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…
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Families flock to parks in Lackawanna County
Click here for updates on this story SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA (WNEP) — Playsets at South Abington Community Park…
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Want to win Eurovision? Write a nice, slow song about love
You might be forgiven for thinking the Eurovision Song Contest doesn’t lend itself to rigorous academic analysis. After all, this is a…
Continue Reading Mayor Strickland issues statement on masks as COVID-19 cases increase
Click here for updates on this story MEMPHIS, TN (WSMV) — Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland issued a statement on Sunday,…
Continue Reading Jennifer Hudson is Aretha Franklin in new trailer for ‘Respect’ biopic
Jennifer Hudson is a perfect Aretha Franklin in the new trailer for the upcoming film, “Respect.” The trailer for the biopic dropped…
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Multiple people dead after attack on Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi
At least five people have died after shots were fired at the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi, according to rescue officials on Monday. Policemen…
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Summer Olympics Competitions Fast Facts
Here’s some background information about the Summer Olympics, which is held every four years. The 2020 Olympic Games will take place in Tokyo…
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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…
Continue Reading Flint mayor says be a good neighbor when using fireworks this Independence Day
Click here for updates on this story FLINT, MI (WNEM) — Celebrating Independence Day this year will look different due…
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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 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…
Continue Reading 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…
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…
Continue Reading 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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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…
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