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Investigation into Nolan Wells’ death will not be rushed, officials say
Staff and Wire Report PASCAGOULA, Mississippi – Despite intense public and social media interest in the mysterious death of college…
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Dr. Oz to decide fate of plan to fill Medi-Cal funding gap
By Bo Tefu Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,…
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As Ebola virus rages in Africa, U.S. citizen tests positive
By Jean-Yves Kamale and Monika Pronczuk Contributing Writers KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization…
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AGONY: A boat trip, a Black teenager’s tragic death and a family’s desperate search for answers
By Michael R. Sisak and Claudia Lauer Contributing Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Eighteen-year-old Nolan Wells took a boat trip…
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Black Resiliency Project tackles racial issues in Northern California
By Leslie Layton Contributing Writer CHICO — As an African American woman who has lived in rural Butte County, Rachel…
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Black anti-hate group pleads not guilty in federal fraud case
Wire Report MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Southern Poverty Law Center, best known for monitoring hate groups, pleaded not guilty…
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Black hair care giant George Johnson dies at age 99
By Corey William and Aisha I. Jefferson Contributing Writers CHICAGO (AP) — George E. Johnson Sr., a pioneer in Black…
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State seizes 63,000 pounds of illegal pot in three-month operation
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES (CNS) – The state’s crackdown on illegal cannabis has resulted in the seizure of more…
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Black women’s nonprofit awards grants as part of ‘Joy and Justice’ tour
By Matt Brown Contributing Writer ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) – Organizations supporting Black women and girls across the South can expect…
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Governor’s plan for new state education commissioner draws support
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers have approved Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to create an…
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