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CNN’s Inside Africa is putting Uganda’s performing arts scene on the global map, celebrating three of the country’s brightest stars: Valentino R. Kabenge, Joshua Baraka, and Anne Kansiime. The feature, titled Uganda’s Performing Arts Scene, positions the nation as a powerhouse of creativity where music, dance, and comedy converge to captivate audiences worldwide.

Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback Skylar Thompson was the victim of a late-night attack in Dublin, Ireland — just hours before his team faced the Minnesota Vikings. According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the 25-year-old quarterback was jumped by multiple men around 3 a.m. local time Saturday morning while walking through the city. The suspects reportedly robbed him during the violent altercation.

Omaha was celebrating boxing champion Terence Crawford on Saturday, but the day ended in a tense standoff after the undefeated fighter was forced out of his car at gunpoint by police. The incident, caught on video, has prompted the city to order a thorough internal investigation. Tense Traffic Stop Captured on Video Footage circulating online shows Crawford calmly unbuckling his seatbelt, opening his door, and stepping out of the vehicle while an officer holds a flashlight in one hand and a gun in the other. At one point, Crawford can be heard saying: “I ain’t reaching for no gun,” keeping…

A horrifying attack at a Mormon church in Michigan on Sunday left at least two people dead and nine others injured, authorities confirmed. The suspect, a 40-year-old man, allegedly drove his vehicle through the church’s front doors before opening fire on worshippers with an assault rifle.

The man accused of a bizarre boat attack in North Carolina Saturday night — which left three dead and eight injured — has a shocking past: he previously sued country singer Kellie Pickler, claiming she tried to poison him at the 2012 CMT Music Awards. Nigel Edge’s Explosive Lawsuit Nigel Edge, a Brunswick County resident, allegedly carried out the deadly shooting at the American Fish Company saloon in Southport, North Carolina Saturday night. But earlier this year, court documents show he filed a lawsuit against Pickler, accusing her of attempting to take his life more than a decade ago.

The death of Assata Shakur, godmother to late rapper Tupac Shakur, is stirring controversy, with FBI Director Kash Patel calling her a terrorist and denouncing those mourning her. In a fiery post on X (formerly Twitter) Sunday morning, Patel referred to Shakur by her birth name, Joanne Chesimard, claiming she was never a freedom fighter or activist, but instead a convicted murderer who evaded justice.

A North Carolina bar became the scene of a horrifying mass shooting Saturday night, leaving three dead and eight injured — and authorities say the suspect executed the attack from a boat. Suspect Identified and Charged The Southport Police Department has arrested Nigel Edge in connection with the shooting, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. Edge faces: A bond has not yet been set, and Edge is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

British singer Lola Young had a frightening moment during her set at the All Things Go Music Festival in New York City on Saturday, collapsing on stage in front of thousands of fans. The incident occurred while Lola was performing her hit track “Conceited.” Social media video captures the moment as she gives her signature powerhouse vocals before suddenly stopping to speak with her keyboardist, appearing to ask for water. Moments later, she stumbles backward and collapses onto the stage, prompting her team and band members to rush to her side and carry her off.

Newly obtained police footage from January reveals a shocking scene involving ex-NFL star Robert Quinn, who was arrested in North Charleston, South Carolina after allegedly crashing his truck into a parked vehicle. The footage, obtained exclusively by TMZ Sports, shows Quinn with visible facial injuries, appearing disoriented and combative as officers struggled to restrain him. The incident reportedly took place around 2 AM on January 10, following the alleged crash and Quinn’s attempt to flee the scene.

A peaceful Sunday service in Grand Blanc, Michigan, turned into a nightmare when a gunman opened fire on worshippers at a local church, leaving at least two dead and multiple others injured. Law enforcement has identified the suspected shooter as Thomas Jacob Sanford, a 40-year-old resident of Burton, MI. According to police, Sanford allegedly rammed his vehicle through the church’s front doors before firing on hundreds of people inside. Authorities say he also set fire to the building, although the motive for the attack remains under investigation.