Biden’s historic errors yield to presidential victory
END OF AN ERA: President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr., the 46th president of the United States concludes his term with numerous victories. PHOTO COURTESY OF …
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Sharpton and NAN announce major MLK Day mobilization to defend Dr. King’s legacy as second Trump term nears
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From the mouths of babes: 2025 MLK Essay Competition winners
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HBCU bands to perform at Trump’s inauguration sparking backlash
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Rwanda’s Paul Kagame urges Congo to negotiate with M23 rebels after they seize strategic towns
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The California wildfires leave deeper inequality in their wake
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US Secretary says Sudanese rebel force has committed genocide
Secretary of State Antony Blinken PHOTO COURTESY OF USEMBASSY.GOV Washington (AP) — The Biden administration said Tuesday that a Sudanese paramilitary group and its proxies …
Health and Wellness
Is Your Dinner Bad for the Environment?
StatePoint These days, many consumers are taking steps to select brands that are socially responsible and environmentally sustainable. Unfortunately, not all companies are upfront about …
This is not Amerikkka
By DR. PIERRE B. BLAND At this time of year, it is just human nature to take inventory of one’s life. I have found the …
Business
Kohl’s, California prosecutors reach nearly $1M settlement
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) _ Kohl’s has reached a nearly $1 million settlement with prosecutors in four California counties who alleged some of the Wisconsin-based …
Wyoming ranked among top 10 states for summer road trips
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) _ The social media website Wallet Hub ranks Wyoming as the seventh best state in the nation for summer road trips. Its …
Craigslist ad seeking drivers not posted by Uber
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) _ An Uber spokeswoman says an Anchorage Craigslist ad seeking drivers on behalf of the ride-sharing company was posted by someone not …
Education
Indiana teenager wins national fire and rescue competition
MODOC, Ind. (AP) _ An eastern Indiana teenager who’s an aspiring firefighter has won a national contest which tests competitors’ firefighting and rescue skills. Dylan …
Fewer state residents admitted to University of California
By LISA LEFF SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Fewer California high school students have been offered admission to University of California campuses for the fall, officials …
How Obama reversed course on federal college ratings
WASHINGTON (AP) _ President Barack Obama dearly wanted to get the government in the business of rating colleges and universities based on value and …
Sports
Sharper set for change-of-plea in sex assault case
NEW ORLEANS (AP) _ Former NFL star Darren Sharper is moving closer to resolving charges that he drugged and sexually assaulted women in four states. …
Heat-Wade Future – Source: Contract talks between Wade, Heat at impasse
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) _ For the first time, the relationship between Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat seems murky at …
Stackhouse gives Stanford its first NCAA women’s golf title
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) _ Mariah Stackhouse rallied to beat Hayley Davis in 19 holes to give Stanford its first NCAA women’s golf title, 3-2 over …
