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Cardi B and Candace Owens engage in epic Twitter battle

Cardi B famously raps "Cardi don't need more press," but if that's the case, she may want to chill on Twitter. The Grammy winner got into it on Twitter Tuesday with conservative pundit Candace Owens.

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Suspect in Atlanta-area spa shootings might have intended more shootings in Florida, mayor says

The man suspected of killing eight people at three Atlanta-area spas was on way to Florida "perhaps to carry out additional shootings," when he was arrested Tuesday night, Atlanta's mayor said Wednesday, citing investigators' findings.

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Here's what we know about the metro Atlanta spa shootings that left 8 dead

At least eight people were found dead at three different spas in the Atlanta area Tuesday. Police say video evidence has led them to believe the same suspect, Robert Aaron Long, is responsible for all three shootings.

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Commissioner Rodney Ellis Issues Statement on SB7

“Senate Bill 7 is a voter suppression bill, plain and simple. It pulls straight from the Jim Crow playbook, targeting communities of color to silence their voices.

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The race between variants and vaccines in US will be a close call, expert warns, and eased restrictions aren't helping

Experts say there's a tough race between Covid-19 vaccinations and a contagious variant that's rapidly spreading across the US, threatening another dangerous surge -- and the eased restrictions only further complicate things.

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A year into the pandemic, Florida is booming and Republican Gov. DeSantis is taking credit

After a year of criticism by health experts, mockery from comedians and blistering critiques from political rivals, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is standing unabashedly tall among the nation's governors on the front lines of the coronavirus fight.

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All Football Related Activities Halted At Prairie View A&M Due To COVID-19 Related Issues

PRAIRIE VIEW, Tx – The anticipated matchup between Prairie View A&M (2-0, 2-0 SWAC) and Alabama A&M (2-0, 2-0 SWAC) on Saturday March 20 has been postponed due to COVID-19 Health and Safety protocols being implemented inside of the PVAMU football program.

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Adversity Is Making It Tough For Rockets First-Year Coach Stephen Silas

It’s getting harder and harder for Houston Rockets Head Coach Stephen Silas to do his daily press conferences as the only thing he can provide that is consistent is an injury update. The Rockets currently hold the longest NBA losing streak of 16 games this season and although the rookie head coach does not want anyone to have sympathy for him, it is hard not too knowing that he himself has to make decisions on the fly just to have an adequate number of players to even play a game.

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Tucker Receives Invite To NFL HBCU Scouting Combine

Tucker gained national recognition in 2018 when he rushed for over 220 yards in back-to-back games against North Carolina Central (224) and Sam Houston State (245). He finished the 2018 campaign with 1,096 yards where he gained Second Team All-SWAC honors.

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Panthers Senior LB Storey Jackson Named SWAC Defensive Player of the Week

On Monday, Jackson was awarded for his play on the field being named the SWAC Defensive Player of the Week after registering 17 total tackles, two sacks, an interception and a game ending forced fumble that secured the victory over Grambling State 17-10 in the State Fair Classic.

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PVAMU’s College of Business to launch Doctor of Business Administration degree this fall

Business executives seeking to bolster their analytical and research skills, better leverage big data, or pivot into a career in academia without leaving their day jobs will soon have the opportunity, thanks to a new doctoral program offered at the Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) College of Business (COB).

Assistance May Be Available from Other Sources if FEMA Cannot Help

Not all survivors of February’s storms are eligible for FEMA assistance. Others may be eligible for some aid, but for less than they need. Where can these survivors turn for help? Whom can they call?

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This was Texas' first weekend without Covid-19 limits. Here's how it went for business owners

For about a year, Texas businesses have done whatever they could to stay afloat. As Covid-19 ravaged the state and the country, they pivoted to takeout service, operated their dining rooms at reduced capacities and required masks for their employees and their customers, all according to state rules.

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Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo resigning to lead the Miami department

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, who gained a national profile by criticizing President Donald Trump and marching with George Floyd protesters, has resigned to lead the Miami Police Department.

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Tucker Carlson is the new Donald Trump, Brian Stelter says

"Tucker Carlson is the new Donald Trump," CNN's Chief Media Correspondent Brian Stelter said on "Reliable Sources" Sunday.

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Oscar nominations 2021: See the full list of nominees

Nominations for 93rd Academy Awards were announced Monday morning and women fared well.

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Here's how to fill out your March Madness bracket

College basketball fans and purveyors of No. 2 pencils alike, it's time to rejoice. The bracket is back. For the first time in nearly two years, the NCAA will hold its (normally) annual Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, known colloquially as March Madness.

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Kushner resurfaces with op-ed on the Middle East

Top Trump adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner resurfaced on Sunday by penning a Wall Street Journal op-ed about the Middle East, his first public remarks since the end of the Trump administration and offering a potential indication into how he will seek to cement his own legacy and accomplishments.

Academy Awards 2021: In a year of streaming, the Oscars should go with the flow

The Oscar nominations reflect the breadth of quality work produced and released in what was by any measure a difficult, terrible year for the movie industry. Viewers can now flock to the streaming services of their choice to see whether they think the voters got it right.

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Daniel Kaluuya and more react to their Oscar nominations

The Oscar nominations were announced Monday morning and some history was made. Not only did women account for a record-breaking 76 nominations, but two women were nominated in the best director category for the first time.