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Gladys Knight Issues Statement On Super Bowl Involvement

Entertainment, National | Monday, January 21

As we reported yesterday, legendary singer and longtime civil rights champion Gladys Knight will sing the National Anthem prior to Super Bowl 53 which is being held in her hometown of Atlanta on Feb 3rd.Of course it comes as no surprise that the Knight is being criticized for her move by supporters of quarterback Colin... Read More.

Dueling Women’s March Events In NYC

National | Friday, January 18

Conflicts over control, inclusivity and alleged anti-Semitism will mean that women protesting on the second anniversary of the Women’s March on Washington are faced with competing demonstrations this weekend in New York City.One procession, around the edge of Central Park and down Sixth Avenue, is being organized by the Women's March Alliance, a... Read More.

Transcripts Detail FBI Debated Trump/Russia Relationship

National | Monday, January 14

In the chaotic aftermath at the FBI following Director James Comey's firing, a half-dozen senior FBI officials huddled to set in motion the move to open an investigation into President Donald Trump that included trying to understand why he was acting in ways that seemed to benefit Russia.

The Partial US Government Shutdown Is Tied For Longest Shutdown In American History

National | Friday, January 11

The partial U.S. government shutdown entered its 21st day Friday, tying the record for longest lapse in federal funding.The distinction comes on the same day that US workers miss paychecks. About 800,000 federal employees are either furloughed or temporarily working without pay as the closure persists.Lawmakers have failed to fund nine departments, or... Read More.

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March 12 Set For Special Elections To Replace 3 House Members

Local, National | Tuesday, January 8

Gov. Phil Bryant has set March 12 for special elections to replace three former House members who were elected judges in November. The 2019 Mississippi Legislature convenes Tuesday with at least three vacancies due to state lawmakers being elected judges and another lawmaker who will join the Court of Appeals in... Read More.

Cyntoia Brown Is Granted Clemency

National | Monday, January 7

Cyntoia Denise Brown, a woman serving a life sentence for killing a man who bought her for sex when she was 16 years old, has been granted clemency, the Tennessee governor's office said Monday. Brown, 30, will be released to parole supervision on August 7 after serving 15 years in prison, Gov.... Read More.

R. Kelly’s Brothers Open Up About Family Abuse In New Lifetime Documentary

Entertainment, National | Friday, January 4

In addition to the eight women who allege they were abused by R. Kelly in Lifetime’s new doc about the singer, the brothers of the hitmaker are also speaking out in “Surviving R. Kelly,” about claims that he has been abusing young girls for decades.In the doc, Bruce and Carey Kelly recall their famous sibling as being... Read More.

Nancy Pelosi Wins Speaker of the House For Most Diverse Congress In US History

National | Friday, January 4

Pelosi, elected speaker 220-192, took the gavel saying U.S. voters “demanded a new dawn” in the November election that swept the Democrats to a House majority and are looking to “the beauty of our Constitution” to provide checks and balances on power. She faced 15 dissenting votes from fellow Democrats.President Trump congratulated her... Read More.