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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Proposals to increase some of the lowest teacher salaries in the U.S. were in danger Tuesday as Mississippi legislators engaged in a political showdown. Hours before a big deadline, Senate committees voted to keep the issue alive.
“The bottom line is the teachers. ... They don’t need to be used as... | https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Mississippi-teacher-pay-survives-legislators-16969605.php | 2022-03-02T01:32:48 | en | 0.971223 |
The Trilogy, the latest project from French actor-director Lucas Belvaux, consists of three films with distinct plots populated by the same cast of characters. The project has already won France's top critics prize. Each film -- a crime drama, a romantic farce and a forlorn love story -- will open sequentially in U.S. ... | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/2004-02-18/the-trilogy-same-characters-different-films | 2022-03-02T01:32:50 | en | 0.927776 |
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii plans to lift its COVID-19 quarantine requirement for travelers this month, meaning that starting on March 26 those arriving from other places in the U.S. won't have to show proof of vaccination or a negative test to avoid sequestering themselves for five days.
Hawaii is the only U.S. state to im... | https://www.chron.com/news/article/Hawaii-to-lift-COVID-19-travel-quarantine-rules-16969651.php | 2022-03-02T01:32:54 | en | 0.972263 |
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers on Tuesday took up a bill to ban transgender girls and women from competing in female only sports, an issue that has become flashpoint this election year.
The proposal, debated in a Senate education committee, would only apply to transgender girls and women. Transgender boys and ... | https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Missouri-mulls-ban-on-transgender-athletes-in-16969612.php | 2022-03-02T01:32:54 | en | 0.968999 |
In Washington, D.C., a film depicting the struggles of Afghan women under Taliban rule has picked up some heavy endorsements -- from President Bush and Secretary of State Colin Powell. The Golden Globe-winning Osama has become the can't-miss film among government workers in the nation's capital. NPR's Michele Kelemen r... | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/2004-02-19/for-u-s-officials-osama-a-must-see-film | 2022-03-02T01:32:56 | en | 0.93978 |
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Proposals to increase some of the lowest teacher salaries in the U.S. were in danger Tuesday as Mississippi legislators engaged in a political showdown. Hours before a big deadline, Senate committees voted to keep the issue alive.
“The bottom line is the teachers. ... They don’t need to be used as... | https://www.chron.com/news/article/Mississippi-teacher-pay-survives-legislators-16969605.php | 2022-03-02T01:33:00 | en | 0.971223 |
PLYMOUTH, Ind. (AP) — A judge has sentenced the mother of a murdered 11-month-old northern Indiana girl to 2 1/2 years in jail.
Jennifer Coburn, 33, of Plymouth pleaded guilty last month to neglect of a dependent under a plea agreement. She was sentenced Friday, the South Bend Tribune reported.
Police found the body of... | https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Mom-of-murdered-11-month-old-sentenced-to-2-1-2-16969540.php | 2022-03-02T01:33:01 | en | 0.951524 |
Kitchen Stories, a new film opening in New York and Los Angeles, is based on a 50-year Swedish study on efficiency in the kitchen. The dry subject matter is atypical for a comedy, but the film's serious spin on silly details is receiving rave reviews. Beth Accomando reports.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https... | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/2004-02-19/kitchen-stories-a-seriously-silly-film | 2022-03-02T01:33:02 | en | 0.931751 |
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers on Tuesday took up a bill to ban transgender girls and women from competing in female only sports, an issue that has become flashpoint this election year.
The proposal, debated in a Senate education committee, would only apply to transgender girls and women. Transgender boys and ... | https://www.chron.com/news/article/Missouri-mulls-ban-on-transgender-athletes-in-16969612.php | 2022-03-02T01:33:06 | en | 0.968999 |
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's coronavirus contact tracing program will end its universal tracing efforts toward the end of the next month, with officials citing a significant caseload drop, high vaccination rates and new treatments as the rationale.
“Having these strong protections in place defines a new phase in the... | https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/NYC-to-wind-down-most-coronavirus-contact-tracing-16969604.php | 2022-03-02T01:33:07 | en | 0.963282 |
Folk music pioneer Pete Seeger, who sang with Woody Guthrie in the 1940s and led protests for civil rights and against the Vietnam War in the 1960s, is going strong at 84. He's still protesting, this time against the war in Iraq. And he's inspiring a new generation of artists, who have recorded his songs in a new colle... | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/2004-02-19/pete-seegers-seeds | 2022-03-02T01:33:08 | en | 0.95979 |
PLYMOUTH, Ind. (AP) — A judge has sentenced the mother of a murdered 11-month-old northern Indiana girl to 2 1/2 years in jail.
Jennifer Coburn, 33, of Plymouth pleaded guilty last month to neglect of a dependent under a plea agreement. She was sentenced Friday, the South Bend Tribune reported.
Police found the body of... | https://www.chron.com/news/article/Mom-of-murdered-11-month-old-sentenced-to-2-1-2-16969540.php | 2022-03-02T01:33:12 | en | 0.951524 |
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with members of the classical vocal group Trio Medieval, and they perform selections from their latest CD in NPR's Studio 4A. The group specializes in authentic Gregorian chants with a modern twist.
Copyright 2004 NPR
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with members of the classical vocal group Trio Med... | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/2004-02-19/trio-medieval-live-at-npr | 2022-03-02T01:33:14 | en | 0.90548 |
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has a lot to address in his first State of the Union speech.
