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Jackson’s silky voice earned him two Grammy nominations and a slate of platinum and gold records. nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-…
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Guyger was sentenced to 10 years in prison for fatally shooting Jean, her neighbor, after walking into his apartment in 2018. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/amb…
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Sen. Cory Booker is introducing three bills to try to stop the Trump administration’s plan for the aircraft carrier, which was originally set to be named after Doris Miller, a Black war hero from Pearl Harbor. nbcnews.com/politics/nationa…
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“We’ll never stop.” The family of 18-year-old Nolan Wells is demanding answers after a Mississippi grand jury declined to bring charges in his Fourth of July death. They are calling for the state to continue investigating. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nol…
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Black teen, Nolan Wells, was out boating with friends on an island on July Fourth when he was last seen. His body was found two days later. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/no-…
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The Department of the Interior sent a letter to the Smithsonian last week laying out the administrations’ criticisms. nbcnews.com/politics/trump-a…
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The gymnast was part of the gold medal-winning U.S. team at the 2024 Paris Games and the silver medal team at the 2020 Tokyo Games. nbcnews.com/sports/olympics/…
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Jeffery’s death was announced in a post on her Instagram account. The cause of death was not disclosed. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/car…
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In an exclusive interview with NBC News, the former quarterback opens up about the NFL, racism, politics and the 10 years since he took a knee. nbcnews.com/sports/football/…
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Jurors heard nearly two weeks of testimony from dozens of former investigators and law enforcement officers involved in solving the 30-year mystery. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ver…
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For some in the predominantly Black city, the lack of electricity has caused medical complications, while others are cooking what food they can at local parks before it spoils. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gar…
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The USS Doris Miller would be the first aircraft carrier named after a Black and an enlisted sailor. The decision to name the carrier after Miller was made during Trump’s first term. nbcnews.com/politics/trump-a…
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Police said Corey Ruiz, 38, was fatally shot after he pulled out a knife in a struggle with four officers July 22. A video of his death has raised questions about why lethal force was used after Tasers were already deployed. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/cor…
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Days after Howard University notified hundreds of first-time-in-college students that their spots for the upcoming semester were no longer being held, other colleges are stepping up to fill the gap for students who are scrambling to find other options. nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/scho…
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Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflects Black identity, culture and spirituality, has died at 99. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/art…
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The state’s Department of Justice’s Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation into the shooting and will release the name of the officer who fired his weapon, the police chief said. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mad…
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The family of Nolan Wells, whose body was found Monday on Horn Island, doesn’t accept that his death was an accidental drowning, attorney Ben Crump said. A cause of death is pending. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/inv…
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The NAACP is planning a $20 million campaign to mobilize Black voters following a Supreme Court decision expected to reduce the number of nonwhite members of Congress. nbcnews.com/politics/2026-el…
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Cancer death rates have dropped dramatically in the past 35 years, falling by 35%, but the progress has not been seen equally across the U.S. nbcnews.com/health/cancer/ca…
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Tucked in a casket with a stuffed animal, Kohen Wiley was remembered as a joy to his family’s world. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/koh…
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