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Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant subpoenaed for his texts with Brett Favre about a drug company linked to the ex-NFL quarterback

Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has again been subpoenaed amid an ongoing civil suit in a multimillion-dollar welfare fraud scandal, and this time attorneys want to see communications between the ex-governor and former NFL and Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre.

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GM Secures All Energy Needed to Achieve Renewable Energy Goal 25 Years Ahead of Initial Target

Based on current projections, GM has reached its goal of securing enough renewable energy to power all of its U.S. sites by 2025 As one of the earliest adopters of renewable energy among corporate purchasers, GM has already realized positive cash flows from its portfolio, and expects to continue to do so GM’s long-term investments in local renewable energy projects support grid resiliency, as well as job growth and retention

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Hours before the Albuquerque killings suspect was publicly identified, CNN reporters were inside his home. Here's what happened

Authorities have arrested 51-year-old Muhammad Syed as a suspect in the killings of two Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico, they said Tuesday -- slayings that along with two other killings of Muslim men in recent months have put the city's Islamic community on edge.

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California's Oak Fire destroys at least 41 structures as it burns more than 18,000 acres near Yosemite National Park

California's Oak Fire has burned through more than 18,000 acres and destroyed at least 41 structures since it ignited near California's Yosemite National Park Friday, as fire crews battle overwhelmingly dry conditions and steep terrain, officials say.

Michael Avenatti sentenced to 4 years for stealing nearly $300K from Stormy Daniels

Disgraced attorney Michael Avenatti was sentenced to four years in prison for stealing nearly $300,000 from his former client, adult film actress Stormy Daniels.

Britain's economy is in a bad place. Removing Boris Johnson might help

Investors don't usually like political uncertainty. But in the United Kingdom, a shake-up in government could be exactly what the economy needs.

Britain's economy is in a bad place. Removing Boris Johnson might help

Investors don't usually like political uncertainty. But in the United Kingdom, a shake-up in government could be exactly what the economy needs.

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Biden tells governors 'we're going to have your back in any way we can' as Covid caseloads soar

President Joe Biden conferred with the nation's governors on Monday as a wave of Covid-19, driven by the heavily transmissible Omicron variant of the coronavirus, crashes across the country and drives caseloads to record levels in areas of the Northeast.

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Marsha P. Johnson Institute Introduces Pride Month Agenda And Historic Beauty Brand Collaboration

SheaMoisture Lends Social Media Platforms to Amplify MPJI

Continuing its commitment to lifting voices and advocating for the Black transgender community, the Marsha P. Johnson Institute (MPJI) today announced several activities to commemorate Pride month, including a groundbreaking collaboration with a major beauty and personal care brand.

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Your home is a hotspot for Covid-19, studies say

With Covid-19 surging in the United States, transmission of the novel coronavirus is at an all-time high.

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After Years of Not Waiting for the Facts, Trump Blames Charlottesville Vagueness On Just That

President Donald Trump, a man who has quickly and bluntly called out terrorist attacks for years and slammed his opponents for being too sheepish in the face of terror, said Tuesday that he gave a vague statement about violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday because he wanted to wait for the facts.

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Minority Lawmakers Unified in Call for Impeachment of POTUS

Only two Presidents of the United States have ever been impeached in history. And if democrats have their way Donald Trump will be the third. Ever since January 20th, Americans have been shocked, angered, applauded, confused, and gone through an array of emotions with Donald Trump at the helm of running our country.

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NFL and the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business to Host Webinar for 63 Current and Former Players

Webinar to serve as introduction for NFL Business Academy

NFL Player Engagement has partnered with the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business to co-host a webinar on July 18 for active NFL players and Legends. Spouses and significant others are also invited to participate as part of Player Engagement’s commitment to involve players’ families in the professional development and career transition process.

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Donald Trump Says He Doesn't Watch CNN. Except ...

At 7:47 a.m. ET Monday morning, President Trump tweeted this: "Interesting to watch Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut talking about hoax Russian collusion when he was a phony Vietnam con artist!"

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Billboard Music Awards 2017: What You Missed

The 2017 Billboard Music Awards were held Sunday in Las Vegas and oh what a night. In case you missed it, here's what folks are buzzing about:

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Super Bowl LI Kicks Off With a Lively Opening Night

Super Bowl Opening Night had a bit of everything on Monday, ranging from funny to serious. It also included a touching moment by Tom Brady and almost a major disaster involving the Atlanta Falcons' game plan.

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Undocumented Mom Hopes For a Miracle Outside Chicago ICE Office

Francisca Lino, an undocumented mother of four US-born children, waited outside the Chicago federal building on Monday in freezing temperatures, hoping for a miracle. She was told last week that she would be deported, even though she's been checking in with immigration officials regularly for 12 years.

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Notorious B.I.G.'s Legacy Still Hypnotizes 20 Years After His Death

If only it were just a dream. On March 9, 1997, rapper Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G." Wallace was shot and killed. Twenty years later, the hip hop legend's murder remains unsolved but his music remains just as relevant. Working from Wallace's vault, singer Faith Evans, who was married to Wallace at the time of his death, has recorded an album of duets with the rapper titled "The King & I."

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PwC: 'We failed the Academy' in Best Picture Mess Up

PricewaterhouseCoopers has taken "full responsibility" for the mistakes and "breaches of established protocols" that led to "La La Land" mistakenly being named best picture at the Oscars on Sunday night in one of the most infamous gaffes in the show's history.

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The Changing Scope of Black Radio in Houston

Music has always been a connecting element for African Americans. From the moment we knew there was sound, we have used it to make music as a way to both entertain and communicate. In the early years, music was made with the use of our mouths and body parts. We advanced to add the dimensions of instruments. Those various sounds combine to make beautiful music and our yearn for a larger platform to showcase our musical talents grew.