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Tatis hits 2-run homer, King strikes out 12 as the Padres beat the Braves 4-0 in playoff opener
Read full article: Tatis hits 2-run homer, King strikes out 12 as the Padres beat the Braves 4-0 in playoff openerFernando Tatis Jr. hit a towering two-run homer on his first playoff swing in four years and Michael King struck out 12 in his first postseason start as the San Diego Padres beat rookie AJ Smith-Shawver and the Atlanta Braves 4-0 in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series.
City of San Antonio opens submissions for 10th Annual MLK Youth Art Contest
Read full article: City of San Antonio opens submissions for 10th Annual MLK Youth Art ContestThe City of San Antonioās Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission has officially opened submissions for the 10th annual Citywide Student Art Contest.
Inside the Georgia high school where a sleepy morning was pierced by gunfire
Read full article: Inside the Georgia high school where a sleepy morning was pierced by gunfireIt was the middle of second period at Apalachee High School in near Winder, Georgia, and the boy who few knew slipped out of his algebra class in J Hall again.
Detroit judge is sued after putting teen in handcuffs, jail clothes during field trip
Read full article: Detroit judge is sued after putting teen in handcuffs, jail clothes during field tripThere is more fallout in Detroit, a week after a judge ordered a teenager into jail clothes and handcuffs during a field trip.
Padres' Michael King has no-hit bid broken up in 7th inning on single by Guardians' Angel Martinez
Read full article: Padres' Michael King has no-hit bid broken up in 7th inning on single by Guardians' Angel MartinezGuardians rookie Angel Martinez blooped a single to center in the seventh inning to break up a no-hit bid by San Diego's Michael King.
High court passes on case of Georgia man on death row who says Black jurors were wrongly purged
Read full article: High court passes on case of Georgia man on death row who says Black jurors were wrongly purgedThe U.S. Supreme Court has declined to consider the case of a Black man on death row in Georgia who says his trial was unfair because the prosecutor improperly excluded Black jurors.
MLK Jr. holiday celebrations include acts of service and parades, but some take a political turn
Read full article: MLK Jr. holiday celebrations include acts of service and parades, but some take a political turnCommunities across the nation have been celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with acts of service, prayer services and parades.
King Frederik X visits Danish parliament on his first formal work day as Denmark's new monarch
Read full article: King Frederik X visits Danish parliament on his first formal work day as Denmark's new monarchDenmarkās new King Frederik X has visited the Danish parliament on his first formal day on the job.
War in Gaza and US election factor into some of the many events planned for MLK holiday
Read full article: War in Gaza and US election factor into some of the many events planned for MLK holidayAs communities across the U.S. celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday this weekend, some people are taking a cue from the civil rights iconās history of protest amid the war in Gaza and the looming presidential election.
Ally Sentnor of North Carolina is top pick in NWSL draft. Teammate Savy King chosen second
Read full article: Ally Sentnor of North Carolina is top pick in NWSL draft. Teammate Savy King chosen secondAlly Sentnor of North Carolina was the No. 1 overall selection in the National Womenās Soccer League draft on Friday night, and her teammate Savy King was picked second.
Army private who fled to North Korea charged with desertion, held by US military, officials tell AP
Read full article: Army private who fled to North Korea charged with desertion, held by US military, officials tell APAn Army private who fled to North Korea before being returned home to the United States last month has been detained by the U.S. military.
What to know and what's next for Travis King, the American soldier who ran into North Korea
Read full article: What to know and what's next for Travis King, the American soldier who ran into North KoreaAn American soldier who sprinted into North Korea and was held there for two months before being returned to the U.S. is now set to undergo medical testing and extensive questioning about his time in the isolated country before potentially facing charges under the military justice system.
The American soldier who bolted into North Korea 2 months ago has returned to the US
Read full article: The American soldier who bolted into North Korea 2 months ago has returned to the USThe Pentagon says that the American soldier who sprinted into North Korea across the heavily fortified border between the Koreas more than two months ago was whisked to a Texas Army base for medical checks and interviews after his return to the U.S. North Korea abruptly announced a day earlier that it would expel Pvt. Travis King.