Along with domestic topics, Biden is expected to speak on Russia's invasion of Ukraine -- with Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S. on the guest list. That's on top of expected remarks about nursing home changes, health care, infr... | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/nation-world/state-of-the-union-longest-shortest-speeches/507-5a3f237b-e1eb-4bb3-9031-4af7e07d24c3 | 2022-03-02T01:33:15 | en | 0.960104 |
- AUD/JPY grinds higher around intraday top following firmer Aussie Q4 GDP.
- Buyers also benefit from bullish consolidation of US Treasury yields, stock futures.
- US President Joe Biden’s SOTU eyed amid chatters over banning Russian flights, Fed Chair Powell’s Testimony will be important too.
- Risk-aversion can keep... | https://www.fxstreet.com/news/aud-jpy-stays-firmer-around-8350-on-upbeat-australia-q4-gdp-risk-adjustments-202203020050 | 2022-03-02T01:33:15 | en | 0.930809 |
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's coronavirus contact tracing program will end its universal tracing efforts toward the end of the next month, with officials citing a significant caseload drop, high vaccination rates and new treatments as the rationale.
“Having these strong protections in place defines a new phase in the... | https://www.chron.com/news/article/NYC-to-wind-down-most-coronavirus-contact-tracing-16969604.php | 2022-03-02T01:33:19 | en | 0.963282 |
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Plymouth State University has opened a new diversity and equity center on its campus and appointed the school’s first chief diversity officer.
In a statement, school officials said the new diversity officer and center aim to create a welcoming and safe community for students of color and people fro... | https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Plymouth-State-University-opens-new-diversity-16969598.php | 2022-03-02T01:33:19 | en | 0.956123 |
NPR's Scott Simon talks to New York Times entertainment critic Elvis Mitchell about this year's nominees for the American Spirit Awards, which showcase independent films. This year's nominees include House of Sand and Fog, In America, The Fog of War and Pieces of April. Mitchell says the American Spirit Awards have a l... | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/2004-02-20/the-american-spirit-awards | 2022-03-02T01:33:21 | en | 0.894697 |
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden plans to announce Tuesday night that the U.S. is banning Russian aircraft from its airspace in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine, according to two people familiar with the decision.
The move follows similar actions by Canada and the European Union in recent days. The people spoke ... | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/nation-world/ukraine/biden-sotu-russia-airspace/507-efb5edbb-239a-436a-9033-1dc42a2a1535 | 2022-03-02T01:33:21 | en | 0.972765 |
- Bulls look firmer on bullish flag formation, which may scale the spot higher.
- A pullback towards 0.7255 will be a bargain bid for investors.
- AUD/USD is holding above the 50 and 150 EMAs, which add to the upside filters.
The AUD/USD pair has attracted some significant bids after breaching its narrow dimension. The... | https://www.fxstreet.com/news/aud-usd-price-analysis-braces-for-a-pullback-near-07260-prior-to-a-firmer-rally-202203020107 | 2022-03-02T01:33:21 | en | 0.935154 |
ATLANTA (AP) — Former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue will take the reins of Georgia's university system on April 1, with regents affirming his appointment unanimously on Tuesday after multiple regents sang his praises.
The 19-member Board of Regents had nominated Perdue as their sole public finalist for chancellor two weeks... | https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Regents-affirm-Sonny-Perdue-to-lead-Georgia-16969532.php | 2022-03-02T01:33:25 | en | 0.976555 |
Before Frank Sinatra sang "My Way" into the American musical lexicon, a French singer-songwriter had his own version of the ballad. Twenty-five years after his death, Claude Francois is still drawing fans to his former home, which has been turned into a museum. NPR's Nick Spicer reports.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more... | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/2004-02-21/he-did-it-his-way-first | 2022-03-02T01:33:27 | en | 0.988255 |
It’s been nearly a week since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24. Since then, major Western corporations have come under pressure to divest their stakes in Russian companies, the Associated Press reports. On Feb. 27, oil company BP said it would seek to dispose of its stake in Russi... | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/verify/global-conflicts/crude-oil-gasoline-gas-station-united-states-russia-fact-check/536-9cae557e-8b9e-40a8-a634-1faf5c5fc48f | 2022-03-02T01:33:27 | en | 0.959251 |
Australian Gross Domestic Product beat expectations as follows:
- The Australian economy rose 3.4% in seasonally adjusted chain volume measures.
- Real net national disposable income rose 1.7%.
- The terms of trade fell 5.1%.
- Household saving ratio decreased to 13.6% from 19.8%.
''Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose 3.... | https://www.fxstreet.com/news/aussie-gdp-beat-expectations-aud-usd-holds-steady-in-bullish-territory-202203020035 | 2022-03-02T01:33:28 | en | 0.941369 |
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Plymouth State University has opened a new diversity and equity center on its campus and appointed the school’s first chief diversity officer.
In a statement, school officials said the new diversity officer and center aim to create a welcoming and safe community for students of color and people fro... | https://www.chron.com/news/article/Plymouth-State-University-opens-new-diversity-16969598.php | 2022-03-02T01:33:31 | en | 0.956123 |
NEW YORK (AP) — Two British executives were charged with cheating investors out of millions of dollars in a collateralized loan scam that falsely promised investments used for loans were backed by fine wines, authorities said Tuesday.
