The Indian revolutionary who fought to overthrow British rule while living in Japan
On December 23, 1912, an explosion rocked Delhi just as Lord Hardinge, the British viceroy of India, entered the new capital on the back of an…
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Pharrell Williams surprises graduates of Virginia HBCU with virtual commencement speech
Norfolk State University students were “Happy” Saturday when singer and producer Pharrell Williams was the surprise commencement speaker…
Continue Reading Alex Morgan is a new mom
World Cup winner Alex Morgan has given birth to her first child — after a little bit of extra time. The American soccer superstar announced the…
Continue Reading A New York hospital’s entire staff was surprised with free vacations in recognition of their efforts to combat coronavirus
Thousands of employees at a hospital in the epicenter of America’s fight against the coronavirus are being rewarded for their hard work. More…
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Latino communities in the US devastated by Covid-19
In Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, located in the Illinois zip code hardest hit by the coronavirus, most residents are Hispanic. Amid a…
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In Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, located in the Illinois zip code hardest hit by the coronavirus, most residents are Hispanic. Amid a…
Continue Reading Spanish prime minister fails to prove existence of international coronavirus testing rankings he cited
In a nationally televised press conference on Saturday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was asked by CNN about the existence of a ranking by…
Continue Reading Musicians and artists pay tribute to rock ‘n’ roll legend Little Richard
Musicians, actors and artists across a range of genres are paying tribute to Little Richard. The self-proclaimed architect of rock ‘n’…
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Woman body-slammed by off-duty cop in Alabama Walmart grew disorderly after associate asked she wear a mask, police say
An unidentified woman who was body-slammed by an off-duty police officer in an Alabama Walmart faces multiple charges, police say, in an incident…
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Mexico says 2 men arrested in strangling deaths of sister nurses
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Two men were arrested for the strangling deaths of three sisters who worked in Mexico’s government hospital system, and…
Continue Reading What you need to know about coronavirus on Saturday, May 9
President Donald Trump hoped he would lead America toward a grand reopening this week. Instead, the novel coronavirus arrived at his doorstep. One of…
Continue Reading UFC fighter Ronaldo Souza pulled from event after positive coronavirus test
Ronaldo “Jacaré” Souza will not be on the UFC 249 preliminary card Saturday after testing positive for the coronavirus. Souza was to…
Continue Reading Ferguson and Gaethje headline UFC 249, the first major US sports event since coronavirus shutdown
Sports fans are itching for some action, and Ultimate Fighting Championship just might have the answer. UFC 249, the first major US sporting event…
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Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy duo dies of coronavirus
Roy Horn, one-half of the popular Las Vegas animal and magic act Siegfried and Roy, died Friday of complications from the coronavirus, according to…
Continue Reading Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy duo dies of coronavirus
Roy Horn, one-half of the popular Las Vegas animal and magic act Siegfried and Roy, died Friday of complications from the coronavirus, according to…
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A suspect in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery was involved in a previous investigation of him, recused prosecutor says
One of the men accused in the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery was involved in a previous prosecution of Arbery, according to a letter written by a…
Continue Reading A suspect in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery was involved in a previous investigation of him, recused prosecutor says
One of the men accused in the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery was involved in a previous prosecution of Arbery, according to a letter written by a…
Continue Reading Blacks and Latinos are overwhelmingly ticketed by NYPD for social distancing violations
More than 80 percent of those who were issued summonses for social distancing violations in New York City were people of color, according to data…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes the first at-home Covid-19 saliva test
The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday issued an emergency use authorization for the first at-home Covid-19 test that uses saliva samples, the…
Continue Reading New images reveal the heart of Jupiter’s storms and the planet’s jack-o-lantern glow
Jupiter is known for its massive storms, but trying to peer inside them requires teamwork by the Juno spacecraft, the Hubble Space Telescope and the…
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Ivanka Trump’s personal assistant tests positive for coronavirus
WASHINGTON, DC — Ivanka Trump’s personal assistant has tested positive for coronavirus, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. The…
Continue Reading Ohio State University will pay $41 million to settle lawsuits over doctor’s abuse
Ohio State University has released details of a $40.9 million settlement with 162 survivors of sexual abuse by a former school doctor. The settlement…
Continue Reading Coronavirus has created a rift between the US and China that may take a generation to heal
The novel coronavirus has destroyed lives and livelihoods in both the United States and China. But instead of bonding the two nations together to…
Continue Reading Indianapolis enlists independent oversight after protests over officer-involved shootings
Indianapolis authorities are enlisting independent oversight of investigations into two officer-involved shootings this week, in what they say is an…
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Roy Horn of ‘Siegfried and Roy’ fame dies from coronavirus
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Magician Roy Horn of the famed Vegas act Siegfried & Roy has died of complications from the coronavirus. Horn was 75. Horn…
Continue Reading Staten Island hospital nurse accused of stealing, using credit card from her dying Covid-19 patient
Police say a nurse at a New York City hospital faces charges for stealing a credit card of a former Covid-19 patient while hospitalized, which the…
Continue Reading A 19th century work ethic with an Instagram account: A Buffalo milkman rides again
It was a little more than a day into his return to the milk delivery business last month that Bradley Hellert, 64, found himself with a dilemma. His…
Continue Reading Two more arrested in connection with shooting death of Family Dollar security guard
Two men charged in connection with the shooting death of a Michigan Family Dollar security guard who told a customer to put on a face mask have been…
Continue Reading The coronavirus pandemic is hitting black and brown Americans especially hard on all fronts
At first, the coronavirus pandemic was called the great equalizer. It seemed to be affecting people of all races, backgrounds and income levels, from…
Continue Reading Two men involved in fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery face murder charges, GBI says
Two men involved in the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery near Brunswick, Georgia, have been arrested and face murder and aggravated assault charges,…
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