US soldier who crossed into North Korea 2 months ago headed to San Antonio for medical evaluation, care
Read full article: US soldier who crossed into North Korea 2 months ago headed to San Antonio for medical evaluation, careThe U.S. has secured the release of a U.S. soldier who sprinted across a heavily fortified border into North Korea more than two months ago, and he is on his way to San Antonio for a medical evaluation and treatment, officials announced Wednesday.
US secures the release of the soldier who crossed into North Korea 2 months ago
Read full article: US secures the release of the soldier who crossed into North Korea 2 months agoThe White House says the American soldier who sprinted into North Korea across the heavily fortified border between the Koreas two months ago has been released into U.S. custody.
On 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' win, a push to honor her in Congress
Read full article: On 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' win, a push to honor her in CongressBillie Jean Kingās victory in the āBattle of the Sexesā was a milestone moment as women pushed for equality on the playing field and beyond.
Visitors to Lincoln Memorial say America has its flaws but see gains made since March on Washington
Read full article: Visitors to Lincoln Memorial say America has its flaws but see gains made since March on WashingtonFencing and construction workers greet visitors to the Lincoln Memorial, signaling the monument to the nationās 16th president is a work in progress.
Billie Jean King's push for equal prize money in 1973 will be celebrated at US Open
Read full article: Billie Jean King's push for equal prize money in 1973 will be celebrated at US OpenWhen Billie Jean King won the U.S. Open in 1972, she didnāt follow with the usual remarks about hoping to win again the next year.
Mother of Army private in North Korea tells AP that her son 'has so many reasons to come home'
Read full article: Mother of Army private in North Korea tells AP that her son 'has so many reasons to come home'The mother of a U.S. Army private who mysteriously sprinted across the border into North Korea last month says her son, Travis King, has āso many reasons to come home.
North Korea offers the first official confirmation that it has detained US soldier Travis King
Read full article: North Korea offers the first official confirmation that it has detained US soldier Travis KingNorth Korea has offered its first official confirmation that it detained a U.S. soldier who bolted into its country last month.
Oxford school shooter was 'feral child' abandoned by parents, defense psychologist says
Read full article: Oxford school shooter was 'feral child' abandoned by parents, defense psychologist saysA psychologist is testifying in a Michigan court where a judge must decide whether the Oxford school shooter gets life in prison.
US worried about well-being of American soldier who ran across border as North Korea remains silent
Read full article: US worried about well-being of American soldier who ran across border as North Korea remains silentThe White House is deeply concerned about the well-being of a U.S. soldier who bolted across the heavily armed North Korea border earlier this week.
American soldier's dash into North Korea leaves family members wondering why
Read full article: American soldier's dash into North Korea leaves family members wondering whyFamily members of the U.S. Army private who sprinted across the border into North Korea say he may have felt overwhelmed as he faced legal troubles and his possible looming discharge from the military.
British teen reported to anti-terror police by mother gets life sentence with minimum 6-year term
Read full article: British teen reported to anti-terror police by mother gets life sentence with minimum 6-year termA teenage man who was reported to British anti-terror authorities by his mother was jailed for life on Friday and will serve a minimum term of six years for plotting a terror attack on police officers or soldiers.
Medical Examinerās Office identifies man fatally shot outside NW Side nightclub
Read full article: Medical Examinerās Office identifies man fatally shot outside NW Side nightclubThe Bexar County Medical Examinerās Office has identified a man who was shot and killed outside a night club on the Northwest Side.
Surprise loss from Tyson, then a surprise cut to its outlook
Read full article: Surprise loss from Tyson, then a surprise cut to its outlookTyson Foods suffered a surprise loss in the second quarter, something not since 2009, and it's cutting its sales forecast due to the cost of plant closures and layoffs.
Uvaldeās state lawmakers face an uphill battle raising the age limit for semi-automatic guns. Theyāre trying anyway.
