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Georgia hospitals break previous mark for COVID-19 patients | The Atlanta Voice
A record number of people were in hospitals Wednesday in Georgia with confirmed COVID-19 infections, another signal that infections are now more widespread than at the previous summer peak, as public health authorities sought to raise the alarm that the coronavirus is spreading unabated across the
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NY Bar Association considering Giuliani for expulsion - TheGrio
The New York State Bar Association has announced an official inquiry into Rudy Giuliani which may result in him being... View Article The post NY Bar Association considering Giuliani for expulsion appeared first on TheGrio.
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Debunked COVID-19 myths survive online, despite facts - Black News Channel
By AMANDA SEITZ and BEATRICE DUPUY Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — From speculation that the coronavirus was created in a lab to hoax cures, an overwhelming amount of false information clung to COVID-19 as it circled the globe in 2020. Public health officials, fact checkers and doctors tried to
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Exclusive: WHO-led team expected in China in January to probe COVID-19 origins – experts
GENEVA/COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - An international mission led by the World Health Organization (WHO) is expected to go to China in the first week of January to investigate the origins of the virus that sparked the COVID-19 pandemic, a member and diplomats told Reuters on Wednesday. The United
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Video Shows Phoenix Police Fatally Shooting Ex-NFL Player Ekom Udofia
The Phoenix Police Department released a video that shows officers fatally shooting former NFL player Ekom Udofia at least 10 times.
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Watch | CPT wildfire alert: Blaze engulfs parts of Camps Bay
Shortly after 15:00 on Thursday, a wildfire was reported in the Camps Bay suburb of Cape Town. Emergency services are now battling the blaze.
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MEC brands Cele a ‘mampara’ over Cape Town beach closures
Police Minister Bheki Cele is becoming increasingly unpopular amongst the Western Cape government, particularly after he ordered the suspension of a commercial on a Camps Bay beach
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On This Day: What happened on 17 December?
We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today. Every day is worth remembering.
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Kid Cudi “Heaven On Earth,” Kevin Gates ft. Dermont Kennedy “Power” & More | Daily Visuals 12.16.20
In his newest video to “Heaven On Earth,” Cudi creates a short film out of the track which has him ride in an ambulance fighting for his life while his spirit hitches a ride atop the ambulance. Taking ghost riding the whip to a whole new level.
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Texas man charged with killing wife, two kids after being found in bed with bodies - Face2Face Africa
A 27-year-old Texas man has been accused of killing his wife and two children after he was found lying next to their bodies. Bryan Richardson has been charged with three counts of murder in the deaths of his wife, Kiera Michelle Ware, and their two young children, whose names have not been
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State Leaders Announce 10-Year Plan for a Healthier State - New Orleans Data News Weekly
Manuel Scherif Data News Weekly Contributor The COVID-19 Pandemic revealed the health inequities across the state. Louisiana, and, New Orleans, in particular, carried some of the worse numbers for COVID-19 deaths at the start of
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Pro-Trump Extremists Plan To Stage Armed Attacks At Statehouses Across The Country, FBI Memo Warns
In a recent memo the feds warned law enforcement in all 50 states that armed groups plan to stage an uprising if the 25th Amendment is triggered, deeming Trump unfit to lead. 
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140,000 Jobs Were Lost In December, All Of Which Belonged To Women
New data shows women professionals lost 140,000 jobs during the month of December, but a deeper dive shows men gained 16.000 jobs during the month
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US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of virus | The Atlanta Voice
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000, the highest weekly total since September, as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery from its springtime collapse. The Labor Department said Thursday that the number of
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Joshua Feast’s Independent Autopsy Shows He Was Shot In The Back, Confirming Witnesses’ Accounts
Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump shared the details of the report during a Wednesday news conference, which showed the 22-year-old was shot in the back by La Marque cop Jose Santos on Dec. 9.
