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1,450 Afghan kids were evacuated to the US without their parents. Some are still in limbo

An 8-year-old sobs every night after her aunt puts her to bed. A 17-year-old wakes up clutching his pillow and calling out his little brother's name.

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Senate Republicans break with Trump on Russia sanctions

In a rebuke to the Trump administration on Russia, 11 Senate Republicans joined with Democrats to advance a measure Tuesday that would stop the Treasury Department from relaxing sanctions on three Russian companies with ties to oligarch Oleg Deripaska, a Kremlin ally.

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Missouri judge pauses enforcement of limits on gender-affirming care for trans youth and adults for 15 days

Missouri's limits on gender-affirming care for minors and adults in the state will be paused for two weeks, a state judge ruled Monday.

Doctor: Arkansas anti-LGBTQ law is completely unethical

As physicians, my colleagues and I have the honor and privilege to help people through some of the most difficult times of their lives. Along with this privilege come some challenging situations. Once at three in the morning, I was paged to see a patient going through alcohol withdrawal. The moment I walked into his room, he grabbed my pager from my scrubs and threw it against the wall. He screamed homophobic slurs in my face. I was tired. My shoulders tightened with anxiety, and I steeled myself against memories of middle school bullies summoned by this patient's screaming.

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PowerPost Jeff Bezos Donates $33 Million to Scholarship Fund for ‘dreamers’

Jeffrey P. Bezos, founder of Amazon and owner of The Washington Post, announced Friday that he is donating $33 million to a scholarship fund for young “dreamers,” immigrants brought to the United States illegally as children.

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Key Biscayne coach accused of sexual assault appears in court; interrogation video released

New details were revealed in court concerning a South Florida gymnastics coach accused of sexual assault involving girls, as police say there may be a trail of victims.

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COLON CANCER: Why Its Taking More Black Men and When Should We Begin Screening

The entertainment world was in shock this past weekend as the news of actor Chadwick Bose- man, who played many iconic characters such as Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, James Brown, and most notably, Black Panther in the Marvel super- hero movies, died of colon cancer at the young age of 43.

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Black Celebrity Soul Food Chef, Rene Johnson’s, Heart Healthy Movement

“One of the best ways you can celebrate this upcoming Black History Month is by honoring your health and longevity, and the health and longevity of your loved ones, through making some strategic tweaks to your favorite family recipes.” - Chef Rene Johnson

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Trump lashes out at Cohen, Mueller probe as allies formulate strategy to protect presidency

President Donald Trump awoke Wednesday facing the most legally precarious moment of his presidency as his allies began to formulate a strategy to bolster his weakened standing.

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Former NBA Superstar J.R. Smith Enrolls An HBCU and Plans to Play Golf

Former NBA superstar J.R. Smith enrolled at North Carolina A&T and is set to play golf for the Aggies, Blavity reports.

Smith is a two-time NBA champion, winning one with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 and the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. Now that he has retired from the league, he’s decided to pursue a degree in liberal studies at North Carolina A&T. Smith said he also has plans to join the golf team.

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Beyond the Rhetoric: The Evolution of the National Black Chamber of Commerce – Part 3

My adult life was off to a great start. I was a football star and educated from a Big Ten university (Wisconsin) with leadership training and experience as an Army officer. Sales management in a Fortune 100 company was a natural for me. I just loved it and all the perks that came with it. My family friends feared I was becoming a womanizer. They were right!

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A search for biological relatives leads an adopted woman to the FBI's most wanted list

Kathy Gillcrist knew she was adopted, but what she didn't know is that a search for her birth parents would lead her to the FBI's most wanted list.

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Article X Section 1 The NBA’s Lease to Buy Program

On last Friday I sat in front of my TV just like millions of others in America to watch the 2017 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 round. As a sports fan, I was only interested in one game and that was UCLA vs Kentucky. Some watched this game for reasons outside of basketball (LaVar Ball).

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Abu Dhabi startup is using AI to transform how kids learn

No books, no whiteboards, no markers or pens. That's the new reality for many classrooms across Abu Dhabi, where a company is using artificial intelligence to create a new learning experience.

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DOJ defends 2 Texas teens in fight with school district over long locs

The Justice Department has stepped into a legal dispute on behalf of two Texas male students who say their school district discriminated against them when they were not allowed to attend classes because they refused to cut the length of their hair that they wore in locs.

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Comey's Trumpy streak is showing during book blitz

In former FBI director James Comey's telling, he and President Donald Trump are perfect foils. He recalls their White House meetings in tense, cinematic terms -- the upright G-man, bound to "a higher loyalty," facing off with a glorified mafia boss in ruthless pursuit of fealty and favors.

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Trump burns through donors’ money as legal troubles mount

Former President Donald Trump has raised formidable sums, but his political operation is burning through money as his legal troubles mount, new filings show.

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Rockets Head Into All-Star Break With a Positive Mindset for the Future

When starting a new job, there is always a 90-day probation period that let employers evaluate employees and see if they are the right fit for the job. They look at everything from attendance to the ability to get along with co-workers. Not one thing is left out when an employer is determining permanent employment.

Dinosaur bones shimmering with opal reveal a new species

A hunt for precious gemstones revealed the first fossil evidence of a dinosaur herd, including a previously undiscovered dinosaur species, in Australia. The new dinosaur fossil was found in an opal mine and has turned into the gem itself, making it the most complete opalized dinosaur skeleton in the world, according to a new study.

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Massachusetts Becomes First State to Ban Bump Stocks

Massachusetts is the first state to ban the gun accessories used by the Las Vegas shooter last month to increase his rate of fire.