Read full article: Uvaldeās state lawmakers face an uphill battle raising the age limit for semi-automatic guns. Theyāre trying anyway.Many relatives of Uvalde victims back bills that state Rep. Tracy King and Sen. Roland Gutierrez are pushing in the Legislature. But limits on gun access donāt fare well at the Capitol.
Businesses on MLK March route welcome marchersā return after 3 years away
Read full article: Businesses on MLK March route welcome marchersā return after 3 years awayWhether the first MLK March in three years helped their business or not was a secondary concern for the businesses along the march route with whom KSAT talked.
Canāt make an MLK Day event in person? No problem! Here are ways to serve, celebrate the holiday
Read full article: Canāt make an MLK Day event in person? No problem! Here are ways to serve, celebrate the holidayHere are some ideas on how you can serve on Martin Luther King Jr. Day if you canāt make it to a live event.
MLK weekend to feature tributes, commitments to race equity
Read full article: MLK weekend to feature tributes, commitments to race equityThe CEO of the King Center in Atlanta says she hopes to spur progress during this year's observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day by helping more Americans personalize the struggle for racial equity and harmony.
King throws 3 TDs as No. 6 Texas A&M downs Sam Houston 31-0
Read full article: King throws 3 TDs as No. 6 Texas A&M downs Sam Houston 31-0Haynes King threw for a career-high 364 yards and three long touchdowns to lead No. 6 Texas A&M to a 31-0 win over Sam Houston Saturday in a game that included an almost three-hour weather delay.
Spanish govt chides ex-king for failure to explain conduct
Read full article: Spanish govt chides ex-king for failure to explain conductA senior Spanish government official has rebuked Spainās former king, saying Juan Carlos I should have used his first trip home from exile to clear the air over investigations into his financial affairs.
MLK III: History to remember Sinema unkindly over filibuster
Read full article: MLK III: History to remember Sinema unkindly over filibusterMartin Luther King III came to Arizona with harsh words for Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, whose refusal to change filibuster rules makes voting rights legislation unlikely to pass in the Senate.
Family, activists seek answers in Black Missouri man's death
Read full article: Family, activists seek answers in Black Missouri man's deathA puzzling, broad-daylight shooting at a small-town trailer park is renewing concerns among activists about how justice is doled out when a Black person is killed in Missouri.
GOP state Rep. Phil King announces he'll run for new Republican-friendly Senate seat held by Democrat Beverly Powell
Read full article: GOP state Rep. Phil King announces he'll run for new Republican-friendly Senate seat held by Democrat Beverly PowellWithin half an hour of declaring his bid, King got the endorsement of the Senate's presiding officer, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
OāNeal has 2 interceptions, No. 6 Texas A&M routs Kent State
Read full article: OāNeal has 2 interceptions, No. 6 Texas A&M routs Kent StateLeon OāNeal Jr. had two interceptions, returning the second one 85 yards for a touchdown, and Devon Achane added two scores to help No. 6 Texas A&M pull away in the third quarter and cruise to a 41-10 win over Kent State Saturday night.
Republican Party of Bexar County joins anti-mask groups for protests in San Antonio Friday
Read full article: Republican Party of Bexar County joins anti-mask groups for protests in San Antonio FridayThe Republican Party of Bexar County joined forces with anti-mask groups Friday to protest the new mask mandates issued by Bexar County and San Antonio officials.
Ohtani's 26th homer starts Angels past reeling Yankees 5-3
Read full article: Ohtani's 26th homer starts Angels past reeling Yankees 5-3Shohei Ohtani pounded his hardest-hit home run of the season, JosƩ Suarez pitched 5 1/3 innings of one-run relief after Dylan Bundy threw up on the mound because of heat exhaustion and the Los Angeles Angels beat the troubled New York Yankees 5-3.
The biggest surprises from this yearās Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees
Read full article: The biggest surprises from this yearās Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducteesIf this past year has taught us anything, itās that representation matters, and for the first time possibly ever, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2021 has a pretty diverse group of inductees -- not only by genre, but by race and gender, too.
