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SOURCE: NBC News - Actress and director Regina King's son, Ian Alexander Jr, has died by suicide, her representative confirmed to NBC News Saturday. He was 26. “Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian. He is such a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of
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Chinese officials punished for covering up true scale of deadly floods
The content originally appeared on: CNN Hong Kong (CNN)Dozens of Chinese officials have been punished over their response to devastating floods that killed hundreds last July, after a government investigation found authorities had under-reported deaths and deliberately withheld information. The
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Abrahams gives thanks for BLP victory - Barbados Today
Re-elected Member of Parliament for Christ Church East Wilfred Abrahams believes he and the ruling Barbados Labour Party have been “blessed”, given the 'confidence' placed in them by the electorate. “With such great blessings comes great responsibility and we must never take for granted what it is
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As of January 19, 2022, at 10:00 AM (according to Alabama Political Reporter) Alabama had 1,088,370 confirmed cases of coronavirus, (83,748) more than last week with 16,756 deaths (115) more than last week) Greene County had 1,593 confirmed cases, (100 more cases than last week), with 47 deaths
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Police investigate shooting - Barbados Today
Police are on the scene of a shooting at Graham Alley, Beckwith Street, Bridgetown, St Michael. (More details as they come to hand.) The post Police investigate shooting appeared first on Barbados Today.
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Antonio Brown: 'There's nothing wrong with my mental health'
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wide receiver Antonio Brown has responded to rumors and speculation about his mental health. Brown The post Antonio Brown: 'There's nothing wrong with my mental health' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Mauritania: Kenya, Mauritania Get Nearly Two Million Covid Vaccine Doses From Us
[RFI] Kenya and Mauritania have received nearly two million new doses of Covid-19 vaccines from the United States in the latest push against the Omicron variant sweeping the world.
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Stakeholders to make the best out of Carnival safe zones
The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News Hadco Phase II Pan Groove leader and musical director Len 'Boogsie' Sharpe, centre, and band members practise at the panyard in Woodbrook on October 2, 2021. The band had planned to have a safe-zone show before the plans for
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Trinidad and Tobago promoters slam Govt’s announcement – Tasteless Carnival - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
The TT Promoters Association is dismissing the announcement by the govt of a safe-zone Carnival which specifically excludes parties, fetes and other similar gatherings. In a statement Thursday in response to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture's statement on Wednesday, the association sa
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Abdool-Richards: Brace for covid19 cases upsurge - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
DESPITE a decrease in the daily number of covid19 cases over the past week, principal medical officer Maryam Abdool-Richards said it was no time to relax and predicted an upsurge in cases with the spread of the omicron variant. At Saturday's health media conference, she said of the 58 people
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3-way battle for Debe South, residents hope for better service
The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News Debe South residents protest outside the Penal/Debe Regional Corporation on January 19. Residents hope the February 7 by-election finally gives them better representation. - Marvin Hamilton RESIDENTS of Debe South see the February
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Coastal experts to benefit from project findings - Barbados Today
Barbados’ coastal experts will soon be in a better position to make more informed decisions relating to climate change and its ocean space. That’s because the island was one of three countries selected to be a part of the Climate Risk Rapid Assessment Project, which got under way in December 2021
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Nigeria: First Ladies Driving Advocacy and Interventions On Elimination of Cervical Cancer in Nigeria
[WHO-AFRO] Birnin -- Kebbi, 21 January, 2022 - I learnt about cervical cancer and people dying from the disease while carrying out my duty as a journalist. I never took time to know my status until October 2021, when an expert reiterated that early detection is key to surviving any form of
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White Man Arrested After Going On Racist Rampage Over A Smoothie | Atlanta Daily World
Photo: Fairfield Police Department Lawyers for a white man in Connecticut maintain he's not 'a racist individual' but that he threw a drink and questioned the immigration status of employees at a smoothie shop 'out of anger.' On Saturday (January 22) around 1 p.m., Fairfield police say James
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NLE Choppa Changed "Free YoungBoy" Song Title To Diss NBA YoungBoy | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz NLE Choppa maybe regretting dropping a song titled “Free YoungBoy.” 19-year-old Memphis artiste NLE Choppa has been involved in tonnes of drama lately, which continued today with a slick move from the entertainer. In an industry that thrives on
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‘Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City’ Star Jennie Nguyen Apologizes For Racist Social Media Posts
Fans are calling for Nguyen to be fired from the Bravo reality show over racist and offensive social media posts that she shared back in 2020.
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Court: Self-confessed Mogotio serial killer unfit to stand trial
The High Court in Kabarnet, Baringo County, has ruled that self-confessed serial killer Moses Kipchirchir is unfit to stand trial.
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Saint Lucia records 439 new cases of COVID-19
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David Perdue tests positive for COVID-19 after campaign stop - The Atlanta Voice
Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate David Perdue tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. Campaign spokesperson Jenni Sweat said Perdue, a former U.S. senator, recorded a positive result “during routine COVID-19 testing.” Sweat said Perdue is vaccinated and boosted against t
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Former opposition senator Crystal Drakes mum on political future - Barbados Today
Former Opposition Senator Crystal Drakes is keeping any future plans for elective politics close to her chest but says Barbados has not heard the last from her when it comes to economic matters. “That I will not disclose. I will not disclose that at this time,” the former senator told Barbados
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Africa: Only 14 Cases of Guinea Worm Infection Reported Globally in 2021
[VOA] Chicago -- As he faced the multitude of news cameras and reporters during a 2015 press conference grappling with a potentially fatal cancer diagnosis, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, then 90, said he had one more goal to fulfill.
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Egypt Reports 1,603 New Coronavirus Cases, 38 Deaths
[Egypt Online] The Health Ministry said Sunday that 1,603 new coronavirus infections were detected, upping the total number of confirmed cases reported in Egypt since the beginning of the outbreak to 410,098.
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New Zealand Prime Minister Cancels Wedding Amid Omicron Wave - St. Lucia Times News
BBC News:-  New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has cancelled her wedding after announcing new Covid restrictions. The entire country is set to be placed under the highest level of Covid restrictions after an outbreak of the Omicron variant. The restrictions include a cap of 100 vaccinated
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Kean High School Anniversary Brings About Reflection on St. John Students Access to Education
Starting in 1971 as the Nazareth Bay Secondary School, 50 years later the Government Operations and Consumer Affairs Committee has advanced a resolution commending what is now Ivanna Eudora Kean High School teachers and students.
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Voting rights issue in Mia's landslide - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
IT WAS a calculated risk that appears to have paid off. In calling a snap election 18 months before the deadline, Mia Mottley appeared willing to put her comfortable grip on power unnecessarily at risk. However, the result of Wednesday's poll suggests voters may have been reluctant to ro
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Africa: Antibacterial Resistance Overtakes HIV, Malaria to Become Leading Cause of Deaths
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- New estimates reveal that at least 1.27 million deaths per year are directly attributable to antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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Zimbabwe: ED Govt Using Data Law to Widen Clampdown On Dissent - Diasporans
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Future Seemingly Reacts To Reports He's Back With Dess Dior With Money Message | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Future and his ex-girlfriend have rekindled their relationship. Dess Dior popped up to make a statement that she and Future were still going strong, months after there were speculations that the two had parted ways. The social media influencer
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South Africa: Experts - End South Africa's National State of Disaster
[Daily Maverick] On 15 March 2020, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster in terms of the Disaster Management Act, to enable the government to develop a coordinated disaster management mechanism to mitigate Covid-19. In so doing, the government was required to
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