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1976
Judges Rule Trump Is Not Immune to Prosecution ...
A three-judge federal appeals court made the decision in the criminal election interference case being prosecuted by special counsel Jack Smith.
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1977
U.S. Consumer Debt Is Out of Control
A recent report from the New York Federal Reserve has revealed a staggering increase in household debt in the United States, prompting concerns about the financial stability of American households.
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1978
'Show Some Spine': Biden Accuses Republicans of...
"Donald Trump thinks it's bad for him politically. Therefore, he doesn't, even though it helps the country, he's not for it," the president said.
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1979
Hollywood Live: Jonathan Majors hearing has bee...
Mo'Nique up next on Club Shay Shay? | Jonathan Major's sentencing hearing has been delayed | Celebrating 25 years of the Super Bowl Soulful Celebration
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1980
On this day in 1820, the first group of free Bl...
On February 6, 1820, a contingent of 88 free Black individuals embarked on a journey to the British colony of Sierra Leone aboard a vessel known as the Mayflower of Liberia.
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1981
DHS Secretary Mayorkas Impeachment Vote Could C...
On Monday, the Republican-led House Rules Committee voted to send the measure to the full House for a vote after Committee Chairman Tom Cole of Oklahoma accused Mayorkas of refusing to uphold his oath of office by failing to enforce immigration laws.
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1982
Trump Urges Immediate Debates With Biden
In a recent radio interview this week, former President Donald Trump expressed his eagerness for debates with President Joe Biden, emphasizing the urgency by stating he wants them "immediately."
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1983
U.S. Central Command Gives Update on Success Ra...
U.S. Central Command is continuing its assessment of Friday's strike against more than 80 targets in Iraq and Syria.
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1984
Hollywood Live: It was ladies' night at the Gra...
The 66th Grammys will definitely go down as ladies' night, with women winning literally all of the most important awards, including Song of the Year and Album of the Year.
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1985
Hollywood Live: Where is Wendy Williams? | Wife...
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1986
January Jobs Report Reveals Growth, But Persist...
Despite the overall positive trend, the data also sheds light on the persistent issue of racial disparities in unemployment rates, particularly among African Americans.
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1987
New York Honors Black History Makers at State C...
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the "1964: New Yorkers Who Shaped History" exhibit in the Capitol building, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act.
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1988
On this day in 2009, Eric Holder was confirmed ...
On February 2, 2009, Eric Holder secured his place in history as the first African-American U.S. attorney general after U.S. Senate confirmation.
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1989
Biden Issues Executive Order Imposing Sanctions...
Citing intolerable levels of violence, property destruction, and forced displacement, Biden's order places sanctions on individuals contributing to the region's instability.
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1990
Hollywood Live: Byron Allen Wants To Buy Paramount
Byron Allen has submitted a $30 billion offer to buy all of Paramount Global's outstanding stock, existing debt, and equity.
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1991
Secretary Austin Apologizes to the American Peo...
In a rare public apology, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressed regret and took full responsibility for failing to disclose his health complications following recent prostate cancer surgery.
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1992
ASALH's 2024 Black History Month Theme Unites A...
Under the legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History introduced this year's theme, celebrating African Americans and the arts.
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1993
On this day in 1865, John Swett Rock Became the...
Following the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, formally abolishing slavery, John Swett Rock, an abolitionist lawyer, achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first African-American to be admitted to the bar of the United States Supreme Court on February 1, 1865.
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1994
Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady, Ci...
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it would maintain its current interest rates, with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasizing the nation's economic growth and tight labor market.
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1995
Venture Capital Showdown: Black-Owned VC Firm F...
This legal tussle pits Fearless Fund against the American Alliance for Equal Rights, an organization led by far-right activist Edward Bloom.
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1996
Biden Vows Retaliation After U.S. Soldiers Kill...
President Joe Biden has made a decision on how to respond to the recent drone attack in Jordan that killed three U.S. soldiers and injured dozens of others.
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1997
On this day in 1943, Etta Moten Barnett Made Hi...
On January 31, 1943, Etta Moten Barnett, a Broadway star and film actress, made history as the first African-American to perform at the White House during President Franklin D. Roosevelt's birthday party.
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1998
Hollywood Live: It's Grammy week (with a little...
I'm not sure when the feud began between Megan Thee and Nicki Minaj but honey, it heated up over the weekend as the war of words started hitting the internet.
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1999
Chicago Tops Orkin's Bed Bug List for Fourth Ye...
Where is your city on the bed bug list? A new ranking released by pest control company Orkin has some big surprises.
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2000
House Republicans Hold Hearing To Impeach Homel...
In a heated political showdown, House Republicans are pushing forward with impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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