Breaking News
Breaking news, also called news briefs, are short-to-the-point need-to-know reports for local, national, and international stories.
Celebrating Mardi Gras 2022
Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday is celebrated on a different day every year. This is because it is tightly intertwined...
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Elon Musk Activates Starlink in Response to Ukraine’s Internet Disruption
Elon Musk responded to Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's plea for assistance on Twitter. SpaceX's CEO activated his company's...
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Be Nominated to US Supreme Court
On Friday, President Joe Biden is expected to announce his nomination for the U.S. Supreme Court. His choice: Judge Ketanji...
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Former Officers Found Guilty in Depriving George Floyd Civil Right’s Case
Three former Minneapolis police officers — J. Alexander Kueng, Tou Thao, and Thomas Lane — have been found guilty of...
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Jury Deliberates in Case of 3 Ex-Cops Involved in George Floyd’s Killing
Almost two years ago George Floyd was senselessly killed while being detained by former Minneapolis police officers. On Feb. 23,...
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Howard University Wins First-Ever NBA HBCU Classic
Howard Bison and Morgan State Bears basketball teams competed in the first NBA HBCU Classic. Howard University obtained the win...
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Abbott Infant Formula Recalled
Abbott infant formula has voluntarily recalled a few of its products following a death in the United States. Three other...
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Maurice Carter Is Proud of Chicago Fury Basketball Team’s Success
Maurice "Recce Buckets" Carter, the Chicago Fury semi-pro basketball team owner, graced Chicago Leader with an in-depth interview early afternoon...
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African-American Woman From Los Angeles Missing Since Valentine’s Day
Family and friends are extremely concerned about a woman who went for a week ago and never returned. The missing...
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9 Underage Rape Victims of Tennessee Woman Melissa Blair
Courtesy of Brent Moore (Flickr CCO) Thirty-eight-year-old Melissa Blair of Englewood, Tennessee has been arrested. Her charges include solicitation of...
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