By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN. Photographs by David Butow/Redux for CNN. For years, dancers in high heels and glitzy dresses have hurried into Phillip Sam’s beauty supply store in Monterey Park ahead of big events, searching the maze of products for a finishing touch — strong hold hairspray, a swipe of glittery eyeshadow, a bejeweled claw
Continue Reading By Zoe Sottile, CNN A West Virginia restaurant is celebrating after its beloved “Weinerman” statue was returned. The statue was stolen from Dairy Winkle, a restaurant in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, according to a January 19 news release from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. The business suffered a fire on January 11. The restaurant
Continue Reading By Nouran Salahieh, CNN Protesters once again took to the streets over the weekend to decry police brutality after the release of video depicting the violent Memphis police beating of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols, and more gatherings and vigils are planned for Sunday. Nichols could be heard yelling for his mother in the video of the
Continue Reading After officials released graphic video of Tyre Nichols’ deadly beating by Memphis police officers, questions remain about how this could happen. CNN’s Jessica Dean spoke with University of Maryland sociologist Rashawn Ray about the policies that can perpetuate racial inequities between police and civilians.
Continue Reading CNN’s John Miller, the former Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence & Counterterrorism for the NYPD, explains how Memphis was once the gold standard model for compassionate policing. Now, he says, after the brutal death of Tyre Nichols, it’s time for the department to “step up and remake itself.”
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CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua — (KVIA) A late push from FC Juarez in the second half wasn’t enough to complete the comeback against Chivas de Guadalajara and fell for the second consecutive game. Chivas goalkeeper Miguel Jimenez made two crucial saves in the final minutes to help Chivas get the 2-1 victory. From the start of
Continue Reading By Zenebou Sylla, CNN Six people died and three others were injured in a crash involving an express bus and a freight truck in upstate New York Saturday morning, according to authorities. New York State Police responded to a collision between the bus and the Freightliner box truck around 6 a.m. ET on State Highway
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HOUSTON (AP) — Hegel Augustin scored 21 points as Prairie View A&M beat Texas Southern 89-74 in double overtime on Saturday. Augustin added seven rebounds for the Panthers (8-14, 4-5 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Tekorian Smith scored 17 points and Ricky Nelson had 15 points and three steals. Davon Barnes finished with 19 points and seven
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Aggies (7-14, 0-9) might still be winless in conference play this season but in their 77-72 loss to Utah Valley (17-6, 8-2) on Saturday they showed fight and determination coming back from 21 points down to take the lead. “To not come unglued and to come together, that’s what
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Miners (13-6, 6-4 C-USA) found themselves down 13 to start the 4th quarter against North Texas (8-13, 5-6 C-USA) on Saturday at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP went on a10-2 run at the onset of the final quarter to give themselves a shot at winning against the Mean Green,
Continue Reading COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Henry Coleman III scored 18 points on 6-of-9 shooting, Tyrece Radford and Wade Taylor IV added 14 points apiece and Texas A&M blew a 13-point second-half lead Saturday night before rallying to beat Vanderbilt 72-66. Andersson Garcia made a layup to give Texas A&M a two-point lead with a minute
Continue Reading By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen scored 29 points, Malik Beasley added 19 and the Utah Jazz took advantage of Dallas star Luka Doncic’s absence to beat the Mavericks 108-100 on Saturday night. Doncic sat out because of a sprained left ankle. Jordan Clarkson added 14 points for Utah,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Miners (11-10, 4-6 C-USA) were looking to start their three-game road stretch with a win against North Texas (18-5, 9-3 C-USA) Saturday, but scoring droughts and points off turnovers put an end to that as UTEP fell 52-42. “Effort tonight wasn’t the problem,” UTEP head coach Joe Golding said.
