Jonathan Wade scored 17 points, Zaynah Robinson added 16 and No. 2 seed Norfolk State beat Howard 68-53 in Friday night’s Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament semifinal.
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Muhammad Alia s son says he was detained again at airport
Muhammad Ali Jr. was detained and questioned at a Washington airport before being allowed to board a flight to Fort Lauderdale after meeting with lawmakers to discuss a separate airport detention incident last month, a lawyer for the late heavyweight champion’s son said Friday. Ali and his mother, Khalilah Camacho Ali, were stopped at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after returning from Jamaica on Feb. 7. They traveled to Washington on Wednesday without incident to speak to members of a congressional subcommittee on border security about that experience.
Chicago tries to learn from New York crime fighting success
Even before President Trump tweeted a threat to send “in the Feds” to curb Chicago’s gun violence, he was saying on the campaign trail that there was a simple solution to the bloodshed: police should get tougher.
Chicago tries to learn from New York crime fighting success
Even before President Trump tweeted a threat to send “in the Feds” to curb Chicago’s gun violence, he was saying on the campaign trail that there was a simple solution to the bloodshed: police should get tougher.
This day in history, March 8, 2017
On March 8, 1917, Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, 78, creator of the rigid airships bearing his name, died in Berlin. The U.S. Senate voted to limit filibusters by adopting the cloture rule.
Villanova’s Hart a force as top player of the year candidate
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Villanova’s Josh Hart reacts after he hit a 3-pointer during the second half of a March 4 game against Georgetown in Washington. Villanova won 81-55.
Women’s March organizers call for ‘A Day Without a Woman’
Organizers of the January Women’s March are calling for women to take the day off and enco… . FILE – In this Jan. 21, 2017 file photo, Gloria Steinem, center right, greets protesters at the barricades before speaking at the Women’s March on Washington during the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency, in Wa… Organizers of January’s Women’s March are calling for women to take the day off, not spend money and wear red to mark a national “A Day Without A Woman.”
Holy Roman Gabriel! Rams Switch To White Horns For Upcoming Season
The Rams will retain top cornerback Trumaine Johnson for the 2017 season under a guaranteed contract worth $16.7 million Fun fact: the Rams were the first National Football League team to have a logo on their helmets, when in 1948 halfback Fred Gehrke, who worked as a commercial artist in off-season, painted ram horns on the team’s leather helmets. The Los Angeles Rams announced they have elected to place the non-exclusive franchise tag on cornerback Trumaine Johnson for the second consecutive season.
Emails from VP Pencea s time as governor delivered in Indiana
Luke Kornet and fellow senior Nolan Cressler combined for 37 points to increase Vanderbilt’s chances for an at-large bid to the NCAA tournam In some previous seasons, Vanderbilt’s teams have not shown it wanted to play as hard as it needed to. This season, with a first-year coach, Vice President Mike Pence takes a short tour of the Blain Supply’s company headquarters and warehousing facility during his visit to Janesville, Wis.
Warrant for arrest of Stockton’s former Mayor
Former Stockton Mayor Anthony Silva, who was rejected by voters in a bid for re-election previous year, now is wanted by the county prosecutor, who has issued an arrest warrant. According to CBS13, two search warrants are being served by Stockton police – one at the Stockton Kids Club and one at former Stockton Mayor Anthony Silva’s house.
Zlatan indispensable to United quest for trophy to kick off Mourinho era
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic could potentially be missing out on millions of pounds for failing to secure a boot deal with a top sports designer, according to reports in The Sun . Ibrahimovic has been offered a one-year extension at United but is coy on whether he will sign it at this stage.
Gravely announces re-election bid in Martinsville
Gravely made the announcement at a press conference Wednesday evening at the Martinsville Municipal Building.
Judge: Rochester park can continue year-round occupancy
President Donald Trump talked tough about illegal immigration, Obamacare and the need to lower federal taxes, but also tried to strike a more conciliatory tone during his one-hour speech to the joint… The University of New Hampshire men’s basketball team, seeded No.
NH listed at No. 2 in ranking of U.S. states
President Donald Trump talked tough about illegal immigration, Obamacare and the need to lower federal taxes, but also tried to strike a more conciliatory tone during his one-hour speech to the joint… The University of New Hampshire men’s basketball team, seeded No.
