Bills’ Damar Hamlin showing signs of improvement, uncle says

Damar Hamlin’s status has improved in a Cincinnati hospital, according to his uncle, Dorrian Glenn.

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Daily Hope: God Wants You to Rest

Are you always in a hurry? Is your to-do list unrealistically long? Has more than one person ever told you to slow down? Do you feel guilty when you relax? Do you have to get sick to take time off?

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Missouri executes transgender inmate convicted of murdering ex-girlfriend in 2003

BONNE TERRE — Missouri on Tuesday executed by lethal injection a transgender inmate who stabbed, strangled and raped an ex-girlfriend 19 years ago.

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Stepping down after 24 years as Illinois secretary of state, Jesse White shares memories of MLK, minor league baseball and Michael Madigan

As he approached what many people consider retirement age, Jesse White could look back on an eventful life.

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Bills’ Damar Hamlin suffers cardiac arrest on field vs. Bengals: Family releases statement; safety ‘fighting’

A scary and emotional scene unfolded early during Monday night’s game between the Bills and Bengals. With 5:58 remaining in the first quarter, Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed after rising to his feet following a tackle of Bengals wide receivers Tee Higgins. After making the tackle, Hamlin stood up only to suddenly fall to the ground. He received immediate medical attention on the field and was transported to the UC Medical Center in Cincinnati.

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Bills’ Damar Hamlin remains in “critical but stable” condition

Damar Hamlin in critical condition after suffering cardiac arrest; Bills-Bengals postponed

CINCINNATI — Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin had his heartbeat restored on the field after suffering cardiac arrest during the team’s game Monday night against the Bengals, and he is currently in critical condition at a Cincinnati hospital, the Bills said in a statement early Tuesday morning.

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Texas border security efforts enhanced in 2022 as illegal border crossings surged

(The Center Square) – Since Gov. Greg Abbott launched Texas’ border security mission known as Operation Lone Star, Texas law enforcement officers have apprehended an unprecedented number of foreign nationals who’ve entered the U.S. illegally. They’ve also seized enough fentanyl to kill more than the entire U.S. population.

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Thousands pay tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

VATICAN CITY — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s body is lying in state as thousands of people have lined up across St. Peter’s Square hours before dawn to pay their respects. The doors of St. Peter’s Basilica opened for viewing by the public at just past 9 a.m. local time (3 a.m. EST) Monday when the first faithful entered.

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College basketball rankings: Undefeated Purdue solidifies hold on No. 1 in Top 25 And 1

As I explained on Sunday night’s episode of the Eye On College Basketball podcast, Purdue should be this season’s first unanimous No. 1 when the Associated Press Top 25 poll updates Monday because the Boilermakers are the only undefeated team with more than one Quadrant 1 win — and they have four Quadrant 1 wins. Only one-loss Arizona has more with five.

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