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Mostert runs for 2 TDs, Tagovailoa throws for another as Dolphins hold off Patriots 24-17
Read full article: Mostert runs for 2 TDs, Tagovailoa throws for another as Dolphins hold off Patriots 24-17Raheem Mostert had a pair of TD runs, including a 43-yard romp in the fourth quarter, and Tua Tagovailoa added a 2-yard touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill to help the Miami Dolphins hold off the New England Patriots 24-17.
Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26
Read full article: Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26Kirk Cousins threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, the last a go-ahead score to Adam Thielen in the fourth quarter to push the Minnesota Vikings past the New England Patriots 33-26.
Rodgers, Crosby's OT FG lead Packers past Pats, Zappe 27-24
Read full article: Rodgers, Crosby's OT FG lead Packers past Pats, Zappe 27-24Mason Crosby made a 31-yard field goal as time expired in overtime, and the Green Bay Packers topped New England 27-24 to spoil Patriots rookie quarterback Bailey Zappeโs NFL debut.
Prescott TD pass lifts Cowboys to 35-29 OT win over Pats
Read full article: Prescott TD pass lifts Cowboys to 35-29 OT win over PatsDak Prescott threw 35-yard touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb in overtime, and the Dallas Cowboys survived a wild finish to beat New England 35-29, their first win over Bill Belichickโs Patriots.
Federal grand jury hearing evidence in death of George Floyd
Read full article: Federal grand jury hearing evidence in death of George FloydThe New York Times first reported that a grand jury was hearing testimony against Chauvin. Floydโs death sparked protests in Minneapolis and beyond and led to a nationwide reckoning on race. Like Chauvin, all three were fired soon after Floydโs death. Itโs unclear what specifically prompted the increased grand jury activity in the last few weeks, though most federal grand juries are discharged after about 18 months. Barr rejected the deal in part because he felt it was too soon as the investigation into Floydโs death was still in its relative infancy, the officials said.
AP Exclusive: Black Lives Matter opens up about its finances
Read full article: AP Exclusive: Black Lives Matter opens up about its financesThis marks the first time in the movementโs nearly eight-year history that BLM leaders have revealed a detailed look at their finances. The foundation said it committed $21.7 million in grant funding to official and unofficial BLM chapters, as well as 30 Black-led local organizations. In its report, the BLM foundation said individual donations via its main fundraising platform averaged $30.76. โBecause the BLM movement was larger than life โ and it is larger than life โ people made very huge assumptions about what our actual finances looked like,โ Cullors said. Leaders at the BLM foundation admit that they have not been clear about the movementโs finances and governance over the years.
Americans who live, work near capitols see peace, new hope
Read full article: Americans who live, work near capitols see peace, new hopeIsaac Smith, of Boston, speaks to a reporter near the Massachusetts Statehouse in Boston about the new incoming administration, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)SALEM, Ore. โ Normally quiet streets around U.S. state capitol buildings have looked more like battlegrounds recently, putting those who live and work there on edge. As President Joe Biden was sworn into office, demonstrations at state capitols were scant, with only a few protesters showing up, and in some cities, none at all. Jonathan Jones' front-row seat to what happens next is his restaurant that is decorated with Black Lives Matter signs and art near the Oregon State Capitol. She said she is optimistic that Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will be able to accomplish many things.
McManus' 6 FGs lift Broncos over Pats in COVID-delayed game
Read full article: McManus' 6 FGs lift Broncos over Pats in COVID-delayed gameDenver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles, left, congratulates kicker Brandon McManus in the second half of an NFL football game after his sixth field goal against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. Sundayโs game was originally scheduled for last week but got postponed twice, first by a day, then by seven. He was steady early, but had back-to-back interceptions in the fourth quarter to let the Patriots back into the game. It was the first game back for Newton, who returned after missing New Englandโs Week 4 loss at Kansas City. McManus, who connected on field goals of 52 and 54 yards, now has six games with multiple 50-yard field goals.