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Birx: People who gathered on Thanksgiving should assume they're infected - TheGrio
Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator shared a message for people who may have traveled or gathered in... View Article The post Birx: People who gathered on Thanksgiving should assume they're infected appeared first on TheGrio.
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Morocco: Number of Americans Studying in Morocco Up 24 Percent in 2018-2019 Academic Year - Report
[MAP] Rabat -- During the 2018/19 academic year, the number of U.S. students coming to Morocco for study jumped by 24%, according to an annual report released Monday by the Institute of International Education, with support from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural
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Chicago plans to bring youngest students back into classrooms starting in January.
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Bridging The Black Education Gap | The Orlando Advocate
The Chicago Crusader The United States of America has arguably been at the top of the Western world’s political stage for years. Historically, there are several things that have contributed to U.S. dominance. Certainly, it didn’t hurt that the settlers came here and took land from the people who
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Trans woman found fatally shot in driver's seat of car: 'Tremendously heartbreaking' - TheGrio
A Richmond, Virginia family is left heartbroken and seeking answers after the death of a loved one. Read More: Black... View Article The post Trans woman found fatally shot in driver's seat of car: 'Tremendously heartbreaking' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Ghana: Saint or Sinner - Rawlings Was Pivotal to Ghana's Political and Economic Fortunes
[The Conversation Africa] Twenty years after he left political office, probably nothing divides Ghanaians more than their opinions regarding Flight-Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings who has died. His lingering political influence on Ghana may be second only to Kwame Nkrumah. Some like Rawlings, some
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Amnesty warns US of culpability in rising Yemen civilian death toll if drone sale to UAE inked
If completed, the sale would be the first American transfer of lethal drones and stealth aircraft to any Arab country.
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Coronavirus live updates: Disneyland to remain closed through end of year – National News – The Black Chronicle
narvikk/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, EMILY SHAPIRO, IVAN PEREIRA and MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (NEW YORK) - A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 1.29 million people worldwide.…
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Nandlall acknowledges that Walrond appointment was unconstitutional - Stabroek News
Attorney General Anil Nandlall today told the High Court that the appointment of Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Oneidge Walrond as a Member of Parliament had been unconstitutional and that the matter will remedied by having her sworn-in
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Despite Covid-19, Americans racked up 3.5 million airline trips during four-day Thanksgiving weekend | The Crusader Newspaper Group
SAN FRANCISCO — Even as a third wave of Covid-19 crescendos across the United States, the Transportation Security Administration logged more than 3.5 million travelers in U.S. airports during the four-day Thanksgiving weekend. TSA checkpoint data show spikes on the Sundays before and after
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Why We, Elizabeth Warren And Chuck Schumer, Believe The Biden-Harris Administration Should Cancel Up To $50K In Student Debt On Day One - Blavity
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This Day in History — December 8
Today is the 343rd day of 2020. There are 23 days left in the year.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT1995: The World Health Organization announces that a new case of the Ebola virus has been confirmed in the Ivory Coast. Ebola killed 250 in Zaire earlier in 1995.�OTHER EVENTS1776: George Washington's retreating
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How South Africa's celebrities will be spending their holidays
It will be family first this festive season for some of our favourite personalities.
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New broadcast authority Director defends himself over US FCC cases - Stabroek News
Documents have surfaced that show that newly-appointed member of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) board, Robert Mohamed had allegedly operated an unlicensed radio station in the United States (US) several years
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Isiah Thomas Talks Basketball and Champagne with the Black Press
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Thomas, who led the Indiana Hoosiers to an NCAA title and twice guided the Detroit Pistons to an NBA championship, discussed basketball and Cheurlin Champagne with the Black Press during a recent livestream broadcast.
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Earth Today | Nature Conservancy publishes first-ever detailed maps of Caribbean coral reefs
THE NATURE Conservancy (TNC), one of the world’s leading conservation organisations, along with partners, has published detailed maps of important shallow underwater habitats throughout the entire Caribbean, among them all shallow water coral reefs...
