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New details emerge about the arrest of singer D4vd in the killing of teenage girl

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:03:13 +0000

New details emerge about the arrest of singer D4vd in the killing of teenage girl

Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at Mass that draws 120,000 people

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:47:39 +0000

Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at Mass that draws 120,000 people

Partner held in Zanzibar after American influencer Ashly Robinson dies under mysterious circumstances

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:31:41 +0000

Partner held in Zanzibar after American influencer Ashly Robinson dies under mysterious circumstances

FCC green-lights Nexstar's $6.2B merger with rival TV station owner Tegna

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:27:42 +0000

The FCC approved the deal less than a day after eight state attorneys general sued to block it. The combined entity would become the nation’s largest operator of local TV stations.

Chuck Norris, 'Walker, Texas Ranger' star and martial artist, dies at 86

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:17:00 +0000

The actor was reportedly hospitalized in Hawaii earlier this week after having an undisclosed medical emergency.

Netflix to Pay as Much as $600 Million for Ben Affleck’s AI Firm

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:59:24 +0000

Netflix Inc. will pay as much as $600 million for InterPositive, the AI moviemaking company founded by Ben Affleck, according to people familiar with the matter, making the purchase one of the biggest ever by the streaming leader.

KROOZ® Redefines the Global Rideshare & Delivery Industry With a Driver-Owned Profit Sharing Model Across 118 Countries

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:14:17 +0000

KROOZ® a Global rideshare company commits 20% of annual net profits share to drivers, guarantees 75% driver earnings, and eliminates surge pricing for customers

Washington State House approves income tax bill after 24-hour debate

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:50:09 +0000

'Millionaires tax' receives Senate confirmation, heads to governor's desk.

Both the House and Senate passed the "millionaires tax" bill imposing a 9.9% tax on high earners, stirring debate on future tax reform in Washington.

Trump will tap oil reserve as Iran war drives up gas prices

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:40:06 +0000

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday the International Energy Agency "unanimously" agreed to President Trump's request to coordinate the release of 400 million barrels of oil and refined products from its reserves.

First 6 days of Iran war cost $11.3 billion, Pentagon tells Congress

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:32:13 +0000

Officials briefed the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on defense. One senator said he believes the cost is higher since the figure didn't include aspects like munitions replacement.

Senegal’s Macky Sall delivered a list of striking African demands at this year’s United Nations General Assembly

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 15:45:53 +0000

Senegal’s Macky Sall delivered a list of striking African demands at this year’s United Nations General Assembly

Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96, Buckingham Palace announces

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:16:52 +0000

Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96, Buckingham Palace announces

After Trump’s ‘s—hole’ comment, Biden-Harris administration revives U.S. relationship with Africa

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:37:40 +0000

After Trump’s ‘s—hole’ comment, Biden-Harris administration revives U.S. relationship with Africa

Biden announces $10K in student loan debt will be canceled for borrowers making under $125K

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:53:29 +0000

Biden announces $10K in student loan debt will be canceled for borrowers making under $125K

Ex-detective pleads guilty in Breonna Taylor cover-up

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:26:07 +0000

Kelly Goodlett, the former detective, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy. She is the first officer to be convicted in the fatal police operation.

Liz Cheney weighs 2024 presidential run after Wyoming loss; Murkowski leads in Alaska: updates

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:57:00 +0000

Liz Cheney weighs 2024 presidential run after Wyoming loss

President Biden forgives nearly $4 billion in student debt — what’s next?

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 21:54:18 +0000

President Biden forgives nearly $4 billion in student debt — what’s next?

Former President Donald Trump invokes Fifth Amendment rights and declines to answer questions from NY attorney general

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:36:39 +0000

Former President Donald Trump invokes Fifth Amendment rights and declines to answer questions from NY attorney general

FBI Search of Trump's Home Pushes Long Conflict Into Public View

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:11:21 +0000

FBI searches Trump’s Florida home as part of presidential records probe

Breonna Taylor Raid Puts Focus on Officers Who Lie for Search Warrants

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 01:32:39 +0000

Breonna Taylor Raid Puts Focus on Officers Who Lie for Search Warrants

A North Carolina school district has equipped every school with an AR-15 rifle in an attempt to ward off mass shootings

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 19:50:39 +0000

A North Carolina school system has given AR-15 rifles to every school in an effort to protect kids against mass shooters, according to a report from the Asheville Citizen-Times.

