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By CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — There's plenty of noise but no cause for confusion as President Donald Trump vents about how the election turned out and vows to subvert it even still. This truth is self-evident: Joe Biden is on track to become president Jan. 20. The machinery
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Mogoeng prays against any Covid-19 vaccine 'from the devil' to be 'destroyed by fire' | News24
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No. 12 Sooners win 6th B12 title in row, 27-21 over Iowa St - Black News Channel
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Spencer Rattler threw a 45-yard touchdown to Marvin Mims and also ran for a score as No. 12 Oklahoma won its sixth consecutive Big 12 title, holding on to beat No. 8 Iowa State 27-21 in the conference championship game Saturday. That
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Mustard Seed Communities plead for help
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By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dozens of journalists at Al-Jazeera, the Qatari state-owned media company, have been targeted by advanced spyware in an attack likely linked to the governments of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, a cybersecurity watchdog
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Ariana Grande announces engagement, shows ring on Instagram - Black News Channel
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Biden Top Advisor Rep. Cedric Richmond Tests Positive for COVID - Black News Channel
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