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SpaceX-NASA mission: Four astronauts to dock with International Space Station
The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft that launched from Florida's Kennedy Space Center with four astronauts on board Sunday night is approaching the International Space Station. The spacecraft is expected to dock with the ISS around 11 pm ET, after a 27-hour journey.
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Clergy urges pastors to speak out against human rights abuses
AN Anglican Church clergyman has urged pastors to speak out against human rights abuses in the country. BY NIZBERT MOYO Father Shonai David Magurupira of Holy Name Anglican Church in Sakubva Mutare said this in an interview with NewsDay. Father Magurupira said churches should not only be confined
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‘Sheer, malicious slander’ - Chinese Embassy says US deputy chief of mission’s statement is typical hegemonic behaviour
The Chinese Embassy in Kingston says it rejects recent remarks made by United States (US) Deputy Chief of Mission John McIntyre that suggested the Asian economic superpower poses strategic risks through its telecommunications equipment and devices...
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US cutting millions from jobless aid
INDIANAPOLIS, United States (AP) - Tina Morton recently faced a choice: Pay bills - or buy a birthday gift for a child? Derrisa Green is falling further behind on rent. Sylvia Soliz has had her electricity cut off.
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Da Baby And Dani Leigh Rekindle Their Romance; His Child’s Mother Has Questions
https://www.instagram.com/p/CIZ02XMlUcY/ Dani Leigh and Da Baby made it Instagram official again after the "Suge" rapper posted a video of them sharing a meal together last night (Dec. 4). The "Easy" singer posted a photo of them to her Instagram as well with the caption, "My baby idc" with a heart
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Tuesday game time is not kind to Cowboys - North Dallas Gazette
By Dwain Price NDG Sports This past Tuesday was the first time in the Dallas Cowboys’ illustrious 60-year history that they ventured out and played a game on a Tuesday. And judging by the results, they probably wish they’ll never have to play another game on a Tuesday. The Baltimore Ravens
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US cases hit 11M; latest million took 6 days
BALTIMORE — More than 11 million cases of the coronavirus have now been reported in the United States, with the most recent million coming in less than a week. Johns Hopkins University’s coronavirus tracker reached 11 million on Sunday...
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Central African Republic: Car Minister of Defense and Africom Deputy Commander for Civil-Military Engagement Praise Strengthened U.S.-Car Military Ties
[Africom] U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs Stuttgart, Germ -- Ambassador Andrew Young, U.S. Africa Command's deputy commander for civil-military engagement, spoke with the Central African Republic's Minister of Defense Marie-Noelle Koyara last week.
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Libya: 36th Universal Periodic Review - UK Statement On Libya
[PR Newswire] London -- The UK delivers statement on Libya at the 36th Session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR), sharing recommendations to improve their human rights record.
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Just in | Springboks to face old foes England on 2021 end of year tour
SA and England will meet for the first time since the 2019 Rugby World Cup final when they clash on the Springboks’ end of year tour.
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870K measles cases in 2019, highest number in 23 years — UN
LONDON, United Kingdom (AP) - The number of children sickened by measles in 2019 was the highest in 23 years, according to new data published by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Grandmaster Jay of Pro-Black Activist Group NFAC Arrested by the FBI
“Grandmaster Jay," founder of pro-Black activist group NFAC has been charged with assaulting federal task force officers for aiming a rifle at them
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Gang Gang: Cardi B Apologizes For Having Almost 40 People At Thanksgiving
Given that COVID-19 continues to spike across the country folks are even more sensitive to large gatherings. Cardi B's recent get together had people triggered. As spotted on The Grio the Bronx Bombshell made it clear she wanted to feel the love during the recent holiday. On Sunday, November 29 she
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Report finds microwave energy likely made US diplomats ill
WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AP) - A new report by a National Academy of Sciences committee has found that 'directed' microwave radiation is the likely cause of illnesses among American diplomats in Cuba and China.The study commissioned by the State Department and released Saturday is the latest
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