Yanks' GermƔn cheered in return, struggles vs Blue Jays
Read full article: Yanks' GermƔn cheered in return, struggles vs Blue JaysDomingo GermƔn was cheered by Yankees fans in his return from a domestic violence suspension but struggled against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing three runs over three innings in a 3-1 loss.
Washington's King 1st Black female assistant position coach
Read full article: Washington's King 1st Black female assistant position coach(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Washington promoted Jennifer King to assistant running backs coach Tuesday, making her the first Black female assistant position coach in the NFL. She is the second woman in league history to be an assistant position coach after Tampa Bayās assistant defensive line coach Lori Locust. King spent the 2020 season as a full-year coaching intern under Ron Rivera and worked with running backs coach Randy Jordan. āI am very pleased to have coach King back to assist me full time in the running backs room,ā Jordan said. Tampa Bay had two: Locust and assistant strength and conditioning coach Maral Javadifar, and coach Bruce Arians called women in coaching āthe wave of the future.āāThis game, itās a tremendous game,ā Rivera said.
White House begins talks with lawmakers on COVID-19 relief
Read full article: White House begins talks with lawmakers on COVID-19 reliefAt least a dozen senators met for an hour and 15 minutes in a virtual call with White House National Economic Council director Brian Deese and other senior White House officials. Many hope to approve a relief package before former President Donald Trump's trial, which is set to begin in two weeks, overtakes Washingtonās attention. Senators also wanted more data on how the White House reached the $1.9 trillion figure. āIt was about how can we work together to help the people of this country.āWhite House coronavirus response coordinator Jeff Zients and White House legislative affairs director Louisa Terrell also joined the call. āWeāre going to continue to push because we canāt wait,ā said White House principal deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
From presidents to faded stars, all welcomed by Larry King
Read full article: From presidents to faded stars, all welcomed by Larry KingGeorge W. Bush jokes with CNN's Larry King after finishing the "Larry King Live" show from the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, Tenn. King, who interviewed presidents, movie stars and ordinary Joes during a half-century in broadcasting, has died at age 87. For 25 years until 2010, āLarry King Liveā was a fixture on CNN's weeknight schedule, and that was after a lengthy career as a late-night radio host. So did āLarry King Live.ā He was busy. āLarry King Liveā was a type of show that would feel foreign on cable news today, given its obsession with hard-nosed political combat. āMy dad always asked me, 'Did you see who Larry King talked to last night?'"
World remembers broadcasting legend Larry King as āmasterful interviewer and storytellerā
Read full article: World remembers broadcasting legend Larry King as āmasterful interviewer and storytellerāLarry King, a titan of the broadcast industry, died Saturday at the age of 87, his family and media corporation confirmed. According to a report by the Associated Press, King died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/Di0aw7LZ5R ā Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) January 23, 2021Oh no!!! Rest wellššššæššæššæ pic.twitter.com/m8gQWgRR0I ā Viola Davis (@violadavis) January 23, 2021Thank you Larry King for giving us the greatest scene in the history of animation. pic.twitter.com/LEICEOVkUe ā Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) January 23, 2021RIP to an absolute legend, Larry King pic.twitter.com/CLJCMecoNY ā JOE MANGANIELLO (@JoeManganiello) January 23, 2021RIP to the one and only Larry King.
San Antonio professor speaks about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.ās less told legacies
Read full article: San Antonio professor speaks about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.ās less told legaciesSAN ANTONIO ā Weāve all heard of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.ās āI Have a Dreamā speech and the historic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, protesting for civil rights. Whatās often less spoken about is Kingās fight for better wages for underpaid factory workers in Atlanta and his Vietnam War protest. āWe posthumously romanticize (King) now,ā said Dr. Lawrence Scott, assistant professor of educational leadership at Texas A&M San Antonio. We have San Antonio ISD, we have Judson ISD, and then Northeast (ISD),ā Scott said. Scott says he is continuing Kingās mission to make sure equality and equity extends to education.
