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Philadelphia Woman Becomes First Latina Priest in Episcopal Dioceses of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Woman Becomes First Latina Priest in Episcopal Dioceses of Pennsylvania

A Philadelphia woman has made history as the first Latina priest in the Episcopal Dioceses of Pennsylvania.
Wordle Confuses Players With Two Different Answers on Wednesday: Here’s What Happened

Wordle Confuses Players With Two Different Answers on Wednesday: Here’s What Happened

The popular online game Wordle, which gives players six chances to guess a five-letter word, has two different answers on March 30. Here's why.
Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics Refuse to Confirm If All Players are Fully Vaccinated as Possibility of Play-offs in Toronto Increases

Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics Refuse to Confirm If All Players are Fully Vaccinated as Possibility of Play-offs in Toronto Increases

When asked by ESPN if their teams are fully vaccinated, both the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers refused to comment, opening the possibility that both teams could potentially be missing players in road games of a first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors.
Bruce Willis to Take a Step Back From Acting Following Aphasia Diagnosis

Bruce Willis to Take a Step Back From Acting Following Aphasia Diagnosis

The prolific action-movie star Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with aphasia – a condition “impacting his cognitive abilities” – and will take a step back from acting, his former wife, Demi Moore, announced on Instagram Wednesday.
Woman Determined to Raise Latino Vaccination Rate in Colorado Partners With Local Health Agencies

Woman Determined to Raise Latino Vaccination Rate in Colorado Partners With Local Health Agencies

Colorado is struggling to vaccinate more of its Hispanic population, and a woman, who is a Latino community leader, is trying to change that.
HBO Max Is Developing Prequel Series to 'It' Film Franchise

HBO Max Is Developing Prequel Series to 'It' Film Franchise

HBO Max is reportedly working on the prequel series of "It," the Stephen King cosmic horror story adapted into a highly-successful movie duology.
LeBron James-Less Lakers Drop to 11 in West Standings After Ugly Loss to Mavs, Now out of Play-in Picture

LeBron James-Less Lakers Drop to 11 in West Standings After Ugly Loss to Mavs, Now out of Play-in Picture

The Los Angeles Lakers are now on the outside of the postseason picture after the Mavs completely dominated Tuesday's game for a 128-110 victory.
Avocado Prices Reach 24-year High in Aftermath of Mexico Import Ban

Avocado Prices Reach 24-year High in Aftermath of Mexico Import Ban

Avocado prices have reached their highest in more than two decades due to tighter supply in Mexico, the world's largest exporter of the fruit, signaling pricier guacamole.
Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro Rushed to Hospital Due to Abdominal Discomfort

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro Rushed to Hospital Due to Abdominal Discomfort

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro was taken to hospital for tests on Monday after feeling abdominal "discomfort."
How Will Smith’s Ex-Wife Sheree Zampino, Other Celebrities Reacted to 'Oscars Slap'

How Will Smith’s Ex-Wife Sheree Zampino, Other Celebrities Reacted to 'Oscars Slap'

Will Smith's ex-wife, Sheree Zampino, reportedly "skedaddled" from the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party after the actor slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars.
First Latina Justice Sworn to Office in California Supreme Court

First Latina Justice Sworn to Office in California Supreme Court

Governor Gavin Newsom swore in a San Diego appellate judge Monday to the California Supreme Court – the first Latina Justice to serve on the bench of on state’s highest court.
Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler, Udonis Haslem, Erik Spoelstra Get Into Heated Argument in Bad Loss to Golden State Warriors

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler, Udonis Haslem, Erik Spoelstra Get Into Heated Argument in Bad Loss to Golden State Warriors

Things got heated between Miami Heat players Jimmy Butler and Udonis Haslem and coach Erik Spoelstra during Wednesday's loss against the Golden State Warriors.
MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos' Ex-Wife, Reveals $4 Billion Donations: Here's Where She Gave Her Money

MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos' Ex-Wife, Reveals $4 Billion Donations: Here's Where She Gave Her Money

Mackenzie Scott announced Wednesday that since June, she had donated more than $3.8 billion to 465 non-profit organizations.
Lorenzen Wright Murder Case Closed; Suspect Convicted 12 Years After NBA Player's Death

Lorenzen Wright Murder Case Closed; Suspect Convicted 12 Years After NBA Player's Death

