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Organ donor for ailing brother to be temporarily released from immigration detention
The group helping the Venezuelan immigrant who's donating a kidney for his brother with end-stage renal disease said ICE's temporary release is a "victory" for compassion.NBC News - 2d -
Two Top Organizers of Canada’s Freedom Convoy Found Guilty of Mischief
The case is among the last stemming from the 2022 trucker protests, which spawned many other criminal cases, lawsuits and a public inquiry.The New York Times - 2d -
Michigan State basketball: Jase Richardson on NBA draft decision, Xavier Booker on future
The futures of Jase Richardson and Xavier Booker, on different ends of the spectrum, are key offseason questions for Michigan State basketball.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Michigan State's Xavier Booker, former top recruit, reportedly enters transfer portal
Michigan State basketball's Xavier Booker will reportedly enter the transfer portal after two seasons in East Lansing.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Cory Booker goes viral in shattering a nearly 70-year record with historic marathon Senate speech
Sen. Cory Booker shattered a nearly 70-year record Tuesday with the longest Senate speech in history, and went viral doing it.NBC News - 3d -
Madison Booker points today: Texas star's stats vs. South Carolina in women's Final Four
Here's a look at Madison Booker's stats from Texas' Final Four matchup against South Carolina in the women's NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Booker intends on 'disrupting normal business' of Senate in marathon floor speech
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., has been speaking on the Senate floor for over 15 hours in an effort to protest President Trump and Elon Musk, saying he hopes to disrupt "normal business" by speaking for ...NBC News - 4d -
Booker staffer arrested with pistol at Capitol before marathon speech, police say
One of Sen. Cory Booker’s (D-N.J.) staffers was arrested on Monday for possession of a pistol, shortly before the senator began a marathon speech that was still going as of 1 p.m. Tuesday, with ...The Hill - 4d -
Cory Booker breaks record for longest Senate speech with Trump condemnation
In speech that began Monday night, Democratic senator warns of ‘grave and urgent’ danger of Trump administration. Cory Booker , the Democratic US senator from New Jersey, has broken the record for ...The Guardian - 4d -
Sen. Cory Booker breaks record for longest Senate speech in history
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker broke the record for the longest speech in the Senate, after speaking for 24 hours and 19 minutes straight. He focused on the negative impacts of the Trump ...NBC News - 4d -
Murkowski congratulates Booker for 'historic feat' after marathon speech
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), a moderate Republican, congratulated her colleague, Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), on setting the new record for longest Senate floor speech on Tuesday. “Whether you ...The Hill - 4d -
Booker says Democrats 'have to take some responsibility' for state of the country
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) on Tuesday said Democrats "have to take some responsibility" for the current state of the country, during his first interview after setting a new record for the longest ...The Hill - 4d -
Booker breaks record with marathon 25-hour speech on Senate floor
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey began speaking around 7 p.m. on Monday to protest Trump policies and didn't stop till after 8 p.m. on Tuesday.CBS News - 4d -
Booker says he fasted leading up to record-breaking speech
Sen. Cory Booker spoke to press about his motivation and how he felt after speaking on the Senate floor for 25 hours and 4 minutes, including some of the strategies he used to keep from leaving the ...NBC News - 4d -
Booker makes a stand against Trump – and doesn’t stop for 25 hours
Democrats have appeared lame and leaderless for 72 days, but then Cory Booker stood up and did something. “Would the senator yield for a question?” asked Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.. Senator ...The Guardian - 3d -
Maddie Booker’s quiet role is speaking volumes in Texas’ national championship mission
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Madison Booker recognized the importance of the moment in front of her. With Texas and Tennessee tied at 50 heading into the fourth quarter of Saturday afternoon’s Sweet 16 ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Senate Speech Strikes a Chord in New Jersey
Many Democrats, including in Mr. Booker’s home state of New Jersey, reveled in his stamina and moxie as he assailed President Trump in the longest Senate speech on record.The New York Times - 3d -
Cory Booker didn’t go to the bathroom for 25 hours. Is that … OK?
