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Racially-charged murder trial of Black teen Karmelo Anthony underway, with jury selection focusing on his young age and claims of self-defense.

After the game, Trump was asked about Stephen A. Smith's comments about his attendance, and he obviously called him low-IQ.

With Juneteenth approaching, questions have been arising over whether President Trump can cancel the federal holiday. Here's what we know.

Inspiring story of twin Black doctors who returned home to lead ER, mentor youth, and show power of community

Paramedics who were convicted of criminally negligent homicide in McClain's 2019 death successfully got their convictions reversed.

As a result of regulations implemented in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” an estimated 3.5 million people lost access to SNAP benefits.

Trump struggles to book celebrities for his 250th anniversary events, as many decline to participate, reflecting the partisan nature of his presidency.

Last-minute redistricting in Southern states has caused confusion and disenfranchisement for candidates and voters, with racial gerrymandering a major issue.

UPDATE — Monday, June 8, 2026, 11:43 p.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there’s always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, […]

Monday, Rick Chow, the man who fatally shot 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton, was found not guilty of murder by a South Carolina jury.

While the majority of teachers polled by NPR/Ipsos said they use AI to help with work tasks, they’re hesitant to actually use it as a teaching tool. 

The Obama Presidential Center Museum’s soft opening has revealed what guests can expect when it officially opens in Chicago on June 19.