An indictment returned Monday in Brooklyn federal court charged Stephen Burton, 57, a... | https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Two-UK-executives-charged-in-100-million-16969133.php | 2022-03-02T01:33:32 | en | 0.982399 |
NEW YORK — It's that time of year for the NFL when the season just ended but the front offices are ramping things up.
The NFL Scouting Combine takes place this week. Meanwhile, teams have one week before the deadline to designate franchise or transition tag players on March 8, and then on March 16, player contracts fro... | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/sports/locked-on/nfl-podcast/qb-carousel-which-nfl-teams-will-have-different-quarterbacks-next-season-aaron-rodgers-russell-wilson-carson-wentz-kirk-cousins-tom-brady/535-33f9771f-c5cc-47b2-9c50-8e142729a6f3 | 2022-03-02T01:33:33 | en | 0.967526 |
During the 1970s best-selling author John Gardner was at the center of American literature, and his sometimes controversial writings created debate on what fiction is and what it ought to be.
Gardner was the best selling author of a half-dozen novels including Nickel Mountain, Grendel, The Sunlight Dialogues and Octobe... | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/2004-02-21/john-gardner-biography-literary-outlaw | 2022-03-02T01:33:33 | en | 0.975161 |
- EUR/USD bears take a breather after declining to May 2020 lows.
- Nearly oversold RSI, descending trend line from late November will challenge bears on the way to 61.8% FE.
- Multi-day-old horizontal area, short-term resistance line could test the recovery moves.
EUR/USD keeps the bounce off short-term support while ... | https://www.fxstreet.com/news/eur-usd-price-analysis-14-week-old-support-tests-bears-eyeing-11000-202203020106 | 2022-03-02T01:33:34 | en | 0.937647 |
ATLANTA (AP) — Former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue will take the reins of Georgia's university system on April 1, with regents affirming his appointment unanimously on Tuesday after multiple regents sang his praises.
The 19-member Board of Regents had nominated Perdue as their sole public finalist for chancellor two weeks... | https://www.chron.com/news/article/Regents-affirm-Sonny-Perdue-to-lead-Georgia-16969532.php | 2022-03-02T01:33:37 | en | 0.976555 |
SEATTLE (AP) — A woman who torched five Seattle police cars during a tumultuous protest that heralded a summer of unrest after George Floyd's murder in 2020 was sentenced Tuesday to five years in prison.
Margaret Channon, 26, of Tacoma, used an aerosol can and a lighter as a makeshift flame-thrower to burn the unoccupi... | https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Woman-gets-5-year-term-for-police-car-fires-in-16969624.php | 2022-03-02T01:33:38 | en | 0.975657 |
Music is often a critical, final factor in making a film a success. For nearly a decade, Weekend Edition Sunday listeners have turned an ear to the subtleties of Oscar-nominated movie scores with the help of Andy Trudeau, NPR's resident film music buff.
This year's nominees, in alphabetical order:
Big Fish by Danny Elf... | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/2004-02-21/listening-to-the-academy-awards-part-one | 2022-03-02T01:33:39 | en | 0.946519 |
- GBP/USD sees more downside as G7 determines to force further financial pressure on Russia.
- The surrounding of 300 tanks near the Belarussian-Ukraine border is indicating more destruction ahead.
- The British pound fails to capitalize on upbeat British PMI Manufacturing print.
The GBP/USD pair looks to plunge near i... | https://www.fxstreet.com/news/gbp-usd-looks-down-to-13160-amid-fresh-wave-of-risk-aversion-as-russia-ukraine-war-intensifies-202203020023 | 2022-03-02T01:33:41 | en | 0.940753 |
SEATTLE (AP) — A woman who torched five Seattle police cars during a tumultuous protest that heralded a summer of unrest after George Floyd's murder in 2020 was sentenced Tuesday to five years in prison.
Margaret Channon, 26, of Tacoma, used an aerosol can and a lighter as a makeshift flame-thrower to burn the unoccupi... | https://www.chron.com/news/article/Woman-gets-5-year-term-for-police-car-fires-in-16969624.php | 2022-03-02T01:33:44 | en | 0.975657 |
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A measure that would give voters the option to scrap the Nebraska State Board of Education was greeted with strong pushback Tuesday from state education officials and teachers.
Sen. Lou Ann Linehan, of Omaha, proposed the constitutional amendment after the board faced heated criticism last year ove... | https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/education/article/Push-to-abolish-Nebraska-eduation-board-gets-16969533.php | 2022-03-02T01:33:44 | en | 0.982255 |
An unprecedented display of Tibetan art and artifacts at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, Calif., has raised a political furor.
Tibetan exiles say "Tibet -- Treasures from the Roof of the World" ignores political reality and gives the mistaken impression that Tibetan culture is flourishing under Chinese rule.
The exhibi... | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/2004-02-21/tibet-treasures-exhibit-prompts-protests | 2022-03-02T01:33:45 | en | 0.922792 |
- Silver pares the biggest daily gains in a year, stays near six-month high flashed the last week.
- Overbought RSI hints at a pullback towards the previous resistance line but buyers remain hopeful beyond 200-DMA.
- 61.8% Fibonacci retracement, July 2021 peak adds to the upside filters.
Silver (XAG/USD) buyers take a ... | https://www.fxstreet.com/news/silver-price-analysis-xag-usd-retreats-towards-2500-on-overbought-rsi-signals-202203020035 | 2022-03-02T01:33:47 | en | 0.943704 |
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A measure that would give voters the option to scrap the Nebraska State Board of Education was greeted with strong pushback Tuesday from state education officials and teachers.
