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  • Georgia Cops Flip a Coin to Decide Whether to Arrest Driver Who Was Allegedly Speeding

    Just when you think that some cops couldn’t get any grimier, some Roswell, Ga., officers are here to show and prove that that’s not the case. News station 11 Alive investigators uncovered body camera footage that showed officers deciding whether or not to arrest a young, female driver for allegedly speeding based on a coin…

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    Breanna Edwards






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    July 13, 2018
  • U.S. Navy Ends Ban on Dreadlocks for Women 

    The U.S. Navy is joining other branches of the armed forces, including the Marines, the Army and the Air Force, and putting an end to its ban on dreadlocks for the women who serve our country. The Huffington Post reports that the Navy announced the lift on its ban during a live broadcast on its…

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    Breanna Edwards






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    July 13, 2018
  • Former Firefighter Who Hanged Noose Outside Black Neighbor's Apartment Pleads Guilty to Interfering With Right to Fair Housing

    A white, elderly former firefighter in North Texas who was arrested on stalking charges for harassing and intimidating his black neighbor has pleaded guilty to interfering with an African American family’s right to fair housing. Court documents accuse 64-year-old Glenn Eugene Halfin of threatening force, intimidating, and interfering with the family due to their race…

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    Breanna Edwards






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    July 13, 2018
  • Black Millionaire Finds Racist Note in Florida Hotel Room; Hotel Says It Was a Note Left by Previous Guest

    Today in “if you say so, but I don’t believe that shit at all” news, a Sarasota, Fla., hotel is claiming that a racist note found by a black millionaire and his family during their stay over the Fourth of July was left by a previous guest, and was not directed toward the family. Sure,…

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    Breanna Edwards






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    July 12, 2018
  • Woman Goes on Hate-Filled Anti-Muslim Rant on New York City Bus: 'ICE is Here For You'

    People continue to show their whole entire asses to the world (through viral cellphone footage) and one woman filmed on a New York City bus during her hateful anti-Muslim rant is no exception. The footage of the interaction shows the woman, who identifies herself proudly as Ashley (of course she’s an Ashley) yelling at a…

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    Breanna Edwards






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    July 12, 2018
  • Woman Studying Outside Grocery Store Attacked by Drunken Racist 

    A woman who was minding her own business outside a West Hollywood, Calif., grocery store was verbally and physically attacked by a drunken racist who hurled slurs at her. According to CBSLA, Angela Jefferson was studying and listening to music at 2:30 p.m on Tuesday outside of Pavillions store when an unidentified man sitting at…

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    Breanna Edwards






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    July 12, 2018
  • Another Woman Accuses Russell Simmons of Rape 

    Music mogul Russell Simmons has been hit with another accusation of rape and is once again denying it. Alexa Norton Jones, the granddaughter of book publisher W.W. Norton, accused Simmons of assaulting her in November 1990. “It was such a fast attack,” she told Variety in an exclusive interview. “He pulled my dress up. I…

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    Breanna Edwards






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    July 12, 2018
  • Baby Bardi Is Here! Cardi B Welcomes 1st Child With Offset

    She’s heeeeerrrre! Cardi B announced the birth of her daughter on Wednesday, her first child with her husband, Offset. Bartier Cardi announced the baby’s arrival and the child’s name via Instagram. The stunning photo reveal, which showed a nude Cardi seated among flowers holding her baby bump, was simply captioned, “Kulture Kiari Cephus 07/10/18″ Daddy…

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    Breanna Edwards






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    July 11, 2018
  • Chicago Cop Under Investigation After Being Caught on Viral Video Saying 'I Kill Motherf–kers' 

    One of Chicago’s finest is under investigation after he was caught on camera harassing two black men and quipping, “I kill motherfuckers.” The officer is seen in the video in an unmarked car, but in full uniform (minus his name and badge) taunting the young men. “I kill motherfuckers,” the officer could be heard telling…

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    Breanna Edwards






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    July 11, 2018
  • FBI Agent Who Shot Man After Dropping Gun While Dancing Will Get His Weapon Back, Because Why Not?

    An off-duty FBI agent whose version of the stanky leg ended with someone being shot will be allowed to carry his work weapon even as he considers a possible plea deal. Chase Bishop is facing charges of second-degree assault in the June 2 shooting that occurred at the Mile High Spirits and Distillery in Denver.…

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    Breanna Edwards






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    July 11, 2018
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