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Though DMV motorists aren't hitting the road as much these days amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, gas prices in the region continue to shoot upward even as demand plummets.
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Nigeria Records 1,244 New Coronavirus Infections, Three More Deaths
[Premium Times] Three people died from the disease on Monday, taking the death toll to 1361.
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Uganda: Presidential Candidate Bobi Wine Says Army Raided His Home, Arrested Staff
[DW] Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, was doing a live radio interview with Kenya's Hot 96 FM station when the reported raid took place. Ugandan authorities are yet to comment.
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D.C. Announces Rollout Plan for COVID-19 Vaccines
With more than a little fanfare and lots of hope, the Bowser administration took possession of the first wave of vaccine to block the novel coronavirus less than three days after the vaccine had received formal federal approval for human use.
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UMMS Workers Among First in Maryland to Receive Coronavirus Vaccine
Some of the first people in Maryland to receive a COVID-19 vaccine Monday are five health care workers with the University of Maryland Medical System.
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Nation Of Islam Leader Louis Farrakhan Calls The Vaccine ‘Toxic Waste,’ Refers To White People As ‘Crackers’
… the U.S. government infected African-Americans with syphilis to study the … Dec. 3, just 42% of black Americans plan to get the coronavirus …
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CNN’s Sara Sidner Sheds Tears Over COVID-19 Deaths In South Los Angeles
Sidner's emotional reaction broke the fourth wall that many journalists uphold in order to deliver objective, fact-based reporting.
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AP-NORC poll: America's virus concerns stable as cases spike - Black News Channel
By STEPHEN GROVES and HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Deaths from the coronavirus pandemic are spiking across the country, yet a new poll finds little increase in alarm among Americans about COVID-19 infections and no significant change in opinion about how the government
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Deco returns to training
BY FORTUNE MBELE WARRIORS midfielder Danny Phiri  has resumed training after four months on the sidelines owing to a knee injury. The Golden Arrows star sustained the injury following the resumption of the South African topflight league in August last year after the COVID-19-induced break. The
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Kevin Hart and HartBeat Productions Ink Exclusive Four Movie Megadeal with Netflix
Comedian Kevin Hart and Netflix are laughing all the way to the bank in 2021, to the tune of a megadeal for at least four movies and worth $150 million dollars.
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Proof and Transparency: Dr. Ebony Hilton Will Take Coronavirus Vaccine, Provide Live Updates - Voice and Viewpoint
Stacy M. Brown | NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Phase one of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine distribution begins this week. For those who remain skeptical about vaccination, one high-profile medical doctor will give a day-by-day update of her experience. Dr. Ebony J. Hilton, the medical
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Trump Approves D.C. Emerrgency Declaration For Biden Inauguration
Outgoing President Donald Trump has declared an emergency in Washington D.C. and ordered federal assistance to assist in Joe Biden's inauguration.
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Don’t Come to D.C. for Inauguration, Regional Leaders Urge
The leaders in D.C., Maryland and Virginia released a joint statement Monday with a message not only for their constituents, but Americans nationwide who want to attend the presidential inauguration.
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Jamaican-American nurse first person vaccinated in New York - Stabroek News
(Jamaica Gleaner) A Jamaican-American nurse was the first to get the COVID-19 vaccine in New York. The article Jamaican-American nurse first person vaccinated in New York appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Two Malawian ministers die of Covid-19 on same day | Africanews
President Lazarus Chakwera said the government was considering declaring a state of emergency
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Racism is on the rise, but so are our Black people | Afram News
If anyone ever truly got real with Donald Trump, they'd explain to him that the nail was put in his presidential coffin when this nation had to bury George Floyd, Breanna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and the 270,000 Americans who died due to COVID-19. Not once, and for not one of them, has the president
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Pandemic has imperiled plans to retrieve Titanic's radio - Black News Channel
By BEN FINLEY Associated Press NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Fallout from the coronavirus pandemic is threatening a company's plans to retrieve and exhibit the radio that had broadcast distress calls from the sinking Titanic, according to a court filing made by the firm. The company, RMS Titanic Inc., said
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Bantu Holomisa claims to have found 'concoction' that prevents COVID-19
UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has had an illustrious stint in politics. But The General's advice about treating COVID is unlikely to launch his medical career.
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Canada administers first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
TORONTO (AP) — Canada administered its first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, becoming one of the first countries to do so in the effort to beat back the pandemic. Five front-line workers in Ontario were among the first Canadians to...
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Don Lemon: Trump 'the biggest snowflake of them all' - TheGrio
CNN Tonight host Don Lemon blasted President Donald Trump and Trump campaign spokesperson Hogan Gidley on his show Monday for... View Article The post Don Lemon: Trump 'the biggest snowflake of them all' appeared first on TheGrio.
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The Circle Is Shrinking: New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick Turns Down Pres Trump’s Medal of Freedom
After the fallout from last week's assault on at the Capitol, Bill Belichick issued a statement that never mentioned Donald Trump by name. Still, he declined his friend's invitation, citing allegiance to the nation over personal accolades or partisanship.
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Chadwick Boseman's widow delivers moving acceptance speech: 'I love you' - TheGrio
Taylor Simone Ledward Boseman gave a moving speech Monday night as she accepted an accolade for her late husband, actor... View Article The post Chadwick Boseman's widow delivers moving acceptance speech: 'I love you' appeared first on TheGrio.
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U.S. Asks States To Expand Group Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines, Not Hold Back 2nd Dose
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people 65 and older and to others at high risk by no longer holding…
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What To Know About Federal Stimulus Payments
The U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS have started to send out Economic Impact Payments (EIPs), and millions are eligible to receive funds. Still, many people have questions. ESSENCE sought […] The post What To Know About Federal Stimulus Payments appeared first on Essence.
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Nigeria: How Reopening of Schools, Religious Centres Worsened Nigeria's Covid-19 Situation - Official
[Premium Times] The official noted that the reopening of airports and increased local and international travels also fuelled the rise in coronavirus cases.
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Fearing violence, Ugandans flee Kampala ahead of tense vote | Africanews
"Since this campaign has been (on) everyone is worried. Everyone is worried," said driver Andrew Kiiza.
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Mozambique: Thousands of refugees flee to Pemba amid extremist threat | Africanews
The port of Pemba in northern Mozambique is known for its wide bay but rather than hosting tourists it has become home to thousands of refugees who have fled Islamic
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D.C. Chef Created A Vegan Cookbook For Children
This D.C based private chef pivoted his business and created a vegan cookbook during quarantine inspired by his daughter.
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Electors meeting to formally choose Biden as next president - Black News Channel
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidential electors have begun casting the votes that will formally choose Joe Biden as the nation's next president. Vermont's electors were the first in the nation to vote Monday, giving the state's three electoral votes to Biden and Vice
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