FC Barcelona win El Clásico, back-to-back La Liga championships

El Clásico just became more classic.

FC Barcelona beat Real Madrid, 2-0, on Sunday, May 10 to capture back-to-back La Liga championships. It is the first time in the 100-year history of the rivalry that a club has won the league championship as a result of the rivalry match.

Marcus Rashford netted a free kick in the ninth minute and Ferran Torres added a goal nine minutes later to secure the victory at Camp Nou. The club is undefeated in league play at home.

Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal did not participate in the matchdue to a hamstring injuryhe suffered last month. He enthusiastically supported his teammates on the sideline while wearing a pink Stone Island hoodie.

Kylian Mbappé did not play for Real Madrid. He was not included in the game-day lineup and missed his club's previous game with his own hamstring injury. The French superstar is the leading scorer in La Liga with 24 goals on the season.

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Jude Bellingham attempted to give Real Madrid life in the second half with a goal, but he was ruled offsides. In another play, he made contact with Eric Garcia while trying to get the ball, fell to the grass and cut his face.

Barcelona only needed a draw to capture their 29th league title. The last time they won consecutive championships was during the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons. The Spanish club has captured 11 of the last 18 La Liga championships.

Barcelona won this game while wearingkits featuring Olivia Rodrigo's logoas part of the club's partnership with Spotify. The popstar sang the Barça anthem before kickoff and had a quick chat with Yamal. There was also a moment of silence for Hansi Flick's father. The club announced the passing of the manager's father hours before the match.

Barcelona Femení, the club's women's team, won Liga F earlier this week.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:FC Barcelona clinch La Liga title with El Clásico win vs. Real Madrid

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FC Barcelona win El Clásico, back-to-back La Liga championships

El Clásico just became more classic. FC Barcelona beat Real Madrid, 2-0, on Sunday, May 10 to capture back-to-back La Liga champio...

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Mourners remember 8 slain children as city reels from tragic shooting

SHREVEPORT, LA ‒ Mourners gathered to pay their respects during a mass funeral service for the eight children killed in April by a gunman in a shooting that hasunleashed a wave of griefacross the city.

According to authorities, a man killed two women and then seven of his own children, along with one of their cousins. He died following a police chase. Shreveport is in northwest Louisiana near the borders of Texas and Arkansas.

With a row of hearses parked out front of the church, mourners walked past pictures of the children: Jayla Elkins, 3, Shayla Elkins, 5, Kayla Pugh, 6, Layla Pugh, 7, Markaydon Pugh, 10, Sariahh Snow, 11, Khedarrion Snow, 6, and Braylon Snow, 5.

Inside the Summer Grove Baptist Church, mourners wearing pink, purple and blue embraced before the service, which featured a gospel choir and prayers from faith leaders. Open caskets were backed by their pictures and their favorite characters, including Lilo and Stitch with angel wings. Mourners also held a crowning ceremony, where tiaras and crowns were placed atop the bodies to signify eternal life.

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"Their presence was a gift: gentle, vibrant and full of promise," said Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux, who read their names aloud. "Their absence is now deeply felt."

Religious leaders who spoke at the service thanked God for the gift of the children's lives, and said they take heart knowing they are with him now. Authorities say Shamar Elkins launched his attack amidst a separation from his wife, and have asked community members to consider the implications of domestic violence across the city.

The community also remembered the children at amemorial service on May 8, with open caskets and floral displays topped with stuffed Disney character toys.

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The Moppet Shoppe closing after 50 years in Shreveport

A Shreveport children'sclothing store is bidding farewellfollowing 50 years of service to the community.

The Moppet Shoppe willcloseat the end of May. In a Facebook post, The Moppet Shoppe stated, "It is with grateful hearts and the fondest of memories that we announce that we will be closing our doors at the end of May."

For the past 50 years, The Moppet Shoppe has been a part of generations of children in the community through its finest clothing, accessories, and gifts.

"It has truly been an honor!" the Moppet Shoppe said.

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The Moppet Shoppe will be open regular hours through the end of May with a 40% off sale.

"We hope to see all of our sweet customers one last time over the next few weeks," The Moppet Shoppe said. "Thank you again for all of your support!"

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Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com.

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House lawmakers press Paramount CEO on Warner Brothers acquisition

WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) - Two key U.S. House Democrats ‌asked Paramount Skydance ‌CEO David Ellison on Tuesday to ​disclose if he or the company offered to make changes to CNN's coverage ‌of President ⁠Donald Trump in exchange for approval of ⁠a tie-up with Warner Brothers Discovery.

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"It is clear ​that President ​Trump expects ​your potential ‌ownership of Warner to produce favorable press coverage for him and his allies," wrote Representatives Jamie Raskin and ‌Frank Pallone in ​a letter first ​reported ​by Reuters. "A merger ‌between Paramount Skydance and ​Warner ​would dangerously concentrate media power into a single ​conglomerate ‌and bring more independent voices ​under presidential influence."

(Reporting by ​David Shepardson)

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Giant dinosaur-like bird issues 'death stare' to Uganda photographer

Last November we featured a bizarre video showing a dinosaur-like shoebill that had landed on a tour boat in Uganda.

The striking imagery was captured in a manner that made the towering bird appear even larger, dwarfing the tourists.

Since then, shoebills in Uganda have gained significant popularity, maintaining icon status similar to that held by gorillas.

After all, shoebills are found only in East and Central Africa. There are perhaps fewer than 5,000 shoebills in the wild and they’re listed as vulnerable, with a shrinking population. Shoebill encounters, therefore, are considered rare.

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But their appeal from a tourism standpoint transcends rarity. The shoebill’s size (up to 5 feet tall) and prehistoric appearance, including a deadly-sharp bill for hunting, add to the bird’s allure.

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And those eyes….

This week, photographerJaz Abahoshared a stunning image that perfectly captures the essence of a shoebill stare-down. (See post below.)

Abaho’s description reads, in part: "What makes this image special for me is the patience behind it — waiting for that perfect close encounter. The legendary 'death stare' of the Shoebill is always the moment of the day."

Fortunately for tourists,shoebillsare not considered dangerous to humans. But with razor-sharp bills, they’re capable of decapitating baby crocodiles whilehunting for fish and reptiles.

Abaho’s encounter, like the tour-boat encounter during aUganda Shoebillexcursion, occurred in Mabamba Swamp on the shore of Lake Victoria.

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