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A New Dream Team of Federal Judges

Something amazing just happened in the U.S. Capitol. On one day, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing for five extraordinary women of color who have been nominated to federal judgeships by President Joe Biden.

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Trump to visit wounded service members at Walter Reed on Saturday

President Donald Trump will visit Walter Reed on Saturday to visit wounded service members, multiple sources told CNN and the White House later confirmed.

5 crew members unaccounted for after US Navy helicopter crashes off the San Diego coast

Search and rescue efforts are underway after a US Navy helicopter crashed off the San Diego coast Tuesday, officials said. One crew member was rescued and the search is ongoing for five others, a Navy spokesperson told CNN. The condition of the rescued crew member was not disclosed.

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Autism Predicted By Infant Brain Changes, Study Says

Overgrowth in brain volume during the first year of life forecasts whether a child at high risk of developing autism spectrum disorder is likely to receive a diagnosis at age 2, according to a small study published Wednesday in the journal Nature.

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DEA issues alert about widespread threat of xylazine

The US Drug Enforcement Administration issued an alert Monday about the widespread threat of fentanyl mixed with xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer also commonly known as "tranq" or "tranq dope."

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U.S. Virgin Islands Steals the Show at One Music Fest and HottieWee

The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) brought the warmth and vibrancy of the Caribbean to the heart of Atlanta at the ONE Music Festival, held on October 28 and 29 in Piedmont Park. The USVI, the official destination sponsor, hosted a captivating two-story activation space that immersed festival-goers in the culture and beauty of the island.

More Than A Dozen Colorado Law Enforcement Agencies Begin Using Lasso-Like BolaWrap As De-Escalation Tactic

More than a dozen different Colorado law enforement agencies have purchased a device meant to detain, not harm suspects. BolaWrap is a non-lethal apprehension tool that can restrain people from a safe distance.

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Revolutionizing Health Care Efficiency: Amazon's 'Badge Pay' Brings JUST WALK OUT Technology to Hospitals

Amazon has once again innovated convenience and efficiency, this time for the healthcare sector. Its trailblazing Just Walk Out technology, initially crafted to eliminate the hassle of checkout lines for retailers and customers, has now been ingeniously adapted to serve doctors, nurses, and healthcare staff with the introduction of 'badge pay.'

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‘Stay home,’ Jackson mayor says as freezing cold, wintry weather could bring treacherous conditions

Jackson residents are urged to stay off the roads Monday and Tuesday as dangerous cold and icy conditions are expected.

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Swedish election deadlock as far-right party makes gains

Sweden has been plunged into political uncertainty after both the main centrist coalitions failed to win a majority in general elections Sunday, and as the far-right anti-immigration party gained ground, further fracturing the vote.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Welcomes New Honorary Members on Good Morning America

Robin Roberts, Tracee Ellis Ross, Alice Walker, Ruth E. Carter, Debra Martin Chase, Cynthia Erivo, Ursula M. Burns, and Lisa Leslie

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® welcomed in eight new members with a big announcement on Good Morning America. Broadcast anchor Robin Roberts, award winning actress Tracee Ellis Ross, novelist and social activist Alice Walker, Academy Award costume designer Ruth E. Carter, 3x time WNBA Lisa Leslie, American motion picture and television producer Debra Martin Chase, actress, singer, and songwriter Cynthia Erivo, and one of the most powerful businesswoman in the world Ursula M. Burns.

ATU demands transit systems implement “Safe Service” policies

Union reminds employers that transit workers have legal right to refuse hazardous work

With thousands of transit workers infected and more than 70, including 19 Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) members, dying after contracting COVID-19, the ATU is launching a Safe Service campaign to demand transit systems provide workers the critical protections to be safe on the job. The Union also reminds employers that its members have the legal right to refuse assignments that put them in imminent danger.

Children’s Health Defense Files Amended Motion to Stay against the FDA

14 members of the U.S. military detail the toll vaccine mandates are taking on men and women who serve our country

On September 17, Children’s Health Defense (CHD) filed an Amended Motion to Stay as a follow up to its suit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for simultaneously approving and authorizing Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine in a classic “bait and switch.” The FDA’s action created mass confusion, disorder, and deception regarding the differences between the two Pfizer vaccines.

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African American Collaborative Celebrates 20 Years at Toyota

The African American Collaborative (AAC) is celebrating a huge milestone: 20 years strong as a Toyota business partnering group (BPG) that highlights inclusion, connections, and engagement.

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January 6 committee to ask telecommunications companies to preserve phone records of members of Congress who participated in 'Stop the Steal' rally

The House Select Committee investigating the deadly January 6 riot is set to request that a group of telecommunications companies preserve the phone records of a group of GOP members of Congress and former President Donald Trump, as well as members of the Trump family, who played some role in the "Stop the Steal" rally that served as the prelude to the Capitol insurrection.

Will African American Studies Course be Offered During Pandemic?

In the midst of public mayhem caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the State Board of Education unanimously approved African American studies in Texas during a virtual board meeting in April.

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Cornyn Highlights Accomplishments of Congress, Administration

‘Through the efforts of the Administration and by working with Congress, we've been able to greatly lessen the regulatory burden on many American job creators, something sorely needed while our economy has been bumping along at roughly two percent growth.’

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New Virtual Event Service Helps Couples Create Memorable and Professional Live-Streamed Weddings

A new virtual event service launches just in time for Summer weddings. Our Virtual Event (www.OurVirtualEvent.com), the brainchild of two wedding industry veterans, provides couples with a professional service to host their special event online during social distancing. The service provides pro lighting and sound equipment, live technical set up and support, live editing, guest experience packages and virtual wedding planning to create an engaging and interactive experience.

Long-Term Care Provider Associations Issue Joint Release

Heroic efforts made by providers to protect our most vulnerable citizens during pandemic. Where is their support?

It cannot be denied that nursing homes and assisted living communities are on the frontline in the war against COVID-19. Nursing homes are enduring the greatest concentration of outbreaks, and deaths in Texas and across the nation. The numbers are heartbreaking.

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Applications Now Open for 2019 Disney Dreamers Academy to be Held at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida

100 high school students to be selected for all-expenses-paid mentoring experience of a lifetime

Applications are being accepted now through Oct. 31, 2018, for the Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence magazine. This annual outside-the-classroom mentoring program is scheduled for March 21-24, 2019, at the Walt Disney Resort in Florida.