Longtime TV news anchor Jovita Moore died Thursday night at 53 after a monthslong battle with cancer, WSB announced Friday morning. “Jovita died overnight, seven months after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer,” the station’s statement said. “Back in April doctors discovered two masses on Jovita’s brain. After surgery, they diagnosed her […]
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A thousand people were summoned for jury duty in the trial for Ahmaud Arbery’s killing. Less than half showed up
It’s been nearly two weeks since jury selection began in the trial of the three men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery, and of the thousand people summoned for jury duty, less than half have turned up. Of the first batch of 600 people summoned when jury selection began on October 18, only 283 actually came, […]
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Cuomo accused of forcible touching in criminal complaint
A criminal complaint filed by a police investigator with a court in Albany has accused former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of committing a misdemeanor sex crime, though there was confusion Thursday over whether the document was made public by mistake. The one-page complaint, filed by an investigator with the Albany County Sheriff’s Office, accused […]
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Biden announces ‘historic’ deal — but still must win votes
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden declared Thursday he had reached a “historic” framework with Democrats in Congress on his sweeping domestic policy package, but he was still struggling for critical final support from skeptical colleagues for the hard-fought and dramatically scaled-back bill. Eager to have a deal in hand before his afternoon departure for […]
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House Democrats again delay infrastructure vote amid party divisions
House Democratic leaders on Thursday were once again forced to push back the timeline for a vote on a $1 trillion infrastructure bill, a sign of ongoing divisions within the party and a major blow to President Joe Biden and party leaders eager to show they can deliver on their agenda. The decision to delay […]
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Soler, Braves overcome Morton injury, top Astros in Game 1
HOUSTON (AP) — A healthy swing by Jorge Soler powered the Atlanta Braves to a smashing start in the World Series. In the lineup for the first time since a positive COVID-19 test, Soler became the first player to begin a World Series with a home run and the Braves, despite the loss of pitcher […]
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America ‘on Fire’: Facebook watched as Trump ignites hate
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The reports of hateful and violent posts on Facebook started pouring in on the night of May 28 last year, soon after then-President Donald Trump sent a warning on social media that looters in Minneapolis would be shot. It had been three days since Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on […]
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Pelosi upbeat on Biden deal but Manchin pans billionaire tax
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told colleagues Wednesday that Democrats are in “pretty good shape” on President Joe Biden’s sweeping domestic plan, but fresh problems emerged as a pivotal Democrat panned a new billionaires’ tax to help pay for the $1.75 trillion package. Biden and Democrats are racing race to wrap up talks […]
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Ribbon cutting for HBCU National Center set for November
On November 11, the HBCU National Center will hold a ribbon cutting blocks from the U.S. Capitol. The center has been established by Jacqueline “Jackie” Lewis, who is also the Founder of WISH, LLC, which provides housing to interns in Washington, DC. The ceremony will feature Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC) who is Chair of the […]
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Gen Connect : How Gaming is Bridging the Gap within Mental Health and Families
Cool Moms Dance Too Founder Quyionah Wingfield and her daughter Serenity discovered a way to encourage healthy communication amongst families through gaming. This game known as Gen Connect is in a category of its own by bridging the gap amongst generations. “The purpose behind it is kind of understanding that through conversations, we can have […]
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Breast Cancer Tackles the Black Community
Breast Cancer is affecting the Black community at an alarming rate. Dr. Diana Wilson, Assistant Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Morehouse School of Medicine, is doing her best to spread awareness in order to continue combatting the deadly disease. According to the Morehouse School of Medicine, the risks have increased. Black women have a […]
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Stacey Abrams group donates $1.34M to wipe out medical debts
The political organization led by prominent Democrat Stacey Abrams is branching out into paying off medical debts. The Fair Fight Political Action Committee on Wednesday told The Associated Press it has donated $1.34 million from its political action committee to the nonprofit organization RIP Medical Debt to wipe out debt with a face value of […]
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AP Sources: Letitia James will run for New York governor
New York Attorney General Letitia James plans to run for governor, according to three people directly familiar with her plans who spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday. James will enter the race as a formidable candidate for the Democratic nomination just months after issuing a damning report that drove Andrew Cuomo from office in […]
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Donald Trump will attend Game 4 of World Series in Atlanta
Former President Donald J. Trump will attend Game 4 of the World Series Saturday night at Truist Park, according to Braves CEO Terry McGuirk. The news was first reported by USA TODAY Sports. “We are going to give him his own suite,’’ McGuirk said to USA TODAY. McGuirk said the Braves are not endorsing Trump, […]
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National NAACP office threatens ATL pres Richard Rose w/suspension; calls comments, “Unacceptable”
Monday morning, the national office of the NAACP issued a cease-and-desist letter to the president of the Atlanta Branch, Richard Rose, for the comments he made October 20th regarding Kasim Reed’s candidacy for Mayor of Atlanta. Rose’s statement included a “rare repudiation” of Kasim Reed’s campaign of making false statements concerning affordable housing, not fully […]