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Philly detective investigated for actions at Capitol riot - TheGrio
As more participants in Wednesday's attempted insurrection are identified, their positions of power are being called to light. According to... View Article The post Philly detective investigated for actions at Capitol riot appeared first on TheGrio.
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US gives Florida wider authority over wetland development - Black News Channel
By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The federal government granted Florida's request for wider authority over wetland development, a move announced Thursday that came under immediate fire by environmentalist who worry that the country's largest network of wetlands could
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Coronavirus: Gorillas at San Diego Zoo test positive for COVID-19 | L.A. Focus News
A pair of gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park have tested positive for COVID-19, and a third is symptomatic, in what scientists are investigating as a possible case of human-to-animal transmission, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday. Gorilla Troop at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park Test
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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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Negotiators near agreement on long-delayed COVID-19 aid bill - Black News Channel
By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Top congressional leaders are nearing agreement on a long-delayed COVID-19 relief package, hoping to seal a deal as early as Wednesday that would extend aid to individuals and businesses and help ship coronavirus vaccines to millions. Sen. Joe
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Harris County extends partnership with Houston Food Bank - DefenderNetwork.com
With the economic downturn brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, many are struggling to put food on the table, especially fresh, healthy food. In the face of local rising food insecurity, Commissioners Court once again extended its partnership with the Houston Food Bank to ensure that Harris County
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A Kenyan family who lost a relative in Ethiopian plane crash paid $3 million - Face2Face Africa
A Kenyan family of a victim of the 2019 Ethiopian Airline crash has been paid $3 million by U.S. planemaker Boeing. This is the first Kenyan family out of 32 families from the country to receive a payout after losing their relatives in the deadly crash, according to local media. “We sought and
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US cybersecurity agency warns of 'grave' threat from hack - Black News Channel
By BEN FOX Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal authorities expressed increased alarm Thursday about an intrusion into U.S. and other computer systems around the globe that officials suspect was carried out by Russian hackers. The nation's cybersecurity agency warned of a 'grave' risk to
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Vanessa Bryant Issues Statement On Her Mother’s $5M Lawsuit: “My Husband Never Promised My Mother Anything”
Vanessa Bryant has issued a statement refuting claims made in a $5 million lawsuit filed by her mother Sofia Laine that state Kobe promised to take care of her financially for the rest of her life and charging that her daughter has broken that promise.
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Fashion Designers Have Made PPE Fashionable | Dallas Weekly
CAPE TOWN, December 16 (ANA) – While grappling with a global pandemic, people seem to still find ways to adapt to what may be now known as the new normal. People are faced with both the reality and responsibility of wearing protective gear daily, in a bid to curtail the spread of the
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MLB reclassifies Negro Leagues as major league - Los Angeles Sentinel
Willie Mays will add some hits to his record, Monte Irvin’s big-league batting average should climb over .300 and Satchel Paige may add nearly 150 victories to his total. The post MLB reclassifies Negro Leagues as major league appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Driving change in Sudan: Georgette Mulheir and the race to save 10,000 Babies
(Partner Content) Countless people – especially minorities – suffered widespread torture and human rights abuses with limited recourse to social or political aid.
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Large fire engulfs commercial building in Chatsworth | L.A. Focus News
CHATSWORTH - A fire that tore through the roof of a commercial building in Chatsworth Wednesday night and injured a firefighter was knocked down in about 90 minutes. This is a defensive #LAFD operation at an approx 75' x 100' one story, commercial building in #Chatsworth PIO Firefighter David Ortiz
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Bidders Take a Flyer on Debt-Ridden Air India – The Wilmington Journal
TAMIL NADU — A number of bidders — including the original owner — are vying to breathe new life into debt-ridden Air India. Over the years, the government-owned national carrier has accumulated debt of over [...]
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State capitols step up security amid new safety concerns - Black News Channel
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press State capitols across the nation stepped up security Monday, deploying National Guard units, SWAT teams and extra police officers as several legislatures convened amid heightened safety concerns following last week's violence at the U.S. Capitol. Hours after the
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Keyon Harrold Jr.'s parents compare Miya Ponsetto to Emmet Till's accuser - TheGrio
During an interview on 'CBS This Morning' with Gayle King, the parents of Keyon Harrold Jr. open up regarding their... View Article The post Keyon Harrold Jr.'s parents compare Miya Ponsetto to Emmet Till's accuser appeared first on TheGrio.
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Winnetka hit-and-run leaves Canoga Park woman dead | L.A. Focus News
A pedestrian believed to be in her mid-40s died Wednesday, Dec. 16, following a hit-and-run crash in Winnetka, police said. Officers were dispatched at about 5 a.m. to Roscoe Boulevard and Lurline Avenue, where a Canoga Park woman was fatally struck, Los Angeles Police Department. officials
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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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Mellody Hobson, Accomplished Black Businesswoman Named Chairwoman of the Board of Starbucks - Los Angeles Sentinel
Mellody Hobson, a Princeton graduate who in 2019 earned the Woodrow Wilson Award, the university's highest honor, was named Chairwoman of the Board of
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Metro’s CBO Partnering Strategy Team Shares Its First Draft for Better Community Outreach and Partnerships - Los Angeles Sentinel
Since last year, Los Angeles Metro has worked to enhance, reconnect and deepen its relationship with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) with goals of aligning and coordinating Metro’s current partnerships and to create a structure for the
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COVID-19 Vaccine: Will you get the shot? | Afro
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com As African-American women continue to break barriers, nurse Sandra Lindsay who works at a hospital in Queens, N.Y., became the first person to take the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. This historic moment was televised, she said, according to
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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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14-Year-Old Artist Paints Portrait Of Lebron James For Time Magazine - The New York Beacon
A 14-year-old painter has made it onto the latest cover of Time magazine thanks to LeBron James. Tyler Gordon's painting of the NBA champion was featured on the magazine's cover this week after the Los Angeles Lakers star was named, 'Athlete Of The Year.' Gordon, who has been
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US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of virus - Black News Channel
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 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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The health ministry said it would continue assessing whether people are adhering to the necessary COVID-19 health protocols and determine whether tighter restrictions should be implemented
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French President Macron tests positive for COVID-19 - Black News Channel
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday following a week in which he met with numerous European leaders. The French and Spanish prime ministers and EU Council president were among many top officials self-isolating because
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DA extends deadline to government on beach closures
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Breonna Taylor’s Mom Tamika Palmer Calls On Biden To Prioritize Police Reform
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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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