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NFL star Jalen Hurts covers funeral expenses of Houston student athlete killed near his hometown
Jalen Hurts is showing his support in the wake of the passing of Houston high school football player Jarvon Coles. Coles, a senior and North Shore High School football player, was found unresponsive at a party with a gunshot wound Saturday night.
California proposes bill that could make the state an immigration hotspot over Texas
A proposed bill being discussed in California could simplify the process of undocumented immigrants buying homes. AB 1840 is set to expand eligibility criteria for a state loan program to expand these loans to include undocumented migrants who are first-time buyers, making California a potential hotspot for asylum seekers.
NBA star Russell Westbrook commits to build 180 affordable homes in area burned during LA riots
A region once known as "homicide alley" by California detectives is being revamped with the help of former NBA MVPRussell Westbrook. An area at the corner of Vermont and Manchester Avenues, which burned down during the LA Riots 30 years ago, is undergoing major renovations to provide affordable housing.
Donald Trump claims that Barack Obama would "be in prison" without presidential immunity
Ex-President Donald Trump believes that a federal appeals court’s rejection of his unprecedented claim to immunity from criminal prosecution could result in prison sentences for two of his predecessors -- Barack Obama and George Bush -- as well as his successor in the Oval Office on Wednesday.
'Batman' star Christian Bale to build 12 foster homes to prevent siblings from being separated
Actor Christian Bale broke ground Wednesday on a passion project he's worked on for 16 years -- the building of 12 foster homes and a community center to prevent siblings from being split up in foster care.
Lamar Jackson becomes first player in history to win a Heisman and multiple NFL MVP awards
Ravens star Lamar Jackson has been named the NFL's MVP for the second time in his young career. Jackson, 27, was one vote shy of winning the award unanimously and is now the 11th player in NFL history to win MVP honors multiple times.
Gov. Abbott says President Biden has "completely abandoned" his responsibility to protect the U.S.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott didn't mince words when speaking out against the Biden administration's border policies. Abbott, joined by 13 Republican governors, held a press conference at Eagle Pass on Sunday and criticized Biden's failure to reduce illegal immigration, which reached a record monthly high in December.
Philadelphia Eagles will host the NFL's first-ever game in Brazil
The Philadelphia Eagles will host its season opener in São Paulo, Brazil -- marking the first-ever NFL game in South America. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced on Monday that the Philadelphia Eagles will be the designated home team for the inaugural NFL matchup in South America.
World's largest cruise ship -- five times the size of the Titanic -- begins its maiden voyage
The world's largest cruise ship began its historic maiden voyage. Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, which at 1,200 feet long is five times the size of the Titanic, set sail from the Port of Miami on Saturday.
Shaq prepares for bidding war with LeBron James over NBA team in Vegas: "I want it all for myself"
LeBron James has been extremely vocal about his desire to own an NBA team in Las Vegas, but fellow Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal may impede on his plans. O'Neal, a four-time NBA champion turned business mogul, also wants to run an NBA franchise in Sin City and doesn't have plans to partner up with his old teammate James.
USA Basketball announces star-studded player pool for the 2024 Olympics in Paris
USA Basketball announced on Tuesday a 41-athlete player pool for its 2024 Men's National Team competing in the Summer Olympics in Paris. With one glance at the roster, it's evident that Team USA isn't pulling punches in its pursuit of its fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal.
Virginia plans to build a $2B state-of-the-art arena for Wizards and Capitals relocation
In a blow to the nation's capital, the owners of the Washington Wizards and Capitals announced a tentative agreement with Virginia's governor for a new arena in Alexandria. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin plans to relocate the NBA and NHL franchises to what he described as a new “visionary sports and entertainment venue” in northern Virginia.
California becomes first state to offer all illegal migrants full healthcare coverage
On New Year's Day, California became the first state to expand its state healthcare program eligibility to include all undocumented immigrants. Roughly 700,000 immigrants illegally residing in California, regardless of age and documentation status, will be provided healthcare coverage by the Golden State.
Netflix ventures into live sports coverage with $5B acquisition of WWE's 'Raw' and 'WrestleMania'
Longtime WWE staple Raw is coming to Netflix. On Tuesday, WWE announced a long-term deal that will move nearly its entire catalog -- including Raw, Smackdown, NXT, Royal Rumble, Summerslam, and WrestleMania -- exclusively to Netflix.
California's $3.1B program to provide healthcare for undocumented migrants will be paid by taxpayers
California began the New Year by becoming the first state to expand its state healthcare program eligibility to include all undocumented immigrants. Roughly 700,000 immigrants illegally residing in California will now be provided healthcare coverage by the Golden State.
Ex-NFL star Brett Favre blames former Gov. Bryant for $77M lost in Mississippi's largest fraud case
Longtime Packers star Brett Favre and former Governor Phil Bryant are in hot water for their ties to the misappropriation of roughly $77 million in Mississippi state funds. The welfare scandal is being described as Mississippi's largest-ever public corruption case.
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