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Colin Powell Passes Away At 84 Years Old Due To COVID-19 Complications

The nation’s first Black Secretary of State, Colin Powell, has passed away due to complications due to COVID-19. Powell’s family shared the news earlier today via Facebook. “General Colin L.…

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Former Olympic Swimmer Pleads Guilty To Felony Charge Connected To Capitol Hill Riots

Former Olympic swimmer Klete Keller has pleaded guilty to obstructing an official proceeding during the Capitol Hill Riots on January 6. As a result, Keller faces up to 20 years…

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New York Mayor Bill de Blasio Asks Brooklyn Nets Point Guard Kyrie Irving To Get Vaccinated

Brooklyn Nets Point Guard Kyrie Irving is one of a few high-profile NBA players that is reportedly not vaccinated agaisnt COVID-19. As a result, Irving runs the risk of not…

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South Dakota Governor Issues Executive Order Limiting Access To Abortion Medication

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has issued an executive order that will require residents to pick up abortion medications in person. Moreover, Noem explains that abortion-inducing medications like mifepristone can…

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White House Asks Congress To Provide $24 Billion For Disaster Relief

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the White House is asking Congress to provide $24 billion for disaster relief. According to a report from The Hill, $14 billion of the $24…

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Triller Adds Donald Trump To Evander Holyfield-Vitor Belfort Broadcast

Former reality show host Donald Trump will provide commentary during Triller‘s “gamecast” of the Evander Holyfield-Vitor Belfort boxing match on Saturday. ESPN also reports that his son, Donald Trump Jr.,…

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Governor Greg Abbott Expected To Sign Voting Restriction Bill

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is expected to sign S.B. 1 later today. The controversial voting bill would ban drive-thru voting, eliminate 24-hour voting locations and prevent elected officials from sending…

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