Sen. Lou Ann Linehan, of Omaha, proposed the constitutional amendment after the board faced heated criticism last year ove... | https://www.chron.com/news/education/article/Push-to-abolish-Nebraska-eduation-board-gets-16969533.php | 2022-03-02T01:33:50 | en | 0.982255 |
For more than 20 years, makeup artist Ve Neill has been transforming Hollywood actors. She turned Robin Williams into an elderly woman in Mrs. Doubtfire, Martin Landau into classic horror-film star Bela Lugosi in Ed Wood, and Michael Keaton into a devilish ghoul in Beetlejuice. She won Academy Awards for each of those ... | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/2004-02-22/intersections-ve-neill-hollywood-makeup-magician | 2022-03-02T01:33:51 | en | 0.971719 |
- USD/CAD fades the previous day’s rebound from three-week low.
- 50-SMA, one-week-old resistance line guards immediate upside.
- 200-SMA, 50% Fibonacci retracement limit short-term declines ahead of 1.2560-55 area.
- Firmer RSI, likely priced-in BOC rate-hike keep buyers hopeful to visit 1.2800 resistance.
USD/CAD eas... | https://www.fxstreet.com/news/usd-cad-price-analysis-retreats-from-12745-hurdle-boc-interest-rate-decision-eyed-202203020005 | 2022-03-02T01:33:53 | en | 0.933973 |
Alan Cheuse reviews Loving Che by Ana Menendez, a novel about paternity, citizenship, and identity told from the perspective of a young Cuban-American woman seeking to learn the truth behind her family history.
Copyright 2004 NPR
Alan Cheuse reviews Loving Che by Ana Menendez, a novel about paternity, citizenship, and ... | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/2004-02-22/novel-loving-che-tells-familys-story | 2022-03-02T01:33:57 | en | 0.949191 |
- USD/JPY bears are sinking in their teeth as the pair consolidates.
- The yen was a strong performer overnight in a risk-off session.
USD/JPY bears are USD/JPY is holding in a tight 20 pip range so far in Asia. At the time of writing, the pair is trading at 114.85. Russia's attack on Ukraine continued to weigh on US a... | https://www.fxstreet.com/news/usd-jpy-bears-seeking-to-break-the-us-session-lows-near-11470-202203020022 | 2022-03-02T01:34:00 | en | 0.949753 |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have waived center DeAndre Jordan and signed veteran point guard D.J. Augustin and forward Wenyen Gabriel.
The Lakers also waived Sekou Doumbouya on Tuesday before their home game against Dallas.
Jordan was a flop in his only season with the Lakers, who signed the 14-year veter... | https://www.chron.com/sports/article/Los-Angeles-Lakers-sign-D-J-Augustin-waive-16969545.php | 2022-03-02T01:34:02 | en | 0.9677 |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have waived center DeAndre Jordan and signed veteran point guard D.J. Augustin and forward Wenyen Gabriel.
The Lakers also waived Sekou Doumbouya on Tuesday before their home game against Dallas.
Jordan was a flop in his only season with the Lakers, who signed the 14-year veter... | https://www.myjournalcourier.com/sports/article/Los-Angeles-Lakers-sign-D-J-Augustin-waive-16969545.php | 2022-03-02T01:34:02 | en | 0.9677 |
Most Cajuns, whose ancestors settled in southern Louisiana in the 17th century, spoke French up until World War II. But military service, post-war industry and television helped change that. While Cajun culture is celebrated in music, film and food, only a fraction of the local population calls French its first languag... | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/2004-02-23/the-cajuns-americanization-of-a-people | 2022-03-02T01:34:04 | en | 0.958051 |
Australian GDP overview
Baffled by the pandemic-led local lockdowns and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) refrain from rate-hikes, not to forget the latest geopolitical woes emanating from Ukraine, AUD/USD traders gear up for Australia’s fourth-quarter (Q4) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures, up for publishing at... | https://www.fxstreet.com/news/when-is-the-aussie-q3-gdp-release-and-how-could-it-affect-the-aud-usd-202203020018 | 2022-03-02T01:34:06 | en | 0.935971 |
The new documentary Imelda examines the life of Imelda Marcos, the ousted first lady of the Philippines. Filmmaker Ramona Diaz says Imelda Marcos' life and 20-year rule with her husband, the late Ferdinand Marcos, reflect their country's dramatic political history. Diaz talks with NPR's Bob Edwards.
Copyright 2004 NPR | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/2004-02-24/imelda-an-intimate-portrait-of-filipino-politics | 2022-03-02T01:34:10 | en | 0.901468 |
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — All the Buffalo Bills wanted in January was one more chance to beat Kansas City.
Now they're trying to make sure no NFL team begins the offseason as it did.
On Tuesday, more than a month after enduring a crushing AFC divisional round loss without ever touching the ball in overtime, Bills general man... | https://www.chron.com/sports/article/NFL-s-competition-committee-considers-changing-OT-16969660.php | 2022-03-02T01:34:15 | en | 0.971818 |
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — All the Buffalo Bills wanted in January was one more chance to beat Kansas City.
Now they're trying to make sure no NFL team begins the offseason as it did.
