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'Selena' biopic will return to theaters in April to celebrate its 25th anniversary
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
'Selena' will return to theaters in April to celebrate the film's 25th anniversary.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki tests positive (again) for COVID-19
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
In a statement posted to Twitter, Psaki says she had two "socially-distanced meetings" with President Biden on Monday and said he was not considered a close contact. His most recent test was negative.
Miami Beach declares a state of emergency after recent spring break violence
Monday, March 21, 2022
Two shootings wounded five people in the city this past weekend. A curfew will go into effect late this week requiring that people be off the streets between midnight and 6 a.m.
'The Price Is Right' is coming on down to a city near you in honor of its 50th season
Monday, March 21, 2022
The gameshow's cross-country tour will visit several unique U.S. landmarks, such as the Gateway Arch and the Route 66 sign. There's also a $50,000 prize up for grabs.
Dancing Grannies pay tribute to those killed in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Formed in 1984, the Dancing Grannies first started off as a jazz exercise group. The group has now expanded to perform in parades across Wisconsin each year.
Howard University faculty are threatening to strike over working conditions and wages
Friday, March 18, 2022
Currently, there are 150 non-tenure-track, full-time teaching faculty and over 200 adjunct professors on Howard's campus.
Dolly Parton will stay on this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee list
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Earlier this week, the county music legend posted on her social media accounts that she didn't think she'd necessarily earned the right to be nominated.
Man arrested for the violent hate-crime beating of an Asian woman in N.Y., police say
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
In a surveillance video released by police, the suspect is shown punching the victim in the face and head more than 125 times. He is being charged with attempted murder.
A new Selena album will be released in April, 27 years after her death
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
The songs are part of the catalog belonging to the family's record label. Producers were able to digitally update Selena's voice in her teen songs to sound exactly as she did before her death in 1995.
Uber and Lyft add fuel surcharges to rides as gas prices surge nationwide
Monday, March 14, 2022
As of Monday, the average cost of a gallon of regular fuel is now $4.325, according to AAA. Both ride-share companies say they're adding surcharges to deal with the spike in gas prices in the U.S.
Dolly Parton removes herself from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations
Monday, March 14, 2022
The artist said that her nomination could inspire her to put out "a hopefully great rock 'n' roll album at some point in the future."
MLB and players agree to a new labor contract, paving the way to a full 2022 season
Thursday, March 10, 2022
The new collective bargaining agreement must be approved by both sides before it becomes official. Baseball would return on April 7 if it's accepted.
Jussie Smollett will serve 150 days in jail for lying about an attack on him
Thursday, March 10, 2022
The former Empire actor was convicted on five felony counts of lying to police, but he has maintained that he did not stage the 2019 attack in which he claimed to be the victim.
MLB pushes opening day back to at least April 14 as lockout persists
Wednesday, March 09, 2022
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced that another two series of games are being canceled, as players will not be paid for the games they don't play.
Sony halts PlayStation sales in Russia due to Ukraine invasion
Wednesday, March 09, 2022
Along with stopping sales of its consoles, the company announced a $2 million donation to UNHCR and the international NGO, Save the Children, to support the victims in Ukraine.
A cease-fire to evacuate civilians from the Ukrainian city of Mariupol fails again
Sunday, March 06, 2022
It was the second day in a row that a cease-fire to allow the evacuation of civilians from the port city fell apart.
Thousands have been detained in anti-war protests across Russia
Sunday, March 06, 2022
As of Sunday, an independent monitoring group reports over 4,500 were detained across 63 cities, including Moscow and St. Petersburg.
MLB players launch $1 million fund for its workers impacted by the MLB lockout
Friday, March 04, 2022
The money will be distributed to stadium workers and staff — including concession crews, electricians, janitors, ushers, security and transportation staff in addition to its broadcast crews.
The NFL and players' union agree to suspend COVID protocols for the 2022 season
Thursday, March 03, 2022
With the change in protocol, league players and staff will no longer have to wear face coverings at NFL facilities, regardless of their vaccination status.
A million people have fled Ukraine as Russia nears takeover of port city
Wednesday, March 02, 2022
The new total of refugees from Ukraine amounts to a little more than 2% of the country's total population of 44 million.