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Holocaust Remembrance Day: Taking Action Today
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Megan Bailey
The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship) is calling for a change in how they mark Holocaust Remembrance Day. Instead of only memorializing the victims, they also plan to help the last living survivors who are living in poverty around the world. Holocaust Remembrance Day, known as Yom HaShoan in Hebrew, begins the…
Rio Olympics: Flame Handed to Brazil in Athens
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Megan Bailey
Rio de Janeiro will host the Summer Olympics from August 5-21, but preparations for the event are already underway. The Olympic flame that will burn at the Summer Olympics was handed over to Brazil last Wednesday. The ceremony was held in Greece at the marble stadium that hosted the first modern Games in 1896. The…
Celebrating the 46th Year of Earth Day
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Megan Bailey
The movement continues. This year is the 46th year of Earth Day, a day that inspires, ignites passion, and motivates people to action. In 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated with a mission to channel human energy toward environmental issues. Today, the mission still remains. The Earth Day Network continues to lead with groundbreaking…
Eclectic Pop Music Superstar Prince Has Passed
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Lesli White
We mourn the loss of another musical great this year. Multiple sources have confirmed that the artist known as Prince has passed. He was 57. His publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, told the Associated Press the music icon was found dead at his home Thursday in Chanhassen, Minn. It was reported earlier this month that Prince wasn’t…
Former WWE Star Chyna Found Dead
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Megan Bailey
Former pro wrestler Joan Laurer, known as Chyna in the WWE community, has died at the age of 45. The cause of her death remains unknown to the public. Chyna was a huge pioneer for female wrestlers in the WWE. Fans and friends of Chyna took to social media to express their deep sadness in…
Former Syracuse Great Dwayne ‘Pearl’ Washington Dies at 52
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Megan Bailey
Former Syracuse great Dwayne ‘Pearl’ Washington passed away at 52. Washington was diagnosed with a brain tumor last summer and received surgery in the fall. Washington grew up in Brooklyn, New York where he first received his nickname “The Pearl” for his skills on the court. Nearing the end of High School, Washington became the…
Michael Strahan to Join ABC’s “Good Morning America”
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Megan Bailey
Former Football Michael Strahan is leaving the “Live! With Kelly and Michael” morning program to join ABC’s “Good Morning America” for a full-time spot starting in September, ABC announced Tuesday morning. ABC is hoping Strahan will help it gain new ground in TV’s ever-intensifying morning-news wars. Strahan has become a large TV presence with his…
Famous ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Mom Passes Away
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Corine Gatti
Doris Roberts played the famous in-law who kept everyone in stitches on television’s best sitcoms, “Everybody Loves Raymond” died Sunday peacefully in her sleep. She was 90. Roberts played the role of Marie Barone, an obnoxious mother-in-law living across the street from her son Raymond (Ray Romano) and his wife Deborah (Patty Heaton). “Everybody Loves…
Runners Remain Boston Strong at 120th Boston Marathon
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Megan Bailey
The 120th Boston Marathon, held on Monday, was another race filled with powerful memories of what it means to be “Boston Strong.” Three years ago, the marathon was marked with bombings at the finish line, killing three civilians and injuring over 260 others. This year for the first time two runners who had each lost…
Golden State Warriors Trump NBA-Record with 73 Wins
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Megan Bailey
The Golden State Warriors are cheering today after beating the NBA-record 73rd win to surpass the 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls. The Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 125-104, setting the record for most victories in a single season. Another win for the Warriors (73-9) meant another chance for Stephen Curry to shine. Curry made 10 3-pointers, giving…
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