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Bad to worse: Bheki Cele may face Parliamentary grilling for 'beach fiasco'
Bheki Cele stopped short of kicking over a few sandcastles on Wednesday - but his visit to Camps Bay beach has caused a huge amount of drama.
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Close but not yet: Deal near on COVID-19 economic aid bill - DefenderNetwork.com
Congressional negotiators closed in Wednesday on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver additional help to businesses, $300 per week jobless checks, and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans. But there was no deal quite yet. The long-delayed measure was coming
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'Guptas gave him cash': Norma Mngoma exposes Gigaba in TV interview
The ex-wife of Malusi Gigaba, Norma Mngoma, has given a tell-all TV interview about her marriage with the former minister - and the accusations are heavy.
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Biden to pick Haaland to become first Native American interior secretary
President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as interior secretary, according to two people familiar with... View Article The post Biden to pick Rep. Haaland to become first Native American interior secretary appeared first on TheGrio.
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Scott funds give wings to HBCU visions | Afro
By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO Three of Maryland’s HBCU’s were transformed this week after receiving early Christmas gifts from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.  Bowie State University ($25 million), Morgan State University ($40 million) and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore
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Border Security Alarm in India as Rising Number of Nepalese Enter with Indian ID – The Wilmington Journal
KOLKATA — As an increasing number of Nepali citizens are entering India with unique Indian identification cards, known as Aadhaar, authorities are concerned about a breach of security. “We are noticing an unusually large number [...]
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School calendar announced: 'We're ready for the 2021 academic year'
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga told the media that schools will reopen to welcome back student on 27 January 2021,
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Rafer Johnson, Olympic champion - The Bay State Banner
Rafer Johnson, the world decathlon champion who carried the Stars and Stripes at the opening of the 1960 Rome Olympics and became a lifelong Kennedy family friend and Special Olympics ambassador, died at age 86 on Dec. 2 at his home in Los
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Dozens of states file anti-trust lawsuit against Google - Black News Channel
By Associated Press Undefined DENVER (AP) — Dozens of states filed an anti-trust lawsuit against Google on Thursday, alleging that the search giant has an illegal monopoly over the online search market that hurts consumers and advertisers. The lawsuit, announced by Colorado Attorney General Phil
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At 17, Salenah Cartier is the youngest person to graduate from University of Houston - Face2Face Africa
A Texan teenager just became University of Houston’s youngest Fall 2020 graduate at the age of 17 and her message to the world is, “anything is possible and to not let circumstances get in the way.” Raised by a single mother, Salenah (Selena) Cartier graduated with two degrees under her belt. It
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Georgia special ed teacher's aide dies of COVID-19 - TheGrio
Maude Jones of Rock Springs Elementary School submitted to retire from Gwinnett County Public Schools but ended up contracting COVID-19 before... View Article The post Georgia special ed teacher's aide dies of COVID-19 appeared first on TheGrio.
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio: Another Coronavirus Shutdown Is Imminent - The New York Beacon
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said a second shutdown of non-essential businesses “right after Christmas” is all but imminent. More than 6,000 residents are currently sitting in hospitals across the city infected with the coronavirus, a number the state hasn’t seen since
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Pelosi says House will impeach Trump, pushes VP to oust him - Black News Channel
By LISA MASCARO, DARLENE SUPERVILLE and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump as she pushes the vice president and the Cabinet to invoke constitutional authority to force him
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US officials report 3,500 new Covid-19 deaths, a new record | The Atlanta Voice
Wednesday brought more bad and good news as the US endures the 10th month of the coronavirus pandemic. There was a trio of all-time highs in the data. A record number of new deaths - more than 3,500 - was reported Wednesday and there were more than 240,000 newly reported coronavirus cases. And the
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Garden Route beaches: DA files court papers in bid to overturn decision
After dubbing the Garden Route a hotspot, national government took the decision to close beaches in the area for the festive season.
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140,000 Jobs Were Lost In December, All Of Which Belonged To Women
New data shows women professionals lost 140,000 jobs during the month of December, but a deeper dive shows men gained 16.000 jobs during the month
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Killing of Afghan TV Presenter Underscores Unrelenting Danger to Journalists – The Wilmington Journal
KABUL — The shooting death of Afghan TV presenter Malala Maiwand last week underscores the vulnerability of journalists — particularly female journalists — in the war-torn country. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for killing [...]
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Autistic man whose sentence is being questioned tests positive for COVID-19 - TheGrio
In Virginia, Lavern Rushin has worked hard to get her son Matthew Rushin out of prison. She believes the Virginia... View Article The post Autistic man whose sentence is being questioned tests positive for COVID-19 appeared first on TheGrio.
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Texas officials expect it to take months for coronavirus vaccine to be available to anyone who wants it | Dallas Weekly
Gov. Greg Abbott said he has not yet gotten the vaccine but will “at the appropriate time.' Need to stay updated on coronavirus news in Texas? Our evening roundup will help you stay on top of the day's latest updates. Sign up here. Texans can expect to see “widespread distribution” of COVID-19
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Booker, Democratic lawmakers introducing NCAA reform bill - TheGrio
A bill being introduced Thursday by four Democratic lawmakers would grant college athletes sweeping rights to compensation, including a share... View Article The post Booker, Democratic lawmakers introducing NCAA reform bill appeared first on TheGrio.
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FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests next week - Black News Channel
By COLLEEN LONG, MICHAEL BALSAMO and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, stoking fears of more bloodshed after last
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Philadelphia Man Becomes First Black Acceptant Into Groundbreaking Biotech Graduate Program at His University
Nafees Norris is on winter break. The 26-year-old Philadelphia native just completed his first semester of graduate studies at Thomas Jefferson University. But Norris is […]
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City councilors push for power in budgeting - The Bay State Banner
The City Council moved a step forward in an effort to establish a more equitable budget process that allows citizens to participate. District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards introduced an amendment in July to give the council power to reject the mayor’s amendments to the yearly budget, and introduce
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Former police chief says mayor told him to lie about Daniel Prude investigation - TheGrio
A former Rochester chief of police filed a claim this week stating that the city’s mayor asked him to “withhold... View Article The post Former police chief says mayor told him to lie about Daniel Prude investigation appeared first on TheGrio.
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Trump hits Cuba with new terrorism sanctions in waning days - Black News Channel
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday re-designated Cuba as a 'state sponsor of terrorism,' in a move that hits the country with new sanctions shortly before President-elect Joe Biden takes office. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the
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Pandemic Pot: How Marijuana Went Mainstream in the Year of Covid-19  – The Wilmington Journal
DENVER — As the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic descended on Colorado in November, gatherings were limited and restaurants closed to sustain social distance. However, pot shops remained open. Recently at The Green Solution, [...]
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Chicago Mayor 'Appalled' by 2019 Raid on Black Woman After Video is Aired
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Clifton 4th: Fury as 'shotgun-wielding officer' patrols Cape Town beach
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Yemen's rebels defiant as aid agencies fear US terror label - Black News Channel
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House speeding to impeach Trump for Capitol insurrection | L.A. Focus News
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