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Protests Emerge In Southeast Washington, D.C. After Police Release Body-Camera Footage Of Deadly Police Shooting

Protests emerged in southeast Washington, D.C. after local police released body-camera footage of officers fatally shooting 18-year-old Deon Kay in his back. The fatal incident reportedly took place Wednesday afternoon.…

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Donald Trump Accepts The Republican National Committee’s Nomination For President

Last night, the 2020 Republican National Convention ended with a gaggle of speeches from Sen. Mitch McConnell, Ben Carson, Ivanka Trump and many others. Closing the night’s festivities, President Donald…

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Mahershala Ali, H.E.R, Cory Booker, Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams And Others To Join ‘2020 Virtual March On Washington’

Cory Booker, Kamala Harris and Stacey Abrams are set to deliver remarks at the National Action Network’s 2020 Virtual March on Washington this weekend. The two-day event will feature appearances…

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Ne-Yo, Tyrese And More To Take The Stage At The National Action Network’s ‘Get You Knee Off Our Necks’ March

Thousands are expected to gather in the nation’s capital to attend the National Action Network’s “Get Your Knee Off Our Necks” march on Friday. The march will be led by…

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REPORT: Hurricane Laura Is ‘On The Verge’ Of Becoming The Most Powerful Hurricane To Hit Louisiana

As Hurricane Laura rolls towards the coasts of Texas and Louisiana, it increases in strength. The Weather Channel has classified the storm as a category four hurricane that is “catastrophic”…

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Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers Deploys 500 National Guard Members To Kenosha

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has deployed 500 national guard members to the greater Kenosha area as protests continue following the shooting of Jacob Blake. Blake was shot seven times by…

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Illinois Teenager Charged With First-Degree Homicide After Killing Two Protesters In Kenosha

17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide after he shot and killed two demonstrators in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Rittenhouse was arrested and taken into custody in Antioch, Illinois,…

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