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Biden's team vows action against hack as US threats persist - Black News Channel
By HOPE YEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Once in office, President-elect Joe Biden will punish Russia for its suspected cyberespionage operation against the United States with financial sanctions and measures to hobble the Kremlin's ability to launch future hacks, his chief of staff said
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C.D.C. Head Warns of ‘Most Difficult Time’ in U.S. Public Health History - The New York Beacon
The United States on Wednesday recorded its single-worst daily death toll since the pandemic began, and on a day when Covid-19 hospitalizations also hit an all-time high, the pace of loss showed no signs of slowing any time soon. Not since spring, during the
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GoSun Earns 2021 CES Innovation Award Honors in Sustainability, Eco-Design & Smart Energy for GoSun FLOW
Portable solar water purification and sanitation system debuts at CES, begins shipping in January 2021, CINCINNATI, OHIO, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CINCINNATI, OH – GoSun, a pioneer in the fuel-free industry, has been …
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New York Times: Trump asked advisers about possible strike on Iranian nuclear site - L.A. Focus Newspaper
Citing four current and former US officials, the paper reported that the meeting occurred The post New York Times: Trump asked advisers about possible strike on Iranian nuclear site appeared first on L.A. Focus Newspaper.
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Bridging The Black Education Gap | The Orlando Advocate
The Chicago Crusader The United States of America has arguably been at the top of the Western world’s political stage for years. Historically, there are several things that have contributed to U.S. dominance. Certainly, it didn’t hurt that the settlers came here and took land from the people who
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Importance of Diversity in the Legal System per Bill Lockyer
… level. He is the third African-American judge appointed to the court … is an inspiration for both African American and gay residents of the …
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Black History and Birth Control: How Race Informs The Story Of Women’s Reproductive Freedom
Since its conception, birth control has been a symbol of reproductive freedom for women. We learn that it gave women choices and control over their own bodies. Something not widely known, however, is how racism allowed birth control to be viewed as a solution to social problems, a way to decrease
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Census meddling's toll
On Monday, the Supreme Court heard a case on the Trump administration's effort to exclude undocumented immigrants from the decennial census count used to apportion congressional seats. Federal law requires the president to deliver to Congress "a statement showing the whole number of persons in each
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Wife of Haitian national palace's head of security kidnapped | New York Carib News
A one million dollar ransom is being demanded the release of the wife of the head of the General Security Unit at the National Palace.
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No one left to corrupt: The influence of business on American politics - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… socially-minded policies was curtailed. African-Americans were denied the right to …
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Due to Coronavirus, 10,000 American restaurants are expected to close in the next 3 weeks - The New York Beacon
  By Joséphine Li  For the beleaguered restaurant industry, the news of a vaccine that could bring an end to the Covid-19 pandemic is not coming fast enough. A great number of restaurants are on the verge of closing down. According to research conducted by
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ICU nurse in New York among the first people in the U.S. to get authorized coronavirus vaccine - Dallas Examiner
By ERIC LEVENSON CNN A critical care nurse was the first person in New York and among the first people in the United States to get a shot of the coronavirus vaccine authorized
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Today in 1862, President Lincoln Suggested Financially Rewarding States for Ending Slavery
By Victor Trammell Photo credits: The Bettman Archive/Getty Images On December 1, 1862, then-U.S. President Abraham Lincoln (R) delivered his Second Annual Message to the U.S. Congress. In this historic speech, which has been preserved by the National Archives for nearly 160 years, the 16th
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COVID anxieties may increase risk of holiday mental health struggles, clinical psychotherapist says - Stabroek News
With the Christmas season usually being a time when people are more at risk for mental health struggles, a clinical psychotherapist has said even more intervention is needed now due to the added anxieties brought on by the ongoing COVID-19
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US cases hit 11M; latest million took 6 days
BALTIMORE — More than 11 million cases of the coronavirus have now been reported in the United States, with the most recent million coming in less than a week. Johns Hopkins University’s coronavirus tracker reached 11 million on Sunday...
