Solar eclipse 2020: See June’s annular eclipse on Sunday
Lucky stargazers in the Eastern Hemisphere will see an annular solar eclipse on the heels of the summer solstice on Sunday. This type of eclipse is…
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Trump holds 1st campaign rally of pandemic after 6 staffers get virus
TULSA, Oklahoma — Thousands of President Donald Trump’s supporters gathered in Tulsa Saturday evening for his first campaign rally in more…
Continue Reading A 9-year-old figure skater performed a touching routine at the Black Lives Matter mural in Washington, DC
A young figure skater channeled her emotions through a beautiful skate routine she performed over the Black Lives Matter mural in Washington, DC.…
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Top prosecutor who defied effort to remove him steps down after being fired by Trump
UPDATE: WASHINGTON — A top federal prosecutor in Manhattan stepped down from his position Saturday after the Trump administration fired him. U.S.…
Continue Reading Some Atlanta police stay out of work for a third day after officers charged in fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks
A majority of Atlanta police officers scheduled to work in two of the city’s six police zones did not report for work on Friday, law…
Continue Reading NC governor orders removal of Confederate statues at state Capitol
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper ordered Saturday that all Confederate monuments on Capitol grounds be removed to protect public safety. In a statement…
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Iconic Prince ‘Blue Angel’ guitar, that was once considered lost, is sold for over $500,000
Prince’s “Blue Angel” Cloud 2 guitar that the late singer played during some of his most iconic moments was sold at auction for…
Continue Reading Pharrell Williams releases a new song dedicated to frontline workers
Pharrell Williams and record producer Chad Hugo have released a new song honoring the frontline workers in their home state of Virginia. The…
Continue Reading The Miami Dolphins have opened a socially distanced drive-in theater at Hard Rock Stadium
The Miami Dolphins are opening up their home field not to an opposing team but to moviegoers to enjoy two new outdoor movie theaters. The Dolphins…
Continue Reading Jason Mraz is donating all the earnings from his new album to Black Lives Matter and other groups
Jason Mraz is honoring Juneteenth by donating all of the profits from his new album to Black Lives Matter and other organizations working toward…
Continue Reading Actor-comedian D.L. Hughley collapses onstage in Nashville
Actor, comedian and former CNN anchor D.L. Hughley collapsed Friday night on stage in Nashville while performing, publicist Yvette Shearer said.…
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Here’s some background information about active United States aircraft carriers. A list of all carriers throughout history can be found here.…
Continue Reading For Black Tulsa residents, the city’s racial past and present hover over Trump rally
A group of young Black men stands at attention. Clad in black, they are practicing military drills at BS Roberts Park in Tulsa, Oklahoma.…
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Judge says Bolton can publish book despite Trump’s effort to block it
WASHINGTON, DC — A federal judge ruled Saturday that former national security adviser John Bolton can move forward in publishing…
Continue Reading Tenino, Washington is printing wooden money to help residents through the pandemic
As businesses struggle to stay afloat during the pandemic and a record number of Americans have lost their jobs, one small city in Washington state…
Continue Reading ‘Am I racist?’ You may not like the answer
The George Floyd protests have forced many White Americans to consider tough questions about race. But the most difficult question may be the one…
Continue Reading Cell phone pings from Lori Vallow’s late brother led investigators to the bodies of her children
Authorities used the pings from the cell phone of the brother of Lori Vallow when determining where to search for the remains of her missing…
Continue Reading Seattle police investigate human remains found in bags
Bags of human remains were found near the waterfront in Seattle on Friday afternoon, police report in a statement. The Seattle Police Department…
Continue Reading 5 creative ways to celebrate Dad during this pandemic Father’s Day
Father’s Day is June 21, and just like all the other holidays during the coronavirus pandemic, it’s going to take some extra creativity…
Continue Reading The family of a Victorville man found hanging said he died by suicide
Suspicions of foul play were raised when the bodies of two Black men were found hanging about 50 miles and 10 days apart in California. But the…
Continue Reading The Belmont Stakes kicks off the Triple Crown Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know
You may not be able to sip mint juleps at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York, for the 152nd running of the Belmont Stakes, but the first leg of horse…
Continue Reading Protesters tear down statues from Confederate monuments in DC and North Carolina
A protester climbed up and wrapped a strap around the neck of a statue on a Confederate monument in North Carolina and pulled it down. A second…
Continue Reading A 9-year-old and her friends have raised nearly $100,000 selling bracelets to help black-owned businesses
A group of friends with big dreams and even bigger hearts started a summer business that is helping black-owned businesses and neighborhoods in…
Continue Reading Everything you need to know about the Mass Poor People’s Assembly and Moral March
The Mass Poor People’s Assembly & Moral March on Washington set to take place on Saturday is going online due to the coronavirus pandemic.…
Continue Reading NASA’s Perseverance rover will launch to Mars next month with a global tribute to health care workers
A mission 10 years in the making, NASA is one month out from launching the Perseverance rover to Mars. This rover, launching during a pandemic, will…
Continue Reading A second Minneapolis ex-officer charged in George Floyd’s death is released from jail
A second former Minneapolis police officer awaiting trial in the death of George Floyd has been released from jail. J Alexander Kueng’s bail…
Continue Reading June 20 is World Refugee Day. Here are ways you can show support
Each year, on June 20, World Refugee Day spotlights the bravery and strength of people forced to flee their home countries to escape war or…
Continue Reading Powerful U.S. attorney who angered Trump refuses to step down, vows probes will continue
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department said Friday night that the powerful U.S. attorney who oversaw key prosecutions of President Donald…
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