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June 24, 2026

Family files wrongful death lawsuit alleging hazing ritual led to Wilberforce University freshman’s death

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June 24, 2026

‘Life two’: Louisiana man becomes first in state to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease

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June 23, 2026

‘Jesus doesn’t want us to be perfect’: Romeo Miller reflects on redemption after recommitting his life to God

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June 23, 2026

French broadcaster apologizes after remarks about Jérémy Doku and childbirth draw outrage

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June 23, 2026

‘It ain’t worth it, bro’: Defendants in Foolio killing offer remorse, warnings and final words before sentencing

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June 23, 2026

Kohen Wiley’s family demands independent autopsy and release of police video

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June 23, 2026

Brandon Marshall sparks debate after sharing video of son’s 2 a.m. punishment run: ‘This is my son not my friend’

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June 22, 2026

‘Hope you get help’: Mystikal’s son speaks on his father’s 20-year prison sentence as trial details come to light

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June 22, 2026

Karmelo Anthony gets new legal team to take over his case pro bono as appeal process begins

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June 22, 2026

Clive Davis, legendary record executive and hitmaker, dies at 94

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June 22, 2026

Judge overturns 1975 conviction of Alabama man who spent 42 years in prison

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June 22, 2026

Wiz Khalifa shares candid father-son conversation about handling disagreements

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June 21, 2026

‘Frivolous’: Tyler Perry’s team fires back at deposition claim in $77M sexual assault lawsuit

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June 21, 2026

Barack and Michelle Obama gave Chicago students the sweetest first look inside their new library

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June 21, 2026

A Virginia mom wants answers after her 9-year-old dies at swim camp

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June 20, 2026

Body cam footage of Karmelo Anthony’s arrest released as trial evidence made public by Texas judge

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June 20, 2026

Cyrus Carmack-Belton’s family joins Harlem rally after Rick Chow acquittal

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June 19, 2026

Kerry Washington says she’s not sure her kids are ready to watch ‘The Whoopi Monologues’

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June 19, 2026

Ivory Coast star Yan Diomande honors late sister while chasing World Cup dream

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June 18, 2026

Black ‘Matlock’ writer sues CBS, alleges racism, sexual harassment and retaliation

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