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Bill Cosby’s Daughter Says Her Father Is Not a Rapist
Bill Cosby’s youngest daughter, Evin Cosby, says that her father isn’t a rapist and “loves and respects” women. Evin, one of the first family members to speak out about the embattled comedian, says that he’s being judged unfairly. “I am his fourth daughter. He raised me to go to college, start my own business, and…
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Meet the New Military Division of White Nationalism
On March 8, Donald Trump loyalist Kyle Chapman was released from jail after being arrested on suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon and carrying a concealed dirk or dagger when violence broke out between Trump supporters and anti-fascists in Berkeley, Calif., on March 4. Since then, Chapman has become an instant celebrity, thanks…
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NC Mother Threw Lighter Fluid on Son’s Kindergarten Teacher: Report
A mother of a kindergartner in Durham, N.C., was arrested Monday after reportedly throwing lighter fluid on her son’s teacher and threatening to burn the school down. Shequelia Sheala Leonard was set to meet with her son’s teacher, Megan Jones, at Eno Valley Elementary School. But Leonard became angry at the accusations Jones made about…
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Serena Williams Didn’t Mean to Tell the World She Was Pregnant
Serena Williams had every intention of sharing her pregnancy with the public—just not as soon as she did. The story goes like this: Williams had been chronicling her pregnancy with personal photos when she accidentally pressed the wrong button and sent one of those photos out on Snapchat. It was a photo of Williams with…
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Massive Layoffs at ESPN; 100 on-Air Employees to Get Axe
ESPN has announced that it is expecting to cut more than 100 on-air employees. It had been widely reported that cuts were looming for the sports giant. Initial news reports had speculated that only some 40-50 folks would be searching for new jobs, but the actual news is much more grim. All of the 100…
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Ohio Teen Couple Commits Suicide Within Days of Each Other
Two days after Mercedes Smith, 18, was found unresponsive after an apparent suicide in her dorm room at Lindsey Wilson College on April 20, her boyfriend, Markeice Brown, 17, took his own life amid accusations that Smith’s death was his fault. Smith was reportedly pregnant with Markeice’s child. After learning of Smith’s death, Markeice posted…
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#MAGA: Ivanka Trump’s Clothing Made in Low-Pay Chinese Factory
An audit of the factory that produces Ivanka Trump’s, aka Lil’ Trumpet’s, horrible clothing line of basics and cruisewear casuals shows that workers labored some 60 hours a week for a measly $62 a week—and I want to see her doe-eye her way out of this one. Remember all that “Make America great again” bullshit?…
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Black Man Beaten by Officer for Alleged Jaywalking Files Lawsuit
On April 10, Nandi Cain, 24, was beaten by Sacramento, Calif., Police Officer Anthony Figueroa for suspected jaywalking. Cain, who was unarmed, suffered bruises and a concussion. And now he has filed a lawsuit against the city. On Monday, Oakland, Calif.-based civil rights attorney John Burris held a press conference on behalf of his client…