The Early Word: Cohen takes action over ICE violence; Ja keeps it short
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Hallo, wie geht es dir? It’s Thursday, Jan. 15, and I’m asking how you’re doing in German, because today, the Memphis Grizzlies play the Orlando Magic in Berlin. But they’ll be playing without Ja Morant, who is allegedly still injured and was very short with reporters Wednesday. Here’s who else isn’t playing.
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Bianca Phillips
Bianca Phillips is a Northeast Arkansas native and longtime Memphian who’s worked in local journalism and PR for more than 20 years. In her days as a reporter, she covered everything from local government and crime to LGBTQ issues and the arts. She’s the author of “Cookin Crunk: Eatin’ Vegan in the Dirty South,” a cookbook of vegan Southern recipes.
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