Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion clinic law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has struck down a Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics, reasserting a commitment to abortion rights over…
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Chesapeake Energy files for Chapter 11
Click here for updates on this story Central Pennsylvania, USA (WNEP) — Chesapeake Energy, one of the trailblazers in…
Continue Reading ACLU of Oregon files class-action lawsuit against Portland police, city
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — The ACLU of Oregon on Sunday announced it has filed a…
Continue Reading U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion law, won’t hear federal death penalty challenge
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday struck down a Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics, reasserting a commitment to abortion…
Continue Reading Local bookstore sees growing interest in black literature
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — The CEO of an online bookstore based in Hartford is seeing a…
Continue Reading Metro Health Department issues Public Health Order 8, mandating masks in Nashville
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Dr. Michael Caldwell of the Metro Nashville Health…
Continue Reading ‘This is a nightmare’: Kansas City boy dies after shot in face while sleeping
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — A young boy was shot in the face and died early Monday…
Continue Reading ‘We were in fear of our lives’; Central West End couple seen pointing guns at protesters speaks
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — Hundreds of protesters chanted and marched to St. Louis…
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Mercedes to race in black cars for 2020 in stand against racism
Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One team has announced that their cars will don a black livery for the 2020 season as a statement that the reigning…
Continue Reading St. Louis County restaurant owners can increase capacity to 50 percent
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — Beginning Monday, St. Louis County will start easing…
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Adele wore her Glastonbury Festival dress to watch it and needs you to calm down about a new album
The lack of music festivals didn’t stop Adele from enjoying one. The singer posted over the weekend in honor of what was to have been the…
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Beware of fake coronavirus antibody tests, the FBI warns
Scammers continue to capitalize on coronavirus misinformation by offering fake antibody tests, the FBI warned, which could be used to steal personal…
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El Paso sees 1 new virus death; hospitalizations reach another all-time high
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced one new coronavirus death Monday, as well as an increase in…
Continue Reading Firefighter injured battling ‘suspicious’ fire in Windsor Township, York County
Click here for updates on this story YORK COUNTY, PA (WPMT) — Police and fire agencies are investigating an early…
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Students using Instagram to reveal what it is like to be ‘Black at’ private high schools
In high school, Aigner Picou was an honor student, held a job, led a club, participated in community service and played an instrument. But she says…
Continue Reading BET Awards 2020 opening was fire
The BET Awards celebrated not only its 20th anniversary, but also the increased focus currently on the Black community and culture Sunday. The show…
Continue Reading ‘Pride’ pancakes sold to raise money in support of Central Pa’s LGBTQ+ community
Click here for updates on this story YORK, PA (WPMT) — The York Jewish Community Center hosted a fundraiser in honor of…
Continue Reading BET Awards 2020: See who won at the BET Awards
The BET Awards, which honor Black excellence in entertainment and sports, were presented Sunday. A full list of nominees follows below. Album of the…
Continue Reading Democrats want John Wayne Airport renamed after ‘I believe in white supremacy’ interview resurfaces
Democrats in Orange County, California, are done with The Duke, and they want John Wayne’s name and likeness stripped from the county’s…
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StormTRACK Weather: Windy, dry conditions trigger red flag warning Monday
Dry, warm, and windy conditions will be the story for this afternoon. A Red Flag Warning will go into place at noon and remain in effect until 8:00…
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Three hikers missing in Washington’s Mount Rainier National Park
Rescuers are searching for three hikers who have gone missing on separate excursions in Washington’s Mount Rainier National Park, the National…
Continue Reading A Starbucks barista received nearly $80,000 in tips after being singled out for refusing to serve a customer not wearing a mask
A Starbucks barista who was publicly shamed by a customer after asking her to wear a face mask has received nearly $80,000 in virtual tips after a…
Continue Reading Karim Benzema’s ‘magic’ assist gives Real Madrid the edge over Barcelona in La Liga title race
Ten years later, it was roles reversed. This time it was Karim Benzema providing the magical assist, rather than being on the end of it. The Real…
Continue Reading Blue Ivy Carter wins first BET Award
Beyoncé and Jay-Z have sang and rapped about founding a dynasty and they appear well on their way with 8-year-old daughter Blue Ivy. The youngster…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Next District Attorney
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Both candidates vying to become El Paso’s next District Attorney were guests on ABC-7 Xtra Sunday night. Yvonne Rosales and…
Continue Reading A Wild West town is up for sale for $7.5 million — in New Zealand
If the past few months have left you in need of a getaway, this could be just the ticket. A replica Wild West town deep in rural New Zealand has been…
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People with coronavirus are crossing the U.S.-Mexico border for medical care
Chris Van Gorder says he’s seeing a telling trend in the hospitals he runs. Coronavirus patients are showing up in emergency rooms after…
Continue Reading Beyoncé: ‘Vote like our life depends on it, because it does’
One of the major highights of Sunday’s BET Awards was Beyoncé receiving the prestigious Humanitarian Award. Michelle Obama presented the honor…
Continue Reading Katy Perry says she felt suicidal during split from Orlando Bloom
Katy Perry has opened up about her mental health issues in a new interview. Appearing on Canadian radio show “Q on CBC,” the pop…
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp urges fans not to gather in celebration after ugly scenes in the city
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has urged fans to “celebrate in a safe way” after thousands gathered in the city to mark the club’s…
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