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The 160th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation is a reminder of how far we’ve come as a country — and the work still to be done

The 160th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation...

OPINION: The proclamation — issued Jan. 1, 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln — didn’t...

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Mega Millions Tuesday jackpot surpasses estimated $565M

Mega Millions Tuesday jackpot surpasses estimated $565M

The holiday shopping season — for Mega Millions lottery ticket buyers, at least...

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Manhattan man charged in 2 random knife slashing murders

Manhattan man charged in 2 random knife slashing murders

NEW YORK (AP) — Two seemingly isolated and random outdoor murders at the height...

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A cue for success? Zimbabwe’s pool players are betting on it

A cue for success? Zimbabwe’s pool players are betting...

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Highlights of the World Cup and other sports events are...

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Planning 2023 travel without a companion? Find your people in a Black travel group

Planning 2023 travel without a companion? Find your people...

Is travel topping your list of resolutions for 2023, but you foresee rolling solo?...

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Boil water order issued in Mississippi capital amid freeze

Boil water order issued in Mississippi capital amid freeze

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — City officials in Jackson, Mississippi, on Christmas Day announced...

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‘Avatar’ sequel sails to 2nd week atop the box office

‘Avatar’ sequel sails to 2nd week atop the box office

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Avatar: The Way of Water” sailed to the top of the box office...

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Judge won’t drop charges for former gubernatorial candidate

Judge won’t drop charges for former gubernatorial candidate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge in Florida has refused to throw out criminal...

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Georgia special grand jury wraps up probe of Trump, allies

Georgia special grand jury wraps up probe of Trump, allies

ATLANTA (AP) — A special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald...

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A short, but sweet Kwanzaa jams playlist for me and you, yo’ mama and yo’ cousin, too

A short, but sweet Kwanzaa jams playlist for me and you,...

OPINION: While there are plenty of Kwanzaa-specific bops out there at your disposal,...

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Frigid monster storm across US claims at least 34 lives

Frigid monster storm across US claims at least 34 lives

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Millions of people hunkered down against a deep freeze Sunday...

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How these Black families celebrate Kwanzaa in different ways

How these Black families celebrate Kwanzaa in different...

Every year, from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1, millions of Black people across the United...

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Migrants dropped off buses near VP Harris home on frigid Christmas Eve

Migrants dropped off buses near VP Harris home on frigid...

Three buses of recent migrant families arrived from Texas near the home of Vice...

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Water pressure ‘fluctuating’ in Jackson amid frigid weather

Water pressure ‘fluctuating’ in Jackson amid frigid weather

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The water system in Jackson, Mississippi, which partially...

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South Africa marks holidays despite nationwide power cuts

South Africa marks holidays despite nationwide power cuts

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Christmas lights twinkle, holiday music plays and Johannesburg’s...

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Franco Harris’ widow on field in Pittsburgh as his No. 32 retired

Franco Harris’ widow on field in Pittsburgh as his No....

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers retired Hall of Fame running back Franco...