Florida Sentinel Bulletin

With their 96-92 defeat to Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers lost more than just a costly game in their desperate attempt to salvage a postseason berth. They also lost the one player capable of not just leading them to the playoffs, but also causing havoc when they get there. Lakers star […]

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Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose has remained steadfast in his decision to come back from ACL surgery at full strength. Although Rose has practiced with the team for more than a month, he could be less than 100 percent because of a hamstring issue. Rose told ESPN’s Doris Burk his hamstrings have been “on […]

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PHOENIX— The Arizona Cardinals have released running back Beanie Wells after four injury-plagued seasons. A first-round pick in 2009, Wells showed flashes of the brilliance he had at Ohio State, but has only played one full season — his rookie year. Wells eclipsed 1,000 yards and scored 10 touchdowns in 2011, but was limited to […]

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This week’s Spotlight shines directly on Fiorrella, the young lady with a name as unique as she is. Fiorella enjoys having a good time, ad only with a select group of people. She may not want the spotlight directly on her, but she’s never far away from where it shines. This is an ambitious young […]

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ORLANDO, FL — Florida’s lieutenant governor resigned and nearly 60 other people were charged in a widening scandal of a purported veterans charity that authorities said Wednesday was a $300 million front for illegal gambling. Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll’s resignation came a day after she was questioned in the investigation. Her public relations firm did […]

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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is offering warm wishes to newly elected Pope Francis. Obama says the selection of the first pope from the Americas speaks to the strength and vitality of the region. He says millions of Hispanic Americans join him in praying for the new pope. Cardinals in Rome on Wednesday elected 76-year-old […]

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DETROIT  — Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was convicted Monday of corruption charges, ensuring a return to prison for a man once among the nation’s youngest big-city leaders. Jurors convicted Kilpatrick of a raft of crimes, including a racketeering conspiracy charge that carries a maximum punishment of 20 years behind bars. He was portrayed during […]

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WARREN, OH — Two teens who escaped a crash that killed six friends in a swampy pond wriggled out of the wreckage by smashing a rear window and swimming away from the SUV, a state trooper said Monday. The inside of the sport utility vehicle was entirely under water within minutes of the crash, said […]

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SOUTH AFRICA — Following the wishes of his dead namesake, 8-year-old Sanele Masilela got hitched to Helen Shabangu, 61, who is a Mother of five, in their village of Tshwane, South Africa. The wedding announcement sent shock waves throughout the town, but according to the boy’s parents, the child was merely respecting the wishes of […]

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