Tune in for Nipsey Hussle's Celebration of Life memorial service in LA
In memoriam
3 minutes ago
More than 20,000 are estimated to have gathered at the Staples Center. The service, with performances by Stevie Wonder and Anthony Hamilton, will be followed by a miles-long procession.
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New York Post's 9/11 cover responding to Ilhan Omar's comments sparks strong reactions
US news
2 hours ago
“CAIR was founded after 9/11, because they recognized that some people did something and that all of us were starting to lose access to our civil liberties,” said Rep. Ilhan Omar in a speech to the Council on American-Islamic Relations. The New York Post's response to Omar's comments has led to backlash.
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An apparent 'Nipsey Russell' flub sheds light on the important figure that inspired Nipsey Hussle's name
Pop culture
1 hour ago
During the memorial service for Nipsey Hussle, Louis Farrakhan referred to the rapper as Nipsey Russell. While some wrote this off as a potentially disrespectful slip of the tongue, it reminded others that Hussle's stage name is a play on the late performer Nipsey Russell, who starred in 1978's The Wiz as the Tinman.
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Leonard Fournette arrested for various traffic violations
NFL
43 minutes ago
The Jaguars running back was stopped for speeding and arrested for knowingly driving with a suspended license, which resulted from a previous violation in November 2018.
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Israel’s Beresheet lander’s engine fails, crash lands on moon
World news
32 minutes ago
Israel is the seventh country in the world to successfully enter the moon’s orbit and the fourth country to touch the moon’s surface. The mission fell short when the Beresheet spacecraft’s main engine failed just before landing.
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The 55% 'soaring approval' rating Trump's touting is actually his unfavorable rating
Politics
4 hours ago
During a segment on Lou Dobbs' Fox News show, he highlighted a poll conducted by Georgetown University that Dobbs said proved President Trump's overall approval rating was "soaring" at 55%. In fact, that number was the percentage of responders who gave Trump an "unfavorable" rating.
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These Game of Thrones+Avengers spinoffs make almost too much sense
Pop culture
2 hours ago
When @jowrotethis put out a call to create the perfect GOT+MCU mashup, fans of both pop culture phenomena came through in a big way. Now, someone just needs to green-light these franchises.
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Former Obama aide charged in relation to Mueller investigation
US news
1 hour ago
Former Obama White House counsel Gregory Craig has been charged with making false statements and concealing information about his firm’s work on behalf of Ukraine.
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Sacramento Kings fire Dave Joerger and clean house after their best season in over a decade
NHL
3 hours ago
Shortly after the Kings announced that GM Vlade Divac would be extended for four years, Divac fired head coach Dave Joerger and other members within the organization. This comes after the Kings exceeded expectations and had their most successful season in 13 years.
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Pamela Anderson reacts to Julian Assange's arrest
World news
This morning
The actor had some harsh words for Ecuador, the UK and the US following Assange's arrest on Thursday.
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Attorney Michael Avenatti charged in a 36-count indictment
US news
54 minutes ago
Avenatti could be sentenced to up to 335 years in prison if convicted, according to the Los Angeles Times.
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Georgetown students to vote on slavery reparations fund
US news
4 hours ago
Students are voting Thursday on a referendum to increase tuition by $27.20 per semester to create a fund that benefits descendants of the 272 slaves sold by the university in 1838. The effort would create one of the first reparations funds at a major US institution.
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Prince Harry and Meghan are planning to keep the birth of their royal baby private
Royal family
4 hours ago
In a statement released by the Royal Family, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said they will share their royal baby news with the public after celebrating privately as a new family.
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An all-star cast assembles for Wine Country, Amy Poehler's first film as a director
Movies
3 hours ago
Netflix dropped the trailer for Wine Country, starring Poehler and fellow SNL alums Maya Rudolph, Tina Fey, Rachel Dratch and Ana Gasteyer; along with Paula Pell, Jason Schwartzman and PEN15's Maya Erskine. The film hits the streaming service on May 10.
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Dress like a Sim with Moschino’s upcoming fashion line
Pop culture
This morning
A new collaboration between Italian fashion company Moschino and video game company EA features a range of Sims-inspired clothing. The collection includes pixelated designs and several accessories, like the iconic Sims earrings.
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Julian Assange found guilty of breaching bail
UK news
5 hours ago
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could face up to a year in prison after the Westminster Magistrates’ Court found him guilty of breaching his bail. Assange has also been indicted for allegedly breaking into US government computers and conspiring with former US Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning. After seven years in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, Assange was arrested and had his asylum seeker status withdrawn for “violating international conventions.”
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Liverpool in talks with Nike over new kit deal, ESPN reports
Sports
2 hours ago
ESPN reports that the Premier League club is in advanced talks with Nike for a new long-term deal worth over $750 million (£574 million).
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Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir ousted and military taking over for two years
World news
5 hours ago
In a live television announcement, Sudan's vice president and defense minister said that President Omar al-Bashir had been ousted and arrested. The military says they will control the country now for two years. Photo via @AFP
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South Korea's abortion ban has been ruled unconstitutional
World news
This morning
In a historic decision, a South Korean court ruled that the country's abortion ban is unconstitutional and ordered the law be revised by the end of 2020. Under the 1953 ban, women who had abortions could be fined and imprisoned, except in specific cases.
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