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Leaning on faith, Louisville mourns victims of mass shooting

Many in Louisville turned to their faith for impromptu church services hours after a gunman killed five of his co-workers at Old National Bank downtown and wounded eight others.

What we know about victims of the Louisville bank shooting

Tributes are growing for the five people slain in a shooting at a Louisville bank.

Amid ChatGPT outcry, some teachers are inviting AI to class

The unveiling of ChatGPT has panicked educators around the country who fear students will use the artificial intelligence powered chatbot it to write their essays and cheat on homework.

Mills Lane, Hall of Fame boxing referee, dies at 85

Mills Lane, the Hall of Fame boxing referee who was the third man in the ring when Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfieldโ€™s ear, died Tuesday.

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2022

One would have to go back hundreds of years to find a monarch who reigned longer than Queen Elizabeth II.

George Lois, icon of ads and magazine covers, dead at 91

Advertising giant George Lois has died at age 91.

Nate Diaz chokes out Tony Ferguson to end chaotic UFC 279

Nate Diaz stopped Tony Ferguson with a guillotine choke early in the fourth round of the hastily arranged main event of UFC 279.

Earnie Shavers, one of boxing's hardest punchers, dies at 78

Earnie Shavers, whose thunderous punches stopped 68 fighters and earned him heavyweight title fights with Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes, has died.

Decades on Capitol Hill: From civility to open hostility

How has Congress changed in the last four decades.

Mickey Mantle card breaks record, as sports memorabilia soar

A mint condition Mickey Mantle baseball card has sold for $12.6 million, blasting into the record books Sunday as the most expensive ever paid for a piece of sports memorabilia.

Serena's example: Tennis icon's impact felt in Black America

After nearly three decades in the public eye, few can match Serena Williams' array of accomplishments, medals and awards.

Russell was a champion of activism before winning NBA titles

Bill Russell never had to find his voice as an activist.

Muhammad Ali's 'Rumble in the Jungle' belt sells for $6.1M

Muhammad Aliโ€™s championship belt from his 1974 โ€œRumble in the Jungleโ€ heavyweight title fight has sold at auction for $6.18 million.

Wisconsin court rules against transgender sex offender

The Wisconsin Supreme Courtโ€™s conservative majority has ruled that a transgender woman cannot change her name because she is on the stateโ€™s sex offender registry and the law does not allow people on the registry to change their names.

New this week: 'The Sea Beast,' early Elton John, 'Maggie'

This weekโ€™s new entertainment releases include two lost albums from rock superstars Neil Young and Elton John, more than two dozen contestants of reality shows like โ€œSurvivor,โ€ โ€œThe Amazing Raceโ€ and โ€œBig Brotherโ€ facing off in the contest โ€œThe Challenge: USA,โ€ and Netflixโ€™s โ€œThe Sea Beastโ€ brings a โ€œMoby Dickโ€-like tale down to kid size.

Trilogy: Canelo aims to finish Golovkin rivalry with a KO

A split-draw in the first fight and then a majority decision in favor of Canelo รlvarez in the second duel.

Company to Las Vegas chapels: No more Elvis-themed weddings

Las Vegas chapels of love that use Elvis Presleyโ€™s likeness could find themselves becoming Heartbreak Hotels.

McConnell, Utah leaders honor 'larger than life' Orrin Hatch

Politicians, friends and colleagues paid tribute to the late U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch at a memorial service in Salt Lake City.

Photographer Ron Galella, sued by Jackie Onassis, dead at 91

Celebrity photographer Ron Galella has died at age 91.

Louisville mayor's race plays out amid lingering tensions

Louisville's mayoral race is taking place in a city roiled by racial tension, a spike in gun violence and deep misgivings many harbor about the Louisville police department.

Taylor vs Serrano at MSG is a main event for women's boxing

Katie Taylor used to pretend she was a boy so she could box.

NBA at 75: 2010s featured seismic shifts on, off the court

Two of the NBAโ€™s most significant dynasties emerged in the second decade of the 2000s.

