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BALDWIN HILLS — A knife-wielding man shot and killed by police inside the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza April 10 could have been subdued with bean-bag bullets, Police Chief Charlie Beck said this week, but police on the scene killed him while waiting...
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If you’ve incurred a late fee on toll road charges, there is some good news coming your way.
The Texas Department of Transportation is set to waive nearly $1.3 billion in late fines and fees associated with unpaid toll transactions prior to March...
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rashon Nelson initially brushed it off when the Starbucks manager told him he couldn’t use the restroom because he wasn’t a paying customer.
He thought nothing of it when he and his business partner, Donte Robinson, were approa...
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Thousands of students will stand in solidarity during another collective day of action against gun violence on April 20.
The National School Walkout plans to build on the work started on National Walkout Day on March 14 and March For Our Lives on...
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This past Saturday marks two years since the death of the legendary Prince. His music is more popular than ever, however, his estate is caught up in epic legal battles. Unfortunately, the “Purple Rain” singer never wrote a will. Therefore, his hei...
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“Scandal” doesn’t have its name for nothing.
The twists and turns (murder, sex, filthy politics, more murder) on the Shonda Rhimes show are legendary.
Premiering on April 5, 2012, the series focuses on white-coat-wearing Olivia Pope, played by Ker...
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Republicans dealt two low blows to Memphis residents Tuesday over the removal of Confederate monuments.
Tennessee State Rep Andy Holt (R-Dresden) got real petty during a House floor session, comparing the folks who torn down the statue to ISIS ter...
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The Chicago Department of Water Management has been under investigation for reported sexist and racist behavior. The findings are deeply disturbing with several racist emails, especially about former President Barack Obama. According to Herald &am...
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Gabrielle Union has just inked a first look deal with Sony Pictures TV, the studio behind the upcoming NBC drama series based on her character from the “Bad Boys” movie franchise.
Union is starring in and executive producing the series, titled “LA...
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Barbara Bush’s death Tuesday has put the national spotlight on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, a group of lung conditions including asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis commonly caused by tobacco smoking.
The former first lady, w...