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Jussie Smollett’s Legal Team Says Police Trampled On ‘Presumption Of Innocence’

Searing Testimony Heard At Vatican Sex Abuse Summit

Federal Judge Extends Gag Order To Roger Stone Over Instagram Post

IRS Analyst Charged With Leaking Michael Cohen’s Bank Records

McCabe Said He Was ‘Very Clear’ With Congress That FBI Was Investigating Trump

Florida Deputy Resigns After Video Shows Him Striking Handcuffed Teen

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N.C. FRAUD ELECTION GETS A RE-DO!

N.C. Orders New House Race After Officials Rule GOP Win ‘Tainted’ By Fraud

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TRUMP ‘CLIMATE PICK’ LIKENED CLIMATE ACTION TO NAZIS

Trump’s Pick To Lead Climate Panel Once Compared CO2 To Jews In Nazi Germany

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FROM THE FUTURE

Twitter Users Skewer Trump’s Bizarre Rant About ‘6G’ Technology

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Duke’s Zion Williamson Got Hurt Playing A Game That’s Rigged Against Him

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People Are Extremely Into Barack Obama’s Bomber Jacket With ’44′ On The Sleeve

By Jenna Amatulli

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Here’s Why Meghan Markle Didn’t Open Presents At Her Baby Shower

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Alabama Publisher Doubles Down On Outrageous Editorial: ‘The KKK Are The Nicest’

By Rebecca Shapiro

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Jussie Smollett Accused Of Staging Attack Due To Salary Woes: Chicago Police

By Andy Campbell and Yashar Ali

The "Empire" actor was charged Wednesday with filing a false report.

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His Family Calls His Killing A Hate Crime, But Indiana Law Won’t See It That Way

By Rowaida Abdelaziz

Indiana is one of five states without a hate crimes statute to cover cases like the shooting death of Mustafa Ayoubi.

Proud Boys Lawyer Jason Lee Van Dyke Suspended By Texas Bar After Threats

By Andy Campbell

After months of threats, slurs and lawsuits, the State Bar of Texas is disciplining Van Dyke.

Colbert Hits Trump For Attacking ‘SNL,’ Ignoring White Nationalist Terror Plot

The "Late Show" host slams the president for condemning "SNL" but not the alleged terrorist in the Coast Guard.

50 Unmissable Books By Black Writers From The Past 5 Years

By Caroline Bologna

From Roxane Gay to Michelle Obama to Ta-Nehisi Coates, these writers are making an impact.

Reporter Hilde Lysiak, 12, Faces Down Cop Who Threatens To Throw Her In ‘Juvey’

By Mary Papenfuss

Town of Patagonia takes action against Marshal Joseph Patterson after journalist records confrontation on her phone.

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Hate In 3 Dimensions: The Challenge Of Being A Black Muslim Woman In America

By Rowaida Abdelaziz

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Michael B. Jordan Announces Obama Foundation Partnership, Youth Fellowship

By Kimberley Richards

His production company is working to provide opportunities in the entertainment industry for underrepresented youths.

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How Predatory Banking Fees Are Zapping Our Wealth

Affordable banking is for the rich, and that's one reason it's so expensive to be anything else.

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Bernie Sanders Names Diverse Group Of Campaign Co-Chairs

By Daniel Marans

California Rep. Ro Khanna, San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz and more will helm Sanders' presidential team.

Tyler Perry On Jussie Smollett Staging An Attack: ‘I’m Lost For Words’

By Alanna Vagianos

The filmmaker and actor said he has "personally spoken to Jussie."

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Church Manager Accused Of Stealing $1.2M For Family Trips, Personal Expenses

By Carol Kuruvilla

David Reiter allegedly skimmed money from a Presbyterian church for years--while playing a role in his faith community.