Popovich calls MLK āmodern founding father,ā says King would be sad āwhite supremacistsā stormed Capitol
Read full article: Popovich calls MLK āmodern founding father,ā says King would be sad āwhite supremacistsā stormed CapitolSAN ANTONIO ā Gregg Popovich shared his thoughts Monday on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 1/2 Gregg Popovich on legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Calls MLK a 'modern founding father' and discusses what he believes Dr. King would think today... '(it) would sadden him to see the Capitol being stormed with white supremacists...' #Spurs #KSATsports #KSATnews pic.twitter.com/G2rDPXBGhZ ā RJ Marquez (@KSATRJ) January 18, 2021Popovich then speculated on what Dr. King would say today amid racial tensions and division the country is facing in the wake of the attack by rioters and pro-Donald Trump supporters at the U.S. Capitol. He would have to witness the savage attacks on black bodies that weāve seen that have not stopped, even become more blatant. I think it would sadden him to see the Capitol being stormed with white supremacists getting a free pass as they exhibit their white privilege, Confederate flags in the Capitol. Popovich said looking back at Kingās life, he is astounded by his hopefulness and perseverance, and believes King would smile today if he āwas able to see Rev.
Talk show host Larry King hospitalized with COVID-19, ABC reports
Read full article: Talk show host Larry King hospitalized with COVID-19, ABC reportsLOS ANGELES, Calif. ā Talk show host Larry King, 87, is hospitalized with the coronavirus in Los Angeles, according to a report from ABC News. King hosted āLarry King Liveā on CNN for over 25 years and had been treated for lung cancer previously. The talk show host has had some health struggles over the years, including a major heart attack in 1987 and an angioplasty in April 2019, ABC News reports. He is being treated for COVID-19 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, according to ABC News. RELATED: Larry King mourns the loss of two of his children who died weeks apart, ET reports
Miami QB D'Eriq King tore knee ligament, plans 2021 return
Read full article: Miami QB D'Eriq King tore knee ligament, plans 2021 returnMiami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) looks for a receiver as Oklahoma State defensive tackle Sione Asi (99) rushes during the first half of the Cheez-it Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)CORAL GABLES, Fla. ā Miami quarterback DāEriq King tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the Hurricanesā loss this week in the Cheez-It Bowl. The Hurricanes went 8-3 this season, the best record among the seven FBS schools in the state of Florida. King, in first season at Miami following his transfer from Houston, was a big reason for that. King completed 64.1 percent of his passes, the second-best single-season completion percentage for any Miami quarterback and one that qualifies him as, for now anyway, the most accurate passer in Hurricanes history. ___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
'Is Miami back?': Hurricanes may finally have a good answer
Read full article: 'Is Miami back?': Hurricanes may finally have a good answerThe annual question in Coral Gables ā āIs Miami back?ā ā might finally have an answer Hurricanes fans will like. 9 Miami gets its first ACC championship, a drought thatās now 17 years and counting, but the Hurricanes (8-1, 7-1 ACC, No. Just finishing the right way, thatās really, really, really important. āWe were taken away from each other for almost two weeks and didnāt really get back as an entire football team ā I mean, not even an entire football team, but anything resembling a football team ā until this past Monday. Odd as this sounds, thatās Miamiās second-longest ACC streak; the Hurricanes won 11 consecutive league games spanning 2016 and 2017.
KSAT12 announces new traffic anchor for Good Morning San Antonio
Read full article: KSAT12 announces new traffic anchor for Good Morning San AntonioKSAT12ā²s VP/GM Phil Lane and News Director Bernice Kearney have announced that Samuel King will be joining Stephanie Serna, Mark Austin and Mike Osterhage on the weekday editions of āGood Morning San Antonioā effective December 2, 2020. 1 morning show in South Texas, heāll also handle the transportation beat and cover stories on San Antonio and Bexar Countyās growth-driven traffic problems, as well as VIAās new referendum that voters approved in November. GMSA Traffic officers Marcus Trujillo and Nick Soliz will be leaving us to focus on their SAPD careers and to spend more time with their families. We look forward to continuing our tradition of being the place where viewers can Expect More in the morning and all day long.āāGood Morning San Antonioā airs Monday - Friday from 4:30 a.m. -7 a.m., followed by āGood Morning Americaā from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m., and āGMSA @9ā rounds out the morning news. All of KSAT12 News can be found streaming live on KSAT.com, on the KSAT-TV streaming app found on smart TVs and other devices such as Roku and Amazon Fire.
