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Man charged in toddler's death after surveillance video failed to show child being hit by car, according to charging documents

A man accused of killing a toddler claimed the child was fatally injured when he was hit by a car, according to court documents.

How to stop Black people from meeting my cousin Emmett Till's fate

In 1955, Emmett Till, a Black boy who was just 14 and a mere five foot four inches tall, was kidnapped and brutally tortured by White men -- all for allegedly whistling at a White woman. Yet, more than six decades later, lynching is still not a federal hate crime.

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The 3 reasons travel ground to a halt this Christmas

Over the Christmas weekend, flying was a miserable experience for millions of travelers, as airlines canceled or delayed thousands of flights.

Las Vegas police: 1 arrested in human remains discovered after traffic stop, car chase

Las Vegas police found human remains in a man's car after attempting to conduct a traffic stop and vehicle pursuits on Thursday.

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Colorado DA asking court to reduce 110-year sentence for trucker in fatal crash to 20-30 years

A Colorado district attorney is asking a judge to reduce the sentence for Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, a trucker convicted in an interstate wreck that killed four people, from 110 years to 20-30 years.

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Travel nightmare: Another 2,000 flights canceled Monday

More than 2,000 flights have been canceled Monday as Covid cases surge across the globe.

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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Advocates Push to Pardon 110 Black Soldiers Guilty in 1917 Houston Riots

The South Texas College of Law Houston, the local NAACP chapter, advocates and supporters plan to push for the pardon of 110 Black soldiers convicted of mutiny and rioting at Camp Logan in 1917, the Houston Chronicle reported. The soldiers were hanged, executed or sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty in the 1917 riots, which occurred after months of racial tensions toward the all-Black Third Battalion of the United States Army’s 24th Infantry Regiment.

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Tiger Woods and his son Charlie finish 2nd at PNC Championship

Tiger Woods and his son Charlie blazed their way to a second place finish at the PNC Championship, Woods' first time competing on a golf course since a car crash that crushed his leg in February.

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Walmart apologizes after woman says Black dolls more expensive than white ones

While trying to teach her kids about their heritage, a Kentucky mother found that finding diverse toys comes at a price. Asheria Brown, a mother of three, was looking for a more diverse version of a doll set that her daughter had found at a Walmart store.

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Houston Educator Honored for Outstanding Service

Dr. Reagan Flowers, Chief Knowledge Officer for Education Consulting Services was recently honored as a “2021 Empowered Woman of the Year” by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP). The prestigious award was presented to her last week in New York City and her photo was featured on Times Square.

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How a kind gesture and a strand of Christmas lights connected a community

In Towson, Maryland, there is a street called Dunkirk Road. There are 32 homes on Dunkirk, where families of various races, religions, and political views live. The neighbors are all close friends.

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Vice President Harris, Treasury Announce Billions for Black, Minority Businesses at Freedman’s Bank Forum

Vice President Kamala Harris and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen headlined the annual Freedman’s Bank Forum on Tuesday, announcing $8.7 billion in federal funding for financial institutions serving minority and underserved small business owners.

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King family calls for MLK Day of demonstrations to pressure Biden, Democrats on voting rights

Members of the King family are calling for the national holiday that honors civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to be a day of action as activists try to apply ultimate pressure on President Joe Biden and Senate Democrats to pass voting rights reform before it’s too late.

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Movies Black Families Should Watch Every Holiday

It’s the holiday season, which means plenty of time spent bonding with family while giving gifts, listening to holiday music, and of course, watching Christmas movies. Luckily with streaming, Christmas classics are readily accessible in more ways than ever before, with films old and new ready for binging with just one click.

What Outreach Specialists Are Saying About Marketplace Enrollment

Job losses, resignations and early retirements triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic have put many people in the position of shopping for insurance from the individual marketplace, perhaps for the first time.

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Ex-officer Kim Potter found guilty of two counts of manslaughter for fatally shooting Daunte Wright

Former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter was found guilty of first-degree and second-degree manslaughter Thursday for fatally shooting Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, when she mistook her service weapon for a Taser in April.

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Movie Review: Nightmare Alley

A cult classic in the making

Del Toro brings movie-goers a cinematic experience for the carny-movie geek.

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Josh Christopher takes advantage of first NBA career start

"D.J. Augustin had told me before they wrote it on the board," Christopher said jokingly. "I was like, 'Oh, OK.' I didn't have my contacts in, so I was like, 'Does it say J.C.?' It did so a little excitement but more ready to go, like 'Boom, we're here, let's go win a game.'"

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Offering Quality, Affordable Plans During Open Enrollment

Eligible participants may qualify for $0 monthly payments on some plans

The Open Enrollment season is here and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) will be offering multiple health plan options — some with $0 co-pays — as part of its continuing commitment to provide quality, cost-effective health care to Texans.