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Death Toll Rises As Devastation From Helene Becomes Clearer

Helene's devastating rampage has left 128 dead across six states, with thousands of people still without power, clean drinking water, food, and cell phone service, and with roads and bridges destroyed, recovery efforts are ongoing.

Verizon Confirms Service Is Back Online After A Major Outage

Verizon has confirmed a massive outage affecting some of its mobile phone customers, which has been resolved by Verizon engineers.

5 Things To Watch For At The Vice Presidential Debate

Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz and Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance are set to meet in the only vice presidential debate of the 2024 election, with topics including Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, Middle East tensions, abortion rights, Walz's military record, and the rumor about Haitians in Springfield, Ohio.

Marcellus Williams Execution Brings Fresh Scrutiny To Supreme Court’s Death Penalty Approach

The Supreme Court's decision to allow Missouri to execute a man convicted of murder despite his conviction being contested by prosecutors has sparked criticism from civil rights groups and legal experts, who argue that the court's approach to the death penalty is flawed and unjust.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Corruption Charges, NY Governor Considers...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges, including bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy and soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals, and is accused of using his power and influence to garner free trips, luxury hotel stays and questionable campaign donations.

Missouri Executed Marcellus Williams, Despite Evidence He Wasn’t Guilty

Marcellus Williams, a man convicted of murder in 1998, was executed in Missouri despite growing doubts about his guilt, as the state's governor and prosecutors argued that justice had been served.

The Tragedies Of Eric Adams, Marcellus Williams, And Mark Robinson

Three Black men have recently made headlines for different reasons, highlighting the issues, candidates, and stakes for Black America in the 2024 presidential election.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams Indicted, Sources Say

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on at least one federal criminal charge in connection to his ties to Turkish officials and businessmen, and is expected to turn himself in soon.

Harris: Women Need Trump To Trust Them On Abortion, Not Claim To Be Their...

Vice President Kamala Harris criticized former President Donald Trump's claims of being a "protector" of women, saying women need him to trust them to make their own reproductive decisions.

Missouri Executes Marcellus Williams Despite Prosecutor’s Doubts Of His Guilt

Marcellus Williams, who was convicted of murder in 2001, was put to death by lethal injection in Missouri after the US Supreme Court denied a stay, despite new evidence suggesting his innocence and the prosecutor's request to overturn his conviction.

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Here’s Who Is Getting Paid At DHS And Who Isn’t

President Trump has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to pay Transportation Security Administration employees their back pay, while other DHS staffers, including FEMA workers, Coast Guard, and CISA employees, are still not being compensated.