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2001
Alaska Airlines Resumes Boeing 737 Max 9 Flight...
Alaska Airlines has returned portions of its Boeing 737 Max 9 fleet to operation after one of its planes made an emergency landing on Jan. 5 due to a blowout that caused a "door-sized" hole in the cabin.
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2002
On this day in 1867, Morgan State University wa...
Established on January 30, 1867, in Baltimore, Maryland, Morgan State University is a historically Black institution with a rich history.
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2003
U.S. Suspends UNRWA Funding
The United States has suspended funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, also known as UNRWA, following allegations of staff involvement in Hamas's October 7th attacks on Israel.
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2004
Biden Vows To Respond After 3 U.S. Troops Kille...
The president is attributing the attack to Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria. The target of the deadly assault was a military base known as Tower 22 near the Jordan-Syria border.
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2005
Harriet Tubman, Iconic Abolitionist and 'Moses'...
Believed to have been born on January 29, 1820 in Dorchester County, Maryland, Harriet Tubman, the renowned abolitionist, dedicated her life to guiding hundreds of enslaved individuals to freedom as a key "conductor" on the Underground Railroad.
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2006
ICJ Hands Down Orders in Genocide Case Against ...
The International Court of Justice has issued a ruling in the case brought by South Africa against Israel, accusing it of committing genocide against the Palestinian people in the Gaza war.
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2007
Trump Advisor and Sycophant Faces Jail Time
Peter Navarro, a former adviser to former President Donald Trump, has been handed a four-month jail sentence after he defied a congressional subpoena connected to the investigation into the January 6th Capitol attack.
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2008
More Bad News for Inflation
Inflation continues to cast a long shadow over the United States economy, with fresh data revealing a concerning trend despite efforts by the Federal Reserve to rein it in.
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2009
Border Battle Escalates: Trump's Bold Call to G...
Former President Donald Trump is urging states to send their National Guard troops to Texas. Why? To back Governor Greg Abbott's tussle with the Feds over removing razor wire along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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2010
Poll Highlights Challenges for Biden and Trump ...
In a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, alarming numbers have emerged for President Joe Biden as he gears up for a potential rematch against former President Donald Trump.
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2011
On this day in 1892, Bessie Coleman, the first...
Bessie Coleman was born on January 26, 1892. She achieved historic milestones as the first African-American woman to obtain both a pilot's license and an international aviation license.
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2012
Hollywood Live: Thursday - January 25, 2024
Netflix leads the pack with 55 NAACP Image Awards nominations | Cavaliers issue 25-game suspension to Tristian Thompson for violating anti-drug policy | Halle Berry's "The Mothership" removed from release schedule
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2013
Border Talks in Focus: Senate Grapples With Imm...
At the heart a plan to address the surge of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, the proposed compromise focuses on reducing temporary residency permissions for migrants.
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2014
Trump's Courtroom Drama and Ballot Battles
Former President Donald Trump, hot off his New Hampshire primary victory, heads to a Manhattan federal court today for the ongoing defamation case with writer E. Jean Carroll.
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2015
On this day in 1938, musical icon Etta James wa...
Born on January 25, 1938, in Los Angeles, Etta James, a gospel prodigy and musical icon, began her remarkable musical journey at the age of five.
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2016
No Word On Secretary Austin’s Return to Pentagon
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin continues on the path to recovery after complications from recent prostate cancer surgery, according to Pentagon Press Secretary Major General Pat Ryder.
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2017
U.S. Black Population Grows by 32% Over Two Dec...
The Black population in the United States has experienced significant growth from 2002 to 2022, witnessing a 32 percent increase, equivalent to 11 million people.
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2018
Born on This Day in 1871: Arthur A. Schomburg, ...
Renowned for his activism and dedication to preserving African-American history, Schomburg's collection of literature formed the basis for the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a division of the New York Public Library.
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2019
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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2020
Hollywood Live: The Oscars Nominees Are In | De...
The nominations are in for the 96th Academy Awards.
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2021
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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2022
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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2023
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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2024
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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2025
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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