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Good afternoon! When the Harlem Globetrotters come into a town, where do they head to shoot their promotional video? If you're Julian "Zeus" McClurkin, a football stadium, of course. And, in case you missed it, Minnesota's NBA team has recently rebranded, hoping for a fresh start after missing the playoffs, again. | More sports: There's good money in bad baseball | Forecast
 

Charlie Murphy, brother to Eddie Murphy and friend to Prince, dies at 57

A famous 'Chappelle's Show' sketch from 2004 revolved around a story Charlie Murphy told about the time he and his brother ended up playing a game of basketball with Prince. According to Murphy, the game ended with Prince winning in a 'landslide victory.'

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A shrimp that can kill with sound is named after Pink Floyd

Synalpheus pinkfloydi can rapidly open and snap close its large claw, generating frequencies up to 210 decibels, louder than a typical rock concert, and loud enough to kill small fish nearby.

Seeking to salvage ties, U.S. and Russia agree on Syria probe

Russia's top diplomat has accused the United States of carrying out an unlawful attack against Syrian President Bashar Assad's forces.

Minneapolis changes Surdyk's punishments for Sunday liquor sales

The owner of Surdyk's liquor store has come to a tentative agreement with the city of Minneapolis. As penance for selling liquor on a Sunday, Jim Surdyk will pay a fine and close for a few days.


 
 

In rural Wisconsin, researcher found roots of Trump's revolution

Professor Katherine Cramer heard rural voices saying, "we are not getting our fair share" of attention, resources and respect. It was fertile political ground for someone like Donald Trump.

Trump signals Steve Bannon could be on his way out

The president gave the clearest indication yet that his chief strategist could be on his way out, saying, "I like Steve, but you have to remember, he was not involved in my campaign until very late."

'Hidden Figures' author to write two more books on African-Americans overlooked by historians

Margot Lee Shetterly's next book will look at life in mid-20th century Baltimore.

Survivors describe aftermath of U.S. airstrike on Mosul

An investigation into U.S.-launched airstrikes targeting ISIS and killing an estimated 150 civilians last month is underway. Survivors say families were forcibly packed into houses by ISIS fighters.

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