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  • Mississippi Man Who Murdered His Secret Gay Lover Learns Fate

    Mississippi Man Who Murdered His Secret Gay Lover Learns Fate

    After prosecutors say a 25-year-old Mississippi man wanted to keep his gay sexual relationship a secret, he murdered his lover in cold blood.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    January 28, 2026
  • Left Alone With His Infant for the First Time, a Maine Father Now Faces Unthinkable Accusations

    Left Alone With His Infant for the First Time, a Maine Father Now Faces Unthinkable Accusations

    A Maine’s father first solo playdate with his 12-week-old infant Lyla Samuels ended in tragedy two weeks ago. Now, he’s facing murder charges.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    January 27, 2026
  • Watch: A White Priest Was Detained by ICE. What He Claims Agents Told Him Should Terrify Black Folks

    Watch: A White Priest Was Detained by ICE. What He Claims Agents Told Him Should Terrify Black Folks

    Minneapolis pastor Kenny Callaghan alleges an ICE agent told him, “You’re white and you wouldn’t be any fun anyway,” after he was detained while protesting.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    January 14, 2026
  • The Bizarre Story of Why a Chicago Convicted Murderer Will Get Paid MILLIONS After Dismembering Her Landlord

    The Bizarre Story of Why a Chicago Convicted Murderer Will Get Paid MILLIONS After Dismembering Her Landlord

    Despite dismembering her landlord after she was evicted, a Chicago woman was just awarded a $3 million taxpayer-funded payout.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    January 13, 2026
  • Baton Rouge Teen Was Blocked on TikTok by the Woman She Was Dating, So She Allegedly Did the Unthinkable

    Baton Rouge Teen Was Blocked on TikTok by the Woman She Was Dating, So She Allegedly Did the Unthinkable

    Paulasia Banks is accused of the unthinkable after Kassidy Jackson, a woman she had been dating, allegedly blocked her on TikTok.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    January 13, 2026
  • Why White Women Online Are Apologizing After This New Development in the Missing Chicago Teacher Case

    Why White Women Online Are Apologizing After This New Development in the Missing Chicago Teacher Case

    TikTok detectives accused the husband of missing Chicago teacher of being involved in her disappearance. Now, they’re eating their words.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    January 12, 2026
  • Why a Judge Just Forced Georgia to Give Young Thug His Cash and Cars Back…Right Now!

    Why a Judge Just Forced Georgia to Give Young Thug His Cash and Cars Back…Right Now!

    A judge just slammed the hammer down on the state of Georgia, who must return Young Thug’s $150,000, luxury cars and jewelry by 5:00 p.m., TODAY!

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    January 9, 2026
  • Why Karri Turner Bryant’s Viral Controversy Exposes the Black Church’s Obsession With Women’s Dress

    Why Karri Turner Bryant’s Viral Controversy Exposes the Black Church’s Obsession With Women’s Dress

    While some online couldn’t get enough of Dr. Karri Turner’s fitted lace gown, many others condemned the first lady, sparking debates about modesty.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    January 6, 2026
  • Georgia Inmates Allegedly Escaped Jail, Kidnapped a Lyft Driver — and the Rest Sounds Like a Movie

    Georgia Inmates Allegedly Escaped Jail, Kidnapped a Lyft Driver — and the Rest Sounds Like a Movie

    After three inmates escaped from DeKalb County Jail on Dec. 21, they allegedly turned to a popular app to summon a getaway driver.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    January 2, 2026
  • The Terrifying Reason a N.C. Amazon Driver and Her Son Were Shot At While Delivering Packages

    The Terrifying Reason a N.C. Amazon Driver and Her Son Were Shot At While Delivering Packages

    A North Carolina Amazon driver and her teen son were delivering packages when a homeowner allegedly shot at them with a shotgun.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    December 30, 2025
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