5 things to know for April 6: Covid-19, infrastructure, LGBT rights, Israel, Russia
April is now Arab American Heritage Month, the State Department has announced. It’s a time to celebrate and recognize a group whose…
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Man tied to Matt Gaetz’s extortion allegation says lawmaker is ‘trying to direct attention from himself’
A man tied to the allegations of extortion pushed by Rep. Matt Gaetz said Monday evening that the Republican lawmaker is “trying to direct…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea reportedly won’t participate in Tokyo Olympic Games
North Korea has reportedly decided drop out of the forthcoming Tokyo Olympics due to concerns its athletes could contract coronavirus. North Korea…
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Moe Norman: The ‘Rain Man of golf’ who amazed even the greats of the sport
Whether it’s because of his funky clothing, eccentric personality or highly distinctive swing, Moe Norman — dubbed golf’s…
Continue ReadingAnother US Covid-19 surge may look different, experts say, particularly for younger people. Here’s how
Experts say Covid-19 vaccinations in the United States are going extremely well — but more people need to be protected and the country may be…
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Myanmar’s junta releases 8 of 11 people arrested after communicating with CNN
At least eight of 11 people who were detained after communicating with CNN journalists in Myanmar were released on Monday, according to three sources…
Continue ReadingBaylor routs Gonzaga to win its first NCAA men’s basketball title and end Bulldogs’ dream of perfect season
The Baylor Bears won their first men’s NCAA basketball title with a 86-70 win over the previously undefeated Gonzaga Bulldogs in the…
Continue ReadingBaylor routs Gonzaga to win NCAA men’s basketball title game
The Baylor Bears won their first men’s NCAA basketball title with a 86-70 win over the previously undefeated Gonzaga Bulldogs in the…
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Texas Rangers sell over 38,000 tickets to home opener, marking one of the first full-capacity sporting events in a year
The Texas Rangers welcomed a crowd of at least 38,000 fans to Globe Life Field in Arlington Monday for the team’s home opener against the…
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These schools are planning free summer camps with stimulus money
Tulsa schools have a long shopping list of projects for when federal stimulus money makes it to Oklahoma. Teachers and administrators are thinking of…
Continue Reading‘Jeopardy!’ contestant trolls guest host and Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers about NFC championship loss
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was momentarily left speechless when he hosted “Jeopardy!” in the show that aired Monday. In…
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Jordan’s royal family drama sends shudders around the region. Here’s what we know
For a country often seen as a bastion of relative calm in a troubled region, the events that unfolded in Jordan over the weekend were among the most…
Continue ReadingAll 50 states now have expanded or will expand Covid vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 and up
All 50 states have announced when they plan to open up coronavirus vaccinations to everyone eligible under US Food and Drug Administration emergency…
Continue ReadingApril is Arab American Heritage Month, the State Department declares
The culture of Arab Americans will be honored this month, with the designation by the State Department of April as Arab American Heritage Month,…
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Engineers find no evidence of second breach in Florida wastewater pond that threatens to break
Officials said Monday there is no second breach in a Florida wastewater reservoir containment wall that is in danger of collapsing, according to the…
Continue ReadingThe pandemic forced her church to hold virtual services, but she still wears her Sunday best
The pandemic has not stopped one woman in Tulsa, Oklahoma, from wearing her Sunday best to church — even though services in the last year have…
Continue ReadingParliamentarian gives Democrats potential new tool for reconciliation in early ruling
The Senate parliamentarian has ruled that Democrats may amend the budget resolution they used for their Covid-19 relief bill and attach another set…
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Minneapolis Police chief says Derek Chauvin’s actions were ‘in no way, shape or form’ proper
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo on Monday thoroughly rejected Derek Chauvin’s actions and use of force during the arrest of George…
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Jordan’s former crown prince signs letter agreeing to support the King
A letter signed by Jordan’s former crown prince Hamzah bin Hussein indicates that he is ready to be “of help and support” to his…
Continue ReadingTexas Gov. Greg Abbott declines to throw Rangers first pitch, citing MLB’s stance against Georgia voting law
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that he will not throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Texas Rangers home opener because of Major League…
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