The Democrat delivered the longest Senate speech in history. We asked urologists one pressing question about it. On Monday evening, Cory Booker, a Democratic senator for New Jersey, took the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Mehdi Hasan on talks of Booker's rise in Democratic Party: 'Let's calm down'
Former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan said it’s premature for Democrats to talk about Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) potentially running for president in 2028, saying news cycles pass quickly in President ...The Hill - 2d -
Booker's record-breaking speech proves Democrats are stuck in the past
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) broke Strom Thurmond's 24-hour civil rights filibuster record with a day-long speech, but Democrats' reliance on outdated tactics in a hyperactive media environment is a ...The Hill - 1d -
Spotlight turns to Booker as Dems look to fill leadership void
Sen. Cory Booker’s (D-N.J.) record-breaking Senate speech this week is putting him squarely in the political spotlight as Democrats wonder whether he could be a presidential contender in 2028. ...The Hill - 7h -
Xabi Alonso praises Boniface: "At a good level again"
Victor Boniface started for the first time since February as Bayer Leverkusen beat VfL Bochum 3-1 on Friday.The Nigeria international repaid the faith shown in him with a goal, and Bayer Leverkusen ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Eagles' Lurie praises Sirianni, hints at extension
Eagles CEO Jeffrey Lurie said Nick Sirianni "has done an outstanding job" and that Sirianni will remain the team's coach "going forward." Sirianni is entering the final year of his five-year deal.ESPN - 4d -
Boniek praises Ranieri: “He is football personified.”
Former Roma player Zbigniew Boniek weighed in on the Giallorossi’s season and the upcoming match against Juventus.“Once upon a time this game meant everything,” Boniek told Il Messaggero. “Now...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Alabama freshman linebackers praised for growth in demanding position
Alabama has been without veteran linebackers Deontae Lawson and Justin Jefferson for its spring practice. While the pair recover from injuries ahead of the coming season, several of Alabama’s new ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Magilton praises 'clinical' Reds in home win - reaction
Reaction from Jim Magilton and Jim Ervin after Cliftonville beat Ballymena United 5-0 at Solitude.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Texas women's basketball roster breakdown: Stats for Madison Booker, Rori Harmon and more
Here's what Texas women's basketball and star Madison Booker bring to the Elite Eight of March Madness, where they'll face TCU and Hailey Van Lith.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Cathedral grad Xavier Booker, former No. 1-ranked recruit, enters transfer portal
In two years at Michigan State, Xavier Booker never reached expectations attached to him being ranked the No. 1 prospect while at Cathedral.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Cory Booker quotes Bob Uecker's famous line during marathon chamber speech
Cory Booker, delivering a speech that bypassed the 24-hour mark in the Senate chamber Tuesday, made a Bob Uecker reference during one anecdote.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Booker breaks Senate record with marathon 24-hour speech protesting Trump and Musk
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker broke a record Tuesday evening, speaking for more than 24 hours in a marathon speech.ABC News - 4d -
Xavier Booker gives mature response when asked about future with Michigan State basketball
Xavier Booker's future with MSU has been a hot topic since he first arrived on campus. After MSU's loss to Auburn, he was asked about his future:Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Sen. Cory Booker gives marathon speech on Senate floor to protest Trump administration's actions
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) on Monday evening took to the Senate floor to speak as long as he is "physically able" in protest of actions taken by President Trump's administration. "I’ve taken the ...The Hill - 5d -
Where does Booker’s marathon floor speech rank among longest in Senate history?
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) pulled an all-nighter and has delivered a marathon speech on the Senate floor looking to combat the Trump administration and its policies. He's well on his way to breaking ...The Hill - 4d -
Booker says it ‘irked’ him that Thurmond held previous record to ‘stop people like me from being in the Senate’
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) said on Tuesday he was determined to surpass Sen. Strom Thurmond’s (R-S.C.) prior record for longest Senate floor speech in history, saying it “irked” him that the late ...The Hill - 4d -
Frank Luntz: Booker marathon speech 'may have changed the course of political history'
Longtime GOP pollster Frank Luntz said Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) "may have changed the course of political history" with his marathon speech breaking the Senate's record for the longest floor ...The Hill - 3d -
Booker's Senate record broke Thurmond's plea to 'go down fighting' against voting rights
With 25 hours and 5 minutes, Booker broke the Senate speech record held by Sen. Strom Thurmond who argued for a full day against the Civil Rights Act of 1957, which established voting rights ...NBC News - 3d -
Booker says he hoped floor speech would be something that 'would unify our caucus'
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) said on Wednesday he hoped to unify the Democratic party with his marathon floor speech this week after the caucus grew bitterly divided in debates over the continuing ...The Hill - 3d -
Former Michigan State forward Xavier Booker transferring to Big Ten member UCLA
Former Michigan State forward Xavier Booker wrote Friday that he’s transferring to UCLA, confirming earlier reports with a post on his social media account. The Spartans expected big things from ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Cory Booker urges action in first event since historic speech: ‘This is a moment for America’
Democratic senator calls on voters to get creative in pushing back against Trump at town hall in New Jersey. The Democratic senator Cory Booker took a version of his record-breaking Senate floor ...The Guardian - 4h
