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A petition is calling for the release of the former Alabama basketball player, who has spent years behind bars without being convicted.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott plans to ban school districts from employing H-1B visa holders, potentially affecting hundreds of teachers and staff.

Today would have been Nolan Wells’ 19th birthday. Instead of celebrating with cake, candles and the people he loved, Nolan’s family is spending the day remembering their son, brother and friend while continuing to search for answers surrounding his death. Nolan disappeared after a Fourth of July boat trip with friends to Horn Island off […]

Numerous 2026 food recalls, from glass in fruit bars to Listeria in cheese, prompt FDA/USDA warnings for consumers

Jackson State University breaks new ground in the world of research for HBCUs. Here's how they are creating research that shapes the future.

Karmelo Anthony's new legal team wins recusal of trial judge, setting stage for new trial hearing.

Fourteen people are facing charges after authorities say a cocaine operation connected Penn State fraternities supplied drugs to students.

Few record labels captured the attitude, ambition and sound of an era quite like No Limit Records. Led by Master P, the New Orleans powerhouse turned the tank into one of Hip-Hop’s most recognizable logos while introducing the world to a deep roster that included Silkk the Shocker, Mia X, C-Murder, Fiend, Mac and more. […]

A Black man who hasn't been identified publicly yet was found hanging from a tree in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday.

Long before Kirk Franklin became one of the most recognizable figures in contemporary gospel music, he nearly added sitcom star to his résumé. In 1998, Franklin starred in an ABC pilot titled “The Kirk Franklin Show,” playing a fictionalized version of himself. The comedy followed an artist who returns to his hometown and begins working […]

Hollywood lost many beloved actors in 2026, from Oscar winners to sitcom stars, with causes ranging from cancer to accidents.

Actress Hayden Panettiere, who rose from child stardom to become a familiar face on hit television shows including Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36. Panettiere died Sunday, Aug. 16, in South Carolina, according to her family and representatives. Her father, Skip Panettiere, described his daughter as an “incredible light” who brought […]