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Private Memorial Service Planned For Gen. Colin Powell Nov. 5

The nation’s first Black Secretary of State died Oct. 18 at age 84.
10/22/2021

Barack Obama And Bruce Springsteen Talk About Their Unlikely Friendship

The two icons sit down for the first time with CBS News Sunday Morning to discuss their friendship and new book, "Renegades: Born in the USA."
10/22/2021

Trial Set To Begin Against White Supremacist Who Led Violent Charlottesville ‘Unite The Right’ Rally

The plaintiffs’ lawyers plan to use an 1871 civil law statute designed to tame the KKK during Reconstruction.
10/22/2021

Washington State Sheriff Charged With False Reporting After Allegedly Stalking Black Newspaper Delivery Driver

Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer said Sedrick Altheimer threatened his life, but their stories contradict each other.
10/22/2021

Haitian Gang Leader Threatens To ‘Put A Bullet In The Heads’ Of Kidnapped American Missionaries

He says he’ll do so if his demands aren’t met.
10/22/2021

Mistrial Declared In Civil Rights Lawsuit Against White Cops Who Wrongfully Arrested Black Man

A Kansas City jury failed to come to a verdict in the civil trial of officers who say they mistook Tyree Bell for another suspect.
10/22/2021

Black Louisiana Farmers Say Racist Policies Are Taking Their Land Away

About half a percent of the U.S.’ farmland is Black-owned, but now a group near the Gulf.
10/22/2021

Louisiana Student Faces 10 Years In Prison After Alleged TikTok Challenge Assault

The 18-year-old is accused of targeting a disabled teacher to go along with the ‘slap yor teacher’ dare.
10/22/2021

Former Minneapolis Policeman Mohamed Noor Resentenced

The ex-cop killed Justine Damond in 2017.
10/21/2021

Atlanta HBCU Students Protest in Solidarity With Howard Students Demanding Better Conditions

The students say they’re taking their cues from Howard students demanding safer housing and increased federal financial support.
10/21/2021

Colin Powell’s Daughter Shares Touching Photos In Honor Of Her Late Father

Linda Powell’s collection of photos proves she was always a "daddy’s girl."
10/21/2021