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On this day in 1886, blues icon Ma Rainey was born
Blues icon Ma Rainey, originally Gertrude Pridgett, was born on April 26, 1886. She earned the title "Mother of the Blues" for her pioneering contributions to the genre.
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TikTok Countdown: What Biden's Bill Means for 2024
TikTok will stick around through election season, keeping its 170 million American users connected and engaged, especially the younger crowd who have made it a key platform for political messages.
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On this day in 1923, blues guitarist Albert Kin...
Renowned as one of the "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar," alongside B.B. King and Freddie King, he is celebrated for his distinctive string-bending guitar style, which imbued his music with a gritty, soulful quality.
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Dreams of Homeownership Grow Dimmer as Costs Soar
For millions of Americans, owning a home remains an elusive dream as soaring mortgage rates and prices stretch affordability to the breaking point, new data shows.
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Hollywood Live: Jimmie Allen opens up about nea...
Country star Jimmie Allen is opening up about this very dark period he faced after he was sued for sexual assault in May last year | Caitlin Clark strikes gold with Nike deal
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Marching for Mothers: The FreeHer Rally Calls f...
In Washington, D.C., today, hundreds gathered for the 10th anniversary FreeHer March and Rally at Freedom Plaza. Speakers highlighted the stark statistics: over 190,600 women and girls are currently incarcerated in the U.S.
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On this day in 1937, jazz saxophonist Joe Hende...
Henderson's breakthrough arrived with a standout solo on Horace Silver's popular track, "Song for My Father." This led to a deal with Blue Note Records, featuring a remarkable 30 albums from 1963 to 1968.
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Danger in the Produce Aisle?: Consumer Reports ...
The findings reveal that nearly one in five foods tested had concerning levels of pesticide residues, including bell peppers, blueberries, green beans, potatoes, and strawberries.
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Hollywood Live: Drake uses AI Tupac and Snoop D...
Drake floored the masses when he brought Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg into his beef against Kendrick Lamar. Plus, Kid Cudi was hospitalized for a foot injury after jumping off the stage during his performance over the weekend.
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Biden to Speak at Morehouse Amid Mixed Reactions
President Joe Biden is set to deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College on May 19, which has sparked a mix of anticipation and controversy.
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Expanding Overtime: New Rule Boosts Pay for 4 M...
Under the new Biden administration rule, workers earning up to $58,656 annually will now qualify for overtime pay if they work over 40 hours weekly.
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Biden & Harris Spark Change for 4/20
Over the weekend, on Cannabis Celebration Day 4/20, at exactly 4:20 p.m., President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris voiced their strong support for changing marijuana laws and highlighted the issue of people being jailed for possessing marijuana, which is no longer illegal in many states, emphasizing it's time for change.
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Hollywood Live: It was a weekend full of concer...
Doja Cat, the first female rapper ever to headline Coachella in its 25 year history, closed out the two weekend festival in a bodysuit covered with blonde hair. Yep, she rocked it.
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Two Views of Biden's 2025 Budget: Partisan Clas...
President Joe Biden's proposed 2025 fiscal year budget ignited a fierce partisan debate last month over the administration's fiscal management and priorities.
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Gas Prices Continue Climbing Ahead of Summer Dr...
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has risen to $3.67, a 12-cent increase from last month and right on par with prices this time last year.
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Columbia University Canceles In-Person Classes ...
The White House and New York Mayor Eric Adams condemned the anti-Semitic undertones of the protests, stressing the importance of peaceful protests and the unacceptability of violence and intimidation.
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Sharon Tucker Elected as Fort Wayne's First Bla...
During a caucus held to replace the late mayor of Fort Wayne who passed away in March, Councilwoman Sharon Tucker, a Democrat, emerged as the city's new mayor, marking the first Black leader for Indiana’s second most populous city.
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Could GOP Speaker Johnson Be Next on the Choppi...
Arizona Republican Paul Gosar has aligned with Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie on a bill to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Florida Mourns Bob Graham: A Titan of Public Se...
Graham is recognized for his critical role as chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee post-9/11 and as a staunch critic of the Iraq War.
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U.S. Vetoes U.N. Resolution on Palestinian Memb...
The United States vetoed a resolution that would have allowed Palestine to become a full member of the United Nations.
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Founded on this day in 1837, Cheyney University...
Offering degrees in over 30 disciplines and a master’s degree in education, the university boasts an impressive roster of alumni, including Ed Bradley, the late 60 Minutes television journalist, and civil rights leader Bayard Rustin.
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Federal Lawsuit & Outrage Over Viral Video Show...
A lawsuit has been filed after a video surfaced showing jail guards at the Appling County Jail in Georgia watching as one of their own choked Tremar Harris, a 37-year-old Black man, while he was restrained.
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Federal Reserve Chair Powell Signals Continued ...
American consumers already grappling with stubbornly high prices received more discouraging news this week from the nation's top monetary policymaker.
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On this day in 1977, Alex Haley received the Pu...
On April 18, 1977, author and historian Alex Haley received the Pulitzer Prize in journalism for his groundbreaking novel "Roots: The Saga of an American Family."
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Senate Rejects GOP Attempt To Impeach Secy. May...
On Wednesday, the Senate dismissed two articles of impeachment against him, accusing Mayorkas of violating immigration laws and lying to Congress about border security.
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