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Guns are by far the most common weapon used to kill Black homicide victims in America, according to a new study by the Violence Policy Center (VPC). The study found that 86 percent of Black homicide victims nationwide were killed with guns. Of these, two-thirds were killed with a handgun. In
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#USelection | Huge voter turnout in New York, Pennsylvania amid COVID spike
For the first time in its history the United States is holding a presidential and congressional election during a pandemic and Americans face a stark choice, re-elect President Donald Trump or re-place him with Democratic challenger Joe Biden, the...
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If you haven't jumped on the home improvement bandwagon just yet, but you've been curious about some simple ways to give your home a face-lift without breaking the bank, look no further. Here are five easy and inexpensive ways to make your home look more lavish.
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Sudan: Removing Sudan From the State Sponsors of Terrorism List
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Citizens Petitioning Federal Government to Return Tax to Territory
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US hails Kabuga arrest
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell: I 'Encourage' a team to sign Colin Kaepernick
New York (BNC)– NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell released a statement Monday in support of former NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick being reinstated back into the
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US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to shutter social media platforms after Twitter for the first time acted against his false tweets, prompting the enraged Republican to double down on unsubstantiated claims and conspiracy
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