NBA playoffs: Nets escape with win in play-in, but must eye Celtics with a mix of confidence and caution

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#1:NBA playoffs: Nets escape with win in play-in, but must eye Celtics with a mix of confidence and caution

NEW YORK -- It was Kevin Durant himself who asked the first question at his post-game press conference on Tuesday: "Yo, what did Bruce Brown say when he got up here?"

Forty-five minutes after the Brooklyn Nets earned the No. 7 seed with a 115-108 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the play-in opener, Durant said that his teammate had "said something I didn't like. Somebody just told me."

Real Madrid reaches semifinals after surviving Chelsea comeback on special Champions League night

#1:Real Madrid reaches semifinals after surviving Chelsea comeback on special Champions League night

Real Madrid got the better of yet another special night in the UEFA Champions League as it survived a brilliant comeback from Chelsea in a thrilling quarterfinal at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on Tuesday.
It was Karim Benzema yet again who made the difference, with the Frenchman scoring in extra-time to secure Madrid's place in the semifinals after losing 3-2 on the night but winning 5-4 on aggregate.

Manhunt continues for Brooklyn subway attacker who shot 10 people

#1:Manhunt continues for Brooklyn subway attacker who shot 10 people

Authorities on Wednesday continued searching for the attacker who they said shot 10 people on a subway train in Brooklyn a day earlier, setting off panic and a sprawling investigation.

Police on Wednesday morning said that a man sought in the investigation was now considered a suspect, after they had previously called him a person of interest in the case.

Comedian, South Florida resident Gilbert Gottfried dies at 67

#1:Comedian, South Florida resident Gilbert Gottfried dies at 67

Actor and comedian Gilbert Gottfried, whose shrill voice caught the attention of his early stand-up audiences and moviegoers, has died at the age of 67, according to his family.

"We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness," his family wrote Tuesday in a statement shared on his verified Twitter account.

Lawyer: Johnny Depp trial likely to become mudslinging soap opera

#1:Lawyer: Johnny Depp trial likely to become mudslinging soap opera

A trial over libel allegations by Johnny Depp against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, will likely turn into a six-week, mudslinging soap opera, Heard’s lawyers warned a Virginia jury Tuesday.

“You’re going to see who the real Johnny Depp is — behind the fame, behind the pirate costumes,” Heard lawyer J. Benjamin Rottenborn told the jury during opening statements in the civil trial. “Because Johnny Depp brought this case, all of this is going to come out.”

Factbox: Who is Ukraine's Viktor Medvedchuk, a prominent Putin ally?

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#1:Factbox: Who is Ukraine's Viktor Medvedchuk, a prominent Putin ally?

Viktor Medvedchuk, a fugitive who was the most prominent representative of pro-Russian political factions in Ukraine and a friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has been found and arrested by Ukraine's secret services.

A trained lawyer and wealthy businessman who served in political roles since the 1990s, Medvedchuk had been placed under house arrest last year to face treason and terrorism financing charges, which he denies. He escaped a few days after the Russian invasion began in February.

Suspect in Brooklyn subway train shooting has been arrested, officials say

#1:Suspect in Brooklyn subway train shooting has been arrested, officials say

Suspected Brooklyn subway shooter Frank James was arrested by patrol cops in the East Village neighborhood of New York on Wednesday, three law enforcement officials told CNN.
[Original story, published at 1:05 p.m. ET]
The 62-year-old man who police initially described as a "person of interest" in the Brooklyn subway shooting was declared a suspect Wednesday after investigators determined he purchased the gun recovered at the scene, law enforcement officials said.

Cedric McMillan, star bodybuilder, dead at 44

#1:Cedric McMillan, star bodybuilder, dead at 44

Bodybuilder Cedric McMillan has died at the age of 44, his sponsor confirmed Tuesday.
"We regret to inform you that our friend and brother @cedricmcmillan passed away today. Cedric will be greatly missed as an athlete, comrade, friend, and father," Black Skull USA, a supplements company, wrote in a post on Instagram. The company didn't provide further details around McMillan's death.

Updated: Lt. Gov. — Former UWS State Senator — Brian Benjamin Arrested for Campaign Finance Conspiracy — Resigns

#1:Updated: Lt. Gov. — Former UWS State Senator — Brian Benjamin Arrested for Campaign Finance Conspiracy — Resigns

Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin, formerly a New York state senator from the Upper West Side, “surrendered early Tuesday morning to face a federal bribery conspiracy indictment in connection with a scheme to funnel fraudulent donations to a previous campaign, according to people with knowledge of the matter,” The New York Times first reported.

Why Shiba Inu Lost Nearly 70,000 Users Over the Past 28 Days

#1:Why Shiba Inu Lost Nearly 70,000 Users Over the Past 28 Days

Key points

    The dog-themed Shiba Inu token continues to bleed followers -- as 69,825 holders have dumped the crypto over the past 28 days since March 16, 2022.
    What's possibly more shocking than the loss of users is that it continued through the most positive news cycle in the history of Shiba Inu.
    Holders are likely looking to exit for higher, safer gains following last month's interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve, and lost patience after months of little positive price action despite big developments within SHIB's ecosystem.

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