Texas governor sends migrants to New York City as immigration standoff accelerates

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 21:13:15 +0000

Texas governor sends migrants to New York City as immigration standoff accelerates

US VP Harris embraces call for war crimes probe of Russia

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:34:50 +0000

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday embraced calls for an international war crimes investigation of Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, citing the “atrocities” of bombing civilians, including a maternity hospital.

Biden: Americans shouldn't be worried about nuclear war with Russia

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 22:48:33 +0000

President Biden offered a curt response when asked Monday whether Americans should be worried about the possibility of nuclear war breaking out with Russia: "No."

Biden picks Ketanji Brown Jackson as Supreme Court nominee

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:50:56 +0000

President Biden has selected Ketanji Brown Jackson as his nominee to the Supreme Court, according to a Friday morning White House announcement. If confirmed, she will be the first Black woman to serve on the nation’s highest court.

Arbery killers convicted of federal hate crime in his death

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:31:52 +0000

Arbery killers convicted of federal hate crime in his death

UK unveils sanctions on 5 Russian banks, 3 individuals

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:24:37 +0000

UK unveils sanctions on 5 Russian banks, 3 individuals

Biden: 'Every indication' is that Russia will attack Ukraine 'within the next several days'

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:03:14 +0000

Biden: 'Every indication' is that Russia will attack Ukraine 'within the next several days'

Sidney Poitier, Oscar-winning actor and Hollywood's first Black movie star, dies at 94

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 16:35:35 +0000

Sidney Poitier, Oscar-winning actor and Hollywood's first Black movie star, dies at 94

Michael K. Williams, Omar From ‘The Wire,’ Is Dead at 54

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:20:32 +0000

Mr. Williams, who also starred in “Boardwalk Empire” and “Lovecraft Country,” was best known for his role as Omar Little in the David Simon HBO series.

Senate passes bill to establish Juneteenth as a national holiday

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 02:56:47 +0000

The Senate passed a bill Tuesday to establish Juneteenth, the day marking the end of slavery in the United States, as a national holiday.

After passing by unanimous consent, the bill now heads to the House of Representatives, where its passage is all but assured, then on to President Biden’s desk for signature into law.

One year after George Floyd's murder, Minneapolis' businesses are still reeling

Tue, 25 May 2021 17:12:36 +0000

It's been 365 days since George Floyd was murdered by a police officer on a Minneapolis street. Many of the city's residents and small business owners that serve them are still reeling from the fallout.

Republicans, Democrats hail Derek Chauvin guilty verdicts in George Floyd murder

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:20:09 +0000

United States lawmakers expressed bipartisan support for Tuesday’s conviction of ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd.

House committee approves bill to study slavery reparations for first time

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:05:32 +0000

House committee approves bill to study slavery reparations for first time

Biden Wants to Shut Down Credit Bureaus – What Would That Mean for You?

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 21:31:18 +0000

Biden Wants to Shut Down Credit Bureaus – What Would That Mean for You?

Will Smith, Antoine Fuqua Won’t Shoot ‘Emancipation’ in Georgia Because of Voting Restrictions

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 20:58:18 +0000

Filming of new Will Smith thriller pulled out of Georgia.
Will Smith and director Antoine Fuqua will move production on their big-budget, runaway-slave thriller "Emancipation" out of Georgia in protest over the state's new voting law.

Daunte Wright's death sparks unrest amid Derek Chauvin trial

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:20:12 +0000

Daunte Wright death in Minnesota traffic stop sparks unrest

DMX, American rapper and actor, dies aged 50

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 22:40:38 +0000

DMX, American rapper and actor, dies aged 50

Virginia governor ‘disturbed and angered’ by Caron Nazario traffic stop

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 22:23:31 +0000

US army officer sues police who pointed guns and pepper-sprayed him during traffic stop

President Biden Announces Executive Orders on Gun Control at the White House

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:59:57 +0000

President Biden Announces Executive Orders on Gun Control at the White House

As Biden Pushes Major Rail Investments, Amtrak's 2035 Map Has People Talking

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 22:12:18 +0000

Amtrak has proposed a plan for new and enhanced rail connections across the United States.

Biden is canceling another $1.3B in student loan debt. Who qualifies?

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:07:27 +0000

Biden is canceling another $1.3B in student loan debt. Who qualifies?

Black Power: A British story of resistance told through music

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:27:00 +0000

Black Power: A British story of resistance told through music

911 dispatcher testifies officers pinned George Floyd so long she thought her video had frozen

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:03:12 +0000

911 dispatcher testifies officers pinned George Floyd so long she thought her video had frozen