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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.

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Cleveland woman indicted on murder charges after leaving her 16-month-old child alone for 10 days, prosecutors say

A Cleveland woman has been indicted on murder charges after she left her 16-month-old child alone for 10 days while she vacationed in Detroit and Puerto Rico and the baby died, prosecutors say.

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The Fugees reunite for what may be their last performance

Lauryn Hill brought Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel on stage over the weekend to surprise attendees of the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia and it may be the last time fans see them together.

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Mosasaurs and Mardi Gras: Smithsonian's Ancient Creature Exhibit Inspires Chief Shaka Zulu's Mardi Gras Suit

Internationally-known for his exquisite Black Masking Mardi Gras suits, Chief Shaka Zulu got his inspiration for this year’s costume from an unlikely source: fossils of ancient creatures discovered in Angola.

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Baytown Man Sentenced to 60 Years In Prison For Stabbing Girlfriend At Motel

A Baytown man was sentenced to 60 years in prison for murder in the 2020 stabbing death of his girlfriend at a motel where they were staying, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Protest Options: A List of Links to Petitions, Donations, Resources and Education

education/">Good Black News Protest is powerful – so much so, it is listed as a right in the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment. But when marching is not an option, there are other ways to keep fighting for justice.

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Judge rejects Republican efforts to halt early vote counting in Las Vegas

A Nevada judge rejected a GOP lawsuit seeking to halt early vote counting in Clark County, which includes Las Vegas, over stringency of signature-matching computer software and how closely observers can watch votes being counted.

‘Mistakes are what makes sport exciting’, says data expert

Mistakes and upsets are the key to excitement in sport, according to Global Sports Statistics Boxing has potential to deliver most exciting moments ‘Risk vs reward’ is major factor in excitement of sport New study evaluates excitement in major sports around the world

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Combination therapy results in 98% response rate for some newly diagnosed leukemia patients

Lower-dose chemotherapy plus monoclonal antibodies highly effective for older patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia

A study led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center showed that treatment combining lower doses of chemotherapy with the monoclonal antibody inotuzumab ozogamicin (INO), with or without the drug blinatumomab, is safe and effective in patients over 60 years of age who were newly diagnosed with a high-risk form of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) known as Philadelphia chromosome-negative ALL.

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ExxonMobil to Pay Civil Penalty and Take Remedial Measures to Resolve Clean Air Act Violations Stemming from Deadly Fire at Texas Refinery

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice announced a settlement with ExxonMobil Oil Corporation (ExxonMobil) today to resolve federal Clean Air Act claims arising from a 2013 fire at the company’s oil refinery in Beaumont, Texas that killed two employees and injured ten others. In a complaint filed today with the settlement, the United States alleges that the company violated Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act, which requires measures to prevent accidental releases of extremely hazardous substances that can have serious public health and environmental consequences.

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ICE officials under Trump told to wipe phones when leaving agency

The phones of several top Trump-era Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials were deactivated when they left their positions and the data contained on them likely wiped, a court filing released late last week shows.

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'Dancing with the Stars' new season to include Selma Blair, Wayne Brady and more

Season 31 of "Dancing with the Stars" will include a platinum recording artist, a Real Housewife, a Bachelorette and an accomplished actress with multiple sclerosis

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'The Handmaid's Tale' zeroes in on June and Serena as its end comes into view

"The Handmaid's Tale" would appear to be returning at an auspicious time, as the overturning of Roe v. Wade has thrust Margaret Atwood's dystopian vision into the spotlight. But the arc of this fifth season is ill-suited to the moment, more narrowly focused on the bond of hatred between June and Serena, at the expense of almost everything else.

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Top lawmakers renew call for DHS IG to step aside from investigation into missing texts, citing CNN reporting

Key House Democrats have issued a new call for the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general to recuse himself from a probe of missing Secret Service text messages after a CNN exclusive report showed investigators knew for more than a year texts had been erased.

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Pickleball injuries in older adults

As pickleball is becoming increasingly popular among older adults, they should be mindful of injuries that occur while playing the sport. A Baylor College of Medicine sports medicine expert explains how injuries form and best practices to keep the body flexible.

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The Bank of England just made its biggest rate hike in 27 years

Central bankers in the United Kingdom have announced the biggest increase in interest rates in 27 years, as spiraling inflation continues to cripple millions of households' finances.

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First on CNN: New Senate bill would strengthen oversight in wake of missing Secret Service texts

A top Senate Democrat is proposing new legislation in response to missing Secret Service text messages that would make it more difficult for the agency to deny records to the inspector general and require additional briefings to Congress.

In April 2022 Scribner Will Reissue for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake Shange With New Introductions By Jesmyn Ward

and Tony Nominee Camille A. Brown, Director/Choreographer of the upcoming Broadway Revival Returning to the Broadway’s Booth Theatre April 1

Scribner is delighted to announce the April 2022 reissue of the award-winning play for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake Shange, in celebration of its upcoming Broadway revival helmed by Tony-nominated choreographer and director, Camille A. Brown.

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Florida to recommend against Covid-19 vaccine for healthy children

The Florida Department of Health will recommend against Covid-19 vaccinations for healthy children, the state's top public health official said Monday, putting the state at odds with the guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Kidnapping Inc. – 2024 Sundance Film Festival

Any movie that starts with a man being kidnapped and thrown in the trunk of a car knows how to tempt crime/thriller genre fans, from the jump.