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By Carole Feldman Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Delivering a 'much-needed moment of pure joy,' the National Zoo's giant panda Mei Xiang gave birth to a wiggling cub Friday at a time of global pandemic and social unrest. An experienced mom, 'Mei Xiang picked the cub up immediately and began
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In her historic speech accepting the vice presidential nomination for the Democratic party, Sen. Kamala Harris introduced her family —...
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UWI to welcome students August 30 with changes to facilitate teaching, accommodations
The University of the West Indies, Mona, says it will be welcoming new and returning students to the St Andrew-based campus for the new academic year 2020-2021 on August 30, but with several changes to facilitate teaching and living on the campus....
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‘Find Your Way Back’: Jaheim Slammed by Social Media Over His Support for Donald Trump – Atlanta Black Star
Another bites the dust! One more member of the Black community has come out to show his support for President Donald J. Trump. On Saturday, […]
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Checking In: Embrace Being a Grown-Ass Woman
How often do people say this? Tweet this? Here’s what I know to be true about being “a grown woman”: The meaning of this phrase changes and deepens decade by decade. The older you get, the more you…
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Did the gov’t ignore advice to tighten ‘Emancipendence’ COVID curfew?
It’s the question Jamaica’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Jaquiline Bisasor McKenzie did not answer on Sunday night: “Did you advise the government to extend the curfew hours for the ‘Emancipendence’ period?”...
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Susan Rice says she is qualified to be Biden’s secretary of state - TheGrio
In a Friday interview with April Ryan on American Urban Radio Networks, Susan Rice said she would be qualified for... View Article The post Susan Rice says she is qualified to be Biden’s secretary of state appeared first on TheGrio.
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One death, 56 new COVID cases
A 69-year-old woman from Manchester has died from COVID-19 complications, increasing total fatalities to 16. Meanwhile, Jamaica on Friday recorded 56 new COVID cases, pushing the total to 1,346, with four critical and seven moderate. Recoveries...
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Motorcyclist nursing head injury following crash during Central Manchester 'drive through'
A 33-year-old motorcyclist, who was part of a motorcade of Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporters yesterday in Central Manchester, is nursing head injuries after crashing in Content in the constituency. Confirming the incident, head of the...
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'Twinz': Yandy Smith Posts a Darling Photo with 8-Year-Old Son and Fans Call Him Her Mini-Me
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Bunting, Tomlinson out of political debates amid COVID precaution
The People’s National Party (PNP's) Manchester Central candidate Peter Bunting and St Andrew West Rural’s Krystal Tomlinson are out of Tuesday’s political debate on social issues. PNP general secretary Julian Robinson says the...
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Showers, thunderstorms, gusty winds expected as Laura passes near Jamaica
The Meteorological Service of Jamaica continues to monitor conditions associated with Tropical Storm Laura very closely, as the storm now dumps heavy rains on the Domincan Republic and Haiti.  CMC reports that the storm...
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Tami Roman Chimed In On Tim Norman’s Murder Charges And Jennifer Williams Wasn’t Pleased
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Trinidad national's artwork makes cover of Time Magazine - Stabroek News
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‘Baby Number 3 Coming Soon?!’: Tia Mowry-Hardrict’s Fun Family Pic Sparks Hubbub When Fans Notice the Actress’s Pregnancy Tests on the Bathroom Floor – Atlanta Black Star
Tia Mowry-Hardrict is all anyone can talk about right now, mostly because she's proudly flaunting her 65-pound weight loss on social media and partially because […]
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Golfer Charlie Sifford broke barriers to become the first African American to play in the PGA tour in the 1960s. He was instrumental in compelling the PGA to formally end its 1931-1961 Caucasians only membership clause. Described as the “Jackie Robinson of golf”, the then-39-year-old was already
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Witnesses Say Jacob Blake Was Trying to Stop a Fight Between Two Women Before He Was Shot at Close Range by Kenosha Police, Father Gives Update On His Condition – Atlanta Black Star
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton this evening revealed that there have been 17 confirmed cases of COVID-19 among health care workers across the country.  Eight of the confirmed cases have been at the...
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