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11 Powerful Quotes From President Obama’s Final State Of The Union Address We Won’t Soon Forget

Tuesday night marked the last time President Barack Obama took the podium in the House Gallery to deliver a State of the Union address, and for many, he did not disappoint.

Ars Lyrica Presents Season Finale From Brandenburg to Esterhazy

Ars Lyrica’s 2018/19 season finale travels from Brandenburg to Esterházy, with Bach’s two famous Brandenburg concertos and a concerto by Franz Joseph Haydn. The second “Brandenburg” concerto offers the set’s oddest combination of soloists—recorder, oboe, violin, and trumpet—while the fourth is a stealth concerto, ostensibly for violin and two recorders, though the violinist leaves everyone in the dust. Baroque violinist Ingrid Matthews joins harpsichordist and artistic director Matthew Dirst at center stage, along with Paul Leenhouts (recorder), Kathryn Montoya (Baroque oboe), and Nathaniel Mayfield (natural trumpet).

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Woman charged with Kim Jong Nam's killing freed in shock ruling

The Indonesian woman accused of using a deadly nerve agent to kill Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, returned home Monday after Malaysian prosecutors withdrew the charge against her.

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Exclusive: Putin 'has recognized he has no victory to celebrate,' US ambassador to UN says

Vladimir Putin "has recognized he has no victory to celebrate," US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield told CNN in response to the lack of a major escalatory announcement in the Russian President's "Victory Day" speech Monday.

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The national baby formula shortage is getting worse and parents are desperate for it to end

Bryan Lambillotte knows the anxiety-induced hunt for baby formula all too well amid the ongoing national shortage. He and his husband Chris are new parents to 2-month-old twins Brecon and London, who have been formula-fed since birth. The couple chose not to have their surrogate breastfeed them because they wanted the babies' diets to stay consistent.

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Hakeem Jeffries makes history as the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress

Hakeem Jeffries made history as the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress, addressing the 118th Congress for the first time in the early hours of Saturday morning.

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Don't eat the fish: Scientist says Broad River being poisoned by American Zinc

An Appalachian State scientist has a warning about the water quality of the Broad River.

One question Trump keeps asking: When will the January 6 hearings end?

A growing chorus of voices is urging Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to drop a murder charge against a bodega clerk who fatally stabbed a man who had gone behind the counter and pushed him.

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Swapping tip-offs for tipples, these NBA stars are hoping to hit the right notes in the wine industry

Through the entirety of a five-course dinner, three NBA stars said little about basketball.

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Celebrating Excellence in Gospel Music: Winners of the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Revealed

Other Multiple Winners Include DOE and Zacardi Cortez with Three Awards; Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin and Tye Tribbett with Two Trophies Each

The highly anticipated 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, the “Greatest Night in Gospel Music,” culminated in a spectacular celebration of talent, faith, and inspiration. Hosted by Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, the 2023 Stellar Awards captivated audiences with powerhouse performances and heartfelt moments that brought the power of Gospel music to life. During a star-studded ceremony held at the Las Vegas Orleans Arena, the winners in nine categories were awarded statues, highlighting the remarkable achievements and contributions of Gospel music artists and industry professionals.

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Veteran US Diplomat to Serve as Acting Assistant Secretary for Middle East Affairs

Veteran American diplomat David Satterfield is expected to become the new acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs beginning next month, replacing Stuart Jones, who is leaving the department, senior State Department officials confirmed to CNN.

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Ne-Yo Invests In Coding School, Joins Board Of Trustees

The R&B singer wants to bring more multicultural students into tech.

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Boston Celtics Owner Says Team Will Retire Paul Pierce's Number

"He’s a finals MVP, and the last player to wear No. 34 for us.”

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Rep. Jason Chaffetz is not running for re-election

In a message on his Facebook page, Chaffetz thanked supporters and announced he will "not be a candidate for any office in 2018."

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Black Heritage Society Holds Ground Breaking Ceremony for Icon Bench Statues of Rosa Parks and Nelson Mandela

In 2014, the Black Heritage Society (BHS) established the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Project and unveiled one of Houston’s most precious sculptures at MacGregor Park. The memorial honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a larger than life size statue and a chronicle of Dr. King’s life embedded with granite in the floors of the plaza along with historical quotes taken from his speeches.

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Tony Romo To Retire From NFL For Broadcasting Job

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will reportedly announce his retirement from the NFL today as he pursues a career in broadcasting with either CBS, Fox or NBC, all of which have shown interest in him.

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Slick Rick’s ‘Children’s Story’ To Become Kids’ Book

Once upon a time not long ago, Slick Rick‘s Children’s Story became one of the greatest tracks in hip-hop.

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Judge Throws Out Divorce Judgement Between Phaedra Parks And Apollo Nida

This has to got to be the messiest uncoupling in all of Black history.

Former High Point, NC, high school basketball player creates platform for black-owned businesses

With the growing movement to support black owned businesses across the country, a former High Point Andrews High School basketball player created a platform in town for business owners.