US Defense Spending Could Be $30 Billion More Than Announced Previously
… to cut about 20 percent of its non-grant funding, Ebell said. On Friday, the White House excluded several major US news organizations, including some it has criticized, from an off-camera briefing held by the White House press secretary. To reach …
This Is Why Democratic Women Are Wearing White At The President’s Address
When you watch President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, be prepared to see lots of white jackets in the crowd. During his speech he discussed his position on immigration, his plans to build the border wall, along with his plans to end “radical Islamic terror”.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher wears EVERTON shirt for Sky Sports interview
‘I’ve still got visions of coming on as a sub for Liverpool away at West Brom about three or four years ago and trying to steal a ball in front of him and him just rolling me and running away from me! However, he hasn’t best pleased Liverpool supporters on Tuesday as while heading over to Everton for a special interview and feature for Sky Sports, he’s decided to make the pretty unwise move to put on the Toffees training kit. Everton have gained 11 points on Liverpool since the turn of the year, winning six of their last nine thanks to goals from joint-Premier League top scorer Romelu Lukaku.
Mount Paran alumni Colton Cannon is a baseball standout at Coast Guard Academy
Colton Cannon is one of the many alumni that Mount Paran Christian is proud to call one of its community.
Links: Jazz a top 5 team; Mitt Romney praises great-nephew Eric Mika
Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, in Washington. The Utah Jazz made a big jump in Jeremy Woo’s latest NBA Power Rankings for Sports Illustrated as they moved up to No.
The Brief: Texas has an alarming maternal death rate. Now what?
Texas’ maternal mortality rates nearly doubled between 2010 and 2014 – but lawmakers have had few conversations around the issue since the legislative session began. Rise in Texas maternal deaths absent from legislative agenda The maternal death rate has been overshadowed by issues like child welfare, the so-called “bathroom bill” and sanctuary cities.
John Thompson IIIa s Worst Week in Washington
Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events On Wednesday night, the team lost on its home court to Depaul, the first time that had happened since 1991. Then on Saturday Georgetown headed to Madison Square Garden where they were beaten by the St. John’s Red Storm.
Burroughs soccer sees season end to Salesian in quarterfinals
Salesian tested the Burroughs back line after forcing its share of counterattacks and even had a goal waved off due to an offside call. But Burroughs did not yield.
As party rebuilds, Democratic leadership still uncertain
In this Sept. 29, 2014 file photo, then-Labor Secretary Tom Perez speaks in the South Court Auditorium in the White House compound in Washington.
BC-AP News Digest 7 am
Analysts at the Homeland Security Department’s intelligence arm found insufficient evidence that citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries included in President Donald Trump’s travel ban pose a terror threat to the United States. By Alicia A. Caldwell and Vivian Salama.
Trump administration reverses transgender bathroom guidance
As Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly stepped off a plane in Mexico Wednesday evening, tensions were brewing th… U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., will hold its first field hearing of … LINCOLN, Neb. _ Nebraska receivers coach Keith Williams was sentenced Wednesday to 30 days in jail, three years’ probation and fined $1,000 after pleading no contest to t… — Tom Brady’s Super Bowl jersey went missing from his locker after the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl 51 victory.
Perspectives on the 2018 Farm Bill from Kansas
A quest for a third straight crown got off to a good start last night as the Lady Bea… — Tom Brady’s Super Bowl jersey went missing from his locker after the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl 51 victory. It has an estimated value of $500,000, according … — The backlash by constituents at GOP town hall meetings across the country is a mix of genuine concern and “manufactured” anger instigated by “professiona… — Steve the “Crocodile Hunter” Irwin would have been 55 today.
Steve Price hints he’ll Quit I’m a Celebrity due to Keira
The moment Harrison Ford came TERRIFYINGLY close to an air disaster: New video shows his plane passing just feet over a 737 with 106 people aboard as he misses runway and lands on taxiway Freed to kill in a sanctuary city: Illegal immigrant gangster ‘robbed then murdered man at rail station’ weeks after being released in Denver despite request from ICE to keep him jailed for deportation Arrival ‘just sucked’, La La Land is ‘not memorable’ and Meryl Streep is ‘like a clown’: One Academy member reveals her votes Anne Frank Center director blames Trump and his ‘henchman’ Steve Bannon for the ‘cancer’ of anti-Semitism currently in America: ‘Our president is creating an incubator of hatred’ Was this woman about to be kidnapped? Terrified teen driver tells how she found a shirt wrapped around her windshield wiper in a dark parking lot as two cars idled nearby San Jose declares a state of … (more)
Nicole Scherzinger flashes bra at London’s Paper nightclub
The moment Harrison Ford came TERRIFYINGLY close to an air disaster: New video shows his plane passing just feet over a 737 with 106 people aboard as he misses runway and lands on taxiway Freed to kill in a sanctuary city: Illegal immigrant gangster ‘robbed then murdered man at rail station’ weeks after being released in Denver despite request from ICE to keep him jailed for deportation Arrival ‘just sucked’, La La Land is ‘not memorable’ and Meryl Streep is ‘like a clown’: One Academy member reveals her votes Anne Frank Center director blames Trump and his ‘henchman’ Steve Bannon for the ‘cancer’ of anti-Semitism currently in America: ‘Our president is creating an incubator of hatred’ Was this woman about to be kidnapped? Terrified teen driver tells how she found a shirt wrapped around her windshield wiper in a dark parking lot as two cars idled nearby San Jose declares a state of … (more)
USA Gymnastics inaction leads to bill establishing protocol for reporting sexual abuse
Larry Nassar, 53, the longtime team physician for U.S. gymnastics, was arrested in November on charges of sexually assaulting a child in Michigan and indicted a month later on federal charges of possession of child pornography. More state and federal charges are likely, as dozens of other women have come forward in lawsuits alleging Nassar violated them during exams.
