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FORT LAUDERDALE (AP) The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the US climbed to an all-time high of more than 50,000 per day yesterday, with the infection curve rising in 40 out of 50 states in a reversal that has largely spared only the north-east.In yet another alarming indicator, 36 states
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Legal Advertising Estate Notices 8-19-20 | New Pittsburgh Courier
Letters have been granted on the estate of each of the following decedents to the personal representative named, who requests all persons having claims against the estate of the decedent … Continued The post Legal Advertising Estate Notices 8-19-20 appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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‘A patchwork of safety nets’ presents challenges for Pittsburghers facing housing insecurity | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Matt Petras When Autumn Young-Dorsett lost her job as a life skills assistant teacher due to the COVID-19 pandemic, paying the bills became a lot more difficult. Her employer … Continued
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Mayor Peduto names Douglas Anderson director of city’s finance department | New Pittsburgh Courier
The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that Mayor William Peduto is appointing Douglas Anderson as Director of the Department of Finance and City Treasurer. Anderson, of Shadyside, has long served … Continued
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Billionaire Byron Allen Buys ANOTHER Television Station, Pays $30 Million for Hawaii-Based ABC Affiliate
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Panthers drop season opener to 19 ranked Louisiana in OT | The Atlanta Voice
It was almost too good to be true. Another Georgia State Panthers upset against a ranked team, except it was not. The 19 ranked Ragin Cajuns of Louisiana fought back after being down 14 points to defeat the Panthers 34-31 in overtime. Ragin Cajuns running back Elijah Mitchell broke loose for the
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Emotions Rise as Journalists Discuss George Floyd, #SavingBlackLives
Sentiments surrounding the killing of George Floyd and the plight of Black people in the United States resonated deeply throughout the
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Former Florida State Lineman Accused Of Striking Girlfriend
Noel originally denied being struck in both cases, but the investigation was reopened last year after Noel contacted police saying Williams had sent her video of her having sex with another man, Tallahasse police say in the court
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Rams Go East In A Big Way  
After a big win in the home opener Los Angeles took their offense on the road to Philadelphia. The team had some obstacles that included a cross country flight and an early 10am kick-off. This one would be the first of back to back weeks for the team heading back east to play. There were no fans
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Florida Cops Laugh About How They F*ck Up Protestors In Bodycam Video
Former police officers criticize the behavior.
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Jerry Ball
Jerry Ball was a two-way star in high school, playing fullback offensively while playing defensive end and linebacker on defense. While Ball played for Beaumont Hebert as a junior, he wasn't on any recruiters' radar until newly consolidated West Brook High School mauled heavily favored L.D. Bell
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David Jones, also known as Deacon Jones, was a former professional American football player born on December 9, 1938 in Eatonville, Florida.
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Michael Jordan’s Son Recalls Family Football Game That Ended In 30 Stitches
After being tackled by his famous father Jeffrey Jordan crashed head-first into a glass table.
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Vucevic, eighth-seeded Magic upend Bucks in opener - Stabroek News
Nikola Vucevic scored 35 points to propel the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a surprising 122-110 victory over the top-seed Milwaukee Bucks yesterday afternoon in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round series near
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University Cop Fired After Florida Officials Learned of Disparaging Remark on Her Old Twitter Account
Presley Garcia, a University of South Florida police officer was dismissed from the department after officials learned about an old Twitter profile that described her […]
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Florida Cops Laugh About How They ‘F*ck Up’ Protestors In Bodycam Video
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Arizona Football Players Called The N-Word By White Woman At Whataburger
The Whataburger company now finds itself doing serious damage control after Arizona State University football players claimed they were called the N-word and that a manager threatened to call the police on
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John Matisonn | Americans set to turn on Trump as SA turned on Zuma
American civil society has turned on Donald Trump just as South Africans turned on Jacob
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Trump Administration Ramps Up Efforts to Dismantle Post Office - Milwaukee Community Journal
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “They have withheld that money. They have broken the law,” Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass told BlackPressUSA during a livestream interview last month. Other Democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.), and Rep. Hank Johnson
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Byron Allen Purchases Honolulu ABC Network Affiliate TV Station for $30 Million
Byron Allen has signed a purchase agreement for the acquisition of broadcast television station KITV, in Honolulu, from SJL Broadcasting for $30 million.
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The NBA playoffs begin this week in the land of Mickey Mouse and Disney World in Orlando; so far the bubble has not burst. Source
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DO NOT BE SATISFIED WITH 1 AND 0 — JAGS WIN! 27-20 | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
The Jaguars, led by their first-year team captain Gardner Minshew, opened the 2020 season Sunday at TIAA Bank Field versus the new look Indianapolis Colts and Phillip Rivers on a light rainy day. The Colts opened with a 7 play 63-yard drive capped off with a 12-yard touchdown, run by Nyheim
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Byron Allen buys Honolulu ABC affiliate TV station for $30 million : TheGrio
Byron Allen's Allen Media Broadcasting is acquiring an ABC affiliate, KITV, in Honolulu for $30 million. A division of Allen... View Article The post Byron Allen buys Honolulu ABC affiliate TV station for $30 million appeared first on TheGrio.
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O.J. Simpson
Orenthal James Simpson better known as O. J. Simpson was born on July 9, 1947. He was an American football player and is now incarcerated for numerous felonies. Also known as “The Juice”, Simpson briefly acted in a couple of films and was a football broadcaster as well. One of his
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'What Can I Do?' Message from Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Director at Georgia Tech
See a post of Shanta Crichlow entitled, “What Can I Do?” Shanta Crichlow is an alumna and former athlete of Georgia Tech and currently serves as the director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) at Georgia Tech.
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Out Now! Kate Klein's "Sad Boy" Is a Song That Tackles the Subject of Toxic Relationships and Female Empowerment
Pop artist, Kate Klein, tells her stories and tackles age-old subjects in a way the next generations can relate to. LONDON, ENGLAND, August 17, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pop artist, Kate Klein, announces the release of her newest single, “Sad …
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150-Pound Weight Loss: "Your Journey Will Always Be Different Than Everybody Else" | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
Wow. Losing weight can be easy, but keeping it off is the hard part. That's why we congratulate The post 150-Pound Weight Loss: 'Your Journey Will Always Be Different Than Everybody Else' appeared first on BlackDoctor.org.
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Eddie Robinson
For legendary Grambling State University football coach Eddie G. Robinson, football has always been the driving force motivating one of the most successful men to have ever set foot on a football field.
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For the Tigers, a win is a win even when there is a pandemic - TSDMemphis.com
There was no pre-game Tiger walk and the pandemic-affected attendance tallied only 4,537 as the University of Memphis Tigers handled Arkansas State’s Red Wolves 37-24 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Saturday night. In the season opener for each team, Memphis won its 19th straight non-conference
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