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In anticipation of the storm, several islands shut down early on Sunday, halting air travel. Jamaican authorities have prepared shelters and relief supplies. Prime Minister Andrew Holness highlighted the storm as a signal of climate change.
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The FBI’s data aligns with other early 2024 reports, such as a 17% drop in murders from a survey of 68 major metropolitan police departments by the Major Cities Chiefs Association.
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ATLANTA — In a contentious first debate ahead of the November election, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clashed over key issues, with Biden often struggling to counter Trump's barrage of falsehoods regarding the economy, illegal immigration, and the January 6 Capitol insurrection. Biden's performance,
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WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is poised to significantly reduce the costs of phone calls for incarcerated individuals and their families, potentially bringing an end to the long-standing era of high telecom charges. Starting next month, the FCC plans to implement new rules that will drastically lower the current
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Over 75 million Americans are currently under heat alerts as a severe heat wave progresses eastward, threatening to bring soaring temperatures to the mid-Atlantic and New England regions. Forecasts indicate that temperatures in these areas could reach the 90s later this week, compounded by stifling humidity. The U.S. is
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Oklahoma's highest court has dismissed a lawsuit seeking reparations for the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, a decision that has sparked outrage among those advocating for justice for one of the most horrific events in American history. On Wednesday, the Oklahoma Supreme Court upheld a lower court's
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WASHINGTON — In a significant development in Louisiana’s ongoing redistricting saga, the Supreme Court on Wednesday approved the use of a new congressional map for this year’s elections, featuring two majority-Black districts. This decision comes after a contentious legal battle over the state’s district lines. The high court&
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WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a historic $16 billion investment in historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), significantly increasing federal support for these institutions from fiscal year 2021 through current data available for FY 2024. This unprecedented financial commitment marks a substantial rise from the previously reported $7 billion.
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Former President Donald Trump’s visit to Capitol Hill on Thursday, June 13, ignited significant backlash, with critics condemning his presence at the site of the deadly January 6, 2021, insurrection. His supporters carried out the violent attack, yet Trump has consistently refused to take responsibility for his actions that
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As the 2024 election rapidly approached, BET News hosted a critical conversation titled “What’s at Stake,” featuring three influential Black politicians who are deeply connected to our communities. Moderated by esteemed journalist Ed Gordon, the discussion brought together California Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ohio Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, and Texas Congresswoman
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WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama made an unexpected return to the White House on Thursday, May 23. President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden hosted a state dinner in honor of Kenyan President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto. The guest list, which included prominent figures such