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Beto O’Rourke Kicks Off 2020 Campaign In Iowa

National | Monday, March 18

Democrat Beto O'Rourke jumped into the 2020 presidential race Thursday, shaking up the already packed field and pledging to win over voters from across the political spectrum as he tries to translate his sudden celebrity into a formidable White House bid.The former Texas congressman... Read More.

Audio Recording Confirms Ilhan Omar’s Harsh Criticism Of Obama’s ‘Hope And Change’

National | Tuesday, March 12

Rep. Ilhan Omarblasted a news outlet last week for allegedly misquoting her criticism of former President Barack Obama. But the move backfired after she released audio of the interview that only confirmed her remarks.The Minnesota Democrat slammed Obama’s “hope and change” message as a... Read More.

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R. Kelly Arrested Again After Child Support Hearing

Entertainment, National | Thursday, March 7

R. Kelly was taken back into custody Wednesday after appearing at a child-support hearing, authorities said, hours after the broadcast of an interview in which the R&B star cried and ranted about being “assassinated” by allegations of sexual abuse.Cook County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Sophia Ansari... Read More.

House Approves Bill To Expand Gun Background Checks

National | Monday, March 4

The Democratic-controlled House on Wednesday approved a measure requiring federal background checks for all firearms sales and transfers, the first major gun control legislation considered by Congress in nearly 25 years.Democrats called the 240-190 vote a major step to end the gun lobby’s grip... Read More.

R. Kelly Arrested For Sex Abuse Charges-Released On $100,000 Bail

National | Tuesday, February 26

A Cook County, IL judge set the bail for R&B singer R. Kelly for $1 million — $250,000 for each of the four people he’s charged with sexually abusing — during a hearing in Chicago on Saturday. the news comes a day after the... Read More.

Police Provide Details Of Smollett Plans For Attack

National | Friday, February 22

An LGBTQ rights group is calling on anyone who feels let down by the allegations against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett to channel their anger and disappointment into productive activism to fight hate crimes.The Human Rights Campaign released a statement Thursday saying that a “rising... Read More.

Mississippi Legislature Passes Bill To Ban Abortions Once Heartbeat Is Detected

Local, National | Wednesday, February 20

Mississippi lawmakers in both the House and Senate passed bills Wednesday that could ban abortion as early as six weeks into pregnancy. If either bill becomes law, abortions in Mississippi would be illegal as soon as a fetal heartbeat is detected. There are... Read More.

Barack Obama Partners With NBA, FIBA To Create Africa Basketball League

National | Wednesday, February 20

Former President Brack Obama has teamed with the NBAand International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to create a new league in Africa that will feature 12 teams from several countries across the continent.“I’ve always loved basketball because it’s about building a team that’s equal to more... Read More.

Millions For Infrastructure Projects In Jackson Area

Local, National | Friday, February 15

Jackson and surrounding cities now have access to millions of dollars of federal cash for much-needed infrastructure projects. Now it's up to the cities to get to work. The Jackson Metropolitan Planning Organization on Wednesday approved a total $32.7 million in... Read More.

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