Continue Reading STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Freddy Hicks scored 18 points as Tarleton State beat Grand Canyon 81-62 on Saturday night. Hicks added eight rebounds for the Texans (12-10, 5-4 Western Athletic Conference). Kiandre Gaddy scored 15 points while finishing 7 of 7 from the floor. Shamir Bogues recorded 12 points. The Antelopes (14-8, 5-4) were led
Continue Reading By Chuck Johnston, CNN At least one person was killed and two wounded in a shooting in Baltimore on Saturday, police said. Authorities responded near the intersection of Pennsylvania and Laurens Ave. after 6 p.m. Saturday evening and found two adult males and one adult female shot, according to Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison. Police
Continue Reading By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Chris Paul scored 31 points, Mikal Bridges had 25 and the Phoenix Suns escaped with a 128-118 overtime victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. San Antonio never led and trailed by 13 early in the fourth quarter, but forced overtime with an 18-7
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One day after the Memphis Police Department released the graphic videos showing five of its officers beating unarmed Tyre Nichols that ultimately led to his death, El Paso officials are weighing in. “Our expectation is that that should never happen, and that we would never tolerate any situation like that,”
Continue Reading EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — Will Johnston scored 13 points to help UT Rio Grande Valley defeat California Baptist 64-58 on Saturday night. Johnston was 3 of 6 shooting and 5 of 6 from the free throw line for the Vaqueros (11-11, 2-7 Western Athletic Conference). Justin Johnson added 11 points and eight rebounds. Daylen Williams
Continue Reading By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Kenyon Martin Jr. had a four-point possession with 31 seconds left to help the Houston Rockets beat the Detroit Pistons 117-114 on Saturday night in a matchup of the NBA’s worst teams. The Rockets had a 16-8 advantage in offensive rebounds, a 21-4 edge in second-chance points
Continue Reading ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Ali Abdou Dibba had 19 points to lead Abilene Christian to an 81-76 victory over Utah Tech on Saturday. Dibba added five rebounds for the Wildcats (11-11, 3-6 Western Athletic Conference). Damien Daniels finished with 17 points, six rebounds, five assists, and five steals. Leonardo Bettiol shot 7 of 11 from
Continue Reading By Rosa Flores, CNN A Texas National Guard member shot a migrant in the shoulder during an encounter in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas last week, according to a recent joint Army Times and Texas Tribune report. A federal law enforcement source confirmed to CNN a migrant was shot and injured in the
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UPDATE – The El Paso Fire Department confirmed that the fire has been knocked down. Crews remain on scene. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Fire Department has confirmed that a residential fire has broken out at the 900 block of Duskin Dr. No injuries have been reported, according to EPFD. Crew responded
Continue Reading DENTON, Texas (AP) — Tylor Perry’s 18 points helped North Texas defeat UTEP 52-42 on Saturday night. Perry shot 5 for 10 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the free throw line for the Mean Green (18-5, 9-3 Conference USA). Aaron Scott scored 13 points and added five rebounds. Kai
Continue Reading SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Trey Miller had 16 points in Incarnate Word’s 69-67 victory over Nicholls State on Saturday night. Miller had five rebounds and three steals for the Cardinals (10-12, 4-5 Southland Conference). Jonathan Cisse also scored 16 points, shooting 5 for 14 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from
Continue Reading By AL LESAR Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Olivier Nkamhoua scored 27 points and Zakai Zeigler had 22 points and 10 assists to lead No. 4 Tennessee over No. 10 Texas 82-71 on Saturday night in an SEC/Big 12 Challenge. The raucous crowd of more than 20,000 at Thompson-Boling Arena watched the Volunteers (18-3)
Continue Reading COMMERCE, Texas (AP) — Demarcus Demonia scored 17 points and C.J. Roberts made a layup with one second left to rally Texas A&M-Commerce to a 77-76 victory over Houston Christian on Saturday. Demonia was 5-of-15 shooting, including 3 for 11 from distance, and went 4 for 4 from the foul line for the Lions (10-13,
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CNN By Kate Sullivan, Gabby Orr and Kristen Holmes, CNN Former President Donald Trump said Saturday he’s “more committed” to winning back the White House than ever before as he hit the campaign trail for the first time since announcing a third presidential bid in November. Appearing in New Hampshire before a second stop in
Continue Reading HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Sadaidriene Hall’s 15 points and 10 rebounds helped Stephen F. Austin defeat Seattle 79-65 on Saturday night. Latrell Jossell scored 15 points while shooting 5 for 7, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc for the ‘Jacks (15-7, 7-2 Western Athletic Conference). Roti Ware had 12 points. Cameron Tyson led
Continue Reading CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Isaac Mushila had 23 points in Texas A&M-CC’s 83-72 win over McNeese on Saturday night. Mushila added eight rebounds for the Islanders (13-9, 6-3 Southland Conference). Trey Tennyson shot 6 for 11, including 6 for 9 from beyond the arc to add 18 points. Terrion Murdix shot 4 of 9
Continue Reading NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) — (Demarcus Sharp’s 23 points helped Northwestern State defeat Lamar 80-65 on Saturday night. Sharp also contributed five rebounds and 10 assists for the Demons (14-8, 6-3 Southland Conference). Jalen Hampton scored 19 points while shooting 8 of 10 from the field and 3 for 5 from the line, and added eight
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