USA Gymnastics inaction leads to bill establishing protocol for reporting sexual abuse
Larry Nassar, 53, the longtime team physician for U.S. gymnastics, was arrested in November on charges of sexually assaulting a child in Michigan and indicted a month later on federal charges of possession of child pornography. More state and federal charges are likely, as dozens of other women have come forward in lawsuits alleging Nassar violated them during exams.
LeBron James talking a good game, still playing a great 1
” Older, wiser and more aware of the world, LeBron James isn’t afraid of letting his views known on politics or social issues or even the business of basketball. But in his 14th season, with more NBA playing years in his rear-view mirror than left in front of him, James doesn’t see much reason to stay silent these days.
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Sandigo Otero, wh… . Nora Sandigo Otero, right, and several of the children under her legal guardianship, arrive at the Miami-Dade County immigration hearing, Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, in downtown Miami.
No sanctuary for immigrants living illegally in Miami-Dade
Sandigo Otero, wh… . Nora Sandigo Otero, right, and several of the children under her legal guardianship, arrive at the Miami-Dade County immigration hearing, Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, in downtown Miami.
Growing list of Patriots expected to boycott Trump White House
For decades, the winners of the Super Bowl have visited the White House to celebrate with the president. But this year, several New England Patriots are expected to skip.
Esty to honor 6 leaders in Black History Month ceremony
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: DANBURY – U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty will honor six African-American community leaders during her annual Black History Month ceremony. The six honorees include Joyce Petteway, of Waterbury, who has been active with the Waterbury NAACP; Rhudean Raye, of Meriden, one of the city’s first black teachers; Arthur Perry, of New Britain, who will be honored posthumously for his work as a union organizer; and Tebucky Jones, of New Britain, former New England Patriots player who now coaches New Britain High School’s football team.
Immigrant community on high alert amid deportation fears
Fear and panic have gripped America’s immigrant community as reports circulate that federal agents have become newly aggressive under President Donald Trump , who campaigned for office with a vow to create a “deportation force.” Federal officials insist they have not made fundamental changes in enforcement actions, and they deny stopping people randomly at checkpoints or conducting “sweeps” of locations where undocumented immigrants are common.
Families of men killed with Jose Fernandez file lawsuits
The families of the two men who were with … When a judge who helped derail President Donald Trump’s travel ban was hit with online threats, the abuse raised safety concerns among jurists across the country. When a judge who helped derail President Donald Trump’s travel ban was hit with online threats, the abuse raised safety concerns among jurists across the country.
Rick Derringer charged for having gun on Delta flight
Newly-installed education secretary Betsy DeVos on her first visit to a school is BLOCKED from entering the building by protesters… and is forced to sneak in via a side entrance No point in shoveling out yet! ANOTHER storm is set to hit the Northeast – just three days after the whiteout that dropped two feet of snow on the region Trailer for ‘racist’ Netflix series Dear White People ‘gets a million dislikes in just ONE day’ – and sparks customer revolt Now-paralyzed man admits to 2002 rape after DNA kit match but gets a suspended sentence because he’s already in a nursing home ‘We are truly blessed’: Family rejoice as Jamie Lynn Spears’ daughter Maddie, 8, LEAVES hospital six days after girl almost died after flipping ATV into a pond Fort Bliss soldier gets 15 months for trying to smuggle two illegal immigrants from Mexico in exchange for $1,500 EXCLUSIVE: Child sex abuse victim who … (more)
Powerful quake kills at least 6 in southern Philippines
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ attempt to mend fences with teachers and parents across the country has gotten off to a rocky start. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ attempt to mend fences with teachers and parents across the country has gotten off to a rocky start.
Tom Perez Scores an Own Goal in DNC Contest
While barnstorming through Kansas in his bid to become chairman of the Democratic National Committee, former Labor secretary Tom Perez conducted a tad too much outreach to those who supported and still mourn Bernie Sanders’s 2016 presidential campaign: “We heard loudly and clearly yesterday from Bernie supporters that the process was rigged, and it was. And you’ve got to be honest about it.