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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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Transportation Secretary Lays Out Focus Areas A...
Operations have gone from a search and rescue mission to a recovery mission as search crews desperately try to find the bodies of six missing construction workers who fell into the water after a cargo ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse.
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Hollywood Live: The Diddy saga continues
TMZ is reporting that he was with his family at Miami's Opa Locka Executive Airport, gearing up for a spring break getaway with his high school-aged children when the agents descended upon them.
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Democrat Marilyn Lands Wins Alabama Special Ele...
Marilyn Lands, a Democrat who prioritized reproductive rights in her campaign, has secured a special election victory in deeply conservative Alabama, marking a significant moment for her party in the Deep South.
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Hollywood Live: Sean 'Diddy' Combs' homes in L....
The entire world saw Sean 'Diddy' Combs' homes raided by Homeland Security here in Los Angeles and in Miami. It turns out that the folks handcuffed at the L.A. mansion were Diddy's two sons, who were hauled out of his home during the federal raid.
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Border Crisis Continues As White House Calls fo...
During Monday's White House press briefing, National Security Advisor John Kirby addressed questions about potential executive actions on immigration but emphasized the limits of what the president can do unilaterally.
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White House Focuses on Black Men's Mental Health
The White House Office of Public Engagement hosted a roundtable last week to highlight President Biden's efforts to support the mental health of Black men in America.
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Born on this day in 1944: Legendary singer and ...
Born on March 26, 1944, Diana Ross is a legendary singer and actress. She got her start in the 1960s with her involvement in The Supremes.
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Baltimore Under State of Emergency After Major ...
"Approximately 1:30 a.m., a cargo ship leaving the port of Baltimore struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge. This caused a catastrophic collapse of the bridge. First responders from the Maryland Transportation Authority, the Toll Authority. At this time, this is an active search and rescue mission."
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Court Decisions Unfold: Trump's Trial Date Conf...
A New York court cleared the path for his criminal trial over hush money payments to Stormy Daniels relating to an extramarital affair to begin on April 15.
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DA Fani Willis Says Trump Election Interference...
In an interview with CNN, DA Fani Willis stated, "I don’t feel like we have been slowed down at all… the train is coming.
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NY AG Targets Trump's Empire: Moves to Seize As...
The New York Attorney General's office is laying the groundwork to potentially seize former President Donald Trump's properties, including his notable Seven Springs estate, north of Manhattan.
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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Bans State Funding for DE...
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey recently signed a bill barring the allocation of state funds towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across various public entities such as state agencies and higher education institutions.
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Major Boost for Public Service Workers: Biden-H...
The Biden-Harris administration announced an additional $5.8 billion in loan forgiveness for nearly 78,000 public service workers.
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Hollywood Live Extra: Morris Chestnut talks to ...
In Hollywood Live Extra #176 Morris Chestnut sits down with Tanya Hart to talk about his new project, "Diarra in Detroit," which premieres on Thursday, March 21 on BET+.
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Supreme Court Greenlights Texas Immigration Cra...
The U.S. Supreme Court has given Texas the thumbs up to start applying a much-debated immigration law. The law grants Texas officials the power to arrest and hold individuals they believe have entered the U.S. without permission.
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Born on this day in 1915: Renowned guitarist an...
Tharpe, one of the few Black women guitarists of her era, had a unique sound that played a pivotal role in popularizing gospel music. She is hailed as the godmother of modern rock 'n’ roll.
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SCOTUS Permits Texas Immigration Law, Sparking ...
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order Tuesday permitting the implementation of Texas' S.B. 4, which has drawn staunch opposition from the White House.
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Report Reveals Disproportionate Pandemic Impact...
Black congregations in the United States have borne a disproportionate financial and mental burden from the COVID-19 pandemic compared to white and multiracial congregations, according to a report released in January.
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