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Founder Of African American History Museum Discovered Dead In Car Trunk

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Sadie Roberts-Joseph was a prominent civil rights activist and community leader in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She founded the city’s African American History Museum in 2001.

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‘I Was Utterly Gutted’: Farai Chideya Endures 3 Failed Adoptions

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The journalist, author and former NPR host speaks out about her painful quest for motherhood: “There’s a lot of emotional blood on the floor.”

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A Weakened Tropical Depression Barry Creeps North, But Heavy Rain Remains A Concern

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Forecasters estimate rainfall over south-central Louisiana at about 3 to 5 inches, and isolated maximum rainfall could reach up to 10 inches, posing potential “dangerous, life-threatening flooding.”

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Caregiving For A Loved One? How To Get The Help You Need

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Your friends want to help you out when there’s a family health crisis. But it can be overwhelming to manage the offers of support. Here’s advice to help friends help you.

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Simple Ways To Prevent Falls In Older Adults

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Older adults are dying from falls at a higher rate today than 20 years ago. But you can take simple steps to improve balance, vision and alertness — and keep from falling.

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As the Bureau of Land Management tightens its grip on the annual gathering’s population growth at Nevada’s Black Rock desert, a freewheeling community finds its core identity under threat.

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Mixing Alcohol And Sun? Beware, A Buzz Begets A Faster Burn

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Drinking alcohol is linked to an increased risk of skin cancer. Part of the risk may be explained by the direct effect that alcohol has on antioxidant levels in the skin, which can hasten a sunburn.

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Clarence Thomas: From ‘Black Panther Type’ To Supreme Court’s Conservative Beacon

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The longest-serving member of the current court is also its furthest to the right, least traditional and most controversial — and with a new conservative majority, he may be having a moment.

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Utility Says Power Restored In New York City After Outage Hits 73,000 Customers

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Most of Manhattan’s West Side went dark Saturday evening, halting subways, traffic and elevators. Officials say power has been fully restored after about five hours.

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New Zealand Starts Gun Buyback Program In Response To Christchurch Mosque Shootings

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In response to the March shootings that left 51 people dead, the nation’s gun buyback program asks owners of now-banned weapons to turn them in to police departments for cash.

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States Are Ratcheting Up Reading Expectations For 3rd-Graders

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Almost 20 states have passed laws requiring third-graders who aren’t proficient in reading to repeat the grade. The policy started in Florida 17 years ago.

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U.S. Cities Prepare For Planned ICE Raids

By Dani Matias

The operations are expected to take place in at least 10 major cities and last for days. According to reports, ICE is prepared to target about 2,000 recently arrived migrant families.

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Simona Halep Defeats Serena Williams To Win Her First Wimbledon Title

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Williams was vying for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title, but fell to the 27 year old from Romania, 6-2, 6-2.

Climate Change Fuels Wetter Storms — Storms Like Barry

By Rebecca Hersher

The water in the Gulf of Mexico is hot and the Mississippi River is high. That could spell disaster for Louisiana.

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Barry Makes Landfall In Louisiana, Weakening To Tropical Storm

By James Doubek

The storm system has prompted tornado and flash flood warnings, and officials are keeping a close watch on New Orleans’ levee system and infrastructure, which failed during Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

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Video Of An Uber Driver In South Africa Singing Opera Goes Viral

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Menzi Mngoma is hoping that the exposure will help him further his dream of becoming an international singing sensation who doesn’t have to drive for Uber.

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Has Your Doctor Talked To You About Climate Change?

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Some physicians say connecting environmental effects of climate change — heat waves, more pollen and longer allergy seasons — to the health consequences helps them better care for patients.

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Tennessee Lawmakers Aim To Ban Weddings By Internet-Ordained Ministers

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Tennessee lawmakers passed a law to ban officiants ordained online from performing legal marriages in the state. But this month a judge said they can continue temporarily.