Meghan, Prince Harry to receive honor at NAACP Image Awards

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will receive the Presidentโ€™s Award during the 53rd NAACP Image Awards this weekend.

John Vinocur, Paris-based columnist and editor, dies at 81

John Vinocur, a much-respected foreign correspondent for The New York Times and The Associated Press and later executive editor and columnist at the International Herald Tribune in Paris, has died.

Northeast grapples with icy roads as storm moves north

Northeast residents were urged to stay off the roads with temperatures beginning to drop Friday evening as a major winter storm turned already slippery roads and sidewalks into ice-covered hazards.

Harry Reid remembered as a fighter, skilled Senate dealmaker

Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has died.

Ali grandson to box as fights back at Madison Square Garden

Muhammad Aliโ€™s grandson followed him into boxing.

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2021

They both carved out sterling reputations as military and political leaders over years of public service.

John Artis, co-defendant of 'Hurricane' Carter, dies at 75

A man who was wrongly convicted with boxer Rubin โ€œHurricaneโ€ Carter in a triple murder case has died.

Gordon Wood and Woody Holton clash over past and present

They are two prominent historians with very different views of the past โ€” and the present.

Shakur Stevenson jabs way to 10th-round TKO over Herring

Shakur Stevenson stepped up in weight class and jabbed his way to a second world title, beating Jamel Herring by technical knockout in the 10th round of their junior lightweight championship bout.

Q&A: Ali gets the Ken Burns treatment in 4-part PBS film

The number of movies, documentaries and other entertainment vehicles made about Muhammad Ali would make it seem that thereโ€™s not much left to offer.

One of Iraq's most influential Shiite clerics dies at 85

Mohammed Saeed al-Hakim, one of Iraqโ€™s most senior and influential Muslim Shiite clerics, has died, members of his family said.

Live at Budokan: Famed arena gets another Olympic spotlight

The Nippon Budokan simply feels like a special place, even to those who donโ€™t understand the astounding amount of sports and music history that has occurred under its elegant roof.

Looking at Tokyo Olympics through the lens of the 1964 Games

The 1964 Tokyo Olympics showcased Japanโ€™s resiliency and reemergence.

Smith, Carlos, Berry demand change in Olympic protest rule

Tommie Smith, John Carlos and Gwen Berry are among the more than 150 educators, activists and athletes who signed a letter Thursday urging the IOC not to punish participants who demonstrate at the Tokyo Games.

5 of the most memorable cauldron lightings in opening ceremony Olympic history

China, itโ€™s once again your turn to see if you can outdo other host countries in terms of the most memorable cauldron lighting at the opening ceremony of an Olympics.

Q&A: Abdul-Jabbar talks new documentary, MLK, social justice

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an NBA legend, but the man known for his trademark skyhook shot has also devoted his life advocating for equality and social justice.

Afghan official: bombs hit 2 minivans in Kabul, 7 dead

Officials say separate bombs have hit two minivans in a mostly Shiite neighborhood in the Afghan capital, killing at least seven people and wounding six others.

NBA creates social justice award, named for Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appreciates what todayโ€™s NBA players are doing in their attempts to make the world better.

Alvarez adds another title with 8th-round TKO of Saunders

Canelo Alvarez added another title belt in the super middleweight division, handing Billy Joe Saunders his first loss when the English boxer didnโ€™t come out for the ninth round.

Lloyd Price, singer and early rock influence, dies at 88

Lloyd Price, a New Orleans mainstay and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, has died.

Bomb kills at least 30 near girls' school in Afghan capital

Afghan authorities say a bomb exploded near a girlsโ€™ school in a majority Shiite district of west Kabul on Saturday, killing at least 30 people, many of them young pupils between 11 and 15 years old.

In possible Oscar preview, 'Nomadland' wins at Spirit Awards

Chloรฉ Zhaoโ€™s โ€œNomadlandโ€ won best feature at the 36th Independent Spirit Awards in a ceremony that turned the annual beach soiree into a virtual, largely pre-taped event, and, possibly, an Oscar preview.

