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Grocery Gouging? FTC Slams Retailers for Inflat...
A blistering new report from the Federal Trade Commission accuses some grocery retailers of price gouging during the pandemic recovery.
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Inflation Battle Continues As Prices Remain Ele...
Despite progress, stubborn inflation still weighs on American consumers as the Federal Reserve maintains its campaign to bring prices under control.
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Biden To Visit Site of Key Bridge Collapse; Tak...
President Joe Biden will visit the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, today.
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Hollywood Live: Lizzo is calling it quits?
Hundreds of musicians are condemning the overreach of artificial intelligence in an open letter | On Instagram, the 35-year-old Lizzo, whose birth name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, expressed feelings of exhaustion over the negativity she continues to face.
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On this day in 1968, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr...
On April 4, 1968, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., a revered figure in the civil rights movement and a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, was tragically shot and killed by James Earl Ray.
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White House Continues Push for National Paid Fa...
Tom Perez, Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, and Jennifer Klein, Director of the Gender Policy Council, convened a meeting with leaders from several states to discuss strategies for enacting a national paid leave program.
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Breathing Relief: Biden & Sanders Push for Affo...
In this stride toward affordable healthcare, major pharmaceutical companies AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, and GlaxoSmithKline recently pledged to cap inhaler costs at $35 a month.
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On this day in 1961, comedic genius Eddie Murph...
From his humble beginnings in Brooklyn, New York, Murphy rose to prominence with his talent and infectious charm.
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Will There Be Justice for Greenwood?: OK Court ...
The Oklahoma Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday in the historic case concerning the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, focusing on the demands for reparations by survivors Lessie Benningfield Randle and Viola Fletcher, both 109 years old.
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Biden Demands Accountability: Outrage Over Huma...
President Joe Biden is condemning the killing of seven World Central Kitchen humanitarian workers in Gaza, including an American.
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White House Meets with Black Leaders on Haiti C...
Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer held talks with Black civil rights leaders at the White House recently to discuss the ongoing crisis and civil unrest in Haiti, the White House said.
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Hollywood Live: The March Madness women are cru...
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Civil Rights Icon Cornel West Continues Bid for...
Famed scholar and civil rights activist Cornel West continues his campaign for the White House. The former Harvard and Princeton professor is campaigning to prioritize "people over profit and love over fear,” according to his campaign.
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On this day in 1984, Coach John Thompson of Geo...
On April 2, 1984, history was made on the basketball court as Coach John Thompson of Georgetown University led his team to victory in the NCAA basketball tournament, becoming the first Black head coach to achieve this milestone.
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Biden Scheduled To Visit Site of Collapsed MD B...
President Joe Biden is scheduled to head to Baltimore on Friday to visit the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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Vote for Choice: Florida's Future Hangs in Balance
In another striking blow to reproductive rights, the Florida Supreme Court has solidified a 15-week abortion restriction and more severely activated a draconian six-week ban signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis.
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144th White House Easter Egg Roll Kicks Off On ...
The White House is bustling with excitement for the 144th annual Easter Egg Roll. Expected are about 40,000 guests to partake in an event rich with history dating back to the 1870s.
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On this day in 1984, Marvin Gaye was shot by hi...
On the morning of April 1, a heated argument between father and son escalated into violence, tragically resulting in Marvin Gaye being shot three times in the chest by his own father.
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Biden, Trump Clash Over Crime Ahead of 2024 Ele...
As the 2024 presidential race heats up, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are trading barbs over crime and support for law enforcement.
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The Black Church's Enduring Role in America
This Easter weekend, as millions of American Christians flock to churches to mark Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday, the significance of the Black church in the nation's spiritual fabric remains strong.
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Biden Administration Targets 'Junk' Health Insu...
To safeguard American families from deceptive health insurance plans, President Joe Biden has introduced a groundbreaking rule aimed at eradicating so-called junk health insurance policies.
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Texas Court Vindicates Black Woman Wrongly Impr...
The Second District Court of Appeals in Fort Worth, Texas, has overturned the unjust voter fraud conviction and subsequent five-year imprisonment of Crystal Mason for casting a provisional ballot while on probation.
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On this day in 1945, basketball legend Walt 'Cl...
As the point guard for the New York Knicks, his impressive career included averaging 19.3 points per game and setting numerous team records in points scored, games played, and assists.
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Former Senator Joe Lieberman Passes Away
Joel Lieberman, known for his groundbreaking role as the first Jewish vice presidential candidate and a distinguished tenure in the U.S. Senate, has passed away at 82 surrounded by his loved ones due to complications from a fall.
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Hollywood Live: R. Kelly could get that retrial...
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