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By Stan Choe AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Most stocks are falling on Wall Street Thursday following some discouraging data about the economy, but more gains for tech stocks are keeping the S&P 500 close to its record level. The benchmark index was virtually unchanged about an hour into
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Organisation to stop looting of resources launched
BY DESMOND CHINGARANDE A NEW organisation, One54 Transformational Trust, which is set to stop looting of natural and mineral resources from all 54 African countries was launched in Harare yesterday. The organisation’s founder Khumbulani Mhlophe said their lobby group had set 18 points which African
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Dominican man confesses to raping 9-yr-old girl before killing her and dumping body in sea - Face2Face Africa
The police in the Dominican Republic have arrested a 40-year-old man for raping and murdering a nine-year-old girl before dumping her body in the Caribbean Sea. According to MailOnline, the suspect, Esterlín Francisco Santos, confessed to the crime, saying he killed and disposed of Liz
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Golden State Killer sentenced to life for 26 rapes, slayings - Black News Channel
By Don Thompson Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A former California police officer dubbed the Golden State Killer told victims Friday he was 'truly sorry' before he was sentenced to multiple life prison sentences for a decade-long string of rapes and murders that terrorized a wide swath
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Nichelle Nichols’ Family Launches Go Fund Me To Protect Her From Elder Abuse
Marian Smothers, the sister of actress Nichelle Nichols, launched a Go Fund Me to protect her from elder abuse, allegedly at the hands of her manager Gilbert Bell.
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Back-to-school puzzle an ‘unsolvable Rubik’s Cube’ -
The debate over distance learning and its overall impact on students has not quieted down despite fears among many parents, teachers and others over reopening schools. Source
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Northern California wildfires threatening thousands of homes - Black News Channel
By Haven Daley and Janie Har Associated Press VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires raged through Northern California on Thursday, threatening thousands of homes and blackening the skies near San Francisco as crews struggled to surround them despite steep terrain and blistering heat. The fires, many
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Kezi Clinic lies derelict 10 years on
BY SILAS NKALA KEZI Clinic in Matobo District, Matabeleland South province, has been lying derelict for more than 10 years after local communities contributed material resources towards its rehabilitation. Kezi villagers last week expressed concern over the delays by the authorities to renovate and
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Dems wrap historic convention: Harris makes history, Obama eviscerates Trump [video]
“The one Constitutional office elected by all of the people is the presidency. So, at a minimum, we should expect a president to feel a sense of responsibility for the safety and welfare of all 330 million of us.' Source
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Police raise alarm over spike in murder cases
BY MOSES MATENGA POLICE have raised concern over an increase in murder cases across the country and attributed alcohol abuse and infidelity to the rise in killings, particularly under the COVID-19 national lockdown. National police spokesperson Assistant Commission Paul Nyathi said in six days, 16
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Abolish the Police? Some Minneapolis Residents Call That a Punishment
Defunding or abolishing police departments has become a national debate in the wake of George Floyd's death, but Minneapolis residents say abolishment isn't necessarily a ...
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Small Irish Pubs Face Extinction Under Lockdown Extensions
Ireland's government won't be reopening the country as planned, and many small pub owners say the delay will cost them their businesses. While non-essential retail ...
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Weightlifter Goes for Underwater World Record – The Wilmington Journal
Bro, do you even lift? Well, can you lift underwater? Russian strongman Vitaly Vivchar does, and he has reportedly beat the Guinness world record for bench presses of 110-pounds (50-kilogram) underwater. The fitness instructor from [...]
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Kenya Copes With Decades of Police Brutality
In America, one incident of police brutality captured on video in May sparked global protests and may have finally galvanized calls for police reform. In ...
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Zenger on Books: Astronomers Are Just Like Us—but They’re a Dying Breed – The Wilmington Journal
Under August's full moon comes a love letter to every kid who has ever struggled to bracket Earth's biggest satellite in a dime-store telescope's eyepiece. Professional astronomers chart the night skies, risk their lives for [...]
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Apple’s Value Lights Up as it Hits $2 Trillion – The Wilmington Journal
Investing $10,000 in Apple stock 20 years ago would have made you a multimillionaire by now. The California-based technology company became the first publicly traded U.S. company to surpass $2 trillion in valuation Wednesday. It [...]
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Martin Luther King Jr. cartoon in Missouri paper draws backlash - TheGrio
There is an uproar in Missouri as a recent cartoon took Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famed “I Have... View Article The post Martin Luther King Jr. cartoon in Missouri paper draws backlash appeared first on TheGrio.
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New York City Fire Department Faces Scrutiny for Reportedly Stepping Over Black Burn Victims Who Needed Treatment – Atlanta Black Star
The New York City Fire Department is facing scrutiny after surveillance footage showed firefighters leaving three Black burn victims unattended during a rescue last month. […]
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Trump pledges to send 'sheriffs' and 'law enforcement' to polling places on Election Day | The Atlanta Voice
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would send law enforcement officials to polling locations to guard against voter fraud in November's election, although it's not clear he has the authority to do so. 'We're going to have sheriffs, and we're going to have law enforcement, and we're going to
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George Floyd Mural in Minneapolis Defaced with Black Paint
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Someone has defaced a giant mural of George Floyd at the Minneapolis intersection where he died in May. Someone sprayed black paint on the mural on the side of a food market, the Star Tribune reported. A Minneapolis police spokesman says the department hasn’t taken any reports
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Weightlifter Goes for Underwater World Record
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It’s A Dog’s Life for Animals During Lockdown 
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Kenya Copes With Decades of Police Brutality – The Wilmington Journal
In America, one incident of police brutality captured on video in May sparked global protests and may have finally galvanized calls for police reform. In Kenya, things are very different. Young Kenyans lose their lives [...]
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VIDEO: Arkansas Republican Picks Up Where Hamilton Left Off – The Wilmington Journal
An Arkansas senator is trying to bring Alexander Hamilton's proposition to fruition. Republican state Sen. Jason Rapert leads a newly formed organization, the National Association of Christian Lawmakers, that invokes many elements of Hamilton's proposal [...]
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George Floyd mural in Minneapolis defaced with black paint - Black News Channel
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Someone has defaced a giant mural of George Floyd at the Minneapolis intersection where he died in May. Someone sprayed black paint on the mural on the side of a food market, the Star Tribune reported. A Minneapolis police spokesman says the department hasn't taken any reports
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The illusive David Mabuza: DA say it's time to replace Deputy President
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