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Here’s the latest for Monday, January 16: Another storm moves through California; President Biden honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Six shot to death in California home; Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida dead at 95.
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Biden pays tribute to MLK in Washington
President Joe Biden attended a Martin Luther King Day breakfast in Washington Monday with the Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III, telling a crowd which included members of Congress, “This is a time for choosing.” (Jan. 16)
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Here’s the latest for Monday January 16th: Nepal plane crash black boxes found; Deadly missile strike in southeast Ukraine; House Republicans pressure Biden over documents; More storms in California.
Witness recalls seeing Nepal plane crash unfold
A plane making a 27-minute flight to a Nepal tourist town crashed into a gorge Sunday while attempting to land at a newly opened airport, killing at least 68 of the 72 people. Local resident, 33-year-old, Diwas Bohora said he was sitting on the terrace…
Decorating temple deities is a calling for artist
S. Goutham, A fifth-generation temple artist, decorates idols of Hindu deities for festivals and special occasions. He believes the ancient art, which brings deities and stories to life, must be preserved for posterity. (Jan. 16)
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Why is California prone to mudslides?
Storms are pounding California this month, creating mudslides. The state is prone to mud flows. Here’s why and what one community is doing to protect themselves. (Jan. 16)
Father, injured son count cost of Ukraine war
In a Ukrainian hospital ward for wounded soldiers, where daylight barely penetrates, a father talks to his injured son for hours.
Biden asks Americans to follow MLK legacy
President Joe Biden has made a historical pilgrimage to what he calls “America’s freedom church” to mark Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. (Jan 15)
Selma churches share hope and praise after storm
The Sunday after a tornado devastated much of the historic city of Selma, church congregations raised up prayers of gratitude for lives spared and prayers of comfort for lives lost elsewhere across the South (January 15) (AP Video by Sharon Johnson)
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