Jonathan Franklin
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National
Miami Beach declares a state of emergency after recent spring break violence
Two shootings wounded five people in the city this past weekend. A curfew will go into effect late this week requiring that people be off the streets between midnight and 6 a.m.
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National
Uber and Lyft add fuel surcharges to rides as gas prices surge nationwide
As of Monday, the average cost of a gallon of regular fuel is now $4.325, according to AAA. Both ride-share companies say they're adding surcharges to deal with the spike in gas prices in the U.S.
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National
Dolly Parton removes herself from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations
The artist said that her nomination could inspire her to put out "a hopefully great rock 'n' roll album at some point in the future."
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National
MLB pushes opening day back to at least April 14 as lockout persists
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced that another two series of games are being canceled, as players will not be paid for the games they don't play.
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Technology
Sony halts PlayStation sales in Russia due to Ukraine invasion
Along with stopping sales of its consoles, the company announced a $2 million donation to UNHCR and the international NGO, Save the Children, to support the victims in Ukraine.
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World
Thousands have been detained in anti-war protests across Russia
As of Sunday, an independent monitoring group reports over 4,500 were detained across 63 cities, including Moscow and St. Petersburg.
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National
MLB players launch $1 million fund for its workers impacted by the MLB lockout
The money will be distributed to stadium workers and staff — including concession crews, electricians, janitors, ushers, security and transportation staff in addition to its broadcast crews.
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National
The NFL and players' union agree to suspend COVID protocols for the 2022 season
With the change in protocol, league players and staff will no longer have to wear face coverings at NFL facilities, regardless of their vaccination status.
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Politics
A million people have fled Ukraine as Russia nears takeover of port city
The new total of refugees from Ukraine amounts to a little more than 2% of the country's total population of 44 million.
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National
Ship carrying thousands of luxury cars sinks in the Atlantic after burning for weeks
The total estimated loss for the Porsches, Bentleys, Lamborghinis and Volkwagens aboard the Felicity Ace is close to $440 million.