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NFL honours Mississippi man freed after 22 years in prison

NFL honours Mississippi man freed after 22 years in prison

JACKSON, Miss. — The NFL says it is honouring Curtis Flowers, a Black man from Mississippi who was imprisoned more than 22 years and was freed in late 2019, months after the U.S.
GOP blocks $2,000 checks as Trump leaves COVID aid in chaos

GOP blocks $2,000 checks as Trump leaves COVID aid in chaos

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s sudden demand for $2,000 checks for most Americans was swiftly rejected by House Republicans on Thursday as his haphazard actions throw a massive COVID relief and government funding bill into chaos.
From ‘Wonder Woman’ to ‘Star Wars,’ Jenkins' rise continues

From ‘Wonder Woman’ to ‘Star Wars,’ Jenkins' rise continues

Years ago, Chris Pine turned “Wonder Woman” down.
New round of Trump clemency benefits Manafort, other allies

New round of Trump clemency benefits Manafort, other allies

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday pardoned more than two dozen people, including former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law, in the latest wave of clemency to benefit longtime associates an
Police: Couple steals $300 albino python from pet store

Police: Couple steals $300 albino python from pet store

PEABODY, Mass. — Police in Peabody, Massachusetts, are looking for a couple who slithered away with a snake worth $300 from a city pet store. The couple entered the Petco store around 4:30 p.m. Monday, police told The Salem News on Wednesday.
Africa CDC: New virus variant appears to emerge in Nigeria

Africa CDC: New virus variant appears to emerge in Nigeria

NAIROBI, Kenya — Another new variant of the coronavirus appears to have emerged in Nigeria, Africa’s top public health official said Thursday, but he added that further investigation was needed.
Ex-'Survivor' contestant charged with larceny in Virginia

Ex-'Survivor' contestant charged with larceny in Virginia

DANVILLE, Va. — A former “Survivor” contestant has been charged in Virginia with grand larceny, authorities said.
Warner Bros. sets ‘Furiosa,’ ‘Color Purple’ musical for 2023

Warner Bros. sets ‘Furiosa,’ ‘Color Purple’ musical for 2023

A “Mad Max: Fury Road” prequel and an adaptation of “The Color Purple” Broadway musical are coming to theatres in 2023, Warner Bros. said Wednesday.
20 migrants dead off Tunisia after boat sinks, more missing

20 migrants dead off Tunisia after boat sinks, more missing

TUNIS, Tunisia — About 20 African migrants were found dead Thursday after their smuggling boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea while trying to reach Europe, Tunisian authorities said.
China steps up pressure on Alibaba with anti-monopoly probe

China steps up pressure on Alibaba with anti-monopoly probe

BEIJING — Chinese regulators on Thursday announced an anti-monopoly investigation of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, stepping up the ruling Communist Party’s efforts to control fast-growing tech industries.