On Tuesday, more than a month after enduring a crushing AFC divisional round loss without ever touching the ball in overtime, Bills general man... | https://www.myjournalcourier.com/sports/article/NFL-s-competition-committee-considers-changing-OT-16969660.php | 2022-03-02T01:34:15 | en | 0.971818 |
The Passion of the Christ opens Wednesday in 2,800 theaters. Mel Gibson's interpretation of the final 12 hours of Jesus' life has already generated much talk, anticipation and controversy. Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan has a review.
Copyright 2004 NPR | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/2004-02-24/movie-review-the-passion-of-the-christ | 2022-03-02T01:34:16 | en | 0.89717 |
Mel Gibson's much-anticipated biblical drama The Passion of the Christ arrives in theaters. The film's release, on Ash Wednesday, follows months of controversy over its depiction of the last 12 hours of the life of Jesus Christ. NPR's Bob Mondello has a review.
Copyright 2004 NPR | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/2004-02-24/passion-of-the-christ-review | 2022-03-02T01:34:22 | en | 0.93076 |
Mel Gibson's controversial film The Passion of the Christ features two languages that haven't been used in common speech for centuries -- Latin and the even less familiar Aramaic. NPR's Renee Montagne talks to Joseph Amar, a professor of Semitic languages at the University of Notre Dame, about the ancient Middle Easter... | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/2004-02-24/passion-stirs-interest-in-aramaic | 2022-03-02T01:34:28 | en | 0.968553 |
Legendary actor Omar Sharif is returning to prominence after years of relative obscurity. The 72-year-old Egyptian actor has two new movies out, Monsieur Ibrahim and Hidalgo. He says he almost retired after years of being offered caricatured roles of Arabs. Hear NPR's Michele Norris and Sharif.
Copyright 2004 NPR | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/2004-02-25/two-new-films-feature-omar-sharif | 2022-03-02T01:34:35 | en | 0.947119 |
Nominated for an Academy Award for best documentary, Balseros chronicles the tale of Cubans who tried to escape to the United States on rafts in 1994. Filmed over the course of a decade, the movie uses Cuban TV footage to help tell the stories of seven balseros who made it to the United States -- and of their families ... | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/2004-02-26/balseros-a-tale-of-cuban-rafters | 2022-03-02T01:34:41 | en | 0.926371 |
Pearland woman trying to adopt children from Ukraine
PEARLAND, Texas - With the rise in violence as Russia attacks Ukraine, children with no parents are caught in the middle. There is a desperate effort to get them out of the war zone by those who want to adopt the orphans fighting for their life.
There are more than 1... | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/pearland-woman-trying-to-adopt-children-from-ukraine | 2022-03-02T01:34:42 | en | 0.968819 |
The nominees for Best Song at Sunday's Oscar ceremonies are an eclectic mix. Two songs from Cold Mountain have been nominated, along with a song from The Lord Of the Rings: The Return of the King, Triplets of Belleville and A Mighty Wind. NPR's Scott Simon talks to American Film Institute director Murray Horwitz.
Copyr... | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/2004-02-27/sizing-up-the-best-song-nominees | 2022-03-02T01:34:47 | en | 0.884814 |
Arizona man tries to reunite old photos he found at Scottsdale park with rightful owners
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - An Arizona man is on a desperate search to reunite family photos, as well as letters, with their rightful owners.
The photos were found by Lawrence Sutherland at a park in Scottsdale.
"I like to stop and enjoy t... | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/arizona-man-tries-to-reunite-old-photos-he-found-at-scottsdale-park-with-rightful-owners | 2022-03-02T01:34:49 | en | 0.975237 |
The notorious Rio de Janeiro slum known as "The City of God," is a place most self-respecting Brazilians would prefer to avoid. But it is now the subject of a film that focuses on drug-dealing. It has been nominated for four Academy Awards, including best director. For the film, co-director Katia Lund recruited a numbe... | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/2004-02-28/city-of-god-film-draws-from-brazil-slum | 2022-03-02T01:34:53 | en | 0.980423 |
Streaming spotlight: In final season, “Better Things” continues to do what it does best
Pamela Adlon’s comedic but poignant look at the life of a middle-aged single mom feels, in some ways, ahead of its time — and that’s been true of "Better Things" since the beginning. The co-creator and star’s no-holds-barred vision ... | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/better-things-review-worst-roommate-ever-review-streaming-march | 2022-03-02T01:34:55 | en | 0.930242 |
For 24 hours straight, Washington's Hirshhorn Museum screened Scottish artist Douglas Gordon's video and installation work 24 Hour Psycho. The project slows Hitchcock's classic 1960 film down to a glacial pace, stretching what was originally a 109-minute movie into a day-long art event.
Gordon, whose other work include... | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/2004-02-28/museum-hosts-24-hour-psycho-literally | 2022-03-02T01:35:00 | en | 0.932744 |
Clermont family's adoption of Ukraine children put on hold, worried for boys' safety
Clermont, Fla. - Russia's War on Ukraine is putting a halt to adoptions leaving families frustrated and worried about the safety of the children.
A Clermont family is worried about the children they are in the process of adopting in Uk... | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/clermont-familys-adoption-of-ukraine-children-put-on-hold-worried-for-boys-safety | 2022-03-02T01:35:01 | en | 0.98476 |
DC Cherry Blossoms: 2022 peak bloom date predictions revealed
WASHINGTON - The 2022 Cherry Blossoms Peak Bloom Date Predictions have been revealed!
