On Oct. 25 at around 6 a.m. at the LaQuinta Inn in Bossier City Officer Patrick Edmonds Jr. had a knife pulled on him. What […]
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Trump to Launch New ‘Black Voices’ Initiative from Atlanta
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence plan to use Atlanta as a launching pad for his new African American coalition with a Friday […]
Impeacment Resoultion Passes In The House
The House voted to pass a resolution that confirms the impeachment inquiry. What We Know: It resulted in a 232-196 vote which was mostly partisan. […]
Cystic Fibrosis Drug Could Make Disease Manageable
People 12 years and older are now approved by the FDA to take Trikafata, a new groundbreaking drug that targets the genetic root of Cystic […]
U.S. Customs & Border Protection says there’s been a 342% Increase in Arrested Families at Southern Border
With the increase in asylum seekers, there is now a record-setting spike in arrested families at the southern border. What We Know: Customs and Border […]
Family Of Toddler Who Fell From Cruise Ship Utterly Crushed After Grandfather Charged
Parents of 18 month-old girl who fell to her death from a cruise ship window in Puerto Rico are standing by the girl’s grandfather. What […]
Amazon Makes Grocery Delivery Service Free For U.S Prime Members
On Tuesday, Amazon announced that Prime members now get free and fast grocery delivery from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market. What We Know: Amazon […]
JP Morgan Wants to Hire People With Criminal Backgrounds
JP Morgan Chase announced a “second chance hiring” program this week and is encouraging people with criminal backgrounds to apply for jobs. What We Know: […]
Iowa Woman Passes Away After Gender Reveal Goes Wrong
An Iowa woman was accidentally killed at a gender reveal party. What We Know: Pamela Kreimeyer, 56, was in attendance at a family member’s gender […]
Nearly 900 Children Tested Positive for H.I.V. in Small Pakistani City
Since only a fraction of the population has been tested, lawmakers warn there could be even more children with H.I.V. What We Know: The suspected […]