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Trump’s Failures Attempt to Overshadow Historic Inauguration
After the votes were counted and it was finally announced that Joe Biden was the president-elect and Kamala Harris was the vice president-elect, it felt like a weight had been […] The post Trump’s Failures Attempt to Overshadow Historic Inauguration appeared first on Essence.
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Be a Blessing Birmingham – Is Just That, On MLK Day 
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WATCH: What You Need To Know — January 19, 2021: Trump Pardons — Vaccinations Rates — Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against NCAA
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Analysis: Trump leaves America at its most divided since the Civil War
Donald Trump ends his tumultuous presidency with the nation confronting the greatest strain to its fundamental cohesion since the Civil War.
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County Health Officials Discuss Local Vaccination Rollout — The Sacramento Observer
Ten months into the pandemic and people still have a lot of questions. County Public Health Officer Dr. Olivia Kasirye and others are offering updates on the COVID-19 pandemic during a series of “community conversations” held virtual to keep the public informed. The meetings are held twice a month
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State Responds with Behavioral Restraint Use Reforms After 16-yr-old’s Death
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Man in Custody in Connection with 2011 Plano Sexual Assault Case, Police Say
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Africa: Outgoing U.S State Department's Top Africa Official Cites 'Significant' Achievements
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The Rev. Martin Luther King’s legacy for the nation 
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