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Hundreds of agents search for Nancy Guthrie as her case spotlights other families left behind

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026 · Breaking News

As hundreds of federal and local agents scoured the Arizona desert and chased down potential leads in the nearly two weeks since Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her affluent…

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Elon Musk’s xAI to build $20 billion data center in Mississippi

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 · Technology

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, plans to spend $20 billion on a data center in Southaven, Mississippi JACKSON, Miss. — Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI is set…

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Maryland to consider slavery reparations after Gov. Wes Moore’s veto is overridden

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 · Breaking News

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland will create a commission to study potential reparations for slavery after lawmakers voted Tuesday to override a veto by Gov. Wes Moore — currently…

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As Black women face unemployment challenges, policymaker roundtable seeks solutions

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 · Breaking News

In a packed room at library in a downtown Boston, Rep. Ayanna Pressley posed a blunt question: Why are Black women, who have some of the highest labor…

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Former Black Panther leader H. Rap Brown dies in prison hospital at 82

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 · Breaking News

BUTNER, N.C. — H. Rap Brown, one of the most vocal leaders of the Black Power movement, has died in a prison hospital while serving a life sentence…

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Democrats are hopeful again. But unresolved questions remain about party’s path forward

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025 · Politics

WASHINGTON (AP) — For a day, at least, beleaguered Democrats are hopeful again. But just beneath the party’s relief at securing its first big electoral wins since last…

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What to Stream: ‘Freakier Friday,’ NF, ‘Landman,’ ‘Palm Royale’ and Black Ops 7

November 11, 2025November 12, 2025 · Entertainment

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan re-teaming as the body-swapping mother and daughter duo in “Freakier Friday” and albums from 5 Seconds of Summer and the rapper NF…

Read more What to Stream: ‘Freakier Friday,’ NF, ‘Landman,’ ‘Palm Royale’ and Black Ops 7

Abraham Lincoln letter seeking job for Black friend and valet now on display at presidential museum

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 · Breaking News

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The short, handwritten note is a typical letter of reference for a man seeking a job. But the author is the president of the United…

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Democrats are hopeful again. But unresolved questions remain about party’s path forward

November 5, 2025November 5, 2025 · Breaking News

WASHINGTON — For a day, at least, beleaguered Democrats are hopeful again. But just beneath the party’s relief at securing its first big electoral wins since last November’s…

Read more Democrats are hopeful again. But unresolved questions remain about party’s path forward

Shooting at historically Black university in Pennsylvania leaves at least 7 injured, authorities say

October 25, 2025October 26, 2025 · Breaking News

Authorities said at least seven people were injured at a shooting at Pennsylvania’s Lincoln University Saturday night. The Chester County District Attorney’s Office said law enforcement had responded…

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Black residents worry new congressional district could be lost in Supreme Court case

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 · Breaking News

BATON ROUGE, La. — BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — For nearly three decades, the small town of Mansfield was represented in Louisiana’s congressional delegation by white Republicans, even…

Read more Black residents worry new congressional district could be lost in Supreme Court case

Supreme Court takes up Republican attack on Voting Rights Act in case over Black representation

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 · Breaking News

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican attack on a core provision of the Voting Rights Act that is designed to protect racial minorities comes to the Supreme…

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Trump administration renews push to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook ahead of key vote

September 14, 2025September 15, 2025 · Finance

President Donald Trump’s administration renewed its request Sunday for a federal appeals court to let him fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board of governors, a move…

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Historically Black colleges issue lockdown orders, cancel classes after receiving threats

September 11, 2025September 12, 2025 · Breaking News

BATON ROUGE, La. — A series of reported threats toward historically Black colleges and universities across the U.S. on Thursday led to lockdown orders, canceled classes and heightened…

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Chicago churches urge calm resistance ahead of federal intervention

September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

CHICAGO — The Rev. Marshall Hatch urged congregants of a prominent Black church on Chicago’s West Side to carry identification, stay connected to family and protest as the…

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Chicago churches urge calm resistance to expected federal intervention

September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 · Breaking News

CHICAGO — The Rev. Marshall Hatch urged congregants of a prominent Black church on Chicago’s West Side to carry identification, stay connected to family and protest as the…

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Al Sharpton to lead pro-DEI march through Wall Street on anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington

August 27, 2025September 1, 2025 · Finance

NEW YORK — The Rev. Al Sharpton will lead a protest march on Wall Street to urge corporate America to resist the Trump administration’s campaign to roll back…

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Harris and Trump will both make a furious last-day push before Election Day

Harris and Trump will both make a furious last-day push before Election Day

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 · Breaking News

WASHINGTON — A presidential campaign that has careened through a felony trial, an incumbent president being pushed off the ticket and multiple assassination attempts comes down to a…

Read more Harris and Trump will both make a furious last-day push before Election Day
Today in History: November 4, Obama wins presidency in historic election

Today in History: November 4, Obama wins presidency in historic election

November 3, 2024November 3, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Today is Monday, Nov. 4, the 309th day of 2024. There are 57 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 4, 2008, Democratic Sen. Barack…

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Harris calls on the US ‘to turn the page on hatred and division’ as she crisscrosses Philadelphia

Harris calls on the US ‘to turn the page on hatred and division’ as she crisscrosses Philadelphia

October 27, 2024October 27, 2024 · US News

PHILADELPHIA — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kamala Harris told a Philadelphia church congregation that the United States is “determined to turn the page on hatred and division” as she…

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