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Famed Pastor Tony Evans Announces Engagement
Dr. Tony Evans, 74, the renowned pastor and author, has shared the joyous news of his engagement during a heartfelt service at the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas.
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Federal Indictments for Five Memphis Officers i...
The officers, who have already pleaded not guilty to state charges, are also staring down a federal civil lawsuit.
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Illinois Breaks Chains: First State to End Cash...
A shift in criminal justice is taking place in Illinois, making it the first state in the U.S. to abolish cash bail. Starting September 18, the Land of Lincoln will become a testing ground for pre-trial fairness.
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Michael Irvin settles lawsuit against Marriott ...
Irvin vehemently denied any wrongdoing and no criminal charges were ever filed over the incident. According to Sports Illustrated, Irvin settled for $100 million.
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22 Years Later, Breakthrough DNA Tech IDs More ...
As America marks the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, New York City officials broke ground using science to identify two more victims.
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Red Cross Sounds Alarm on Critical Blood Shorta...
The American Red Cross issued an urgent call for action this week, warning of a critical shortage in the national blood supply that poses a significant threat to the healthcare of patients across the country, particularly those in the Black community who rely on life-saving blood transfusions to manage sickle cell disease.
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New COVID Shots on Deck, but Will You Get Yours?
These shots are no longer just boosters, but rather part of an annual immunization effort, similar to a flu shot.
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On this day in 1970, Taraji P. Henson was born
Born on September 11, 1970, in Washington, D.C., Henson first garnered widespread recognition for her role in the critically acclaimed film "Baby Boy" (2001).
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Fill Up Now: Gas Prices Expected to Surge
Inflation-weary consumers are bracing for another financial hit as GasBuddy, a leading fuel price tracking platform, warns of an imminent surge in gas prices.
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On this day in 1964, civil rights activist Ruby...
Ruby's name has become synonymous with courage and resilience, as she fearlessly became the first African American child to attend an all-white elementary school in New Orleans in 1960.
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FBI Chief Says Russian Spy Count in U.S. 'Still...
Speaking at the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C., Wray emphasized that despite expelling 60 Russian diplomats in 2018 for suspected espionage, the U.S. is still grappling with what he calls a traditional counterintelligence threat.
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Trump's Legal Chess: A Federal Court Play?
Trump's legal team formally notified the judge that they may seek to move the case from state to federal court. Why? Federal jurisdictions could allow Trump to invoke immunity protections tied to his duties as a federal official, potentially getting the charges dropped.
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On this day in 1917, painter Jacob Lawrence was...
On September 7, 1917, legendary painter Jacob Lawrence was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He became a pioneer in the realm of African American art and an influential figure in the broader world of modern art.
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150 Witnesses, 19 Defendants, 4 Months: Georgia...
Special prosecutor Nathan Wade announced plans to call at least 150 witnesses in the sweeping case that implicates former President Donald Trump and 18 others on racketeering and various other charges.
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Alarming Surge in Covid Infections
Hospitalizations have surged by 15.7 percent during the week ending August 26th, compared to the preceding week, while COVID-related deaths have risen by a staggering 17.6 percent within the same timeframe.
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Homeownership Becoming More Difficult
Despite a slight uptick in the number of mortgage applications, mortgage rates in the United States have surged to levels not seen in more than two decades.
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Angela Carr Remembered: Sharpton and Crump To R...
The attack unfolded while Rev. Sharpton led the March on Washington, intensifying national outrage over continued racial violence and white supremacist acts targeting Black Americans.
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Game Over: Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Get...
In a seismic moment in the ongoing investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, Enrique Tarrio, the former chairman of the Proud Boys, was hit with a 22-year prison sentence for seditious conspiracy.
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On this day in 1947, Sylvester James was born
Rising to prominence in the disco era of the 1970s and 1980s, Sylvester crafted a unique and unforgettable sound that resonated with audiences worldwide.
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Hollywood Live: Wednesday - September 6, 2023
No bathrooms, no food, just mud at Burning Man | Beyoncé's star-studded birthday bash | Diddy returns Bad Boy Publishing rights to artists.
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Black Alabamians Gain Ground: Judges Reject Sta...
This now marks the second time that Alabama's redistricting efforts have been legally challenged and tossed out, despite a prior Supreme Court mandate.
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Two New Polls Indicate Challenging 2024 Re-Elec...
Recent polls conducted by the Wall Street Journal have raised concerns for President Joe Biden in his 2024 re-election bid. The surveys, which gauged public opinion on his job performance and the possible 2024 presidential election match up with former President Donald Trump, paint a challenging picture for the incumbent president.
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Redrawing the Lines: Black Voting Power at Stak...
Redistricting drama is unfolding in Georgia and Florida, two GOP-led states, as courts grapple with allegations that new maps suppress minority voters.
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Dollar General Pledges $2.5M to Aid Jacksonvill...
Dollar General will donate more than $2.5 million to nonprofit organizations and other efforts to heal the traumatized community where a white supremacist fatally shot three Black people on Aug. 26, at its Jacksonville, Fla., store.
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Office Bound: 1M Americans Heading Back Post-La...
The return back to work after Labor Day could look different for nearly 1 million Americans. Over a million American workers, including employees of FedEx, Zoom Communications, and Lyft, are set to leave their home offices behind after Labor Day.
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