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MSNBC's Chris Matthews draws backlash for comparing Sanders' Nevada caucuses win to fall of France
Politics 4 hours ago
As results rolled in showing that Bernie Sanders was poised to win the Nevada caucuses, MSNBC host Chris Matthews likened Sanders' projected victory to the Nazis taking France in 1940. The comments sparked immediate criticism, with some pointing out that Sanders had lost family in the Holocaust.
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Wilder vs Fury II: Tyson Fury hands Deontay Wilder his first career loss
Boxing 1 hour ago
The Bronze Bomber and the Gypsy King squared up for the second time at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas after their initial fight in December 2018 ended with a controversial split decision draw. After being dominated throughout the fight, Wilder’s corner threw in the towel in round 7, making Fury the undefeated heavyweight champ.
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Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder go head-to-head in battle for most extra entrance
Boxing 1 hour ago
Ahead of the fighters' highly-anticipated rematch to decide the WBC world heavyweight boxing title, Fury and Wilder made sure to put on a show before even reaching the ring. Fury, the self-proclaimed Gypsy King, was carried into the MGM Grand Garden Arena atop a throne, while Wilder arrived wearing an intricate mask, crown and robe to the tune of $40,000, TMZ reports.
Tyson Fury breaks out in rendition of American Pie after defeating Deontay Wilder
Boxing 1 hour ago
Moments after Fury was crowned the new WBC heavyweight champion of the world and in front of a packed MGM Grand Garden Arena, the British boxer led the Las Vegas crowd in a version of Don McLean’s American Pie. Fury defeated Wilder by seventh-round TKO.
A swarm of 40,000 bees attacked police and firefighters responding to a bee sting report
US news This morning
A number of first responders were sent to the hospital in Pasadena, California, earlier this week after being attacked by a swarm of Africanized bees. The police and firefighters were responding to a call about a single bee sting.
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Nevada caucuses: Bernie Sanders wins the Nevada caucuses, the AP projects
US election 3 hours ago
Senator Bernie Sanders will win the 2020 Nevada Democratic caucuses, according to projections by the Associated Press and several other news outlets. The Vermont Democrat is also leading in the county delegate count, according to figures released by the state Democratic Party. Officials from both the Biden and Buttigieg campaigns claimed on Saturday that their candidates would finish second in the first-in-the-west primary contest.
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At least three dead after charter bus rolls down an embankment in California
US news This afternoon
The charter bus bound for San Ysidro overturned off a Southern California highway north of San Diego. At least 18 people are injured.
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Charles Martin knocks out Gerald Washington in round six
Sports 2 hours ago
Martin (28-2-1) won the 12-round IBF heavyweight title eliminator at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, finishing Washington at 1:57 in the sixth round with a massive left hand.
Anderson Cooper calls out Rod Blagojevich for identifying as a political prisoner
Politics Earlier today
Blagojevich, whose prison sentence was commuted by President Trump earlier in the week, was interviewed by Cooper on Friday.
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Fears of a global coronavirus pandemic as cases of reported infections surge
Coronavirus Earlier today
A rapid surge of new coronavirus cases outside of China, including in Iran, South Korea and Italy, has prompted concerns among infectious disease experts and scientists that the contagion could transform into a global pandemic. The virus had spread to at least 28 countries with more than 76,000 confirmed cases worldwide.
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Clint Eastwood signals his support for Mike Bloomberg
Politics This afternoon
The actor and film director, who endorsed Donald Trump in 2016 and Mitt Romney in 2012, told the Wall Street Journal: “The best thing we could do is just get Mike Bloomberg in there." Eastwood also said he wishes that President Trump would act “in a more genteel way," without "calling people names."
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Culinary Union members push Sanders to victory at multiple Vegas precincts
Politics This afternoon
At several Las Vegas casinos like the Wynn and Bellagio Hotel and Casino, among other caucus precincts, rank-and-file union members appeared to rally heavily for Sanders on Saturday. The Culinary Union refused to endorse any candidate ahead of the Nevada caucuses, citing uncertainty over Sanders and other Democrats' health-care proposals.
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Bulgarian supreme court upholds ban on annual neo-Nazi procession
World news 2 hours ago
Hundreds of far-right activists from across Europe were prevented from marching in the country's capital Sofia on Saturday. The Lukov March, which has been held since 2003, is a torchlit rally to celebrate a Bulgarian general who led a pro-Nazi organization in the 1930s and 1940s.
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Hurricanes defeat Maple Leafs 6-3 with emergency goalie David Ayres in the net
NHL 3 hours ago
Carolina's emergency goaltender made an unexpected NHL debut against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night, after Petr Mrazek and James Reimer both went down with injuries. The 42-year-old, who serves as the Toronto Marlies’ Zamboni driver, took to the ice wearing a Marlies mask for what NHL esports broadcaster Andrew "Nasher" Telfer suggested must be "both the best, and most terrifying, moment" of his life.
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'How was that not a red card?!' Looking at that controversial Chelsea/Spurs decision
Premier League This morning
Tottenham’s Giovani Lo Celso brought his studs down on César Azpilicueta’s shin, leading many experts and fans alike to call for a red card. Referee Michael Oliver, backed by the VAR, ruled no-foul, however, officials would later admit that the decision had been wrong.
Bernie Sanders notified by US officials that Russia is trying to aid his 2020 campaign, report says
Politics Yesterday
The Washington Post reported on Friday that the Sanders campaign was told by US officials that Russia is actively attempting to aid his 2020 presidential campaign in order to interfere in the Democratic primary process. "Here is the message to Russia: Stay out of American elections," Sanders said Friday in response to the report.
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Independent inquiry finds L'Arche founder Jean Vanier sexually abused women
World news This morning
An inquiry by a UK firm found that Jean Vanier, the late founder of the L'Arche community, was involved in a series of inappropriate sexual relationships with six adult women, without disabilities, from 1970 to 2005. L'Arche is an international faith-based community for people with intellectual disabilities. Vanier died in 2019.
Remembering Steve Irwin on what would've been his 58th birthday
In memoriam Earlier today
Also known as the Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin was an Australian zookeeper, animal lover and conservationist born on February 22, 1962.
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South Korea becomes most infected country outside China for coronavirus as cases spike
World news This morning
The country designated multiple cities as "special care zones" as more people were diagnosed with the virus on Saturday, bringing the national total to more than 400. Some of the newly infected are largely linked to a church in Daegu, one of the newly classified zones.
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Zion throws down two-handed backboard shaker
NBA Last night
After bending a rim at the Rising Star game last week, Zion Williamson did not hold back in Portland. The Pelicans star delivered a powerful two-handed dunk that left the backboard swaying.
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