Mady Sissoko didn’t grow up with basketball. The Michigan State Spartans star, born in Mali, Africa, actually didn’t play until he was a teen. Now 23, he’s using the game to help himself, friends and family. Dana Jacobson shares his story. Source
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Saturday Sessions: Gary Clark Jr. performs “Triumph”
Acclaimed guitarist Gary Clark Jr. is making a return visit to Saturday Sessions to celebrate his new album, released on Friday. The Austin, Texas native is a four-time Grammy Award winner and captivating performer who has shared the stage with stars like Eric Clapton and Beyoncé. Now from “JPEG RAW,” here is Gary Clark Jr. with “Triumph.” Source
Saturday Sessions: Gary Clark Jr. performs “Maktub”
Acclaimed guitarist Gary Clark Jr. is making a return visit to Saturday Sessions to celebrate his new album, released on Friday. The Austin, Texas native is a four-time Grammy Award winner and captivating performer who has shared the stage with stars like Eric Clapton and Beyoncé. Now from “JPEG RAW,” here is Gary Clark Jr. with “Maktub.” Source
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $1.1 billion
No one has won the Mega Millions jackpot since Dec. 8, a string of 30 consecutive drawings without anyone taking home the top prize. Source
Learn more about the unique, unusual sport of skijoring
Skijoring is a sport that’s been around for over a century but remains a mystery to many. The sport combines a bit of the Old West with some newfangled ski tricks for a one-of-a-kind experience. Source
Eye Opener: Ukraine loses power under Russian barrage
More than a million people in Ukraine lost power after a sweeping Russian attack on the country’s electrical grid. Meanwhile, another U.N. vote for a cease-fire in Gaza failed. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source
U.S. Senate averts partial government shutdown with late-night legislative package
The U.S. Senate passed an eleventh hour legislation package that thwarted a partial government shutdown. The $1.2 trillion package passed in a 74-24 vote. Source
Idaho prison escapee and his accomplice arrested after 36 hours
The Idaho prison inmate and his accomplice who led police on a 36-hour manhunt are back behind bars. The white supremacist gang members are also suspected of killing two other men while on the run. Police also arrested a woman who they say was driving one of the cars the men were traveling in when they were recaptured. Source
World reacts to Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, announced Friday that she has been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing preventative chemotherapy. The announcement came after months of speculation about her health. Source
Suspects arrested after Moscow concert hall attack leaves at least 115 dead
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement posted on affiliated channels on social media. Source