This year’s predictions say peak bloom will be: MARCH 22 – MARCH 25
We are just a few weeks away from the start of spring and that means it's almost cherry blossom season i... | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/dc-cherry-blossoms-2022-peak-bloom-date-predictions-revealed | 2022-03-02T01:35:07 | en | 0.962473 |
GOES-T weather satellite launches, carrying hope of better forecasts
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A powerful new weather satellite, promising better forecasts for everything to hurricanes to wildfires, is on its way to orbit after a Tuesday afternoon launch from Florida.
The GOES-T weather satellite blasted off from Cape Can... | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/goes-t-weather-satellite-launch | 2022-03-02T01:35:13 | en | 0.946042 |
The Boston Celtics are in the midst of a charge up the Eastern Conference standings, as the team has won 13 of their last 16 and moved into the 6-seed, meaning they’re just above the cut-off for an automatic playoff berth without having to go through the play-in tournament. One of the major reasons why Boston finds its... | https://uproxx.com/dimemag/jaylen-brown-boston-celtics-leg-injury-atlanta-hawks-video/ | 2022-03-02T01:35:19 | en | 0.977468 |
Harley-Davidson suspends Russia shipments
MILWAUKEE - Harley-Davidson announced on Tuesday, March 1 that it has "suspended its business in Russia and all shipments of its bikes to the country," a statement from the company says of the invasion on Ukraine.
The motorcycle company's statement goes on to say, "Our thoughts... | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/harley-davidson-suspends-russia-shipments | 2022-03-02T01:35:19 | en | 0.969984 |
Dua Lipa released her second album Future Nostalgia in 2020, which became her first Top 5 album, debuting at No. 4. It was also named the 10th most-successful album of 2020 by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), having sold 3.3 million copies worldwide. The album also spawned a pair of Top... | https://uproxx.com/pop/dua-lipa-sued-folrida-reggae-band-stealing-levitating/ | 2022-03-02T01:35:20 | en | 0.981756 |
Thanks to the recent Netflix doc The Tinder Swindler, Simon Leviev is a household name — and it’s not even his real name. The one born Shimon Yehuda Hayut is a longtime conman who was first nabbed in 2011 after cashing checks for a family for whom he was babysitting. His most famous exploits, however, involve fleecing ... | https://uproxx.com/tv/tinder-swindler-simon-leviev-nightclubs-20k/ | 2022-03-02T01:35:21 | en | 0.976255 |
Hawaii to drop COVID-19 travel quarantine rules this month
HONOLULU (AP) - Hawaii plans to lift its COVID-19 quarantine requirement for travelers on March 25, meaning those arriving after that date from other places in the U.S. won’t have to show proof of vaccination or a negative test to avoid sequestering themselves ... | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/hawaii-to-drop-covid-19-travel-quarantine-rules-this-month | 2022-03-02T01:35:25 | en | 0.952526 |
Iowa governor strides into Republican Party spotlight for Biden response
WASHINGTON - Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is introducing herself to a divided nation as the Republican foil to President Joe Biden after his State of the Union address, though without the presidential buzz that often accompanies the role.
Lesser known t... | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/iowa-governor-strides-into-gop-spotlight-for-sotu-republican-rebuttal | 2022-03-02T01:35:31 | en | 0.970456 |
Lake County residents gather to show support for Ukraine
TAVARES, Fla. - Dozens of people gathered in front of the Lake County Courthouse Tuesday afternoon for a rally in support of Ukraine.
"They’ve engaged in acts of terror. They’ve attacked a sovereign nation, Ukraine. As we’re sitting here this is occurring, and we... | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/lake-county-residents-gather-to-show-support-for-ukraine | 2022-03-02T01:35:37 | en | 0.951791 |
MacKenzie Scott donates $20M to Charles R. Drew University in South LA
LOS ANGELES - Novelist and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $20 million to Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in South Los Angeles, it was announced Tuesday.
The one-time gift represents the largest private donation in the ... | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/mackenzie-scott-donates-20m-to-charles-r-drew-university-in-south-la | 2022-03-02T01:35:44 | en | 0.951072 |
March movie preview: The Batman, Ryan Reynolds, a new Pixar and some Sundance favorites
CHICAGO - We may be heading into the third month of 2022, but the 2021 awards season has just hit its stride. With the Academy Awards set for March 27, plenty of people will be catching up on the major contenders (in fact, we put to... | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/march-movie-preview-the-batman-ryan-reynolds-pixar-the-lost-city | 2022-03-02T01:35:50 | en | 0.903777 |
Mardi Gras 2022: ‘Fat Tuesday’ celebrations return as COVID-19 cases drop
Mardi Gras couldn’t have come at a better time during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as cases and hospitalizations drop and states ease restrictions.
Revelers decked out in traditional purple, green and gold came out to party on Fat Tuesday in New... | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/mardi-gras-2022-fat-tuesday-celebrations-return-as-covid-19-cases-drop | 2022-03-02T01:36:00 | en | 0.952906 |
Orange County mayor proposes sales tax increase for transportation initiative
ORLANDO, Fla. - Orange County’s sales tax could go up from 6.5% to 7.5% if Mayor Jerry Demings has his way.
"In order for us to make our commute times more predictable it is going to take a multi-modal solution to make that happen," Mayor Dem... | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/mayor-demings-looking-to-add-penny-sales-tax-for-transportation-initiative | 2022-03-02T01:36:06 | en | 0.965825 |
NASA, NOAA mark another historic launch with new weather satellite
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Tuesday marked another historic launch under NASA’s belt, as the third generation GOES-R series satellite was sent into orbit.