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Republicans invite discredited vaccine critic to testify - The New York Beacon
Washington (CNN)Senate Democrats are outraged that a witness invited to testify before a congressional hearing on Tuesday is being given a public platform for her discredited ideas that could endanger the US response to thecoronavirus pandemic. They say Dr. Jane Orient is a vaccine skeptic
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WHO says 'will do everything' to find COVID-19 origins
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) - The World Health Organization (WHO) insisted yesterday it would do everything possible to find the animal origins of COVID-19, insisting that knowledge was vital to preventing future outbreaks.'We want to know the origin and we will do everything to know the origin,' WHO
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Flo Rida Helps Launch Black-Owned Spirit VG Vodka, Announces Partnership with Major Retailers
Flo Rida and Victor George Vodka have partnered with major retailers, which makes VG Vodka the first Black-owned vodka to be distributed across the nation.
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Extraordinary warning to Trump by 10 former Pentagon chiefs
WASHINGTON, United States (AP) - In an extraordinary rebuke of President Donald Trump, all 10 living former secretaries of defence are cautioning against any move to involve the military in pursuing claims of election fraud, arguing that it would take the country into 'dangerous, unlawful and
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India, US Sign Deal on Intellectual Property Cooperation | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
Tamil Nadu - India and the United States this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Intellectual Property cooperation, agreeing to exchange information and best practices. The agreement, which was approved by the Cabinet on Feb. 19, includes exchanging knowledge on IP 'among the public, and
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C'bean American legislators happy eviction moratorium passed | New York Carib News
Caribbean American legislators on Tuesday commended New York State Legislature's passage of an emergency measure to stop New York's looming eviction crisis.
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About 100 anti-govt protesters detained in Belarus capital - Black News Channel
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Around 100 people were detained in the Belarusian capital on Sunday during anti-government protests that were prompted by the reelection of the country's authoritarian leader and continued for over four months. Crowds of people have taken part in dozens of small rallies
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New coronavirus vaccine requires ‘trust’ of African American community -
News surrounding Pfizer and BioNTech’s announcement that their coronavirus vaccine was more than 90% effective comes as arrives as the United States continues to realize record-breaking new cases. Source
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Caribbean national gets top communications post in new US administration | New York Carib News
United States President-elect Joe Biden has appointed a Caribbean national to a top communications post in his incoming administration.
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Central African Republic: Car Minister of Defense and Africom Deputy Commander for Civil-Military Engagement Praise Strengthened U.S.-Car Military Ties
[Africom] U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs Stuttgart, Germ -- Ambassador Andrew Young, U.S. Africa Command's deputy commander for civil-military engagement, spoke with the Central African Republic's Minister of Defense Marie-Noelle Koyara last week.
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Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Arrested For Burning BLM Banners at Churches
The leader of the Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio, was arrested in Washington, D.C. for allegedly burning several Black Lives Matter signs at Black churches.
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About 90K sex abuse claims filed in Boy Scouts bankruptcy - Black News Channel
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Close to 90,000 sexual abuse claims have been filed against the Boy Scouts of America as the Monday deadline arrived for submitting claims in the organization's bankruptcy case. The number far exceeds the initial projections of lawyers across the
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US Embassy presents laboratory supplies to Ministry of Health and Sanitation
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 6 December 2020: Demonstrating the United States’ commitment to battling COVID-19 at home and supporting US partners around the world, on December 2, 2020 U.S. Ambassador Maria Brewer presented COVID-19 related supplies and equipment to the to the laboratory team of the
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This Day in History — December 8
Today is the 343rd day of 2020. There are 23 days left in the year.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT1995: The World Health Organization announces that a new case of the Ebola virus has been confirmed in the Ivory Coast. Ebola killed 250 in Zaire earlier in 1995.�OTHER EVENTS1776: George Washington's retreating
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