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Third of 6 former Mississippi officers sentenced to more than 17 years in torture of 2 Black men

Daniel Opdyke, the third of six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty in the torture of two Black men in January 2023, was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison by a federal judge on Wednesday afternoon.

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General Motors Names Hudson’s Detroit as Its New Global Headquarters

GM will become the anchor tenant at Bedrock’s Hudson’s Detroit development GM, Bedrock, the city of Detroit and Wayne County will establish a partnership to explore redevelopment opportunities for the Renaissance Center site

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Emmy 2017: The Winners Llist

The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Stephen Colbert, aired Sunday on CBS. The following is a list with the winners noted with an asterisk (*) and WINNER.

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Apple introduces iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus

A new, larger 6.7-inch size joins the popular 6.1-inch design, featuring a new dual-camera system, Crash Detection, a smartphone industry-first safety service with Emergency SOS via satellite, and the best battery life on iPhone

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Homemade baby food contains as many toxic metals as store-bought options, report says

Making baby food at home with store-bought produce isn't going to reduce the amount of toxic heavy metals in the food your baby eats, according to a new report released exclusively to CNN.

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The Financial Checklist: Tools and Strategies for Securing Your Finances After a Natural Disaster

The nation has been watching in disbelief as Hurricane Harvey put over 32,000 residents in Texas shelters and damaged over 40,000 homes, and our hearts go out to those affected by the storms and flooding in Texas. We wanted to lend our expertise by putting together a list of basic but crucial steps for survivors to take in order to gain a stable

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Minneapolis Police Update Body Camera Rules After Fatal Shooting

Minneapolis police officers will soon be required to activate their body cameras in an expanded set of situations, a change that comes in response to the fatal -- and unfilmed -- police shooting of Justine Ruszczyk on July 15.

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Why the Left Is Betting On Single-payer As Their Litmus Test

When Sen. Bernie Sanders hit the road in July to gin up resistance against Republican efforts to raze Obamacare, he delivered a two-part message: First, protect the current law. Second, push on and make the case for a single-payer system, or "Medicare for all."

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The South Hunkers Down for Winter Storm

A messy mix of snow, sleet, ice and rain is expected to blanket much of the Southeastern United States as a winter storm sweeps through the region late Friday and early Saturday.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement Regarding Confirmation Hearing Testimony of Sen. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General Designate

Jackson Lee: “Sen. Sessions’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee casts serious doubt about his ability to serve as the nation’s chief law enforcement officer and defender of the civil rights and liberties of all Americans, the most vulnerable and powerless in society.”

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5 Things for Tuesday, March 14: More Uninsured, Nor'easter, Brexit A Go

Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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More than half of US states broke records in daily Covid-19 cases this month. Now hospitals brace for an onslaught

The fall Covid-19 surge keeps growing, with 29 states setting new records this month for the most new daily cases since the pandemic began, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

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Hawaii lava threatens to trap residents as volcanic haze reaches Guam

Danger from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has now reached Guam, the US territory 4,000 miles away.

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Suspicious devices sent to Clintons, Obamas, CNN NY offices

Authorities have intercepted suspicious devices intended for former President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, and the Florida office of Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz was evacuated Wednesday after a suspicious package was mailed there.

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Shootout between Texas school gunman and deputies lasted 25 minutes

The gunfire tearing through Santa Fe High School didn't stop for half an hour. And during that time, Texas deputies were in a 25-minute shootout with the gunman, authorities said.

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NYC helicopter crash puts scrutiny on harnesses in open-door choppers

When emergency workers dove into the frigid waters of New York's East River to reach a downed helicopter on Sunday evening, they found a disturbing scene.

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Shooter Kills One, Wounds 7 at Tennessee Church

A gunman opened fire at a church in Tennessee on Sunday, killing one person and injuring seven others, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said.

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The Hidden Pre-Existing Condition

With over 750,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States, state and local officials are beginning to acknowledge who is most impacted by the virus. For those of us who work to promote affordable housing and energy efficiency, it came as no surprise to learn that African-Americans are the hardest hit in this pandemic.

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Lynn Clouser for City Council At-Large Position #2 in November

Lynn Clouser, long-time Missouri City resident, volunteer and advocate, continues a legacy of civic leadership by announcing her candidacy for city council.

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Say His Name: George Floyd

Many from around the world came to Houston, Texas to say a final goodbye to George Floyd

As I walked inside of the Fountain of Praise sanctuary where the public memorial for George Floyd was being held, a cold, eerie, and chilling feeling came over my body. It caused me to take a pause stopping me in my tracks before I took my next step. I began to replay the audio from the murderous video of the tragic day that Floyd died in an almost nine-minute encounter in my mind.