On this day four years ago, ULA, NASA, and NOAA launched the previous version of their satellite.
"It i... | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/nasa-noaa-mark-another-historic-launch-with-new-weather-satellite | 2022-03-02T01:36:12 | en | 0.949092 |
Pfizer shot offers nearly no protection against infection in 5- to 11-year-olds
NEW YORK - A new study shows that Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is less effective in 5- to 11-year-old children compared to its efficacy in older kids and adults. This new data could be concerning to a lot of parents, especially as we're seeing... | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/pfizer-covid-vaccine-younger-children-study | 2022-03-02T01:36:18 | en | 0.964261 |
Former UFC Champ Cain Velasquez in jail for attempted murder in Morgan Hill shooting
MORGAN HILL, Calif. - Former pro fighter Cain Velasquez is facing charges in a shooting near Morgan Hill, according to the San Jose Police Department.
The shooting happened near the intersection of Monterey Highway and Bailey Ave on Mo... | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/ufc-champ-in-jail-for-morgan-hill-shooting-officials-say | 2022-03-02T01:36:24 | en | 0.976136 |
Victims, suspect in Sacramento church shooting identified
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A father with a restraining order shot and killed his three daughters, their chaperone and himself during a supervised visit with the girls at a church in Sacramento, California, authorities said.
His girls were 9, 10 and 13.
Sacramento Coun... | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/victims-suspect-in-sacramento-church-shooting-identified | 2022-03-02T01:36:31 | en | 0.980978 |
Who is Volodymyr Zelenskyy?: How this comedian became a wartime president
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - When Volodymyr Zelenskyy was growing up in southeastern Ukraine, his Jewish family spoke Russian and his father once forbade the younger Zelenskyy from going abroad to study in Israel. Instead, Zelenskyy studied law at home.... | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/who-is-volodymyr-zelenskyy-how-this-comedian-became-a-wartime-president | 2022-03-02T01:36:37 | en | 0.979933 |
Woman and child killed after surviving crash on I-20 in Mesquite
MESQUITE, Texas - A woman and a child were killed in a late-night crash in Kaufman County.
It happened around 11 p.m. Monday on westbound Interstate 20 near High Country Lane on Mesquite’s far east side.
Mesquite police said 30-year-old Jennifer Young's B... | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/woman-and-child-killed-after-surviving-crash-on-i-20-in-mesquite | 2022-03-02T01:36:43 | en | 0.98532 |
Central Florida PGA pro to play in Arnold Palmer Invitational
ORLANDO, Fla. - Orlando PGA Professional Greg Koch has played in some PGA Tour events before, but maybe none are as big for him as this weekend's Arnold Palmer Invitational.
The Head of Instruction at the Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes played High School events a... | https://www.fox35orlando.com/sports/central-florida-pga-pro-to-play-in-arnold-palmer-invitational | 2022-03-02T01:36:50 | en | 0.968835 |
Tennis champ Novak Djokovic breaks ties with longtime coach Marian Vajda
Novak Djokovic and coach Marian Vajda are no longer working together, splitting up after 15 years and 20 Grand Slam titles.
A statement that went up on Djokovic’s website on Tuesday said that the two men "agreed to end their partnership" after las... | https://www.fox35orlando.com/sports/tennis-champ-novak-djokovic-breaks-ties-with-longtime-coach-marian-vajda | 2022-03-02T01:36:56 | en | 0.980275 |
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Posted: Mar 1, 2022 / 04:09 PM MST
Updated: Mar 1, 2022 / 04:37 PM MST | https://www.ktsm.com/contests/weather-watchers-giveaway/ | 2022-03-02T01:39:57 | en | 0.704837 |
El Paso, Texas (KTSM) – Due to the increased development of areas around El Paso County and outside El Paso city limit, El Paso Electric (EPE) is installing new power lines that will need to cross I-10 between Eastlake and Horizon Boulevard Exits.
Due to the new lines, crews will need to close I-10 to complete the work... | https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/epe-freeway-closure-set-for-wednesday-march-2/ | 2022-03-02T01:40:03 | en | 0.915383 |
El Paso, Texas (KTSM) – The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will close the Grandview Senior Center on Friday, March 4 to begin renovating the center.
During construction, all activities at the senior center will be moved to the Grandview Shelter that is next door to the center.
Hours of operation at the... | https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/grandview-senior-center-to-close-for-renovations-starting-friday/ | 2022-03-02T01:40:09 | en | 0.91461 |
El Paso, Texas (KTSM) – The El Paso Locomotive Football Club (FC) have signed Grenadian national player, Shavon John-Brown, for the upcoming 2022 USL Championship regular season.
John-Brown is formerly a player in the National Independent Soccer League. The 26-year-old was born in Canada, according to the FC. He made h... | https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/locomotive-fc-sign-grendadian-national-as-defender/ | 2022-03-02T01:40:15 | en | 0.936422 |
El Paso, Texas (KTSM) – In the final game of the regular season for the UTEP men’s basketball team, tickets are being listed for as low as $10 a ticket. Saturday’s 7 PM start is against Western division leading North Texas.
All seats are just $10 in four sections (Bronze, Copper, Green, Navy) on “Fan Appreciation Day.”... | https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/north-texas-vs-utep-fan-appreciation-tickets-set-at-10/ | 2022-03-02T01:40:21 | en | 0.942631 |
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Updated: Mar 1, 2022 / 03:51 PM MST | https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/tonight-at-6-on-ktsm-2/ | 2022-03-02T01:40:27 | en | 0.687256 |
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The El Paso Police Department (EPPD) say a the suspect in a mid-February stabbing has turned himself in, after the victim died in the hospital last week.