Vartan Gregorian, longtime president of Carnegie Corp., dies

Vartan Gregorian, the noted scholar and philanthropic leader who led the Carnegie Corporation of New York since 1997, has died.

Former Trump casino where stars played goes out with a bang

The former Trump Plaza casino was imploded after falling into such disrepair that chunks of the building began peeling off and crashing to the ground. โ€œI got chills,โ€ Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small said. AdOpened in 1984, when Trump was a real estate developer in his pre-politics days, Trump Plaza was for a time the most successful casino in Atlantic City. AdBut things began to sour for Trump Plaza when Donald Trump opened the nearby Trump Taj Mahal in 1990, with crushing debt loads that led the company to pour most of its resources โ€” and cash โ€” into the shiny new hotel and casino. Trump Plaza was the last of four Atlantic City casinos to close in 2014, victims of an oversaturated casino market both in the New Jersey city and in the larger northeast.

Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks dies at 67

Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks Jr. died Friday night, Feb. 5, 2021, after battling prostate and other cancers. A lovable heavyweight with a drinking problem, Spinks beat Ali by decision in a 15-round fight in 1978 to win the title. It wasnโ€™t that Ali wasnโ€™t at his best, but Leon shocked everybody with how good Leon was.โ€Suddenly, Spinks was the heavyweight champion of the world at the age of 25. After discovering boxing both brothers became top amateurs, culminating in the 1976 Olympics where Leon won the light heavyweight gold and Michael won the middleweight gold. After moving to Las Vegas, Spinks was married to Brenda Glur Spinks in 2011.

PBS chief defends filmmaker Ken Burns, touts diversity

FILE - Ken Burns, director of the PBS documentary series "Country Music," takes part in a panel discussion during the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour on July 29, 2019, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Speaking Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, to the Television Critics Association in a virtual Q&A, PBS chief executive Paula Kerger rejected a filmmakers claim that public TVs long relationship with Burns has come at the expense of diversity. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES โ€“ The chief executive of PBS rejected a filmmakerโ€™s argument that public TV's 40-year relationship with documentarian Ken Burns has come at the expense of diversity. โ€œWe create lots of opportunities for many filmmakers,โ€ Kerger said. "The stuff thatโ€™s coming up is incredibly diverse in every sense of the meaning of that word,โ€ Burns said.

Chadwick Boseman earns 2 nominations for NAACP Image Awards

This image released by Netflix shows Michael Potts, from left, Chadwick Boseman and Colman Domingo in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." Boseman was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for outstanding actor in a motion picture for his performance in the film. Boseman was also nominated in the supporting actor in a motion picture for his role in the SPike Lee film "Da 5 Bloods." (David Lee/Netflix via AP)LOS ANGELES โ€“ With his final two performances, the late Chadwick Boseman earned two NAACP Image Awards nominations Tuesday, while โ€œMa Raineyโ€™s Black Bottomโ€ could make its presence felt at next monthโ€™s ceremony. โ€œMa Raineyโ€™s Black Bottomโ€ came away with nine nominations.

'Never Rarely' tops Spirit Awards, 'Da 5 Bloods' leads NBRs

The film was nominated for seven Independent Film Spirit Awards including one for best feature. The 36th annual Spirit Awards, like most awards shows during the pandemic, are adjusting to the difficult circumstances. Eliza Hittman's โ€œNever Rarely Sometimes Always,โ€ a Pennsylvania's teen's odyssey in getting an abortion, racked up nominations for best feature film, best director and best female lead for Sidney Flanigan. Chloe Zhoe's โ€œNomadland,โ€ starring Frances McDormand, scored five nods, including best feature, best director and best female lead for McDormand. None of the nominees for best feature film were directed by a white male.

