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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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High Stakes at the Supreme Court: Trump's Legal...
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court delved into another pivotal case that could significantly impact former President Donald Trump and numerous Jan. 6th Capitol riot defendants.
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Is Temu Spying on You?
In a letter to President Joe Biden, Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) has raised the alarm over the popular shopping app, alleging that the Chinese-owned platform may be "harvesting vast amounts of personal information from American consumers."
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Biden Makes His Case to Black America Ahead of ...
President Joe Biden addressed the National Action Network Convention last Friday, making his case to Black America for why he should be elected to a second term in 2024.
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Supreme Court Declines McKesson v. Doe, Leaving...
The safety of organizing protests in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas has been compromised following the Supreme Court's decision not to hear McKesson v. Doe.
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White House Treads Carefully on Trump Trial
The White House is treading carefully in its public comments on the case against Mr. Trump, which surrounds an alleged hush money payment made by Trump's team to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign.
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National Recording Registry Honors Black Artist...
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden revealed the latest additions to the National Recording Registry, showcasing the legacy of influential Black artists.
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Family of Black Man Files Lawsuit After Fatal T...
The family of Ricky Cobb II, a 33-year-old Black man fatally shot by Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Ryan Londregan, is set to file a lawsuit.
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Inflation Ravages Cities with High Black Popula...
New analysis from financial firm WalletHub reveals that some of the metropolitan areas with the highest Black and minority populations are also being hit the hardest by stubborn inflation.
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Foreclosures and Home Repossessions Are on the ...
According to ATTOM Data Solutions, foreclosures were up 3% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter.
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Trump's Final Bid to Delay Hush Money Trial Rej...
In a pivotal ruling, a New York appeals court rejected Donald Trump's third and final request to delay the forthcoming trial concerning hush money payments involving Stormy Daniels.
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O.J. Simpson Passes Away at 76: Celebrated Athl...
O.J. Simpson, a trailblazer in American sports and culture, has passed away at the age of 76.
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DJ Mister Cee, Iconic Figure in Hip-Hop and Rad...
Legendary DJ Mister Cee has passed away at the age of 57, as confirmed by his family and reported by HOT 97.
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Inflation Batters Auto Industry
According to new data from Edmunds, an automotive research and shopping platform, higher auto loan rates are keeping new and used vehicle sales in 2024 low.
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New Rule Tightens Gun Sales, Requires Backgroun...
The Biden-Harris administration has introduced a stringent new rule aimed at curbing the sale of firearms without background checks.
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Hollywood Live: Jonathan Majors gets a get out ...
Jonathan Majors got a get out of jail free card from the judge and has been sentenced to one year of domestic violence counseling after being convicted last year of assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.
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Outrage As Arizona Revives 1864 Abortion Ban
In a decision that has ignited widespread anger, the Arizona Supreme Court has reinstated an archaic 1864 law criminalizing nearly all abortions in the state.
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On this day in 1972: Sammy Davis Jr. breaks bar...
On this day in 1972, Sammy Davis Jr. made history as the first African-American to host the Academy Awards.
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