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I Believe the Question of the Blackest Name Ever Has Been Settled by Lil'Jordan Maleak Humphrey
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Anyone who patronizes fast food restaurants knows misspellings—and outright ludicrous—interpretations of your name aren’t uncommon. But that’s not what happened when Myasia Nelson tried to order from a Burlington, N.C. Domino’s last week.

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Wild 'N Out, Yet Again: Katt Williams Arrested for Assaulting Driver in Portland, Oregon

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We all have the person we root for, doggedly, stubbornly, and despite all the messed up, self-sabotaging stuff they do. Katt Williams, for a reason I don’t quite understand, remains that person for a lot of people, including myself.

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I Believe the Question of the Blackest Name Ever Has Been Settled by Lil'Jordan Maleak Humphrey

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Before we get going here, I’d like to be very, very clear: I’m in no way clowning Lil’Jordan Humphrey by calling his name (his first name) the Blackest Name Ever. In fact, I find this to be a compliment and culturally significant. We’ll get back to that.

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If you like to fill the void in your life with house plants, but don’t have a ton of space, sunlight, or gardening knowledge, succulents are the low-maintenance green things of your dreams. Today only, a bunch of different options from Costa Farms are on sale on Amazon, starting at just $13 for a couple of handsome…

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Security! Meghan Markle's Half-Sister Continues to Be Messy—This Time, at the Gates of Kensington Palace

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You know, there’s a word for folks who don’t take “no” for an answer, choosing instead to obsessively fixate on someone, even showing up uninvited at their residence.

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'It's What We Do'? Domino's Pizza Worker Fired After Using Racial Slur on Customer's Receipt

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Anyone who patronizes fast food restaurants knows misspellings—and outright ludicrous—interpretations of your name aren’t uncommon. But that’s not what happened when Myasia Nelson tried to order from a Burlington, N.C. Domino’s last week.

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Amazon Scared Up Some Great One-Day Deals On Halloween Candy

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Amazon’s Halloween candy Gold Box is includes great deals on a ton of different candies, which is perfect if you already bought a bag from the store for Halloween, but need a second one to eat yourself.

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Sunday's Best Deals: Philips Hue, Matcha Powder, Historical Nonfiction, and More

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Philips Hue discounts, matcha green tea, and Amazon’s Sunday ebook sale lead off Sunday’s best deals from around the web.

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Watch: SNL's Pete Davidson Clowns Kanye's Off-Air MAGA Rant

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Pete Davidson had a few words to say about Kanye West’s pro-Trump rant last week on Saturday Night Live.

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At Least 12 Dead, 100 Injured After Haiti Rocked By Earthquake

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At least 12 people are dead and more than 100 people are injured after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit the northwest region of the island nation Sunday.

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What's Columbusing, You Say? We've Got You Covered

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Every time we hear the name Christopher Columbus, we can’t help but wonder: “What will be stolen next.”

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Journalist Who Wore a 'Make American Great Again' Hat While Reporting On Trump Rally Has Been Fired

Terrell Jermaine Starr
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Jim Bunner, a multimedia journalist with KTTC in NBC affiliate in Minnesota was fired one day after covering a Donald Trump rally while wearing a MAGA hat.

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Cop Who Killed Tamir Rice Working as Part-Time Officer in Another Ohio Town

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The police officer who shot and killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice has been hired as part-time police officer in Bellaire, a village in southeastern Ohio.

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Mix Some Matcha Into Everything For Just $8, Today Only

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One of the big trendy foods of the year, matcha green tea is a super food full of antioxidants, and is thought to help improve metabolism and energy levels. This is in powder form, so you can add it into pretty anything - baked goods, smoothies, lattes, and desserts, just for starters.

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It's Official: Accused Sexual Predator Brett Kavanaugh is a Supreme Court Justice

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Despite several outbursts from protesters, Congress voted 50 to 48 to confirm embattled judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, ending weeks of contentiousness between those who believe sexual assault survivors and those who live and represent states that sought to continue slavery.

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Man Faces Murder Charges After Ambushing South Carolina Cops

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Frederick Hopkins, 74, has been charged with murder and six counts of attempted murder in an ambush on South Carolina police officers.

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Casper's Fall Sale Lets You Save On Mattresses and Accessories

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Beyond the standard $50 discounts you hear about in the middle of every podcast, Casper mattresses don’t go on sale often, and Casper accessory deals are even rarer. But this weekend only, Casper’s 10% Fall sitewide sale holds the promise of serious savings, if you still haven’t gotten rid of that old coil spring.

Does Brett Kavanaugh Have a Race Issue?

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Brett Kavanaugh is well on his way to joining the highest court of the land. While we know Kavanaugh is accused of sexual assault, how about his relationship with race?

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Watch: Joe Morton Takes Us Through His Iconic Film and TV Appearances

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Joe Morton is widely known for his Emmy-winning role as Elijah Pope on ABC’s Scandal, but don’t get it twisted, Morton has been Forrest Gump’ing through a lot of iconic shows and films including What’s Happening, Sanford & Son, Terminator 2 and even M.A.S.H. “Papa Pope” walks us through some of his roles over the…

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Sex Worker Stole Cop's Jeep. She Says He Was Just A 'Trick'

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Taquanna Lawton has been charged with grand larceny for stealing an NYPD officer’s Jeep Wrangler in Brooklyn Tuesday morning after he left the vehicle to get money from an ATM to pay for her sex services.

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