Brazilian soccer great Pelรฉ turns 80, isolated at home

(AP Photo, File)SAO PAULO โ€“ Brazilian soccer great Pelรฉ turns 80 on Friday, but the celebration will have to wait. He also has residences in Santos and Sao Paulo. But the Paris Saint-Germain striker trails far behind when it comes to World Cup titles, which Pelรฉ won in 1958, 1962 and 1970. The Brazilian received the most votes from members of the soccer body, while the Argentine prevailed in an online vote. That was also part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of Brazilโ€™s 1970 World Cup triumph, which was for many the greatest moment of Pelรฉโ€™s decorated career.

Herbert Kretzmer, lyricist of Les Miserables, dead at 95

LONDON โ€“ Herbert Kretzmer, the journalist and lyricist best known for his English-language adaptation of the musical Les Miserables, has died. Tributes poured in from giants of the London stage, including theatrical producer Cameron Mackintosh, singer Elaine Paige and lyricist Tim Rice. Les Miserables producer Mackintosh said Kretzmer was instrumental in bringing Victor Hugo's classic tale of defiance and redemption in early 19th century France to the stage in English in October 1985, five years after it had opened in Paris. Until a young British producer by the name of Cameron Mackintosh invited Kretzmer to tea in June 1984 and his life changed. Though the expanded English version of Les Miserables โ€” it was never Les Mis for Kretzmer โ€” had mixed reviews at the start, it would soon become one of the biggest successes of 20th century theater.

Laila Ali salutes social activism of athletes with awards

NEW YORK โ€“ Laila Ali is applauding athletes who speak out about social issues. Ali was to host the virtual Womenโ€™s Sports Foundation awards on Wednesday night, recognizing athletes and leaders working toward social justice and racial equality. โ€œI think all people should take a stand,โ€ Ali told The Associated Press. What are your thoughts on athletes taking a stand on social justice issues? I think my dad would definitely have something positive to say about the athletes that are taking a stand.

Regina King introduces 'One Night in Miami' to Oscars race

The Oscar-winning actor, who sat in the directorโ€™s chair for โ€œOne Night in Miami,โ€ wished she could pose with her cast and give them hugs. But with the pandemic scuttling travel plans, she was settling for a virtual appearance that she equated to a certain television family. King, who took home a supporting actress Oscar last year for โ€œIf Beale Street Can Talk,โ€ is getting early Hollywood awards buzz for the film. โ€œI would talk to them individually, needing to hear that we had this similar, if not the same, expectations going into it, and all four of these men mirrored that - those expectations. She added: "I am only five-three, but I will go toe to toe with anybody who has anything to say differently.

Athlete power: Shut up and play' is tossed from the game

And to some, the odds seem greater, this time, that what the athletes are calling for might actually come to pass. We get paid to go out there and play and do our job. All this stands in stark contrast from the predominant attitude of athletes during Jordan's prime an attitude Jordan himself embodied. Among the more than four dozen Black athletes who are part of the cause are Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and Olympic champion sprinter Allyson Felix. Black athletes and celebrities have not been fully welding their power.

A flame, a look, one of the Olympics' most powerful moments

FILE - In this July 19, 1996, file photo, American swimmer Janet Evans passes the Olympic flame to Muhammad Ali during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games Opening Ceremony in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)ATLANTA EDITORS With the Tokyo Olympics postponed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, The Associated Press is looking back at the history of Summer Games. Here are some of the highlights of the 1996 Atlanta Games, where Muhammad Ali provided the greatest moment before the competition even began. ___Less than 24 hours before the opening ceremony of the Atlanta Olympics, at a secretive midnight practice run, Janet Evans finally got the word. As the last host city to rely mainly on private funding, Atlanta faced griping that its commercial backers made the event look more like a tacky county fair than the Summer Olympics.

Cold War rivalries split the Olympics in Moscow in 1980

Here are some of the highlights of the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. The Cold War made for decades of tense Olympic battles between the United States and the Soviet Union. Four years later, the Soviet Union boycotted the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles as retaliation. The Soviet war in Afghanistan rumbled on through the 1980 Olympics. Barely a decade later, the Soviet Union would be a thing of the past as it fractured into 15 newly independent countries.

