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The Latest: Germany's health agency attacked; cases double - Black News Channel
By The Associated Press BERLIN — Several people attacked Germany's national disease control center with incendiary devices early Sunday, Berlin police reported. A security guard noticed the attack on the Robert Koch Institute in the German capital and was able to quickly extinguished the
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After killing 5 across East Coast, Isaias has made its way to Canada - L.A. Focus Newspaper

The storm's maximum sustained winds are now about 40 mph and it is expected to get weaker, the National Hurricane Center said, adding the storm is likely to dissipate Wednesday night or Thursday.

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Timeline of Birmingham’s 150-Year History
The Birmingham Times 1871  –City of Birmingham founded; now the state’s most populous city, Birmingham was founded at the crossing of two rail lines near one of the world’s richest deposits of minerals. 1873 - Birmingham becomes seat of Jefferson County. -First Colored Baptist Church
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Gov. Kemp seeks to reunite Georgia Republicans en route to reelection | The Atlanta Voice
Brian Kemp often tells supporters to “keep choppin’ wood,” the way the self-described “country guy” urges a steady, deliberate approach. Yet the Georgia governor also says he’ll be “running scared” as he seeks a second term. Because precious little about Georgia politics is calm heading into
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‘It’s Giving Me Father Daughter Vibes’: Fans Unleash Jokes About Future and His New Boo Dess Dior
Future and his new girlfriend Dess Dior stepped out in Atlanta wearing matching outfits, making it clear that they’re an item. In the photos, Future, […]
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Texas storms bring tornadoes, injuring 8, flipping trucks – Dallas Post Tribune
WAXAHACHIE, Texas (AP) — At least eight people were injured when storms that brought at least five tornadoes to North Texas flipped tractor-trailers on an interstate and damaged structures. Three drivers were hospitalized, one with serious injuries, after their tractor-trailers overturned in the
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Hundreds Turn Out To Honor The Life Of 21-Year-Old Texas Woman, Sakyra Young, Killed By Abusive Boyfriend - Blavity News
Police arrested Michael Matthew Howard, her boyfriend, for the 21-year-old's murder.
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Twice As Tasty: Campechano Taco Mixes Flavors To Enrich The Palate – The Wilmington Journal
Tacos should never be boring. To avoid tiring of a particular taste, Mexicans invented the Campechano tacos. Their name comes from Campeche, a state in southeast Mexico that is an important port. Legend has it [...]
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(2017) New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu's Address on the Removal of Confederate Monuments in New Orleans
On May 19, 2017, New Orleans, Louisiana Mayor Mitch Landrieu addressed an audience in his city as a backdrop and explanation of the city’s recent decision to remove statutes of General Robert E. Lee and other Confederate military and political leaders from public squares in New Orleans.  His speech
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Russell Simmons, Erica Ford Continue Decades-Long Tradition Uplifting Mothers of Murder Victims | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Erica Ford has received honors for implementing concepts for increasing safety that New York City officials said have resulted in a 10 percent reduction in violence throughout the five boroughs. When she and Russell Simmons began collaborating years ago, the mogul became one of the
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Nearly 100 Texas mayors plead with Congress for coronavirus relief funding - DefenderNetwork.com
As Congress resumes work on a new coronavirus financial relief package, nearly 100 Texas mayors are pressing the state’s congressional delegation for more funding to address revenue losses incurred due to the economic downturn brought by COVID-19. Texas received $11 billion in funds from the
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1 dead, at least 17 injured after tornado rips Alabama town - Black News Channel
By JAY REEVES and DESIREE MATHURIN undefined BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A teenager huddling in his basement was killed and several of his family members were critically injured when a tornado blew a tree onto their home in Alabama and it collapsed on top of them, police said Tuesday. The tornado left
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Mayor Lightfoot Encourages Residents to Take Precautions this Winter Amid COVID-19 pandemic. | Chicago Defender
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, along with the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC), Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS), Department of Family and Support Services, Peoples Gas, other City departments, and sister agencies reminded residents about the City's available services
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Russell Simmons, Erica Ford Continue Decades-Long Tradition Uplifting Mothers of Murder Victims - Voice and Viewpoint
Erica Ford has received honors for implementing concepts for increasing safety that New York City officials said have resulted in a 10 percent reduction in violence throughout the five boroughs. When she and Russell Simmons began collaborating years ago, the mogul became one of the few celebrities
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WATCH | Three killed, 14 cattle perish in 'fiery' Eastern Cape collision | News24
Three people and 14 cattle have been killed in the Eastern Cape in a "fiery crash" between two trucks, one which was transporting the animals.