Man killed by suspected drunk driver identified by Bexar County medical examiner
Read full article: Man killed by suspected drunk driver identified by Bexar County medical examinerSAN ANTONIO ā A man who was fatally struck by a vehicle as he was sleeping under a Loop 410 bridge has been identified by authorities. Michael William King, 64, died of multiple traumatic injuries after he was hit before midnight Thursday on the access road of Loop 410 near Vance Jackson Road, according to the Bexar County Medical Examinerās Office. The San Antonio Police Department said King, who was homeless, was sleeping on the curb of a turnaround lane under the bridge. The driver crashed into a concrete wall and ran over King, dragging him for a few feet, according to a preliminary report. Police said Cazares left his car and walked to a restaurant parking lot nearby to meet a friend.
SA Live's Quarantine-oween: Snake King | SA Live | KSAT 12
Read full article: SA Live's Quarantine-oween: Snake King | SA Live | KSAT 12SA Live's Quarantine-oween: Snake King | SA Live | KSAT 12Published: November 6, 2020, 10:57 amIf you liked 'Tiger King' then you will enjoy this spin off series, "Snake King."
San Antonio woman reunited with dog missing for 6 years on her birthday
Read full article: San Antonio woman reunited with dog missing for 6 years on her birthdaySAN ANTONIO ā This San Antonio familyās journey to finding their lost dog involves a birthday, 1,360 miles, Bucc-eeās and Hurricane Zeta. The familyās two pit bulls came inside when they were called but King, a chihuahua mix, was gone. Thatās when the two women decided to make the 1,360 mile trip from San Antonio to Fort Lauderdale. There were tornadoes all around us.āThe family finally made it home to San Antonio safely and reunited King with the familyās other pit bull Rocky. Trending headlines:10 things to look forward to in San Antonio now that weāve made it to NovemberPenguin Cam: Chill with the penguins at SeaWorld San Antonio with 24/7 livestreamH-E-B once again adds limits on toilet paper, paper towels āto prevent supply disruptionā
Delta adds insult to injury in hurricane-ravaged Louisiana
Read full article: Delta adds insult to injury in hurricane-ravaged LouisianaMarcus Peterson walks past a downed tree in his yard after Hurricane Delta moved through, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Jennings, La. It then moved over Lake Charles, a city where Hurricane Laura damaged nearly every home and building in late August. While Delta was a weaker storm than Category 4 Laura, it brought significantly more flooding, Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter said. Forecasters warned that heavy rain, storm surges and flash floods continued to pose dangers in areas from Texas to Mississippi. They arrived back in Lake Charles last weekend, got a new roof on Monday and had to evacuate again Thursday.
Fed Cup changes name to honor tennis great Billie Jean King
Read full article: Fed Cup changes name to honor tennis great Billie Jean KingThe Fed Cup is changing its name to honour tennis great Billie Jean King, becoming The Billie Jean King Cup, the first major global team competition to be named after a woman, it is announced Thursday Sept. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Miles Kennedy, FILE)The Fed Cup is changing its name to honor tennis great Billie Jean King, the woman whose lifelong battle for equality and social justice laid the foundation for generations that followed. The Billie Jean King Cup will become the first major global team competition to be named after a woman, the International Tennis Federation said Thursday. Their work led to the creation of the Womenās Tennis Association in 1973 as the organizing body for womenās professional tennis. The Billie Jean King Cup Finals are scheduled for April 13-18 in Budapest, Hungary.
