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Candace Parker's New Footwear and Apparel Collection Is the Latest Milestone in Her Already Legendary Career

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St. Louis Ken and Karen Who Waved Guns at Protesters May Lose Law Licenses

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Anti-Mask Florida Republican Dies Day After Testing Positive for COVID. Conspiracy Theorists Think Hospital Killed Him

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Chris Rock Tests Positive for COVID-19

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Emmys 2021: Despite Record Diversity of Nominees, Whiteness Was Still the Biggest Winner of the Night

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PBS' Muhammad Ali Is a Monument to the Strength and Sacrifice of the Greatest Athlete Who Ever Lived

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LeVar Burton Tells Trevor Noah that He's No Longer Interested in Hosting 'Jeopardy!'

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Vivrant Things: Our Stars Kept It Bright and Brilliant at the 2021 Emmys

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This Year's CFDA Award Nominations Continue to Reflect Greater Equity in the Industry

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'You Have to Take Care of Yourself': Yara Shahidi Talks Mental Health and Making Change as Marie Claire's October Cover Star

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In America, and in the Met Gala: Who Showed Up and Showed Out at 2021's Biggest Event in Fashion?

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An Exercise In Listening To Your Kids: 'The Training Wheels Are Off' Edition

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Former Arkansas Deputy Charged With Manslaughter in Death of Teen Motorist

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Family of Manuel Ellis, a Black Man Killed by Police, Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

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St. Louis Ken and Karen Who Waved Guns at Protesters May Lose Law Licenses

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

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House Party and Friday Star Anthony ‘AJ’ Johnson Dead at 55

Politics

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Anti-Mask Florida Republican Dies Day After Testing Positive for COVID. Conspiracy Theorists Think Hospital Killed Him

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

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North Carolina Judges Block Voter ID Law From Taking Effect, Saying It Discriminates Against Black Voters

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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Finally Said Something, and I Wish He’d STFU

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

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Laura Loomer Once Claimed That COVID-19 Wasn't Worse Than Bad Fajitas. She's Now in 'So Much Pain' From COVID-19

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.