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Obamas and Clintons to hit the campaign trail for Harris in the final stretch
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama will follow their DNC appearance with campaign stops for Kamala Harris' campaign. WASHINGTON — Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, along with former first lady Michelle Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, are preparing to lend their political star power to Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign in the final stretch... Read more
Harris rides post-debate momentum into North Carolina with raucous rallies and large crowds
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Riding high on momentum two days after the presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris was greeted by a deafening crowd here Thursday, eager to see the Democratic nominee push to the next phase of her campaign. Harris told supporters it was time to turn the page from Donald Trump while again challenging the former president to a second debate, which she... Read more
Harris weaves her life story into a vision for America as she accepts Democratic nomination
Amid a cacophony of cheering Democrats and a canopy of red, white and blue balloons, Vice President Kamala Harris made history. The first woman elected vice president of the United States officially became the first Black and South Asian woman named a major-party presidential nominee, lifting Democrats’ hopes of defeating former President Donald Trump and keeping the White House for another... Read more
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The New Rules Of Investing: Why Real Estate Might Not Be The Move Anymore
04-03-2025
For decades, real estate has been heralded as the gold standard of wealth building in the Black community. Buy a home, rent it out, and watch your equity grow while […] The post The New Rules Of Investing: Why Real Estate...
Read moreDanielle Brooks On Representation, ‘Minecraft,’ And Making A Film Her Kid Will Love
04-03-2025
Danielle Brooks opened up about her role in A Minecraft Movie, a genre-blending adventure packed with action, comedy, and heart. Brooks, who plays the bold and unique character of Dawn, […] The post Danielle Brooks On Representation, ‘Minecraft,’ And Making A...
Read moreWATCH |Danielle Brooks On Why ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Is More Than Just Fun And Games
04-03-2025
She’s no stranger to powerful roles—Danielle Brooks shares how this new film breaks boundaries in representation and inspires young minds. The post WATCH |Danielle Brooks On Why ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Is More Than Just Fun And Games appeared first on Essence.
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Case Keenum agrees to terms with the Bears
04-03-2025
Free agent quarterback Case Keenum has agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $3 million with the Bears, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Keenum will help mentor Caleb Williams in Chicago as he did for C.J. Stroud in Houston.Tyson Bagent...
Read more2025 NFL schedule: Home and away matchups for all 32 teams
04-03-2025
While the official dates and times for the upcoming NFL season won’t be released until later this spring, we do know who your favorite team will be playing in 2025 and where.The NFL’s 17-game regular-season schedule is generated by a...
Read moreIs it unfair to ban tush push on basis of Eagles and Bills dominating it?…
04-03-2025
PALM BEACH, Fla. — As the debate over rule changes approached this week, the NFL competition committee acknowledged an elephant in the room. It knew that a proposal to ban the tush push was up for debate.Committee members knew, too...
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US, Chinese military officials hold talks on maritime security in bid to lower risks
04-03-2025
U.S. and Chinese military officials have met for their first working-level talks since President Donald Trump took office for the second time
Read moreProsecution adds ex-US attorney to University of Idaho quadruple murder case
04-03-2025
Idaho's recently departed U.S. attorney has joined the prosecution team in the case against Bryan Kohberger, the man charged in the killings of four University...
Read moreOfficer won't face criminal charges after fatally shooting a 13-year-old in June
04-03-2025
An upstate New York police officer will not face criminal charges in the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy who pointed what turned out to...
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Nearly 500,000 pounds of breakfast sandwiches recalled over label error: 'Should be thrown away'
04-03-2025
The USDA reports that a food manufacturer is recalling nearly 500,000 pounds of ready-to-eat breakfast sandwiches due to "misbranding."
Read moreNJ-bound United Airlines flight suffers cabin fire in flight, diverts to Washington Dulles International
04-03-2025
A United Airlines flight bound for Newark, New Jersey, was diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport on Thursday after a fire broke out in the...
Read moreZelle network ends cash transfer services on standalone app
04-03-2025
Zelle network ended cash transfers on its standalone app on Tuesday, citing a lack of demand from a userbase that primarily accesses its services via...
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Fox News analyst hits Vance over deportation comments: ‘Politics is overwhelming the law here’
04-03-2025
Fox News conservative legal commentator Andy McCarthy said in a Thursday interview it seems politics is “overwhelming the law here,” in the debate surrounding the Trump administration’s efforts to deport alleged gang members. McCarthy pushed back on Vice President Vance’s...
Read moreTrump sued over China tariffs
04-03-2025
President Trump was sued Thursday over the 20 percent tariffs he imposed on Chinese goods in the weeks leading up to Wednesday’s broader announcement. It marks the first known legal challenge against Trump’s tariffs, which have fulfilled a campaign promise and...
Read moreSenate advances blueprint for Trump tax cuts, other top priorities
04-03-2025
The Senate on Thursday advanced its budget resolution, teeing up a weekend vote on a blueprint for President Trump’s tax agenda and other top priorities. Senators voted 52-48 to kick off consideration of the measure. A simple majority was needed. The...
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