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Emmett Till’s Cousin, Jim Crow Architect’s Great-Great-Great-Grandson Inspire Others With Friendship

Emmett Till's cousin and the great-great-great-grandson of the Jim Crow laws architect came together to share their friendship and inspire others to reach across racial lines.

Judge Dismisses Charges Against Former School Official In Case Of 6-Year-Old Who Shot Teacher

Ebony Parker, a former elementary school assistant principal, had all charges against her dismissed by a Virginia circuit court judge in a case related to a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in January 2023.

White House Postpones Executive Order On A.I.

The White House has postponed plans for President Donald Trump to sign an executive order establishing a voluntary review process for artificial intelligence models before they're released, which would have included a voluntary agreement for AI companies to share advanced models with the government for a period of time ahead of launch.

Justice Jackson Slams Supreme Court’s Handling Of Rush Appeal In Louisiana Redistricting Case

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the Supreme Court's handling of a recent redistricting case, suggesting it had failed to appear apolitical and urging the court to be "really, really careful" in the churn of an election year.

Amidst National Fight For Voting Rights, Va. Rep. Bobby Scott Urges Hampton U. Graduates...

Virginia Congressman Bobby Scott urged Hampton University graduates to get involved in politics to fight for voting rights and educational opportunity, citing recent Supreme Court decisions and the Trump Administration's push to abolish the U.S. Department of Education.

A 6-Year-Old Shot His Teacher In Class. Now The School’s Former Assistant Principal Goes...

Former Richneck Elementary School assistant principal Ebony Parker faces eight felony child abuse charges for allegedly ignoring warnings before a 6-year-old boy shot his teacher in class in 2023.

Trump Drops Lawsuit Against IRS Amid Talks Of Establishing A $1.8 Billion Fund For...

President Donald Trump has dropped his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, which accused the agency of an unauthorized leak of his tax returns, in order to set up a $1.8 billion fund to compensate those who believe they were unfairly investigated.

Supreme Court Rejects Big Pharma Appeals Challenging Negotiated Drug Prices In Medicare

The US Supreme Court has rejected appeals from several of the nation's largest drugmakers challenging a program that requires them to negotiate with Medicare on the prices of some of their most popular drugs, a move expected to save taxpayers and the federal government billions of dollars.

Supreme Court Puts Off Fight Over Who Can Sue To Enforce What’s Left Of...

The Supreme Court has sent two cases back to lower courts to determine whether individuals can bring Voting Rights Act lawsuits, leaving the question of who can enforce the law unanswered and the statute further weakened.

Justice Clarence Thomas Laments ‘Very Dicey’ Threats To Judiciary And Heightened Security For Supreme...

Justice Clarence Thomas lamented the heightened security that has become necessary for members of the Supreme Court in recent years, making it more difficult for him to take part in activities outside the courthouse.

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Vigil Held For Javits Frimpong, 15-Year-Old Who Was Gunned Down In...

Tributes continue to grow for Javits Frimpong, the 15-year-old who was shot and killed on his way to school in the Bronx last week.