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‘Feud: Capote vs. the Swans’ cast talk stepping back in time

Before the “The Real Housewives” franchise, there was Truman Capote and his “Swans.”

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A President Named Barack Obama: His Accomplishments, His Legacy, His Future

Eight years ago America was a very different county. Our economy was at a low. Healthcare was not made for everyone. Troops were at war. Topping off everything there weren’t enough jobs to go around for all of America. The country was pretty dim. But we found our light in hope through a change we could believe in brought on by an African American guy from Chicago, IL, who would later become the 44th President of the United States.

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Bullied Kids Suffer Academically, Too, Study Says

Kids bullied their entire school career have declining test scores, a growing dislike of school and failing confidence in their abilities, say the authors of a study published Monday in the Journal of Education Psychology.

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Wells Fargo Claws Back $75 Million From Former CEO And Top Exec

The actions announced on Monday were the result of a massive, six-month investigation by Wells Fargo's independent directors into the culture that led to the creation of as many as 2 million fake accounts and firing of 5,300 employees.

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'Act of terror': Bombs sent to CNN, Clintons, Obamas, Holder

Authorities have intercepted bombs intended for former President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, and several other top political figures were targeted in what authorities are investigating as a connected series of incidents.

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Netflix is doubling down on Asia with K-dramas and mobile-only deals. But China remains elusive

Netflix has amassed some 200 million subscribers and cemented its status as the king of streaming video. Now it's looking to run up the score with a big push into Asia, its fastest-growing region.

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'Go to hell,' journalist tells Iran after a man with a loaded rifle was arrested near her Brooklyn home

Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad on Monday told the Iranian regime, "Go to hell," just days after authorities informed her a man armed with an AK-47-style rifle was arrested in the Brooklyn neighborhood where she lives with her family, including her stepchildren.

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Jury finds Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll in civil case, awards her $5 million

A Manhattan federal jury found that Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll in a luxury department store dressing room in the spring of 1996 and awarded her $5 million for battery and defamation.

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Nation’s First Cross-Border Latino VC Firm Announces Its First Investments

LEAP Global Partners announced the launch of its first early stage venture capital fund, LEAP Partners I. LEAP’s mission is to develop, connect and invest in talented Latin American entrepreneurs working on impactful global solutions in the areas of finance, marketplaces, health, education, shared economy and media.

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Rep. Coleman on Sandra Bland Act passing out of the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence

Today, May 15, the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence passed SB 1849—the Senate companion to HB 2702, also known as the Sandra Bland Act—out of the Committee. SB 1849 will now head to the House Committee on Calendars. Chair Coleman released the following statement:

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President Trump is Rebuilding America's National Security

President Donald J. Trump has taken action to ensure the safety and security of the United States homeland, its borders, and its people. · President Trump has proposed increasing the military’s budget by $54 billion so that it can begin to rebuild.

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[NSFW] What Was She Thinking? 45-Year-Old Reality Star’s Shocking Red Carpet Look

In a world of mesh and see-through everything, we’re not too surprised when celebrities step outside wearing next to nothing. But here’s an instance when trying to be sexy (although we’re not even sure you can call this sexy) goes entirely wrong.

Michigan lake known for turquoise water sees algae outbreak

A northern Michigan lake that’s famous for its turquoise waters is facing an outbreak of brown algae that’s left its sandy bottom covered with mushy, squishy mats.

Congressman Al Green Announces Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site at Christ Temple of Deliverance, August 10-15

On Monday, August 10, 2020, Congressman Al Green – in conjunction with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), State Representative Ron Reynolds (HD-27), Bishop Destry C. Bell, Sr. of Christ Temple of Deliverance – will launch a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at Christ Temple of Deliverance. Members of the press are invited for Q&A and to capture b-roll footage on Monday at 11:00 AM.

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Howard University Teams Up with Google to Give Black and Latinx a Foothold in Silicon Valley

Howard University and Google are now teaming up to make sure there are more talented Black and Latinx faces in Silicon Valley. The HBCU and the multinational technology company announced their new collaboration, Howard West, a three-month, Computer Science residency during the summer for rising juniors and seniors.

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Government-sponsored Race Discrimination Has Suppressed Black Homeownership and Generational Wealth

Despite the fact that the Fair Housing Act was passed by Congress more than 50 years ago, evidence reveals that government-supported racial discrimination in home buying remains rampant across the U.S. – yet, with little legislative remedy or recourse.

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'This Is Us' Star Justin Hartley Marries Chrishell Stause

Justin Hartley is officially off the market. Hartley, who plays Kevin Pearson on the hit NBC show, "This Is Us," married his longtime girlfriend, Chrishell Stause on Saturday.

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After 80 years four siblings meet for the first time thanks to DNA test

Four siblings, ages 84, 88, 93, and 102, met for the first time on Sunday in Boynton Beach.

PFAW Mourns the Passing of Civil Rights Pioneer Rev. Joseph Lowery

In response to the news that Civil Rights Leader Rev. Joseph Lowery, has died at 98, Rev. Timothy McDonald, co-chair of the African American Ministers in Action program at People For the American Way, released the following statement: