Ninan going on. Im reena ninan. Whether muhammad ali was the greatest boxer of all time is debateac but no athlete has had as great an impact outside of his sport as muhammad ali. He passed away last night at a hospital near his home in phoenix. He 74 years old. In his final days, ali suffered from a respiratory ailment, a condition made worse by parkinsons disease, which he fought for more than 4030 years. The champ was born risel martin in louisville, kentucky. In 1942. In 19 scorb at 22 years old, he defeated sonny liston to become the world heavyweight champion. It was in this spotlight that cassius clay announced he was changed his name to muhammad ali, and converting to islam. Ali refused to serve in the army during the vietnam war. He was found guilty of draft evasion and stripped of his title. The u. S. Supreme court eventually overturned his conviction. In the 80ss, his matches were international events. Shortly after he retierkd ali was diagnosed with parkinsons disease suspe
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Because its going to be a bit more mild. Currently 45 degrees in pottstown. Not mild yet. Its chilly out there. 44 saint davids, 44 oxford, 55 though in center city. Temperatures just a degree off from yesterday in the city but in some spots especially along the jersey shore were looking at temperatures about 9 degrees cooler. 46 degrees right now hammonton, 48 in glassboro, 48 in dover, delaware. We have beautiful clear skies and thats really allowed for the radiational cooling and those temperatures to really drop. I went outside and looked at the stars and enjoyed that cause it had been so cloudy for quite awhile. Yesterday we saw those clouds break. Today were continuing that trend and were going to see lots of sunshine turning warmer. How about 73 for your high . Little bit above average matt pelman. Weve got even better numbers coming your way in the seven day. Isnt it nice to have good news for a change on my department. It sure is. Youve been out doing some star gazing already
Wouldnt that be interesting. Here in our area cubans are monitoring new developments in their homeland. Many think the pope visit visit is a good first step. Brian continues coverage from union city. If the pope came to union city which hes not clear its he would be more than welcome. Among the cuban americans who gave this city the latin flavor, the popes visit to cuba is seen by many as a sign of hope, the cuban flag flies proudly here at jose park named after a national hero. The papers all about the popes visit and yet. I welcome that he goes to cuba but dont think hes going to represent anything for community. Reporter union city is a melting pot for latin american influence and an intense hatred for the castros overcome with difficulty. I do hope this is a good chance for the the people of cuba to improve their lives and thats why i support the idea of, you know, ending the embargo. Reporter this second visit of a pope to cuba in the last two decades is scene by one more step mor
The longest serving monarch in recent history. Ah, im homage am june. This is al jazeera, alive from doha. Also coming up. Thousands are set to descend on Buckingham Palace in london to pay their respects. Union flags on royal buildings are now flying at half down the crown has now passed to king charles the 3rd. The new monarch says the death of his beloved mother is a moment of greatest sadness for him, and his family. Condolences are pouring in from around the world as leaders take a moment to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeths life and legacy. You as President Joe Biden says she defined an era ah tributes have been pouring in for britons, Queen Elizabeth the 2nd, who has died aged 96. Shes been hailed for compassion and warmth, and described as a role model and inspiration to millions. Buckingham palace says she died peacefully on thursday afternoon at her scottish estate. Balmoral dawn is breaking in london. This is the scene at Buckingham Palace where the flag is flying. At half sta