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Abuja — The World Bank has advised Nigeria to develop its mining sector to help mitigate post-COVID-19 economic shocks, rather than wait for a rebound of oil prices in the global
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LOS ANLEGES — Los Angeles County has dismissed a lawsuit against the cities of Lynwood and Bell Gardens that blocked the cities from prohibiting the use of their hotels in a statewide program to shelter the homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic. The dismissal came after Lynwood rescinded its
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Fourth of July could create 'the perfect storm' for spreading coronavirus, infectious disease doctor warns | The Atlanta Voice
As the Fourth of July weekend nears, an infectious disease doctor said the United States could be heading into “the perfect storm” for a spike in new coronavirus
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After four nights and lawsuit, officials end curfews
LOS ANGELES — One day after being sued by the American Civil Liberties Union over the imposition of curfews, Los Angeles County officials announced there are no plans to enact another
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State of Emergency and curfew declared in LA amidst ongoing protests
State of Emergency and curfew declared in LA amidst ongoing protests
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Little Richard laid to rest at Alabama alma mater
Little Richard laid to rest at Alabama alma mater
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Californians Join the Movement for Justice as Civil Unrest Escalates Nationally
Tensions are high across the nation as Americans of all races rise in protest against the killings of Black people by the police and other vigilantes
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The Heinous Murder of George Floyd and Race in America
The Heinous Murder of George Floyd and Race in America
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Even While Physically Distant, 2020 Grads Find Ways to Celebrate and Inspire
– President Barack Obama, National High School Class of 2020 Commencement
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'The Beauty of Melanin': Eva Marcille's Pic with Friends Leaves Fans Salivating Over the 'RHOA' Star's Clear Skin
Marcille went nearly makeup free, causing some fans to beg her for the inside scoop on achieving clear, healthy-looking
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Garcetti calls for more implicit bias training for police
LOS ANGELES — During a discussion June 1 on the police protests occurring across the nation, Mayor Eric Garcetti said law enforcement departments must examine and improve the ways they recruit officers, how they train them and the oversight of officers they have in
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MTA prepares to lose more than $1 billion in revenue
LOS ANGELES — The more-than-$1 billion the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is expected to receive in initial federal COVID-19 relief funding will not be enough to cover all of its losses due to the pandemic, board members said May
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Newswire : The killing of George Floyd sparks continued protests, outrage across the nation
(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Minneapolis Police Department Officer Derek Chauvin relaxed as he was suffocating George
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L.A. DIGEST: Operation Loves provides 400 care packages
SOUTH LOS ANGELES — County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Faith Foster Families and the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services donated 400 care packages and meals to foster
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Police Murder of George Floyd Sparks Uprisings Across America
From the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul to the Streets of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Louisville, Atlanta, Washington, DC, and New York City, and the bright lights of the Big Apple, African Americans are expressing outrage over the police killing of George Floyd, the
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Rwanda: How NAEB's Interventions Could Save Rwanda's Horticulture Exports Recovery
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State, FBI to Oversee Probe into Black Man’s Hanging Death – Voice and Viewpoint
PALMDALE, Calif. (AP) _ State and federal authorities will monitor the investigation into the death of a black man found hanging from a tree in the Southern California city of Palmdale, officials said Monday following large weekend
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Officials are first to call for Huizar to resign from council
In a statement, Garcetti said, “I’m sickened by the bribery and corruption described in federal indictments, and I support Council President Nury Martinez’s call for Jose Huizar to step down from Los Angeles City
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City, county get September deadline for homeless camps
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Los Angeles Director of Public Health Links Murder of George Floyd to Injustice Seen Within the Black Community Facing COVID-19
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Highest COVID-19 Case Count Over Holiday Weekend; Over 7,000 Tested Positive. - Los Angeles Sentinel
Monday, July 6, L.A. Public officials provided an update on current levels of escalation in the COVID-19 outbreak. In order to maintain control over the spread of COVID-19, Los Angeles leaders took a “hard pause” and closed down beaches, piers, bike trails, and outdoor dining in order to limit
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Death Of Robert Fuller, Who Was Found Hanging From Tree, Ruled Suicide : Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice : NPR
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“I Know You Know That Black Lives Matter”: Meghan Markle Makes Her Most Political Statement Yet In Graduation Speech
Meghan Markle, 38, addressed the graduating class of her former high school in Los Angeles with an emotional speech that sought to grapple with the continued unimaginable loss of Black
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'We Have Had Enough': Michael Jordan Implores People to Unite In the Fight for Change Following the Death of George Floyd
Retired NBA great Michael Jordan has broken his silence on the death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd, and the demand for justice that has sparked protests across the
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Mourning and Mayhem: California Legislators React to the Brutal Killing of George Floyd
Protestors and pastors across California as well as angered citizens and politicians — including Gov. Gavin Newsom — have all responded to the violent death of an unarmed Black man in
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L.A. Public Officials Acknowledge the Black Community have been Hit Harder During COVID-19, in More Ways Than One.
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East Africa Prepares Eight Airports for Return of Flights
Arusha — Training courses have commenced at East Africa's eight international airports on prevention of Covid-19 ahead of resumption of flight schedules as the region is cautiously easing travel
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Culver City reopens municipal pool for public swimming -
CULVER CITY — The city’s municipal pool reopened July 13 with limited hours and stringent public safety measures, after closing four months ago to curb the spread of COVID-19. The city’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services reopened the pool, known as the Plunge, in coordination
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Retreat or deploy? Police try to balance protest response
LOS ANGELES (AP) — On two straight nights of unruly protests against police brutality, officers retreated from their posts in some American cities, while in others, they deployed batons, flash-bang grenades and tear gas to quell the
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Mother of Louisville Police Shooting Victim Calls For Peace
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Looking to defuse tensions in Louisville over the fatal shooting of a black woman by police who broke down her door, the victim’s mother on Friday called on protesters to continue demanding justice but to do it in “the right way without hurting each
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