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Foster Explains How He Would Take Down A Wolf With His Bare Hands

Arian Foster retired in October, at 30, and now for the former NFL running back is looking for ways to keep busy with his newfound free time.

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Alleged Howard U Whistleblower Unmasked

Tyrone Hankerson Jr., a Howard University law student allegedly involved in an embezzlement scandal currently clouding the prestigious HBCU, is accusing the institution of leaking his financial information and plans to file a suit for $10 million, his lawyer James L. Walker Jr. told the AFRO.

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Beto O’Rourke Sets New Fundraising Records

El Paso Democrat Beto O’Rourke, the underdog challenger to Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, recently burnished his grass-roots credentials by completing a tour of all 254 counties in Texas.

Man hit by own car during attempted robbery at gas station

A robbery victim was hit by his own car in Hazelwood Monday evening.

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Gap Champions Originality In New Spring Campaign Starring GRAMMY® Award–Winning Artist Tyla

The Iconic American Fashion Brand Returns to Its Musical Roots with British Band Jungle for Latest Campaign Spotlighting Gap Linen

Gap, the iconic American fashion brand, is proud to debut its Spring 2024 campaign featuring linen as a canvas for original style. The campaign serves as a celebration of self-expression and individuality through fashion, music and dance.

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Rocko Asks That Future's Tour Money Be Monitored: Report

He's still looking for $10 Million from Future.

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Oldest American World War II Veteran Dies At 112

The United States has lost its oldest World War II veteran. Richard Overton, who fought overseas in a segregated unit, died Thursday at age 112. He was hospitalized recently after a bout with pneumonia and took his last antibiotic on Dec. 21 — "a true soldier in fighting this infection battle with all that he has," his cousin, Volma Overton, said on Facebook. Richard Overton was born in 1906, near Austin, Texas.

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Astros Coach Rich Dauer Recovering From Surgery

First base coach on the road to recovery at Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston Astros first base coach Rich Dauer suffered a blood clot to his brain and was rushed to Houston Methodist Hospital immediately after the parade celebration on Friday afternoon. The doctors at Houston Methodist performed emergency surgery. Surgery was successful with many answered prayers and Coach Dauer is on the road to recovery. The Dauer family specifically requests for all media to respect the family’s privacy during this time.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls For Reexamination And More Hearings For Controversial Judicial Nominee

Jackson Lee: “With his troubled history of promoting segregation and discrimination, Thomas Farr lacks the character and integrity required to serve on the federal bench, and his nomination should immediately be withdrawn.”

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Farmington boy to miss hockey season to battle leukemia again

A young Farmington hockey player received a special sendoff Sunday morning as he faces off against a tough opponent.

Man gets 50 yrs for killing, dismembering wife

A Des Moines man convicted of killing and dismembering his wife last year was sentenced to 50 years in prison. Datron Simmons was sentenced Friday. His sentence requires him to serve 35 years behind bars.

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Houston-Based R&B Artist Partners With The Greasy Spoon To Provide Free Dinner To The Community Next Wednesday!

Lah Pat is a Houston-Based R&B Artist that is originally from New Orleans but moved to Houston after Hurricane Katrina. After a rough childhood, he found love and new beginnings in music. In 2022, his song "Rodeo" went viral on tic tok and landed him a record deal with 300 Entertainment. Summer 2023, Rodeo reached the Billboard Top 40. His new single, Kamikaze is making necessary strides to becoming a Billboard chart-topping song.

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Make Sure Dad is “Looking Sharp” on Father’s Day

Ties, tools, and eye exams. Every Father’s Day, Dad looks forward to his 100th back-up screwdriver. Kinda. Or another hand-painted tie to add to his collection in the back of the closet. Sort of.

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‘Power’ Showrunner Says 50 Cent Nudity Beef Was Staged

The creator and executive producer of Power is coming clean about an August 2016 Instagram spat with the show’s producer and star 50 Cent, which was sparked after a full-frontal shot of his manhood was shown on camera.

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4-year-old Boy, Thrift-store Shopping With His Grandma, Accidentally Hangs Himself In A Dressing Room

It's an unspeakable tragedy that happened in the most mundane of places -- a thrift store dressing room.

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Rapper Fetty Wap's brother was shot and killed in New Jersey

Rapper Fetty Wap says his brother's phone never used to ring three times in a row when he called him, but since his death it now goes straight to voicemail.

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Astros Place Justin Verlander On the 10-day Injured List

Astros No. 1 starter, Justin Verlander was placed on the 10-day IL list with a right-arm forearm strain according to Houston Astros communication department. Astros manager Dusty Baker said that Verlander will not throw for two weeks and will be reevaluated at that time.

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The Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda Remembers Founder and Convener Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery

The Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda, the civil rights community and all justice loving people across the globe have lost a true friend with the passing of beloved Rev. Dr. Joseph Echols Lowery.

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Prince’s Former Hair Stylist and Confidant For 29 Years Tells Her Story in New Book

Kim Berry, elite hair stylist and confidant to Prince for 29 years, will be announcing some exciting information about her soon to be released and highly anticipated book about her life with Prince, entitled Diamonds N Curlz: My Incredible Journey with Prince.

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'American Idol' crowns new winner

On Sunday night Laine Hardy triumphed over fan and judge favorite Alejandro Aranda to become the winner of Season 2 of ABC's "American Idol."