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China: WHO experts arriving Thursday for virus origins probe - Black News Channel
By Associated Press Undefined BEIJING (AP) — Experts from the World Health Organization are due to arrive in China this week for a long-anticipated investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, the government said Monday. The experts will arrive on Thursday and meet with Chinese
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LAPD Partners with PVJOBS to Give Away Toys and Food to 1,000 South Los Angeles Residents - Los Angeles Sentinel
To help uplift spirits during the Christmas season, PVJOBS partnered with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) on Saturday to give away toys and food to about 1,000 community members in need. Co-sponsored by PVJOBS, the toy and food drive took place at the South Park Recreation Center in South
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Attempted smear of Jill Biden, Black educators backfires | Afro
By Wayne Dawkins Special to the AFRO On Dec. 12, the Wall Street Journal published the commentary by Joseph Epstein, “Is there a doctor in the White House? Not if you need an M.D.”  Epstein, a former faculty member at an elite Midwestern University, offered condescending advice to Jill Biden, wife
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The New Stimulus Bill: What You Need to Know! | Dallas Weekly
Though the new year has arrived, there are still some 2020 problems plaguing most Americans. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has left millions without housing, jobs or that proverbial light at the end of a very long, dark tunnel. While many will agree the government assistance has been lacking
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Trump Homeland Security chief abruptly quits at tense time - TheGrio
President Donald Trump’s acting head of the Department of Homeland Security abruptly resigned Monday, leaving the post ahead of schedule... View Article The post Trump Homeland Security chief abruptly quits at tense time appeared first on TheGrio.
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Close but not yet: Deal near on COVID-19 economic aid bill - Black News Channel
By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver additional help to businesses, $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans. But there was no deal quite
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Kobe Bryant’s Widow Vanessa Bryant Slams Mother’s ‘Hurtful’ Lawsuit To ‘Extort’ Her Family
Sources close to Vanessa Bryant shared a statement with NewsOne attributed to her that provides a glimpse into the unfortunate family drama with her mother that includes allegations of extortion over unfulfilled promises of material items.
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Morehouse School of Medicine partners with CommonSpirit Health to train more Black physicians | The Atlanta Voice
Two of the nation’s leading health organizations are responding to the dual pandemic of COVID-19 and racial injustice with a 10-year, $100 million partnership to develop and train more Black physicians, helping address the underlying causes of health disparities. Morehouse School of
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Woman Arrested For Attacking Black Teen Over “Stolen” Cellphone Gets Snappy With Gayle King During Interview
Before her arrest, Miya Ponsetto was interviewed by CBS This Morning's Gayle King to tell her side of the story. She claimed she is "Super Sweet" and admitted she could have handled the situation better. Trying to defend herself, she gets snappy with King. Twitter drags her by her "daddy" hat.
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Infant Mortality Rate Dips, But Child Malnutrition on the Rise in India – The Wilmington Journal
KOLKATA — Food security, early marriages and a family’s purchasing power are cited among the key reasons why child malnutrition is on the rise in India. While the infant mortality rate for children under age [...]
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FBI Memo warns of possible armed protests in all 50 state Capitols - TheGrio
The FBI is warning police that armed protesters are planning to attack all 50 state Capitols leading up to President-elect... View Article The post FBI Memo warns of possible armed protests in all 50 state Capitols appeared first on TheGrio.
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Pandemic Pot: How Marijuana Went Mainstream in the Year of Covid-19  – The Wilmington Journal
DENVER — As the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic descended on Colorado in November, gatherings were limited and restaurants closed to sustain social distance. However, pot shops remained open. Recently at The Green Solution, [...]
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Former Baltimore Ravens player Lorenzo Taliaferro dies of heart attack at 28 - TheGrio
Former Baltimore Ravens player Lorenzo Taliaferro has died from a heart attack at the age of 28. The York-Poquoson Sheriff's... View Article The post Former Baltimore Ravens player Lorenzo Taliaferro dies of heart attack at 28 appeared first on TheGrio.
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Malawi has been named country of the year for 'reviving democracy in an authoritarian region' by the Economist newspaper. The newspaper cites the nullification of the 2019 presidential election results that were marred by irregularities. 'The vote-count was rigged with correction fluid on the tally
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Floridian Rick Ross links with docs – Florida Courier
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