Global Nation: Giannis Antetokounmpo exits Bucks games and a loss to Rockets; NFL-Jaguars select quarterback Lawrence with top pick in NFL Draft; Updates on the Coronavirus right now

[Inquirer.Net](k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZ7ypYoEjLxGJog) Global Nation  USA & CANADA  [Giannis Antetokounmpo exits Bucks games and a loss to Rockets](k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZ7ypYoEjLxGJog) k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZ7ypYoEjLxGJog Kevin Porter Jr. scored a career-high 50 points and was one of three Houston players to post double-doubles as the Rockets upset the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 143-136 on Thursday. Milwaukee lost two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to a right ankle sprain early in the first quarter. Porter added 11 assists, Christian Wood finished with 31 points... [Share this article](k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZ7ypYoEjLxGJog)  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Best zoo in the U.S.](k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZ7ypYoEjLxGJog) k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZ7ypYoEjLxGJog The US Department of Agriculture licenses 470 zoos in America. This number makes them a great place to experience wildlife and nature. 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