Toronto sets lineup, Regina King to debut Muhammad Ali film

This combination photo shows actor-director Werner Herzog, left, and actress-director Regina King. The Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday unveiled a lineup featuring the directorial debut of Regina King and the latest documentary from Herzog. Toronto, which is set to run Sept. 10-19, has plotted a largely virtual 45th edition due to the pandemic. In normal years, TIFF is the largest film festival in North America. Some of the films will play first at the much smaller Venice Film Festival the week prior in September.

The ESPYS focus on honors, pandemic and racial justice

Love received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at the ESPY Awards on Sunday, June 21, 2020, for sparking a national conversation about mental health. The focus of Sunday night's show on ESPN was hope and inspiration in the time of coronavirus. Two years ago, he wrote an online essay detailing his struggles with mental health, including having a panic attack during a game. As a result, other athletes and fans began sharing details of their own mental health challenges and sharing resources on how to get help. During the COVID-19 crisis, he's shared tips on how to cope with the stress and isolation caused by the pandemic.

Conor McGregor makes 3rd retirement announcement in 4 years

Conor McGregor has announced his retirement for the third time in four years. McGregor abruptly made his latest dubious declaration Sunday morning on his Twitter account, where the former two-division UFC champion also announced his retirement in 2016 and 2019. Hey guys Ive decided to retire from fighting, McGregor wrote in a caption below a photo of him and his mother. If Conor McGregor feels he wants to retire, you know my feelings about retirement, White said. McGregor made his first Twitter retirement announcement in April 2016 during a spat with the UFC over promotion of his rematch with Nate Diaz.

Colin Kaepernick has more support now, still long way to go

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick kneels during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)When Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem to take a stand against police brutality and racial injustice in 2016, he was mostly alone. Global opinion has shifted so much that more people are now vilifying those who attack Kaepernick or misrepresent his stance. I have had many people attempt to discourage our support of Colin, which is unthinkable to me. He is encouraged because more folks support Kaepernicks movement but realizes theres a long way to go.

'The Masked Singer': The Panda Speaks! Laila Ali on 'Conquering' Her Fears of

On Wednesday's episode of The Masked Singer, the latest celebrity singer was unmasked and it was none other than Laila Ali, championship boxer and daughter of legend Muhammad Ali. Competing on Masked Singer (something that almost happened in season one) was an opportunity to "conquer my fears," she says. What was it like being shrouded in secrecy during your time on Masked Singer? The Masked Singer airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fox. RELATED CONTENT:'The Masked Singer': Clues, Spoilers, Our Best Guesses At the Secret Identities of Season 2's New Cast'The Masked Singer': Johnny Weir Dishes on Living His 'Pop Star Dream' and Picking His Costume (Exclusive)'The Masked Singer' Premiere: The Biggest Clues, Best Performances and Surprise Celeb Reveals

Toronto Raptors Become First NBA Team to Sell Branded Hijabs

The current reigning NBA champions are looking to make their fan base more inclusive. The Toronto Raptors say they will start selling hijabs featuring the teams logo, according to Global News. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, the company that owns the Raptors, says the inspiration came from a local Muslim organization called the Hijabi Ballers. The women worked with MLSE to design the Nike Pro hijabs. The move also makes the Raptors the first NBA team in history to sell athletic hijabs for Muslim women.

On this day: September 18

2013: Former boxing champion Ken Norton, who rose to the top of the boxing world in 1973 by outdueling Muhammad Ali, dies at age 70 in Henderson, Nevada. Norton had been in poor health for several years after sustaining a series of strokes. He was best known for his 12-round victory over Ali on March 31, 1973, when he famously broke Ali's jaw. Norton and Ali would fight twice more, with Ali narrowly winning both return bouts. Norton lost the WBC title in his first defense of it, a 15-round split decision loss to Larry Holmes in 1978.

Birthday quiz: Wicked cake

Chris Isaak and his dog Rodney arrive at the Keep Memory Alive foundation's "Power of Love Gala" celebrating Muhammad Ali's 70th birthday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Feb. 18, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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