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How Mexico Beefs Up Immigration Enforcement To Meet Trump’s Terms

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Threatened with U.S. tariffs, Mexico agreed to step up migrant control, deploying a new security force, and catching and deporting more migrants. Here’s how it’s going.

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After Numerous Foul Ball Fan Injuries, Baseball Reconsiders Protective Netting

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In 2018, all 30 MLB teams extended their netting over stadium dugouts. The protective measure has not done enough to safeguard fans from dangerous foul ball injuries.

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New White House Press Secretary ‘Likes A Challenge’

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In a previous role Stephanie Grisham was involved in an effort to boot a reporter from covering the Arizona House. Generally liked by reporters, she can be fierce in defending those she works for.

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New Accusations For Epstein As Some In South Florida Say ‘Good Riddance’ To Acosta

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After Labor Secretary Alex Acosta’s resignation, federal prosecutors in Manhattan alleged financier Jeffrey Epstein attempted to buy influence over people who were set to testify against him.

VIDEO: KFC Obliterated By Explosion In North Carolina

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After a blast rocked the chicken restaurant in Eden, N.C., smoke and flames erupted from the ruined building and debris and sparks fell from the sky. The moment was captured on surveillance footage.

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Court Hears Trump’s Appeal To Block House Subpoena, Shield Finances

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A federal three-judge panel is weighing arguments for and against ordering the president’s accountants to release information to a Democratic congressional committee.

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Medalla Light, Puerto Rico’s Beer Of Choice, Is A Hit In Connecticut

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Medalla is Puerto Rico’s beer of choice, but it’s hard to find if you’re not on the island. As of last month, the beer is now in Connecticut, giving its sizable Puerto Rican community a taste of home.

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WATCH: U.S. Coast Guard Boards Suspected Narco-Sub In High-Speed Chase

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The semi-submersible vessel was reportedly carrying more than 17,000 pounds of cocaine, worth some $232 million.

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A Genetic Test That Reveals Alzheimer’s Risk Can Be Cathartic Or Distressing

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Genetic tests can now tell us a lot about our risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. But that doesn’t mean people are prepared to receive the information.

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Trump’s ‘Acting’ Cabinet Grows With Acosta Departure

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The Labor Department will be led by the third current acting cabinet secretary when Alex Acosta steps down on July 19. About a dozen major agencies are without permanent, Senate-confirmed leadership.

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Tropical Storm Barry Starts To Hit Gulf Coast: ‘A Life-Threatening Situation’

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The storm surge started pushing water into areas around Lake Pontchartrain Friday, as Barry slowly moved toward shore. Some inland areas could see 3 feet to as much as 6 feet of water.

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How One Community Brought Child Mortality Down From 154 to 7 Per 1,000 Live Births

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A 7-year trial in Mali provided house calls and health care at no charge for pregnant women and young children. The results inspired the president to make a bold pronouncement.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Sued Over Blocking Twitter Followers

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A former New York state assemblyman and a social media personality filed lawsuits on the same day an appeals court found President Trump violated the First Amendment by blocking critics on Twitter.

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More nations than ever are racing to the moon. Their lunar ambitions are driven by advances in technology and a desire to prove themselves.

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Lawmakers including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., testified about their trip to a Border Patrol facility. Homeland Security’s acting inspector general also spoke about the overcrowding.

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Turkey Accepts Russian S-400 Missile System, Rankling U.S. And NATO

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In response, the Pentagon is expected to announce that Turkey will be barred from receiving the new F-35 fighter.

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Evacuated Maui Residents Return Home After Wildfire Scorches 10,000 Acres

By Bobby Allyn

The evacuation in Maui, the second-largest Hawaiian island, filled up local shelters, but residents have now been told they can return home.

Progressive Activists Gather, Hoping To Seize Their Moment In 2020 Campaign

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Thousands of activists at the Netroots Nation political convention in Philadelphia are feeling emboldened because their ideas — and favored candidates — are shaping the Democratic primary race.

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