EPPD officials say that on February 17, Westside Command patrol officers went to a stabbing call at the apartment complex located at 1330 New ... | https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/victim-dies-after-mid-february-stabbing-suspect-surrenders-to-police/ | 2022-03-02T01:40:33 | en | 0.981607 |
El Paso, Texas (KTSM) – The American Red Cross says that they are facing a national blood crisis. The local Red Cross is hosting three separate drives to help fill the shortage.
The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in over a decade, posing a concerning risk to patient care... | https://www.ktsm.com/local/red-cross-shortage-of-blood-worst-in-a-decade/ | 2022-03-02T01:40:39 | en | 0.920846 |
(NewsNation Now) — With more than 500,000 refugees fleeing, there’s an effort to help Ukrainians find basic necessities, including shelter. Businesses are stepping up, including Airbnb, which has pledged to find free temporary housing for up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees.
“At Airbnb, our sort of superpower is our host ... | https://www.ktsm.com/news/local-news/airbnb-offers-to-house-up-to-100000-ukrainian-refugees-for-free/ | 2022-03-02T01:40:45 | en | 0.969046 |
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Major League Baseball has canceled opening day, with Commissioner Rob Manfred announcing Tuesday the sport will lose regular-season games over a labor dispute for the first time in 27 years after acrimonious lockout talks collapsed in the hours before management’s deadline.
Manfred said he is cance... | https://www.ktsm.com/news/local-news/mlb-cancels-opening-day-after-sides-fail-to-end-lockout/ | 2022-03-02T01:40:51 | en | 0.971105 |
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The world is watching as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine and various leaders take a stand against Russian President Vladimir Putin. There are growing concerns that United States involvement in the conflict puts our country’s security at risk.
As Russia’s attack on Ukraine escalates by th... | https://www.ktsm.com/news/washington-dc/us-involvement-in-russian-invasion-sparks-retaliation-concerns/ | 2022-03-02T01:40:57 | en | 0.965086 |
SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio man is on his way home with help from of a Florida-based nonprofit after becoming trapped in Ukraine during the Russian invasion.
Sue Daniels said her husband was scheduled to leave on a plane home the morning of February 24. Instead, he was greeted by soldiers with machine guns at the airpo... | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/combat-veteran-nonprofit-helps-san-antonio-man-return-home-from-war-torn-ukraine/273-4f6cdec4-aa78-4441-b1c0-39a67fa5c831 | 2022-03-02T01:43:24 | en | 0.986811 |
SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County is starting March by taking another step in the right direction when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic outlook.
After February saw the community start to recover from January's surge in cases – averaging 935 new infections a day compared to nearly 4,200 the month before – health authorities h... | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-numbers/covid19-covid-coronavirus-san-antonio-bexar-county-texas-metro-health-cases/273-7e007c34-63d1-42e5-9bf1-8d963376f6f4 | 2022-03-02T01:43:30 | en | 0.935134 |
SAN ANTONIO — Before the primary election polls close on Tuesday evening, KENS 5 got an exclusive interview with Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, who is not running for re-election.
Because of this, the spotlight on the Bexar County judge race is stronger than it's been in 20 years, and someone new is expected to lead ... | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/its-fun-to-watch-it-judge-nelson-wolff-talks-to-kens-5-before-polls-close-in-the-bexar-county-judge-race/273-1fee9bdd-85d3-448e-a618-99acecd7fe9b | 2022-03-02T01:43:36 | en | 0.987386 |
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — We have seen heartbreaking images coming out of Ukraine as refugees try to make it to safety. Many of us want to do what we can to help during this humanitarian crisis. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning about giving wisely so your donation has the most impact.
Americans are not clos... | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/what-you-need-to-know-when-donating-to-ukraine/273-321510e3-b928-4f2a-b68a-65ea931d641f | 2022-03-02T01:43:42 | en | 0.948482 |
JUPITER, Fla. — Major League Baseball has canceled opening day, with Commissioner Rob Manfred announcing Tuesday the sport will lose regular-season games over a labor dispute for the first time in 27 years after acrimonious lockout talks collapsed in the hours before management’s deadline.
Manfred said he is canceling ... | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/mlb-extends-deadline-to-salvage-opening-day/507-fd0f6d23-3759-43d3-bfc7-3b7700d37266 | 2022-03-02T01:43:48 | en | 0.971606 |
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has a lot to address in his first State of the Union speech.
Along with domestic topics, Biden is expected to speak on Russia's invasion of Ukraine -- with Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S. on the guest list. That's on top of expected remarks about nursing home changes, health care, infr... | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/state-of-the-union-longest-shortest-speeches/507-5a3f237b-e1eb-4bb3-9031-4af7e07d24c3 | 2022-03-02T01:43:55 | en | 0.960104 |
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden plans to announce Tuesday night that the U.S. is banning Russian aircraft from its airspace in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine, according to two people familiar with the decision.
The move follows similar actions by Canada and the European Union in recent days. The people spoke ... | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/ukraine/biden-sotu-russia-airspace/507-efb5edbb-239a-436a-9033-1dc42a2a1535 | 2022-03-02T01:44:01 | en | 0.972765 |
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