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North Korea Says It Has U.S. Soldier Travis King. What Happens Now?

Relations between the United States and North Korea have been fraught for decades, but things are particularly tense right now.

Fact check: Debunking Trump’s Dishonest Attacks Against Georgia Prosecutor Fani Willis

Former President Donald Trump has launched a barrage of attacks, many of them dishonest, against Georgia district attorney Fanni Willis who is prosecuting him over his attempts to overturn his 2020 election defeat in the state.

White House Defends Hawaii Response Amid Biden Silence

The White House is making a concerted effort to defend and explain the federal reaction to the Maui wildfires, highlighting what it describes as a “robust whole-of-government response” on the island.

‘The Goon Squad’ Pleads Guilty To State Charges In Torture Of 2 Black Men

Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers pleaded guilty Monday to state charges stemming from the torture and abuse of two Black men earlier this year.

Henrietta Lacks: Family Announces Second Lawsuit

Just one week after the family of Henrietta Lacks reached a historic settlement with a biotech company over its use of Lacks’ cells in their products, the estate is suing a second company for unjustly profiting off of her genetics.

Families of Mike Brown, Rekia Boyd Reach Global Stage Of Yearslong Human Rights Battle

As the ninth anniversary of Mike Brown’s killing approaches, his and Rekia Boyd’s families are arguing the U.S. government committed human rights abuses.

How ‘Barbershop Talks’ Help One School Offer Counseling And Mentoring

"Barbershop Talks" program is an anti-violence, mentoring and counseling effort building on the trusted relationship between haircutters in the Black community and their male and female clients in Indianapolis.

DeSantis Suspends Orlando-Area State Attorney In Second Sacking Of Democratically Elected Prosecutor

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced the suspension of Orlando-area state attorney Monique Worrell, the second time he has removed a democratically elected prosecutor whose politics did not align with his conservative views.

Judge Chutkan Says Trump’s Right to Free Speech In January 6 Case Is ‘Not...

US District Judge Tanya Chutkan said Friday that she plans to issue a protective order over the handling of evidence in the Donald Trump 2020 election interference case, saying it’s needed to protect witnesses or other interference in the trial.

Black Teen ‘Aquamayne’ Involved In Alabama Brawl Gets Wave Of Support

Thanks to the outpouring of support, the 16-year-old student 'Aquamayne' might just have his college education paid for.

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Male Infertility Contributes To About 40% Of Cases Of Infertility. What...

When opposite sex couples are trying and failing to get pregnant, the attention often focuses on the woman. That’s not always the case.