1st Lt. Thessa Washington became the first African-American woman C-130H pilot at the 165th Airlift Wing. What We Know: This honor coincides with the Wing’s […]
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Wake Forest Apologizes for Slavery in University’s Past
Winston-Salem, N.C. Associated Press (AP) reported Wake Forest University president publicly issued an apology for the school’s past involvement in slavery. What We Know: The […]
Wu-Tang Clan imposters scammed Atlanta businesses out of more than $100,000
Thieves posing as the Wu-Tang Clan scammed several luxury hotels in Atlanta, car rentals, and studios out of more than $100,000. What We Know: Firstly, […]
Derrick Rose Hosts Design Workshop for Chicago Youth
Derrick Rose hosted a workshop at the Adidas career center in his hometown Chicago, Illinois. What We Know: After three decades, NBA All-Star weekend is […]
Shooting in Germany Leaves 10 Dead, Motive Believed to be Xenophobia
Germany’s federal prosecutor on Thursday identified the suspected gunman who attacked two hookah bars, killing nine people, as Tobias Rathjen. What We Know: Authorities said […]
Two Dead from Coronavirus on Quarantined Cruise Ship
Officials have said that two Japanese passengers who contracted coronavirus on board a cruise ship quarantined in Japan have died. What We Know: The victims, […]
Black Model Refuses to Wear Monkey Ears and Lips at New York Fashion Week Show
An black runway model vehemently refused to wear a costume which depicted her as a monkey with oversized ears and overgrown red lips during a […]
Rapper Pop Smoke Dead After Home Invasion
The up-and-coming rapper and leader in the Brooklyn drill movement, Bashar Jackson a.k.a Pop Smoke, was killed Wednesday morning, his record label confirmed to the […]
American Tourist on Birthday Trip Was Killed by Security Guard at Costa Rica Resort
A Costa Rican security guard has been sentenced to 16 years behind bars for murdering an American tourist, who had been visiting the country for […]
Kenan Thompson to Headline 2020 White House Correspondents’ Dinner
The White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner will return with comedy from Saturday Night Live cast member, Kenan Thompson. What We Know: Kenan Thompson, the […]