Ex-NFL star Emmanuel Acho ‘honors’ actor Matthew McConaughey for fronting up to talk about race
“How can I do better as white man,” actor Matthew McConaughey recently asked Emmanuel Acho as part of the former NFL star’s YouTube…
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How to watch ‘The ABCs of Covid 19: A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Parents’
“The ABCs of Covid-19: A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Parents” will air at 10 a.m. ET on Saturday June 13. The 60-minute…
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State agencies facing backlash after child support payments taken out twice from unemployment benefits
Click here for updates on this story Oklahoma City, Okla (KFOR) — An Oklahoma man is encountering new problems with the…
Continue Reading Bed bug issue plaguing detention center
Click here for updates on this story McClain County, Okla (KFOR) — Lieutenant Steven McMahan confirmed to News 4…
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Why ‘Watchmen’ is getting a second look for its approach to race
“Watchmen” received a prestigious Peabody Award earlier this week, but the HBO series has been on some people’s minds for other…
Continue Reading Millions of cicadas making early comeback
Click here for updates on this story Nashville, TN (WSMV) — Nashville will be seeing more stories about our neighbors…
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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky: ‘We could have done so much more’ on race
As protests against racism and police brutality sweep across the United States, companies built on utopian ideals of inclusion and sharing are being…
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See someone collapse near you? It’s still safe to perform CPR during the pandemic, study says
Imagine taking a walk in your neighborhood, carefully staying 6 feet apart from others to ensure social distancing. You see an elderly man collapse…
Continue Reading Lady Antebellum is changing its name to Lady A
Lady Antebellum is making a big change. The group announced on Thursday that it will drop the word “Antebellum” from the name it has used…
Continue Reading Authorities investigating deadly plane crash
Click here for updates on this story Maricopa, AZ (KPHO/KTVK) — Authorities are investigating after a plane crash left…
Continue Reading These films don’t help the racism conversation
The world feels different right now and content is being viewed through a different lens. With conversation in our culture focused on systematic…
Continue Reading Girl who gave up birthday presents to help foster kids gets special surprise
Click here for updates on this story Phoenix (KPHO/KTVK) — She’s a little girl with a big heart! Eleven-year-old…
Continue Reading Lisa Vanderpump speaks out on ‘Vanderpump Rules’ stars being fired over racist claims
Lisa Vanderpump says she can now “freely speak from the heart” after cast members from her show, “Vanderpump Rules,” were…
Continue Reading Maldives lifts all restrictions for visitors
The Maldives is reopening to all visitors next month with no restrictions. A spokesperson for the tourism board has confirmed the Indian Ocean…
Continue Reading Thai restaurant owners given 723 years in prison for seafood scam
Two restaurant owners have been sentenced to 723 years in prison in Thailand, after defrauding the public with a seafood promotion. Apichart…
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Ex-Minneapolis officer charged in George Floyd’s death is released on bond
One of the four former Minneapolis police officers awaiting trial in the death of George Floyd has been released on $750,000 bond. Thomas Lane, 37,…
Continue Reading Man charged with aiming laser at FBI plane
Click here for updates on this story Milwaukee, WI (WDJT) — A 38-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged with aiming a…
Continue Reading A man dead after being swept into the ocean
Click here for updates on this story O’ahu, HI (KITV) — A man is dead after being swept into the ocean on…
Continue Reading Hawaii will utilize facial recognition in airports
Click here for updates on this story Hawaii (KITV) — Installation will begin as a pilot program next week. Hawaii…
Continue Reading POLICE: Woman dies while trying to climb into clothing donation box
Click here for updates on this story Atlanta, GA (WGCL) — A woman died late Wednesday night after police say she tried…
Continue Reading Inmate dies during medical emergency
Click here for updates on this story Whiteside County, IL (WQAD) — The Whiteside County Jail released a statement…
Continue Reading Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky: ‘We could have done so much more’ on race
As protests against racism and police brutality sweep across the United States, companies built on utopian ideals of inclusion and sharing are being…
Continue Reading Disabled man snagged in scam through Facebook Messenger
Click here for updates on this story Omaha, NE (WOWT) — An Omaha man who tragically had part of his leg amputated has…
Continue Reading Eastern Michigan University students can request single-room living spaces for fall semester
Click here for updates on this story Michigan (WNEM) — Eastern Michigan University announced students have the option…
Continue Reading State Bureau of Investigation: Former teacher, coach charged with sexual activity with student
Click here for updates on this story WARSAW, Duplin County, NC (WLOS) — A former teacher and a former coach at a Duplin…
Continue Reading Police officer put on leave over alleged social media post
Click here for updates on this story Woodburn, OR (KPTV) — A Woodburn police officer was put on leave after someone…
Continue Reading Grammy Awards to rename controversial ‘urban’ category
The organization behind the Grammys will cease using the term “urban” to describe music of black origin in its awards. The Recording…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Increased thunderstorms Thursday
Changes will arrive today as increased thunderstorms impact the borderland. The region is sitting under and area of low-Moisture will gradually…
Continue Reading ‘The King of Staten Island’ tries to break Pete Davidson out of his ‘SNL’ box
Pete Davidson hasn’t exactly blazed new trails in his film roles, and that’s doubly true of the semi-autobiographical “The King of…
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Top general apologizes for taking part in Trump church walk: ‘I should not have been there’
WASHINGTON, DC — America’s top general apologized for appearing in combat fatigues with President Donald Trump after the forceful…
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