Nearly 12 years after his death rocked the basketball world, the murder case of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright came to a close Monday when a Memphis jury convicted a Tennessee man.
Oklahoma, Texas Tornadoes Leave 1 Dead, 10 Injured; Here’s Where the Severe Weather Could Head Next

Oklahoma, Texas Tornadoes Leave 1 Dead, 10 Injured; Here’s Where the Severe Weather Could Head Next

At least three southern states are under a tornado watch Tuesday following an outbreak of twisters in Texas and Oklahoma on Monday night. The said tornadoes wreaked havoc, killing one person and injuring at least 10 others.
LeBron James Posts 38 Points, Triple-Double in Los Angeles Lakers Win Over Cleveland Cavaliers

LeBron James Posts 38 Points, Triple-Double in Los Angeles Lakers Win Over Cleveland Cavaliers

Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James got some major contributions from his teammates, particularly D.J. Augustin, during Monday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Autopsy of Driver in Car Wreck That Killed 9 Reveals Positive Results for Cocaine, PCP

Autopsy of Driver in Car Wreck That Killed 9 Reveals Positive Results for Cocaine, PCP

A Clark County autopsy report Monday shows that Gary Robinson, the 59-year-old motorist in a North Las Vegas multi-vehicle wreck that killed him and eight other people, had cocaine and PCP in his system, as well as some alcohol.
Bolivia Culture: 5 Weird Bolivian Customs That You May Not Know

Bolivia Culture: 5 Weird Bolivian Customs That You May Not Know

Bolivia has many bizarre customs or practices that baffle travelers due to the fusion of beliefs between indigenous religions and Spanish Catholicism.
Los Angeles Lakers Snap 11-Game Road Losing Streak After Win Against Toronto Raptors in Overtime Thriller

Los Angeles Lakers Snap 11-Game Road Losing Streak After Win Against Toronto Raptors in Overtime Thriller

A late 3-pointer by Avery Bradley gave the Los Angeles Lakers a lead on Friday night, finishing off one of the season's most improbable victories in Toronto.
Nearly 90% of Latin American Actors Experience Workplace Violence and Harassment, New Study Reveals

Nearly 90% of Latin American Actors Experience Workplace Violence and Harassment, New Study Reveals

Nearly 90 percent of surveyed performers across Latin American countries have experienced harassment and violence in the workplace, a new report shows.
Ariana DeBose Feared of Not Being 'Latina Enough' to Play Anita in 'West Side Story' Before Getting Role, Oscar Nomination

Ariana DeBose Feared of Not Being 'Latina Enough' to Play Anita in 'West Side Story' Before Getting Role, Oscar Nomination

Making an enduring impression on both audience and voters alike, Ariana DeBose's role as Anita in "West Side Story" is one of 2021's biggest success stories.
Marcus Smart Claims He Didn't Purposely Injure Stephen Curry; Draymond Green Agrees

Marcus Smart Claims He Didn't Purposely Injure Stephen Curry; Draymond Green Agrees

Marcus Smart is mounting to defend himself after taking heat for a potentially risky play on Stephen Curry. The Golden State Warriors star guard injured his foot during the second quarter of Wednesday night's 110-88 loss to the Boston Celtics when his leg got rolled on by Smart as the two wrestled for a loose ball.
LeBron James Net Worth: How Rich Is the Los Angeles Lakers Superstar?

LeBron James Net Worth: How Rich Is the Los Angeles Lakers Superstar?

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is one of the highest-paid athletes in the world. So, how rich is he?
Latina, Black Street Vendors in Los Angeles Get $5 Million Worth Support Initiative From JPMorgan Chase

Latina, Black Street Vendors in Los Angeles Get $5 Million Worth Support Initiative From JPMorgan Chase

JPMorgan Chase & Co. on Wednesday said that it committed $5 million to help Black and Latina street vendors in Los Angeles strengthen their businesses.
'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' Reveals Last Episode's Date; Ellen DeGeneres to Give Over $2M in Bonuses to Staff

'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' Reveals Last Episode's Date; Ellen DeGeneres to Give Over $2M in Bonuses to Staff

"The Ellen DeGeneres Show," which has drawn controversy over claims of a toxic workplace environment, is coming to an end after "19 iconic seasons."
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