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Ohio House speaker, 4 others arrested in $60M bribery case - Black News Channel
By JULIE CARR SMYTH and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The powerful Republican speaker of the Ohio House and four associates were arrested Tuesday in a $60 million federal bribery case connected to a taxpayer-funded bailout of Ohio's two nuclear power plants. Hours after FBI
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7.8 magnitude quake strikes off Alaska coast - L.A. Focus Newspaper
The earthquake was centered in the Pacific Ocean about 60 miles southeast of Perryville on the sparsely populated Alaska Peninsula, striking around 10:12 p.m. local time (2:12 a.m. Wednesday
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Guyana urges international community to await final declaration of election results | New York Carib News
Guyana today urged the international community to await the final results of the disputed March 2 regional and general election while also criticizing the position of former Jamaica prime minister Bruce Golding that Georgetown had failed the litmus test of democracy and that there were gloom and
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Tropical storm sets a record as it churns toward the Caribbean - L.A. Focus Newspaper
The storm was around 1,250 miles east of the southern Windward Islands on Wednesday morning, packing winds of 45 mph and moving to the west-northwest at 12
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Busta's Person of the Week: A heart-to-heart conversation with Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough - WS Chronicle
Busta's Person of the Week: A heart-to-heart conversation with Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough The post Busta's Person of the Week: A heart-to-heart conversation with Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough appeared first on WS Chronicle.
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The Model For Joe Biden’s Climate Justice Pledge Is Already Facing Problems
The presidential candidate cited New York's climate law in his latest proposal, but advocates in the state say the justice provision isn't yet working out as planned.
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Molotov cocktails thrown at Suriname embassy - Stabroek News
Two Molotov cocktails were thrown in the vicinity of the Suriname Embassy early yesterday morning. The article Molotov cocktails thrown at Suriname embassy appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Powerful quake shakes Alaska towns, creates small tsunami - Black News Channel
By MARK THIESSEN and CHEYANNE MUMPHREY Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A powerful earthquake off Alaska's southern coast shook sparsely populated coastal communities late Tuesday and prompted some residents to briefly flee to higher ground because of tsunami fears. There were no immediate
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Grenada cancels carnival holidays | New York Carib News
The Grenada government on Wednesday said that the cancellation of the annual Carnival celebrations, Spicemas, this year because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, has also resulted in the loss of the two days observed as public holidays.
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Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa picks fight with tycoon over economy crash | Fin24
Zimbabwe’s president has picked a fight with the country’s most successful businessman. The economy may be the loser.
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Netflix drops trailer for comedy special 'Sam Jay: 3 in the Morning' : TheGrio
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Defense Innovator L3Harris awards $2 Million Grant to African American High School via Nonprofit | Dallas Weekly
3Harris Technologies is making a commitment to future innovators, scientists and mathematicians by investing to identify and develop talent early. Aerospace and defense company L3Harris will invest $2 million to advance INROADS’ College Links. College Links is an innovative program that seeks to
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The Black News Channel Launches BNC 24/7 On Select TV, Roku. Tiki LIVE, and Xumo - Black News Channel
Tallahassee, Florida –  The Black News Channel (BNC), the nation's only culturally specific news channel that reflects the Black community's diverse viewpoints, announced today the launch of its new OTT news streaming service BNC 24/7 on digital platforms Select TV, Roku, Tiki LIVE, and Xumo. With
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Activists push to change Massachusetts state flag - The Bay State Banner
Last Thursday, a group of Native American activists and allies gathered at the front steps of the Massachusetts State House to push for three pieces of legislation that would change the state’s controversial state seal and
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Odis Jones becomes Missouri City’s eighth city manager - DefenderNetwork.com
The city of Missouri City and Odis Jones have reached an employment agreement, according to a press release from the city. Jones will begin his tenure as the city’s eighth city manager effective July 20. “He is an excellent fit for the CEO position and we are looking forward to his
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South Africa: Eskom Unbundled - Contradictions in the Plan Will Exacerbate the Energy Crisis
[Daily Maverick] Three international energy research organisations have worked with Eskom trade unions to compile a report - Eskom Transformed: Achieving a Just Energy Transition for South Africa - due for release on 23 July 2020. This is the first of a three-part series on the analysis contained
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Court of Appeal to hear Misenga Jones case on Saturday - Stabroek News
The Guyana Court of Appeal will hear arguments on Saturday morning at 10, in the appeal filed by Tucville resident Misenga Jones, who is challenging the High Court’s decision upholding the validity of the national recount of votes from the March
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National Black Theatre garners Obie Award | New York Carib News
Historic theater nabs prestigious award at ceremony honoring the best in Off-Broadway NEW YORK (July 15, 2020) — Dr. Barbara Ann Teer’s National Black Theatre (NBT) was awarded the Obie Award for Sustained Excellence in Production and Continued Advocacy on behalf of Black Artists during the 65th
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South Africa: Still No Clarity On Cape Town's Halted Central Line
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Birmingham's housing authority, schools cut ties with Church of the Highlands over pastor’s social media likes - African American News Today - EIN News
The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District and the Birmingham Board of Education cut ties with Church of the Highlands due to controversy surrounding Chris Hodges, the church’s founder and pastor, liking social media posts that have been criticized as racially insensitive.
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Blacks in California Split Over Vote That Could Raise Some Property Taxes - Voice and Viewpoint
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Proposition 15, the “Tax on Commercial and Industrial Properties for Education and Local Government Funding Initiative,” is on the Nov. 3 ballot in California. If Californians vote yes on “Split Roll” - shorthand for the proposition’s title - the
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Tokyo 2020 preparing to deliver Games with COVID-19 - CEO Muto - Stabroek News
TOKYO,  (Reuters) - Tokyo Olympics organisers are preparing to host the Games next year even if the global coronavirus pandemic hasn’t eased substantially, organising committee chief executive Toshiro Muto told Reuters
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Firm rolls out pre-fabs building tech for Covid isolation centres
Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM) has rolled out prefabricated building technology that can be deployed to fast-track construction of isolation facilities for Covid-19 patients.
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Blacks in California Split Over Vote That Could Raise Some Property Taxes
Proposition 15, the “Tax on Commercial and Industrial Properties for Education and Local Government Funding Initiative,” is on the Nov. 3 ballot in California.  If Californians vote yes on “Split Roll” - shorthand for the proposition’s title - the state will come up with a new taxation formula. The
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Draya under fire for saying Megan Thee Stallion, Tory Lanez had 'Bobby. Whitney love' : TheGrio
Draya Michele is catching heat over the insensitive comments she made about Megan Thee Stallion’s shooting incident with Tory Lanez. ... View Article The post Draya under fire for saying Megan Thee Stallion, Tory Lanez had 'Bobby and Whitney love' appeared first on TheGrio.
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FTTx Council Africa rebrands as the Digital Council - TechCentral
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Holness: I respect, love Michael Manley
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Guyana could see some bad weather from Tropical Storm Gonzalo - Stabroek News
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