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Did federal prosecutors prove their case against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs? Legal experts weigh in
(CNN) — Whether prosecutors in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs have proven their case is a question that will be answered by…
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Gov. Newsom and Lawmakers Strike Budget Deal: Cuts Made, Core Services Preserved
California lawmakers and Governor Gavin Newsom approved a $321.1 billion state budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year, which includes $114.6…
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Nate Jester is aiming to address affordable housing in race for open ATL City Council seat
Nate Jester is a lifelong Atlanta resident, currently residing in Southwest Atlanta. Jester is running for the open city council…
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Senate GOP passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ after eleventh-hour scramble, setting up high-stakes fight in the House
(CNN) — Senate Republicans narrowly approved President Donald Trump’s giant tax and spending cuts package Tuesday after a days-long grind to…
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Four North Koreans Charged in Nearly $1 Million Cryptocurrency Theft Scheme
ATLANTA – Four North Korean nationals, Kim Kwang Jin (김관진), Kang Tae Bok (강태복), Jong Pong Ju (정봉주), and Chang…
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Trump brushes off past rivalry with DeSantis at opening of Florida’s controversial detainment camp
(CNN) — Just months after President Donald Trump’s administration quietly moved to undercut a hardline immigration push by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis,…
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PSC approves Georgia Power rate freeze
Georgia energy regulators unanimously approved Georgia Power's plan to freeze customer rates for the next three years, but excluded "reasonable…
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Hey Atlanta, here’s what to do for Fourth of July Weekend
This Fourth of July weekend, enjoy the AJC Peachtree Road Race, Stone Mountain Firework Display, Stockbridge's 4th of July Extravaganza,…
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House GOP holdouts fall in line, paving way for final passage of Trump agenda bill
(CNN) — A group of House Republican holdouts fell in line behind President Donald Trump and agreed to allow his agenda…
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So far, So Good: tlanta braces for busy Fourth of July travel period
AAA predicts a record-breaking number of Georgians traveling during the Fourth of July weekend, with nearly 2.3 million expected to…
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Trump lands first major legislative win after Congress passes his massive domestic policy bill
Republican lawmakers passed Trump's massive package of tax and spending cuts, with Trump's iron grip on the GOP and popular…
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Criticism of Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill” is widespread at the ESSENCE Festival
NEW ORLEANS — President Donald Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill” passed Thursday afternoon after late-night sessions in the House and Senate. The…
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Why Black unemployment just rose to its highest level since January 2022
Black Americans experienced the highest unemployment rate in over three years in June, while the broader labor market showed resilience…
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Camp HBCYouth Brings Field Day Fun to Atlanta Students
AJ Terrell Jr. and his foundation partnered with Camp HBCYouth to host a field day at Morehouse College, providing fun…
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‘Oh my God, we’re floating’: What survivors – and those still missing – faced in terrifying Texas floods
Flash flooding in the Guadalupe River valley in Texas caused the deaths of over 80 people, with 10 still missing…
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Atlanta is a Top 5 best city for renters, according to Rent Cafe
Atlanta ranks as the third best city for renters in the nation, driven by its booming rental market and growing…
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California’s New Landscaping Rules: You May Soon Be Required to Fire-Proof Your Yard
California homeowners are facing uncertainty as the state's Zone 0 law, which requires property owners to create an "ember-resistant zone"…
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Georgia senators back bid to declare Ralph David Abernathy’s church National Historic Site
Georgia's two U.S. senators have reintroduced legislation to declare Atlanta's West Hunter Street Baptist Church a National Historic Site in…
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‘Bama Joins the Juneteenth Party, Thanks to — Republicans???
By Jennifer Porter Gore | Word In Black Overview: Seventy years after the Montgomery Bus Boycott became a flashpoint of the…
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Let’s Talk About Health, Not Just HIV
By Levi Perrin | Word In Black (WIB) – Sex ed never taught us this: that pleasure and protection could coexist. Sexual…
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‘The Ancestors Were Speaking’: My Pilgrimage to Ghana
By Denim Fisher | Word In Black Overview: As a point of origin in the transatlantic slave trade, Ghana has preserved…
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Atlanta Regional Commission hosts first-ever regional assembly of public officials
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) hosted elected officials from the 11-county Atlanta region for the inaugural Regional Assembly of Public…
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Trump is ending trade talks with Canada
(CNN) — President Donald Trump ceased trade talks with Canada and will soon announce a new tariff rate the country will…
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Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s ruling on power of judges and birthright citizenship
(CNN) — The Supreme Court delivered a major win to President Donald Trump on Friday in his ongoing war with the federal judiciary,…
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Sen. Thom Tillis announces he’s not seeking reelection, a day after voting against Trump’s agenda bill
(CNN) — Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina announced Sunday he is not seeking reelection next year. The North Carolina…
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