Chicago media holding news literacy camp
Chicago media organizations holding news literacy camp as misinformation abounds.
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ReutersNigerian schoolboys freed as forces search for 300 abducted girls
Gunmen in Nigeria on Saturday released 27 teenage boys who were kidnapped from their school last week in the northern state of Niger, while security forces continued to search for more than 300 schoolgirls abducted in a nearby state.
- Reuters
Families wait as Nigerian security forces search for 300 abducted girls
Relatives of more than 300 girls abducted by gunmen from their boarding school in northwest Nigeria endured an agonising wait for news amid rumours that they had been released, while security forces continued their search on Sunday. An armed gang kidnapped 317 girls from the Government Girls Science Secondary School in the town of Jangebe, in Zamfara state, at around 1 a.m. on Friday. Two Reuters' correspondents saw a heavy military presence in state capital Gusau on Sunday, with army trucks moving in convoy and police checkpoints on major roads.
- Associated Press
Avalanche beat Coyotes 6-2, sweep 2-game series
Gabriel Landeskog said the Colorado Avalanche have felt a little snakebit in recent weeks, putting together good offensive opportunities without many goals to show for them. Jacob MacDonald broke a tie with his first goal of the season and the Avalanche scored four times in the third period to beat the Arizona Coyotes 6-2 and sweep the two-game, two-day series. Nathan MacKinnon, Joonas Donskoi, Tyson Jost and Pierre-Edouard Bellemare also scored, with the Avalanche putting 41 shots on goal.
- FOX News Videos
Biden administration facing criticism for giving Saudi prince a ‘pass’ for Khashoggi killing
Former State Dept. spokesperson Morgan Ortagus discusses the Biden administration’s response to the Saudi Arabia's role in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.
- The Independent
Far-right Proud Boys leader condemns Capitol rioters but says he 'won't cry' about politicians
‘I'm not going to worry about people that their only worry in life is to be re-elected,’ says Enrique Tarrio
- Yahoo News
'Miss me yet?' Trump teases 2024 run, attacks his enemies and repeats false election claims
Former President Trump teased the possibility he might run again and blasted his political rivals on both sides of the aisle in remarks Sunday to the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando on Sunday afternoon.
- The Independent
CPAC 2021 – live: Roger Stone dances to pro-Trump rap as Kristi Noem and Mike Pompeo woo party faithful
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- INSIDER
Emmanuel Acho is set to host 'The Bachelor: After the Final Rose' following Chris Harrison's exit and racism allegations
Emmanuel Acho, creator of the YouTube series "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man," revealed he would step in for Chris Harrison.
- The Independent
Trump at CPAC 2021: Ex-president to taunt his enemies and underscore commitment to leading Republican party
Trump movement is ‘far from over,’ ex-president will tell supporters at CPAC
- TODAY
The internet is loving Olivia Colman's reaction to losing at the Golden Globes
Emma Corrin won the Golden Globe for playing Princess Diana in "The Crown," and her co-star did a happy dance in celebration.
- Business Insider
Senior Democrats ditch their backdoor proposal for a $15 minimum wage, throwing pay hike in doubt in $1.9 trillion stimulus package
The proposal was abandoned as Democrats appeared reluctant to finalize a complex plan that could delay passage of the Biden stimulus bill.
- INSIDER
Kids were asked who Chadwick Boseman is at the Golden Globes, and people online weren't 'emotionally prepared' for their sweet answers
TikTok star La'Ron Hines quizzed kids on the awards show, which they knew nothing about, but they did know Chadwick Boseman as the Black Panther.
- INSIDER
Regina King's dazzling Golden Globes gown was covered in more than 40,000 sparkles and took 350 hours to make
Designer brand Louis Vuitton shared details about Regina King's sparkling gown ahead of the 2021 Golden Globes.
- LA Times
Emmanuel Acho will host 'Bachelor: After the Final Rose' following racism allegations
Former NFL football player and author Emmanuel Acho will host the final episode of this season's "The Bachelor," after its original host, Chris Harrison, was criticized for deflecting a contestant's racist behavior in an interview.
- Associated Press
Stastny scores in 1st minute of OT, Jets beat Canadiens 2-1
Paul Stastny scored in the first minute of overtime to give Winnipeg a 2-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night, extending the Jets’ winning streak to four games. Nikolaj Ehlers also scored for Winnipeg, which won the game despite being outshot 41-21. Connor Hellebuyck made 40 saves.
- USA TODAY
American Airlines flight diverted after 'disturbing and unacceptable' passenger fight over racial slur
An American Airlines flight from Texas to Los Angeles was diverted to Phoenix after an in-flight passenger altercation. Two women were later arrested.
- Business Insider
White House staffer describes 'a complete lack of empathy' during Trump administration for keeping residence workers safe from COVID-19
"People stayed home," a staffer said. "Everything from food service to national security - if it could be done at home, it was done at home."
- Business Insider
Customers are boycotting Trader Joe's after the chain fired an employee who asked the CEO to enhance COVID-19 protections
Ben Bonnema shared his termination letter on Twitter on Friday. It ultimately went viral and spurred the boycott.
- Business Insider
Cuomo reverses course, asks New York Attorney General and top judge to appoint independent investigator over sexual harassment claims
New York AG Letitia James said she does "not accept" Cuomo's proposal, calling for him to grant an "independent investigation with subpoena power."
- Business Insider
The Bidens, in a rare gesture, immediately greeted the White House residence staff upon entering the building on Inauguration Day, staffer says
"We were all very flattered," a residence staffer said. "Usually we meet them in the first days or first weeks, but never in the first minutes."