Princes William and Harry slammed a newspaper report Monday describing a severe strain in their relationship, calling the story offensive and potentially harmful as they embark on talks regarding the future of the British monarchy. The two brothers issued the unusual statement even as Queen Elizabeth II was set to hold face-to-face talks with Prince […]
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Beyoncé snubbed at Oscars; Elton John, Randy Newman get nods
Beyoncé’s “Spirit” from “The Lion King” didn’t roar loud enough for the Academy Awards: The song didn’t earn a nomination for best original song, though Randy Newman, Elton John and the husband-wife duo Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez have a chance at winning another Oscar for songwriting. Rounding out the five nominees for best original […]
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Biden picks up Colin Allred as 10th Black Caucus endorser
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Monday picked up his 10th endorsement from a Congressional Black Caucus member, with Texas Rep. Colin Allred’s decision underscoring the former vice president’s advantage with a crucial party constituency less than a month before 2020 voting begins. Allred also gives Biden support from another House freshman who flipped a […]
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LSU and Clemson prepare for National Championship game
We will be inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome as the LSU Tigers takes on the Clemson Tigers for the College Football Playoff National Championship tonight! LSU head coach Ed Orgeron talked about the importance this game has for his players and his Cajun heritage. While, Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney talked about how the bad […]
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Booker ends presidential bid after polling, money struggles
Democrat Cory Booker dropped out of the presidential race Monday, ending a campaign whose message of unity and love failed to resonate in a political era marked by chaos and anxiety. His departure now leaves a field that was once the most diverse in history with just one remaining African American candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. […]
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‘Just Mercy’ rakes in over $10 million at box office
Going up against a lot of competition, a movie about a Montgomery-based lawyer working to get a man off death row, is holding its own. “Just Mercy,” a movie about the Equal Justice Initiative’s Bryan Stevenson and his work to get Walter McMillian off Alabama’s death row, was released nationwide this past Friday and tied for fourth […]
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Trump use of doctored Pelosi-Schumer photo draws Muslim ire
President Donald Trump circulated a fake image on Monday depicting congressional Democrats’ top-ranked leaders in traditional Muslim attire in front of the Iranian flag, drawing criticism that he was promoting Islamophobic tropes. The manipulated photo retweeted by Trump showed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in Muslim garb with the caption: […]
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Queen agrees to let Harry, Meghan move part time to Canada
Britain’s pragmatic queen brokered a deal Monday to secure the future of the monarchy, charting a course for Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, that allows them to live part time in Canada while still remaining firmly tied to the House of Windsor. The decision followed a summit at Queen Elizabeth II’s Sandringham estate in […]
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Trump wants Pelosi, Schiff as impeachment witnesses
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday that senators will “pay a price” if they block new witnesses in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, but the president quickly retorted that she and House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff should also testify. The House plans to vote this week to transmit the articles of impeachment to the Senate for […]
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Washington: ‘2020 Mazda CX-30 continues on tradition of sleek design, quality vehicles’
The short story is as the automobile market continues to shift towards crossovers and sport utilities, Mazda created the CX-30 to meet a need. That’s what they told us. But the small crossover also fills out the automaker’s crossover lineup, giving it a full-size, mid-size and now small crossover. Its Kodo 2 design which means […]
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The royal family will hold a summit Monday to discuss Prince Harry and Meghan
The British royal family will meet Monday to discuss the future of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after the couple announced this week they would step back from their roles as senior members of the royal family, a palace source told CNN. Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry will attend […]
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NBC says it will make changes ‘if necessary’ in response to ‘America’s Got Talent’ controversy
NBC Entertainment Chairman Paul Telegdy said the network is taking the situation surrounding Gabrielle Union’s controversial departure from “America’s Got Talent” seriously, and will “put new practices in place if necessary,” pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation. NBC’s top entertainment executive appeared before reporters Saturday as part of the TV Critics Association tour in […]
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Mayor, city officials break ground on Herndon Square
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms joined officials and community partners to break ground on the initial phase of Herndon Square Phase 1—a 97-unit, 100-percent affordable senior housing-building. Construction of the mid-rise building will be completed by Spring 2021 with an anticipated budget of $24 million. Herndon Square is located on 12.3 acres of the former Herndon […]
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[Video] Sharon Reed remains true to herself after leaving the newsroom
Atlanta anchorwoman Sharon Reed sat down with us as she gave us the scoop on what it was like to work with Robin Givens on the drama, “Ambitions!” Reed also waxes poetically on her time at Georgetown University as she work for the late Ted Kennedy. In addition, we also asked Reed what her ambitions […]
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Kim: ‘7 million reasons for second chances in Atlanta’
The next time you’re at the game, at the store, or anywhere out in public, look to your left. Then, look to your right. Chances are, you will find someone with a criminal record who has benefited from a second chance. It might even be you. In fact, one in three adults in the United […]