Spartacus the serval cat found safe after escape from home
Read full article: Spartacus the serval cat found safe after escape from homeMERRIMACK, N.H. ā A 40-pound (18-kilogram) African serval cat named Spartacus has been found safe and sound after escaping from his home and spending days in the New Hampshire wild. The cat was āwas trapped near its home and is in good health," Merrimack police posted on Facebook on Friday. The family owns the cat legally and has a permit from the stateās department of fish and game, police said. His wife, Lisa King, posted a video of Spartacus perched in his enclosure on Saturday and thanked people for their support. āI have a bond with this cat and he is my person,ā she wrote in the Facebook post.
NYC's new sex crimes chief has a background in nursing
Read full article: NYC's new sex crimes chief has a background in nursingNEW YORK The new head of New York City's sex crimes unit is not only a veteran investigator, but also a forensic nurse who has conducted the physical exams and evidence collection that are vital to solving such cases. Deputy Inspector Michael King started Monday as commander of the Special Victims Division. King, who has been with the New York Police Department for nearly 20 years, takes over a sex crimes unit that has gotten mixed reviews from victims, advocates and watchdogs in recent years. King was born in raised in Jamaica, moved to New York when he was 16 and in college earned the nickname Doogie Howser." John Miller, the NYPD's Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism, recommended King for the sex crimes post.
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King Share First Hug After Testing Negative for the Coronavirus
Read full article: Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King Share First Hug After Testing Negative for the CoronavirusAfter 13 and a half days of quarantine and four negative coronavirus tests, Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King have been reunited! King has been quarantined in Winfrey's guest house for almost two weeks along with her small CBS This Morning team, who are filming from the location. A good time was had by all," King captioned the video and the negative results of the group's coronavirus tests. While King's been quarantined, Winfrey's brought her some tasty popsicles, let her borrow avocados from her garden, and even had a socially distant lunch over Fourth of July weekend. RELATED CONTENT:Oprah Winfrey & Gayle King Reunite for the First Time Since QuarantineGayle King Talks Racism in America and Worrying About Her SonOprah Winfrey & Gayle King Share Which Celeb They'd Want to Quarantine With -- Their Picks Will Surprise You
Martin Luther King Jr.s Daughter Urges Protestors to Use Non-Violent Means
Read full article: Martin Luther King Jr.s Daughter Urges Protestors to Use Non-Violent MeansDr. Bernice King, the youngest child of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is speaking out as protests are carried out around the country. King went on to follow in the footsteps of her Civil Rights leader father, urging a non-violent civil disobedience. Because I realize that the only way to get constructive change is through non-violent means," she continued. The activist went on to note that systemic racism and white supremacy must be dealt with through non-violent means. King noted that though she doesn't support violent protests, that doesn't mean she doesn't relate to protestors' pain.
Martin Luther King's traffic ticket changed history's course
Read full article: Martin Luther King's traffic ticket changed history's courseThe man was Martin Luther King Jr., and his citation on May 4, 1960, led to him being sentenced, illegally, to a chain gang. AdSmith later wrote that they were stopped because the officer saw her white face with a black man. Nixon had just been endorsed by Martin Luther King Sr., the leader of Ebenezer Baptist Church. But Nixon ignored their pleas for help, while Kennedy called Mrs. King to express his sympathy. AdAccording to The Gallup Poll, Black people voted 61% Democrat/39% Republican in 1956, and 68% Democrat/32% Republican in 1960.
MLKās daughter weighs in on her fatherās dream in a polarized America
Read full article: MLKās daughter weighs in on her fatherās dream in a polarized AmericaBut the late civil rights leader's daughter Bernice King believes there is no better time to build community. āThe fierce urgency of nowāBernice King also believes America needs his teaching more now than ever. Kingās 2020 visionAs CEO of the King Center in Atlanta, King preserves her father's legacy and promotes his philosophies of non-violence, justice and community. King believes that this recognition should lead to bolder actions like courageous conversations addressing the pain of racism and injustice. "We have to understand my father's teachings and his work in a comprehensive way," she said.