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Saxman Charles Neville Passes Away At 79

Entertainment, National | Friday, April 27

He was the second oldest member of one of the all-time great family groups, and his saxophone drove many of their biggest hits. Charles Neville of The Neville Brothers passes away at age 79. Neville died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Neville’s famous brother Aaron posted of the death on Twitter: "My dear... Read More.

Facebook Spells Out It’s Usage Policy

National | Tuesday, April 24

If you’ve ever wondered exactly what sorts of things Facebook would like you not to do on its service, you’re in luck. For the first time, the social network is publishing 27 pages of detailed guidelines to what does and doesn’t belong on its service. So please don’t make credible violent threats or revel... Read More.

Barbara Bush, Republican matriarch and former first lady, dies at 92

National | Thursday, April 19

Barbara Bush, the matriarch of a Republican political dynasty and a first lady who elevated the cause of literacy, died Tuesday, according to a statement from her husband's office. She was 92. Only the second woman in American history to have had a husband and a son elected... Read More.

New Plan Would Allow Drug Testing For Some Food Stamp Recipients

National | Thursday, April 12

The Trump administration is considering a plan that would allow states to require certain food stamp recipients to undergo drug testing. The proposal, which is currently under review, would be narrowly targeted, applying mostly to people who are able-bodied, without dependents and applying for some specialized jobs, according to an administration official briefed on... Read More.

Marine Corps Appoints First Black Female To Brigadier General

National | Thursday, April 12

Marine Corps Col. Lorna M. Mahlock is making history as the first African-American female promoted to Brigadier General. Secretary of Defense James Mattis made the announcement from the President on April 10. Mahlock is currently serving as the deputy director of operations, plans, policies, and operations directorate at the Marine Corps’ headquarters located in Washington, D.C. Previously she... Read More.

Teens March From Mississippi to Memphis in Honor of MLK

Local, National | Monday, April 2

Saturday Mar 31st a group of teenagers wearing aqua-colored T-shirts and hydration backpacks launched a 50-mile walk from northern Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee as tribute to slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on the 50th anniversary of his assassination. Escorted by police cars, support vans, and a portable restroom, six middle school,... Read More.

Winnie Mandela Dies At Age 81

National | Monday, April 2

South Africa’s state broadcaster says Winnie Mandela prominent anti-apartheid activist and the ex-wife of Nelson Mandela, has died at age 81. Madikizela-Mandela was married to Nelson Mandela from 1958 to 1996. Mandela was imprisoned throughout most of their marriage and Madikizela-Mandela’s own activism against the apartheid regime led to her being imprisoned for months and,... Read More.

Donald Trump, Jr.’s Wife Files For Divorce

Entertainment, National | Friday, March 16

Donald Trump, Jr. and his wife, Vanessa Trump, may be getting divorced. Vanessa Trump, a former model, is seeking an uncontested divorce from the president’s son, according to a public court record filed Thursday. Details of the divorce complaint haven’t been made public. The couple, both 40 years old, married in 2005 and have five... Read More.