NJ Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies at 65

2-minute read Rep. Donald Payne Jr. died Wednesday, Gov. Phil Murphy reported. He has been hospitalized since suffering a heart attack from diabetes complications on April 6. A Newark native, Payne was first elected to represent New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District in Washington in 2012, succeeding his father in the post. He also served on …

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Minnesota state senator arrested on burglary charge

Mitchell, a Democrat, was arrested after being found inside a home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, police say. She was booked into Becker County jail on a burglary charge. Minnesota state senator arrested on first-degree burglary charges Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell was arrested on suspicion of first-degree burglary after being found inside a home in …

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When is 2024 Passover? What is the meaning of Pesach? What is Seder?

Passover is nearly here and the Jewish holiday plays an important role in Judaism, according to myjewishlearning.com. Only unleavened bread or “matzo” must may be eaten during the celebratory Jewish festival, according to britannica.com. Matzo symbolizes “the Hebrews’ suffering while in bondage and the haste with which they left Egypt in the course of the Exodus.” …

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‘American Idol’ alum Mandisa found dead at Nashville-area home

An investigation is underway after “American Idol” alumna and Christian singer Mandisa, who lived in the Nashville metro area, was found dead Thursday, officials said. She was 47. A spokesman for the Franklin Police Department in Tennessee said officers were involved in an active death investigation Friday, but the department declined to confirm if the …

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Stephanie Sparks, Golf Channel ‘Big Break’ host, dies at 50

Beth Ann Nichols  |  Golfweek Longtime Golf Channel “Big Break” host Stephanie Sparks has died at the age of 50. No cause of her April 13 death was listed in a story about Sparks’ death on the NBC Sports website. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, to Robert and Janie Sparks, Mary Stephanie Sparks was an …

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ESPN’s Howie Schwab, of ‘Stump the Schwab’ fame, dies at 63

Longtime ESPN producer and statistician Howie Schwab, the star of the network’s popular “Stump the Schwab” game show from the 2000s, died Saturday at the age of 63. “SportsCenter” aired a tribute to Schwab during its Saturday morning show. ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale also shared the news on social media. He said Schwab …

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American Airlines pilot union voices safety concers

American Airlines increases baggage fees If you want to fly with American Airlines, the first checked bag is now $40, or $35 if you pay before you get to the airport. The second bag will cost you $45. Fox – 5 Atlanta American Airlines’ pilots union is warning that it’s been tracking a “significant spike” …

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Tyler, the Creator brings out Donald Glover, A$AP Rocky, more

Coachella 2024: Fans rush in as gates open on Day 1 of festival The gates opened around 1:20 p.m. Friday to welcome the first fans at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Always a maximalist, Tyler, the Creator pulled out all the stops for his headlining performance Saturday at the Coachella Valley Music and …

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Conor McGregor’s next fight vs. Michael Chandler to headline UFC 303

Mike Bohn  |  MMAjunkie Conor McGregor announces return to fighting this summer MMA Junkie’s Farah Hannoun breaks down Conor McGregor’s announcement that he is returning to fighting this June to fight Michael Chandler. The biggest star in MMA history will fight in the main event of UFC 303. Conor McGregor’s long-awaited, highly-anticipated return to the …

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