DeJon Jarreau had 12 points and six assists to lead No. 25 Houston past cold-shooting South Florida 68-49 in an American Athletic Conference game Sunday in Houston.Fabian White Jr. had 11 points and… MORE
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Kobe Bryant: Remembering the final game of ‘The Black Mamba’
Gone but never forgotten. As tributes poured in remembering Kobe Bryant’s remarkable basketball career following his death in a helicopter crash on Sunday in California, fans were left cherishing countless memories as they mourned the NBA great’s passing. Fans’ final vision of Bryant in a purple and gold uniform four years ago was like many…… MORE
A Florida man was arrested for pointing lasers at planes landing at an airport
A Florida man was arrested on Wednesday night for pointing lasers at planes trying to land at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Charlie James Chapman Jr., 41, also is accused of pointing a laser at a Martin County Sheriff’s Office helicopter responding to the incident, according to a news release from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. CNN…… MORE
Rocket strikes dining facility at US Embassy compound in Baghdad
One rocket hit a dining facility Sunday on the compound of the US Embassy in Baghdad, a US official told CNN. The official said at this early stage there are reports of minor damage. Neither the Pentagon nor the State Department have made public any reports of injuries and have not returned requests from CNN…… MORE
Kobe Bryant left his mark on Hollywood, too
In 2011, Kobe Bryant became the first professional athlete who was not an actor to have his hand and footprints enshrined at Hollywood’s historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Crowds and attendees cheered during the ceremony for the beloved NBA superstar and Olympic athlete. After being introduced by late-night host and master of ceremony Jimmy Kimmel, Bryant…… MORE
Biden expects to be focus of Trump impeachment defense
As President Donald Trump’s legal team prepares to continue arguments in the impeachment trial Monday, Joe Biden said he expects to be a focus of their presentation. But the former vice president and 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful insisted he’s not concerned about any political fallout. “Look, they’ve been going full bore at me all the…… MORE
Nadler announces he will miss parts of impeachment trial as his wife undergoes cancer treatment
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler on Sunday announced he will miss parts of the ongoing Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump to help take care of his ailing wife. “In December, following the House Judiciary Committee markup of the Articles of Impeachment against President Donald J. Trump, my wife was admitted to the…… MORE
China’s unprecedented quarantines could have wider consequences, experts say
With Chinese authorities warning the coronavirus outbreak is accelerating, placing millions of people in more than a dozen Chinese cities under intense travel restrictions might seem like a good idea. But historically a mass quarantine is an aggressive response that’s far from perfect. In the past it has led to political, financial and social consequences.…… MORE
Powerball jackpot jumps up to $394 million after last night’s drawing claims no winners
Powerball jackpot hopefuls were most likely disappointed by last night’s drawing as there was no winner of the $366 million prize. But they shouldn’t be too upset. That just means they’ll have another chance to win the increased jackpot of $394 million in the next drawing. Saturday’s winning numbers were 2,9,17,36, 67 with a Powerball…… MORE
Impeachment, war, and rally crowds: Trump made 49 false claims last week
President Donald Trump made 49 false claims last week, sprinkling his dishonesty around a wide range of subjects. Between January 13 and January 19, Trump made eight false claims related to the economy, eight related to the military, seven related to impeachment, seven related to Democrats, and six about energy. While 49 false claims across…… MORE
