Australian Open men’s doubles tournament.
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Lamar Jackson in a league of his own; most thrilling quarterback in NFL
“Man, give him the trophy now and his (flowers).”
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Utah Legislature bans DEI programs at schools/in government
The Utah Legislature Friday joined the growing list of lawmakers across the nation acting to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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Known for heartbreak/unwanted records/curse, Detroit Lions banish demons with landmark playoff run
Sixteen years ago, the Detroit Lions made history – but for all the wrong reasons.
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Aryna Sabalenka defends women’s Australian Open title, dominantly defeatis Zheng Qinwen
Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her Australian Open women’s title on Saturday, dismantling China’s Zheng Qinwen 6-3 6-2 in the final in Melbourne and completing a dominant tournament in which she did not drop a single set.
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Key senators give US power to clamp down on border crossings
Senate negotiators have agreed to empower the US to significantly restrict illegal migrant crossings at the southern border, according to sources familiar with the matter, a move aimed at ending the migrant surge that has overrun federal authorities over the past several months.
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Australia marks national day; results - patriotism/anger
“Australia Day is Dead!” Indigenous activist Gwenda Stanley chants into the loudspeaker, as a crowd of thousands breaks into applause.
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Houthi missile attack results in oil tanker fire in Gulf of Aden
An oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden is on fire after a missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi militants, in the latest incident linked to the Iran-backed group in the key shipping route.
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CIA chief crucial talks in Europe secure hostage deal/pause Gaza fighting
Efforts to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza and broker a prolonged pause in fighting are at an important juncture as President Joe Biden deploys his point person on hostage talks to Europe for multiparty talks on the contours of a possible agreement.
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Milwaukee Bucks hire Doc Rivers as next head coach
Doc Rivers has been officially named the next head coach for the Milwaukee Bucks, the franchise said Friday.
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Common to Inspire PVAMU Students with a Message of Wellness and Self-Care
Prairie View A&M University will be graced by the presence of Common, the multi-talented icon, who will share his profound journey towards wellness, detailed in his upcoming book, "AND THEN WE RISE"
Prairie View A&M University proudly welcomes Common, the acclaimed artist, actor, author, and activist, to a packed auditorium eager to hear his transformative story.
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Houston Celebrates Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher's Appointment as HCC Chancellor
In a momentous announcement for Houston's academic community, Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher has been officially named the Chancellor of Houston Community College (HCC), a pivotal step for an institution known for its dedication to educational innovation and excellence. Dr. Ford Fisher, who previously excelled as the Interim Chancellor since September 1, 2023, is celebrated for her unwavering commitment and strategic vision.
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HCC Coleman College Expands Educational Opportunities with On-Campus Prerequisite Courses
Health Science students can now seamlessly complete degrees and certificates at a single campus
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Philadelphia - Juvinile homicide suspect remains at large - authorities arrest man suspected of helping him
An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with the Philadelphia killing suspect who escaped custody during a medical transport, the city’s police department announced Friday.
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Jury finds Trump must pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll
Before Judge Lewis Kaplan entered the courtroom for the verdict, Donald Trump's attorney Alina Habba hugged E. Jean Carroll's attorney Shawn Crowley.
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PVAMU Hosts Award-Winning Artist and Activist Common on Exclusive Book Tour
Prairie View A&M University stands as the sole HBCU on the renowned performer’s nationwide book tour.*
Prairie View A&M University proudly welcomes the multitalented artist, actor, author, and activist Common for an engaging conversation. PVAMU stands as the exclusive HBCU venue on Common's extensive multi-city tour.
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Not just Taylor Swift - AI-generated porn targeting women/kids all over world
The circulation of explicit and pornographic pictures of megastar Taylor Swift this week shined a light on artificial intelligence’s ability to create convincingly real, damaging – and fake – images.
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Takeaways from Donald Trump’s testimony at the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial
Two days after dominating the New Hampshire GOP’s presidential primary, all but assuring himself a third straight nomination and rematch with President Joe Biden, Donald Trump returned to a Manhattan federal courthouse.
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UN agency fires staff members allegedly involved in October 7 attacks
The UN relief agency operating in Gaza said Friday that Israel had accused some of its staff of being involved in the October 7 attacks, and that their contracts would be “immediately” terminated.
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LeBron James named to record 20th NBA All-Star Game
Another year, another record for basketball star LeBron James.
