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A man driving by a burning home in Indiana stops to rescue 5 children inside

A man in Indiana is being hailed as a hero by local officials after entering a home engulfed in flames last week and saving the lives of several children trapped inside the burning structure.

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What happened when a young traveler bumped into David Bowie

American teenager Brad Miele spent the summer of 1984 exploring Europe by rail with his Sony Walkman in his ears.

Biden can't control the one thing that could save his presidency

It's inflation, stupid. James Carville's famous 1992 Democratic election mantra about the economy needs an update to encapsulate the depth of President Joe Biden's political chasm and how his hopes of climbing out depend largely on factors outside of his control.

Canadian family left waiting an hour for help after black bear breaks into cottage

A family of eight was left waiting for an hour for help to arrive after a black bear broke into their Manitoba cottage overnight, leaving them with a broken window.

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Australia's environment is 'poor and deteriorating' says damning new report

As Europe sweltered in the summer heat, Australians took stock of a new report that revealed just how much the country's environment has deteriorated in the last five years.

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Sesame Place apologizes after character appears to ignore Black girls in viral video

Sesame Place, a "Sesame Street" themed amusement park in Philadelphia, is apologizing after a video shows a costumed character appearing to ignore two Black children during a parade on Saturday.

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Buzz Aldrin's moon landing jacket could fetch $2 million at auction

Buzz Aldrin is auctioning off a trove of personal items and historic artifacts from his storied career -- including the jacket he wore during the moon landing.

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Donald Trump tells golfers to join LIV Golf and 'take the money now' despite pressure from 9/11 families

Former US President Donald Trump told golfers that they should join the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series and "take the money now," as the breakaway series prepares for its next event at Trump National Golf Bedminster, New Jersey, from July 29-31.

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Justice Department seizes $500K from North Korean hackers who targeted US medical organizations

The US Justice Department seized approximately half a million dollars that North Korean government-backed hackers had either extorted from US health care organizations or used to launder ransom payments, deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said Tuesday as she touted an aggressive US strategy to claw back money for victims of ransomware attacks.

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Biden preparing executive action on climate after Manchin sinks legislative approach

The White House is preparing a plan to take executive action on climate after Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin last week torpedoed his party's efforts on sweeping legislation.

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White House unveils new executive order on US hostages and wrongful detainees

President Joe Biden signed a new executive order Tuesday that senior administration officials say is meant to deter hostage taking and wrongful detentions around the world and strengthen efforts to bring unlawfully detained Americans home.

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Uvalde parents call for school police chief to be fired and seek assurances on future safety during school board meeting

Angry residents of the emotionally shattered Texas town of Uvalde confronted the school board Monday night with speakers calling for district police chief Pedro "Pete" Arredondo to be fired and asking what safety measures will be put in place when schools reopen.

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Indiana mall gunman killed by an armed bystander had 3 guns and 100 rounds of ammunition, police say

The gunman who killed three people and injured two others at a mall in Greenwood, Indiana, Sunday evening was armed with two rifles, a Glock pistol and more than 100 rounds of ammunition, police said.

January 6 committee chairman has Covid-19 but Thursday's hearing not impacted

Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, chairman of the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection, has tested positive for Covid-19, his office announced Tuesday.

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AKAs Celebrate the Installation of New International President Danette Anthony Reed

Danette Anthony Reed has ascended to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®’s highest office, becoming the 31st woman to be installed as International President & CEO 70th Boule on Thursday, July 14, in Orlando, FL. Thousands of members and dignitaries were present for her installation. She becomes the first Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® International President who is an engineer.

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His Name Is George Floyd

George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer just over two years ago. His killing sparked a movement to end unjustified police killings and racist law enforcement practices. Sadly, the killings have not stopped. The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act was blocked by Senate Republicans last year. The struggle continues in communities large and small.

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Commentary: Joe Biden Needs to Go

If we do not learn from history, we are doomed to repeat it. On July 30, 1864, more than 16,500 Union soldiers were aligned against only 9,500 Confederate seditionists in Petersburg, Virginia. In addition to its greater numbers, the Union had the element of surprise on its side.

California Black Health Network Reaches New Heights with Membership Network, Leads a Black Health Movement in the Golden State

More than 200 statewide organizations join the Black Health Network

More than 200 statewide organizations join the Black Health Today, the California Black Health Network (CBHN) announced surpassing a milestone of more than 200 Black Health Network (BHN) members, a new record reflecting a growth rate of 100% since December 2021.

Lancôme and Lupita Nyong'o Award Scholarships to 40 Finalists of the NAACP's Act-So Competition Through the Write Her Future Scholarship Fund

After providing mentoring and career services to ACT-SO applicants, year one of Lancôme's partnership with the NAACP for Write Her Future culminated in the donation of $400,000 in scholarships.

Unprecedented Demand for Mental Health Services in the Local Region Creates Urgent Need for HGI Counseling

After more than two years of the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the 44-year-old nonprofit organization HGI Counseling is confronting an unprecedented demand for its mental health services in the Greater Houston region. Since March 2020, HGI Counseling has experienced an increase of 600 percent in the number of therapy sessions it completes on an ongoing basis.