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UAB medical team saves Fultondale tornado victim with onsite amputation
By Donna Cope Alabama Newscenter Working in what could be compared to a war zone, a team of UAB doctors and nurses performed an onsite amputation to save an injured man after the F3 tornado hit Fultondale Jan. 25. Sometime after midnight, UAB trauma surgeon Dr. Don Reiff received a call from
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Let’s heed the UN’s dire warning and stop the east African oil pipeline now | Bill McKibben, Diana Nabiruma and Omar Elmawi - The Tanzania News
If there is one world leader trying to look out for the planet as a whole, not just their own nation, it’s the UN secretary general. Last week, António Guterres was resolute in the wake of the damning report from the IPCC on the perilious climate crisis. It should, he…
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Tajh Crutch, co-founder, WEAR BRIMS: Lost Friends in Alabama tornado; Found Purpose
By Ameera Steward For the Birmingham Times When luxury retailer Nordstrom began selling WEAR BRIMS—the first Black-owned luxury hat brand to be sold in its stores—on March 1, it felt like a “full-circle moment” for Tajh Crutch, one of the brand’s designers. On that day in 2007, Crutch was a student
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Driving Forces Behind the Market Volatility in 2020 | PensacolaVoice Magazine 2020
In recent times, there has been a surge in investors who are signing up for ETF trading. Although it is the largest finance in the world, certain factors have contributed to this bloom. The latest pandemic has rendered many individuals jobless and searching for an income source. People are always
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Russell Simmons, Erica Ford Continue Decades-Long Tradition Uplifting Mothers of Murder Victims - Texas Metro News
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Erica Ford has received honors for implementing concepts for increasing safety that New York City officials said have resulted in a 10 percent reduction in violence throughout the five boroughs. When she and Russell Simmons began collaborating years ago, the mogul became one of the
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Birmingham artist: ‘Heaven’s not segregated, so why should earth be . . .?’
Solomon Crenshaw Jr. For The Birmingham TimesBrian Moore admits he knew little about the Bham Cleanup project that grew from the rubble and shattered glass the followed the unrest in Birmingham in late May. But a phone call from Bluff Park artist Angie Taylor prompted him to bring his message of
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LIVE UPDATES: Tampa Placed Under Tropical Storm Watch as Elsa Moves Forward 
By: BNC Digital Staff Tampa, Florida, is currently under a tropical storm watch as Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to hit the area early Tuesday or Wednesday. BNC's chief meteorologist Kevan Smith said that Tampa is also under a storm surge watch.   BNC's chief meteorologist @kevansmithbnc is
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Little Richard, Founding Father of Rock Who Broke Musical Barriers, Dead at 87
Little Richard, a founding father of rock and roll whose fervent shrieks, flamboyant garb, and joyful, gender-bending persona embodied the spirit and sound of that new art form, died
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More bad weather expected in various provinces on Sunday 22 November
The South African Weather Service have warned of more severe weather in several parts of the country on Sunday 22 November
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California's largest single wildfire spawned two massive firenados - one was an EF2 - L.A. Focus Newspaper
One firenado -- short for fire tornado -- was rated an EF-2, with winds up to 125 miles per hour. The other had winds of up to 100 miles per hour and was rated an
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Watch: Gauteng flooding - Vereeniging store hit by 'indoor rain'
After a torrid 2020, the last thing businesses need is something like this. On Friday, rain came crashing through the roof of this Vereeniging store in Gauteng.
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One dead, over a dozen injured after devastating tornado in Fultondale
WVTM One person is dead and over a dozen are injured after a tornado tore through Fultondale late Monday night, leaving the area significantly damaged. Jefferson County Coroner Bill Yates confirms there was one death related to the Fultondale tornado. No further details were released by
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Did Beyoncé and Jay-Z commission 'world's most expensive car' for a picnic?
The 'world's most expensive car', the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail, was reportedly commissioned by Jay-Z and Beyoncé and is perfect for a picnic.
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Texas power outages below 500,000 but water crisis persists - TheGrio
Power was restored to more Texans on Thursday, with fewer than a half-million homes remaining without electricity, and many still... View Article The post Texas power outages below 500,000 but water crisis persists appeared first on TheGrio.
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‘Antebellum’ and the Horrors of History That Persist Today
Janelle Monáe and her directors tackled slavery’s terrible legacy. But re-enacting scenes of bondage demanded reserves of strength.
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