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By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden will select Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as his labor secretary, according to a person familiar with the decision, choosing a former union worker who shares his Irish American background and working-class roots. Walsh, 53, has
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Biden win confirmed after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol - TheGrio
Congress confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner early Thursday after a violent mob loyal to President Donald... View Article The post Biden win confirmed after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol appeared first on TheGrio.
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4 Major Social Media Platforms Have Now Banned Donald Trump
The world is still aghast at how President Donald Trump encouraged yesterday’s seditious actions as his supporters attacked the US Capitol and forced lawmakers to temporarily abandon proceedings to certify
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The Health Care Personal Option vs. the Public Option – The Wilmington Journal
WASHINGTON — As President-elect Joe Biden continues to staff his incoming administration, health care has jumped back into Washington, D.C. policy discussions. Amid talk of a public option, or “Medicare for All,” some health policy [...]
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Raven Goodwin Is Hattie McDaniel For ‘Behind The Smile’ Biopic
Many are familiar with Raven Goodwin due to her roles on BET’s Being Mary Jane and Ryan Murphy’s Hollywood, but her next role aims to take her to another level. […] The post Raven Goodwin Is Hattie McDaniel For ‘Behind The Smile’ Biopic appeared first on Essence.
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US Admiral for visit to Guyana - Stabroek News
The U.S. Embassy today said that as part of the United States’ continued commitment to Guyana and its security, Navy Admiral Craig Faller, commander of U.S. The article US Admiral for visit to Guyana appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Warnock and Ossoff wins in Georgia have Biden and Democrats feeling ‘peachy’ - The Mississippi Link
… South and Georgia’s first African American senator. Ossoff will also make … thousands – if not millions – of African American Democratic votes, Republicans lost the … as votes in heavily populated African American locations like DeKalb County were …
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Hanna: We’d hate to see US descend into anarchy
Opposition Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs Lisa Hanna has said that for many who have followed United States politics for decades, yesterday’s development in Washington was disturbing on a number of fronts, particularly against the background of...
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Tennessee Mom Leaps Off Overpass, Killing Herself And 21-Month-Old Son - Blavity
A young Black mother dies by suicide after jumping off an overpass, which also killed the 21-month-old son she had cradled in her arms.
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Poll: Only 42% of Black People Say They Will Get The COVID-19 Vaccine
A new poll shows only 42% of Black Americans said they would definitely or probably get a COVID-19 vaccine once available.
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Trump blocked by Twitter and Facebook
Donald Trump has been suspended from Twitter and Facebook after tweeting to supporters who attacked the US Capitol. In a social media message to protesters he said 'I love you' before telling them to go home. He also repeated false claims about election fraud. Twitter said it required the removal
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Full text of President-elect Biden’s address to the nation on capitol unrest | L.A. Focus News
President-elect Joe Biden called on President Donald Trump to go on television to demand an end to what he called a “siege” of the U.S. Capitol. The full text of Biden’s speech is below: At this hour, our democracy is under an unprecedented assault. An assault on the Capitol itself. An assault on
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More say for women in agriculture
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Floyd Green promises that there will be more programmes and resources specifically targeted towards female farmers in 2021 as part of efforts to get more women engaged in the sector. Green said most of the...
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South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Thursday 7 January
In the latest news in South Africa on Thursday 7 January, Police Minister Bheki Cele comes in for stick for playing Baywatch, while criminals run rampant elsewhere.
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BCB enjoyed productive 2020 despite pandemic - Stabroek News
The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) has described the year 2020 as highly successful despite the fact that the sport was only able to be played for the first three months of the year. The article BCB enjoyed productive 2020 despite pandemic appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Donald Trump Could Face Criminal Probe After Leaked Phone Call | L.A. Focus News
Staff  Fulton County, Ga. District Attorney Fani Willis is considering opening a criminal probe into President Donald Trump’s call with Georgia Secretary of State  Brad Raffensperger. “Anyone who commits a felony violation of Georgia law in my jurisdiction will be held accountable,” she
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Black voters powered Democrats to victory in the Georgia Senate runoff - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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Africa: South Africa Urges Manufacturers, Farmers to Expand Exports Through AfCFTA
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4 dead, 52 arrested after violent mob storm Capitol, DC police say - TheGrio
Wednesday's violent attempted coup on Capitol Hill will forever live in infamy.  Police from Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department confirmed... View Article The post 4 dead, 52 arrested after violent mob storm Capitol, DC police say appeared first on TheGrio.
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Insurrection: Angry Republican leaders float removing Trump from office | The Atlanta Voice
After violent pro-Trump protesters stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday, a growing number of Republican leaders told CNN that they believe Donald Trump should be removed from office before January 20. Four of them called for the 25th Amendment to be invoked, and two others said the President should
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DRC: 20 Missing and at Least 3 Dead Post-Boat Capsizing on Lake Kivu | Africanews
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The nightmarish end to Donald Trump's presidency - NZ Herald
There are deep concerns about what the US leader may do in his remaining two weeks.
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MSNBC Names Rashida Jones President - Houston Forward Times
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Detroit officials have moved for Sidney Powell, Lin Wood, and the entire legal team who worked to overturn the results... View Article The post Detroit requests disbarment of 'Kraken' team over election lawsuits appeared first on TheGrio.
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Walsh tapped for Labor secretary, councilors line up for mayoral race - The Bay State Banner
Mayor Martin Walsh has been tapped to serve as Labor Secretary in the administration of President-Elect Joe Biden, the news website Politico reported — a development that will put City Council President Kim Janey in the role as acting mayor. If confirmed, Walsh’s departure will come after seven
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