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Trump Defeats Haley in New Hampshire, Clearing ...
In the New Hampshire primary, Donald Trump emerged as the frontrunner with 54.6 percent of the Republican vote, while Nikki Haley trailed at 43.2 percent.
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Hollywood Live: The Oscars Nominees Are In | De...
The nominations are in for the 96th Academy Awards.
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FAA Grounds Boeing 737-9 MAX Planes, Continues ...
The Federal Aviation Administration is continuing its efforts to address safety concerns arising from the recent emergency landing involving an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft.
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Honoring Dexter King: A Legacy of Courage and C...
Dexter Scott King, the son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, passed away at 62.
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VP Harris Launches Nationwide Tour for Reproduc...
"However, 19 months ago, the highest court in our land took a constitutional right from the people of America, from the women of America. And now on the 51st anniversary of Roe, we speak of it in the past tense."
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Pew Research: Black Population Grows to 47.9 Mi...
Since 2000, the self-identified Black population has surged by 32%, reaching 47.9 million, which makes up more than 14% of the nation's total population.
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DeSantis Exits Presidential Race, Endorses Trum...
The field now narrows to two main contenders, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley and Trump, battling for the Republican nomination. The next critical battleground is New Hampshire, with their primary taking place on Tuesday.
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Spelman College Receives Record $100 Million Do...
Spelman College, the private women’s liberal arts institution in Atlanta, recently announced a groundbreaking $100 million gift, marking the largest single donation ever received to an HBCU, as reported by CBS News.
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White House Downplays Concerns About Trump's In...
The White House's reassurance comes as Speaker of the House Republican Mike Johnson made it clear that he remains in close communication with former President Trump.
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Education Department Speeds Up Student Loan Rel...
Initially slated for launch in July 2024, the SAVE plan will now commence in February, offering immediate debt cancellation for borrowers who initially took out $12,000 or less in undergraduate or graduate student loans and have been in repayment for at least 10 years.
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DOJ Releases Scathing New Report on Uvalde Elem...
"The law enforcement response at Robb Elementary School on May 24, 2022 — and in the hours and days after — was a failure that should not have happened."
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Ukraine Aid Standoff: Biden's Urgent Warning to...
During a White House meeting with congressional leaders, Biden emphasized the danger to the NATO alliance and the free world if support for Ukraine falters.
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CFPB Proposes Rule to Cut Bank Overdraft Fees, ...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has unveiled a proposed rule this week aimed at alleviating the burden of bank overdraft fees for millions of Americans.
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Rep. Jamaal Bowman Proposes $14 Trillion Repara...
New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman is taking a stand to hold the federal government accountable for the enduring impacts of slavery and systematic racism by introducing a $14 trillion reparations bill.
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Hollywood Live: GLAAD backstage at the 75th ann...
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), founded 40 years ago, was originally a protest group against defamatory coverage of gay and lesbian demographics and their portrayals in media.
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Lawmakers Reach Bipartisan Agreement On Child T...
In a significant breakthrough, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has announced a major tax deal impacting families and businesses across the nation. The $78 billion agreement aims to expand the child tax credit and revive key business tax breaks.
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On this day in 1942, Muhammad Ali was born in L...
Born on January 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky, Muhammad Ali, the Olympic gold medalist and former heavyweight champion boxer, was a highly recognizable figure in the world of sports.
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The Clock Is Winding Down on Avoiding a Governm...
Congress faces a ticking clock to prevent a government shutdown by Friday. A bipartisan deal introducing a two-step stopgap bill aims to keep the government funded until March.
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Hollywood Live: The most Blackish Emmys ever
In what is probably the most Blackish Emmys ever with host Anthony Anderson, a reunion of Martin Lawrence's "Martin," and historic wins from many Black actors, the 75th Emmys was quite entertaining, quite diverse, and what a celebration.
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Trump Wins GOP Iowa Caucus
Donald Trump has won the Iowa caucuses, putting him in the lead in the Republican 2024 presidential race. Trump's margin of victory? Huge, outpacing his rivals by 30 points.
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Lilly Endowment Grants Historic $100 Million to...
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has revealed groundbreaking news: HBCUs are set to receive a historic $100 million gift from the Lilly Endowment, marking the largest donation in the 80-year history of the 37 affiliated HBCUs.
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Hollywood Live: Katt Williams on Club Shay Shay
This year started off with a lot of noise coming from Katt Williams on the Club Shay Shay podcast with Shannon Sharpe.
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Black wealth increased, but so did the wealth gap
A recent report from the Brookings Institute reveals a concerning trend. The racial wealth gap in America widened significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Today is the anniversary of the start of the 18...
The Zulu-British War, which was triggered by the escalating encroachment of the British Empire onto the territory of the Zulu nation, began on this day (Jan. 11) in 1879.
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Vice President Harris Urges Georgia Voting Righ...
In a passionate plea, Vice President Kamala Harris urged Georgia voters, advocates, and elected officials to persist in their fight for expanded access to the ballot box.
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