Gaming company 100 Thieves has built the biggest esports facility in the United States. Located in Culver City, Los Angeles, the 15,000-square-foot compound may have an arcade and an outdoor basketball hoop, but it also has designated training rooms for playing video games professionally. Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey was present Wednesday for a […]
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Tulsi Gabbard sues Hillary Clinton for defamation over Russia remarks
Tulsi Gabbard filed a defamation lawsuit against Hillary Clinton on Wednesday, alleging the former secretary of state and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee “lied” about the Hawaii congresswoman’s ties to Russia during a 2019 interview. The lawsuit stems from an October 2019 interview in which Clinton said that a Democrat running in the presidential primary was […]
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Trump impeachment trial to begin with rules fight, long days
President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is set to unfold at the Capitol, a contentious proceeding over whether to remove him from office for pressuring Ukraine to investigate his Democratic rivals and obstructing Congress’ ensuing investigation. As the Senate reconvenes with Chief Justice John Roberts presiding, a first test will come midday Tuesday when the session gavels open to vote […]
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Prince wrongful death case dismissed; estate case continues
A wrongful death lawsuit filed by Prince’s family members has been quietly dismissed in recent months, suggesting family members have reached settlements with defendants including the Minnesota doctor who saw Prince in the weeks before his death and the Illinois hospital that treated him for an opioid overdose seven days before he died. The dismissals […]
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Georgia congressman among 8 named to Trump impeachment team
A congressman from Georgia has been named by the White House as one of eight House Republicans supporting President Donald Trump during the Senate impeachment trial that begins Tuesday. U.S. Rep. Doug Collins tweeted Monday night that he’s “honored” to fight on behalf of the president. The eight House members aren’t expected to actively participate in arguing […]
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Wright: ‘Renew Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream by renewing our minds’
Transformation is something the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior was in pursuit of. He was seeking to fulfill his God given dream to help lead all people to the promise land of true brotherhood. On this national holiday we observe the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., a drum major who followed the drumbeat […]
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Washington: ‘Do you have a personal relationship with the Lord?’
Let’s be real. How many people have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ? How about a personal relationship with the Almighty or, perhaps a personal experience with the Holy Spirit? Many of us can acknowledge and understand personal in the secular realm. We can all attest to personal relationships with other people. They are at […]
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2020 Hyundai Kona Ultimate a well-equipped small crossover
Hyundai didn’t make a lot of changes to its compact crossover Kona for the 2020 model year. Why change? It is a winner. They did give it smart cruise control which is available on the Ultimate trim line. That was the model we tested. They renamed a couple of trim packages, they moved an infotainment […]
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Democrats decry McConnell’s impeachment rules as ‘cover-up’
President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial quickly burst into a partisan fight Tuesday at the Capitol as Democrats objected strongly to rules proposed by the Republican leader for compressed arguments and a speedy trial. Chief Justice John Roberts gaveled open the session, senators having taken an oath last week to do “impartial justice” as jurors. Democrats warned that the […]
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Senate impeachment trial kicks off with revised rules giving three days to each side for opening arguments
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell changed the resolution laying out the rules of President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial shortly before it began on Tuesday amid an uproar from Democrats and concerns from some Republicans. The new resolution will give the House impeachment managers and the President’s team three days to make their 24 hours of […]
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Nipsey Hussle’s legacy takes center stage at Grammy Awards
Even before Nipsey Hussle laid down his first verse on “Higher,” DJ Khaled predicted he had a Grammy-nominated hit on his hands. At Khaled’s home in Miami, the hip-hop stars had deep and personal conversations about topics outside of music — family life, street life, entrepreneurship, future goals and more — before recording the song. […]
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Chase, Atlanta Hawks sign multi-year partnership, pledge to increase financial health
The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club and Chase—the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co.—announced an integrated multi-year partnership with several pillar programs focused on increasing financial health in Atlanta’s communities, and creating economic opportunity for local residents. Through this Cornerstone Partnership, Chase becomes the Official Bank Partner of the Atlanta Hawks and the presenting partner for the Hawks’ iconic Martin Luther […]
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Pro-gun rally by thousands in Virginia ends peacefully
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Thousands of gun–rights activists from around the country rallied peacefully at the Virginia Capitol on Monday, protesting plans by the state’s Democratic leadership to pass gun–control legislation that have become a key flash point in the national debate over gun violence. The size of the crowd and the expected participation of […]
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Hawks celebrate MLK week with family-themed events featuring Lecrae and Mr. 2-17
As the city of Atlanta commemorates what would be the 91st birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the Atlanta Hawks and the College Park Skyhawks have two games that promises to bring families and communities together. Monday afternoon, two time GRAMMY award winning rapper Lecrae will perform at halftime and postgame of the Hawks matinee […]
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D. Rose sparks Pistons to easy win over Hawks
Derrick Rose has been rolling lately, and in a good way. The 11th-year point guard, in his first season with the Detroit Pistons, is easily handling the minutes load and producing at a high clip. Rose has battled injuries through much of his career, but the Pistons’ decision to hold him back earlier in the […]