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Details: Written by MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 19 March 2024

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All six of the former officers pleaded guilty to several federal charges in August. They admitted subjecting Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker to numerous acts of racist torture last year. Elward admitted to shoving a gun into Jenkins’ mouth and firing in a “mock execution” that went awry.

Details: Written by MARK SHERMAN Associated Press; Published: 18 March 2024

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The justices seemed broadly skeptical Monday during nearly two hours of arguments that a lawyer for Louisiana, Missouri and other parties presented accusing officials in the Democratic administration of leaning on the social media platforms to unconstitutionally squelch conservative points of view. The court’s decision in this and other social media cases could set standards for free speech in the digital age.

Details: Written by MARK SHERMAN Associated Press; Published: 18 March 2024

The Supreme Court is taking up a dispute between Republican-led states and the Biden administration over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown, NPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 14 March 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris at the Munich Security Conference. (Photo: @WhiteHouse / Instagram),

Families participating in the Childcare & Development Block Grant program will now face a cap on co-payments, limiting them to no more than 7% of their income.

Details: Written by ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press; Published: 11 March 2024

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Biden says he's grateful for Fudge's “contributions toward a housing system that works for all Americans.”

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 11 March 2024

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The call comes in response to a new state policy preventing institutions from utilizing government funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.

Details: Written by WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press; Published: 11 March 2024

The United States is leading an effort to get aid to Gaza by sea, with plans to build a temporary pier to deliver the supplies. An army vessel is on the way to the Mediteranean, but the first ship which wll test that new corridor is still waiting in Cyprus with 200 tons of food. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are going hungry after five months of war. The push for aid comes as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins Monday in much of the world READ MORE

Details: Written by Paul Ringel, High Point University; Published: 08 March 2024

Andra Day (Perry Knotts/Getty Image)

"The problem is not a general lack of historical knowledge but its disparity along racial lines. Black students do know this history, or at least more of it than their white peers. It's my belief that schools fail all students when they omit the difficult parts of U.S. history. Teaching Black history can create understanding and spark rare discussions on challenging topics across racial lines."

Details: Written by MATT BROWN and DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press; Published: 08 March 2024

Donald Trump (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

The images, which have not been linked back to Trump's campaign, could mislead people about the former president's support among African Americans. Powerful AI programs that can easily generate lifelike audio and video are now cheaper and easier to use than ever, making it hard to distinguish what's real from what's not.

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 08 March 2024

President Joe Biden (Photo Credit: NNPA)

In a stark departure from his predecessor, Biden underscored his deep understanding of American identity, emphasizing the nation’s unique values and the diverse tapestry that binds its people together.