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3d ago

$5M bond set for third man charged in death of Tasia Fortune, who was found hanging in tree

Police said Friday that Tasia Fortune, 29, was killed before her body was placed in a tree behind an abandoned house in Jackson, Mississippi.
A memorial for Tasia Fortune in Jackson, Miss.
A memorial for Tasia Fortune in Jackson, Miss.
9d ago

Nolan Wells’ family vows to ‘never stop’ seeking the truth after grand jury report

A Mississippi grand jury found no evidence of foul play in Wells’ death, but his family and attorney Ben Crump said the teen’s autopsy leaves unanswered questions about how he died.
Nolan Wells photo frame is being held by his mother and step father.
Nolan Wells photo frame is being held by his mother and step father.
9d ago

Nolan Wells grand jury decides there’s not enough evidence for charges in teen’s death

The teenager, who was Black, was out boating with friends on a Mississippi barrier island on July Fourth when he disappeared. His body was found two days later.
A photo of Nolan Wells surrounded by flowers
A photo of Nolan Wells surrounded by flowers

Judge strikes down Trump administration’s $600 million in cuts to teacher training

The Education Department characterized the grants, which were intended to address teacher shortages, as supporting “divisive ideologies” such as diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
The Department of Education building in Washington, DC, March 24, 2025.
The Department of Education building in Washington, DC, March 24, 2025.

Trump admin threatens to cut Smithsonian support in latest claim of ideological bias

The White House has made multiple attempts to influence the Smithsonian, which traditionally has operated independently of the political party in power.
Smithsonian Museum of American History
Smithsonian Museum of American History
29d ago

Carla Jeffery, star of Disney Channel’s ‘Zombies,’ dies at 33

The actor’s co-stars and family shared tributes in the hours following the announcement of her death.
Carla Jeffery as Bree in "Zombies 2."
Carla Jeffery as Bree in "Zombies 2."
29d ago

Cassandra Wilson, 2-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, dies at 70

As Jon Batiste put it in a eulogy, Wilson’s genre-bending voice sounded like the South.
Portrait Of Cassandra Wilson
Portrait Of Cassandra Wilson
29d ago

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Los Angeles 2028

Jordan Chiles gets assist from Michael Jordan to announce run for 2028 Olympics

The gymnast was part of the gold medal-winning U.S. team at the 2024 Paris Games and the silver medal team at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
Artistic Gymnastics
Artistic Gymnastics
31d ago

Former gang leader Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis found guilty of murder in Tupac Shakur’s death

Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, was accused not of pulling the trigger but of orchestrating the murder. He faces a life sentence when he is sentenced in October.
Duane Davis looks on during a break during closing arguments in his murder trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, at Clark County District Court at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Duane Davis looks on during a break during closing arguments in his murder trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, at Clark County District Court at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
37d ago

Indiana governor calls for investigation as thousands remain without power in Gary

State officials want the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to investigate how NIPSCO customers’ dollars were spent.
Over 24,000 Gary, IN Residents Still Without Power 9 Days After Powerful Storm
Over 24,000 Gary, IN Residents Still Without Power 9 Days After Powerful Storm
38d ago

‘Getting no help’: Thousands in Gary, Indiana, still without power nearly 2 weeks after storms

For some in the predominantly Black city, the lack of electricity has caused medical complications, while others are cooking what food they can at local parks before it spoils.
Over 24,000 Gary, IN Residents Still Without Power 9 Days After Powerful Storm
Over 24,000 Gary, IN Residents Still Without Power 9 Days After Powerful Storm

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