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Supreme Court denies appeal from Black death row inmate who claimed racial bias

The Supreme Court on Monday denied the appeal of Kristopher Love, a Black death row inmate in Texas who claimed that one of the jurors in his trial was racially biased.

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Texans Select Derek Stingley Jr. Third Overall In 2022 NFL Draft

"I would say there was definitely a consensus," said Nick Caserio about selecting Stingley with the third overall pick. "I would say organizationally, coaching staff, scouting staff, we put as much time and effort into Derek probably as any player."

Enes Kanter Freedom is prepared to visit China, but only if he can see 'the real China'

NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom says he would accept a visit to China -- as long as he gets to see "the real China," rather than "propaganda."

Former Delaware police officer charged in two excessive force cases after surveillance video went viral

A former Delaware officer seen on surveillance footage appearing to slam a suspect's head against plexiglass has been indicted on multiple charges, including two felonies, officials announced Monday.

Father charged with drowning three children in Round Lake Beach

A Round Lake Beach man has been charged with three counts of murder, after police say he confessed to drowning his three children on Monday.

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US has closely monitored power struggle between Prigozhin and Russian government for months

American officials determined as early as January there was an internal power struggle underway between the private military group Wagner and the Russian government, and have been gathering and closely monitoring intelligence on the volatile dynamic ever since, according to officials.

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Father writes 'Daddies Bake Cakes Too!' for brave daughter who had brain surgery

Jeff Mejias Jr. always wanted to write a children's book. After all, he has four kids and A LOT of material from which to choose.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says justices are ‘destroying the legitimacy’ of the Supreme Court

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said Sunday that some Supreme Court justices are “destroying the legitimacy of the court,” amid a lack of oversight, calling it “profoundly dangerous” for democracy.

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Stafford Elects Its First Minority Mayor

Stafford, a city located southwest of Houston, made history on Saturday, June 10, by electing Ken Matthew as its first minority Mayor. Matthew secured a victory in a run-off election, receiving 500 votes, while incumbent Mayor Cecil Willis received 484 votes. Matthew's extensive experience includes 17 years of service on the Stafford City Council, making him the longest-serving council member in the city at the time of his candidacy.

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Hillary Clinton to make her first public return to the White House since Obama administration

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday will make her first public appearance at the White House in more than six years, participating in her first open press event at the executive mansion since former President Donald Trump defeated her in the 2016 election.

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House ousts McCarthy as speaker in historic vote

The US House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker – a historic moment that threatens to plunge House Republicans even further into chaos and turmoil.

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Student taken into custody hours after Texas school shooting

An 18-year-old student opened fire during a fight at his Dallas-area high school on Wednesday, injuring four people and then fleeing before being taken into custody hours later, authorities said.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner's Signature Youth Employment Program, Hire Houston Youth, Opens Application Portal

Mayor Sylvester Turner joined city officials and business leaders for the 2023 kick off of his signature program, Hire Houston Youth, continuing his commitment to invest in today’s youth and young adults to ensure a better, more equitable tomorrow.

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Federal Agency’s Equity Push Will Backfire on the Black Community

One of the most iconic photographs in recent sports history is one of basketball legend Michael Jordan celebrating his fourth NBA championship by holding up three fingers in celebration with a cigar in his mouth.

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Texas Gulf Coast Region Interim Executive Shawn Schulze: “Service is in my Blood.”

Shawn Schulze says he learned the power and value of the American Red Cross decades before he assumed a leadership role in the organization.

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Police: Florida Deputy Tried to Kill Elderly Woman, Frame It as Suicide

A 79-year-old woman's interaction with a longtime Sarasota, Florida, deputy sheriff began with a simple call for help.

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Donald Trump Retweeted An Alt-right Conspiracy Theorist. Here's Why.

On Monday night, just hours after he had, finally, condemned in harsh terms the neo-Nazis and white supremacists involved in violent protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, President Donald Trump took to Twitter. And he retweeted this from a man named Jack Posobiec:

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How Trump Was Going To End the Cold War In the 1980s

Dr. Bernard Lown didn't even know who Donald Trump was when he first heard the name in 1986.

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Dylann Roof Ruled Competent for Sentencing Phase

A federal judge ruled Monday that Dylann Roof, convicted of killing nine people inside an African-American church in Charleston, South Carolina, is mentally competent to represent himself at the sentencing phase of his trial.

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San Bernardino School Shooter Fired 10 Shots, Reloaded Once

When Cedric Anderson entered North Park Elementary School to see his wife, Karen Smith, who worked as a special needs teacher, there was no indication to staff that something was amiss.