Community support, Black Lives Matter movement have helped local Black-owned businesses

Between February and April, 41% of Black-owned businesses shuttered compared to their white-owned counterparts. But there are signs of a revival.

      

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Congress’ new crop of diverse Republicans face option of joining Democrat-leaning minority caucuses. Will they?

In 2018, Republicans only added one new non-white member. In the next Congress, they’ll have nine new members who are people of color.

      

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Scams likely to heat up after COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Consumer watchdogs issue early warnings to try to stop scammers from selling fake vaccines and other promises to consumers.

      

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‘Very unique’ 2020 World Series of Poker Main Event gets underway with major modifications

The World Series of Poker is adapting for 2020 as an enormous in-person tournament wasn’t going to work in the midst of a pandemic.

      

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COVID-19 gave this Ohio family a ‘sucker punch.’ Powerful family emails show how tragedy unfolded.

Over three weeks, COVID-19 delivered “cheap shots.” It left the Malinowski family with pain, loss and grief. This is how it unfolded in real time.

      

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At least 23 arrested as crowds turn unruly following pro-Trump rally in DC

Trump supporters gathered Saturday to demand “election integrity” in the 2020 presidential election.

      

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Coronavirus updates: First vaccine shipments roll out; first inoculations could come Monday

Vaccine shipments roll out today. Inoculations could come Monday, with healthcare workers and nursing home residents first in line. Latest COVID news.

      

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‘SNL’: ‘Dune’ star Timothée Chalamet makes bold sweatshirt statement amid Warner Bros. battle

Timothée Chalamet showed his support for “Dune” production company Legendary Entertainment while hosting “Saturday Night Live” this weekend.

      

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Make a DIY tea light snowman Christmas ornament

Create your own ornament this Christmas with a tea light snowman.

      

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Donald Trump handles coin-toss duty at Army-Navy game at West Point

President Donald Trump made the trip to West Point, New York, for 121st Army-Navy football game and performed the coin toss in the pregame ceremony.

      

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