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DOJ investigating whether Gov. Tim Walz, Mayor Jacob Frey impeded immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, sources say

DOJ investigating whether Gov. Tim Walz, Mayor Jacob Frey...

The move comes as protests have descended on Minneapolis in the wake of a fatal...

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Trump Has Machado’s Nobel Prize, but Neither Got What They Really Wanted

Trump Has Machado’s Nobel Prize, but Neither Got What They...

President Trump has María Corina Machado’s medal, but he is not recognized as the...

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Grammy-nominated musician John Forté found dead at 50 in Massachusetts home

Grammy-nominated musician John Forté found dead at 50 in...

John Forté, a Grammy-nominated musician best known for his work with the Fugees,...

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DOJ investigating Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents

DOJ investigating Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob...

Federal prosecutors are investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor...

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Activism in 2026 Is Not a Trend It Is a Risk

Activism in 2026 Is Not a Trend It Is a Risk

The truth younger activists are living and older generations must acknowledge As...

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US says Canada will regret decision to allow Chinese EVs into their market

US says Canada will regret decision to allow Chinese EVs...

US comments came in response to deal by Canada PM Carney to allow 49,000 EVs into...

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Sade’s Most Timeless Songs on Her 67th Birthday!

Sade’s Most Timeless Songs on Her 67th Birthday!

Sade's music has maintained its potency decades after she burst onto the scene....

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St Helena: a faraway island with a familiar soul

St Helena: a faraway island with a familiar soul

On the remote South Atlantic outpost of St Helena, Jennifer Platt finds haunting...

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7 epic excuses to travel in 2026

7 epic excuses to travel in 2026

Whether it’s for sport, culture, nature or nostalgia, 2026 offers rare reasons to...

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Olandria’s Recent Red Carpet Slayings Prove She’s Here to Stay!

Olandria’s Recent Red Carpet Slayings Prove She’s Here...

Olandria Carthen may have gained fame from 'Love Island,' but she's clearly here...

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Trump doesn't 'think there’s any reason right now’ to invoke Insurrection Act

Trump doesn't 'think there’s any reason right now’ to invoke...

The president’s comments follow his threats on Thursday to send the military into...

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We Now Know the Shocking Truth of How Much Training ICE Agents Really Go Through

We Now Know the Shocking Truth of How Much Training ICE...

After an 120 percent ICE manpower increase, a new report revealed hundreds of agents...

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Shannon Sharpe’s New Look Has Black Women Feeling Some Type of Way

Shannon Sharpe’s New Look Has Black Women Feeling Some...

Shannon Sharpe has got the social media streets abuzz once again, but this time...

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Why an Empathetic Black Reporter Sparked Backlash in Sports Media

Why an Empathetic Black Reporter Sparked Backlash in Sports...

Recent interviews reveal double standard in how Black journalists are treated versus...

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The Worst Examples of Black Women Celebs Being Publicly Mistreated

The Worst Examples of Black Women Celebs Being Publicly...

Black women have been unfairly talked about from everything from their hair to their...

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US says Canada's decision to allow imported Chinese EVs is 'problematic'

US says Canada's decision to allow imported Chinese EVs...

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the Canadian government's decision...

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Police: Tyson did not die from poison

Police: Tyson did not die from poison

After nearly seven months of speculation surrounding the initial “suspicious death”...

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The Worst Examples of Black Women Celebs Getting Judged, Criticized and Mistreated Just For Living

The Worst Examples of Black Women Celebs Getting Judged,...

Black women have been unfairly talked about from everything from their hair to their...

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MLK’s Daughter Bernice King Urges Black Church to Step Up

MLK’s Daughter Bernice King Urges Black Church to Step...

EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Bernice King has never shied away from her father's legacy. Now,...

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These Two Interviews Reveal a Powerful Double Standard That Punishes Black Women Sports Journalists

These Two Interviews Reveal a Powerful Double Standard...

Recent interviews reveal double standard in how Black journalists are treated versus...

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Wisconsin GOP Confuses 2 Black Democratic Candidates in Attack Ad — and Catch Hell Over It

Wisconsin GOP Confuses 2 Black Democratic Candidates in...

Democrats-- and social media users-- are dragging Wisconsin Republicans after they...

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As MLK Day Approaches, HUD Takes Steps To Reduce Access To Housing

As MLK Day Approaches, HUD Takes Steps To Reduce Access...

Photos: Wikimedia Commons WASHINGTON – The Department of Housing and Urban Development...

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North Carolina: Former Black Durham Police Department Officer Sentenced For Sexual Assault During Welfare Check

North Carolina: Former Black Durham Police Department Officer...

DOJ News Photos: Video Screenshot\Wikimedia Commons Rayshawn Deon Taylor, 36, a...

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Bernice King Calls Out Black Church Ahead of MLK Day

Bernice King Calls Out Black Church Ahead of MLK Day

EXCLUSIVE: Bernice King Calls Out Black Church Ahead of MLK DayDr. Bernice King...

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Former Black Durham Police Department Officer Sentenced For Sexual Assault During Welfare Check

Former Black Durham Police Department Officer Sentenced...

DOJ News Photos: Video Screenshot\Wikimedia Commons Rayshawn Deon Taylor, 36, a...

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Minneapolis Police, Fire department reports reveal chaotic moments after ICE officer fatally shot Renee Good

Minneapolis Police, Fire department reports reveal chaotic...

The reports paint a vivid picture of the Jan. 7 shooting.

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CARIBBEAN-OECS leaders meet to discuss regional geopolitical tensions.

CARIBBEAN-OECS leaders meet to discuss regional geopolitical...

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The leaders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean...

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CARIBBEAN-OECS and Canada discuss a wide range of issues.

CARIBBEAN-OECS and Canada discuss a wide range of issues.

CASTRIES, ST. Lucia, CMC – The Director General of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean...

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Minnesota: ACLU Suing Federal Government To Stop ICE & CPB Abuses And Racial Profiling

Minnesota: ACLU Suing Federal Government To Stop ICE &...

By ACLU Photos: YouTube Screenshots\Wikimedia Commons MINNEAPOLIS —The ACLU of Minnesota,...

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Brooklyn Academy Of Music To Celebrate MLK Day With Free Public Events Ft. Keynote Speakers

Brooklyn Academy Of Music To Celebrate MLK Day With Free...

Photos: Wikimedia Commons Brooklyn, NY/January 16, 2026 — BAM marks Martin Luther...

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EXCLUSIVE: Bernice King Calls Out Black Church Ahead of MLK Day

EXCLUSIVE: Bernice King Calls Out Black Church Ahead of...

Dr. Bernice King has never shied away from her father's legacy. Now, decades after...

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BizConnect Caribbean hosts workshop on turning ideas into business

BizConnect Caribbean hosts workshop on turning ideas into...

BizConnect Caribbean has officially begun its mandate to champion business development...

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HAITI-Bishop withdraws offer to mediate in Haiti’s political situation.

HAITI-Bishop withdraws offer to mediate in Haiti’s political...

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – The Bishop of Anse-à-Veau and Miragoâne and Vice-President...

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Court revokes bail for 6 SANDF members accused of murder, kidnapping

Court revokes bail for 6 SANDF members accused of murder,...

The Johannesburg high court has revoked the bail of six of the 12 South African...

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Trump Administration Freezes Immigration Visas For 26 African Countries

Trump Administration Freezes Immigration Visas For 26 African...

By Semafor Africa Photos: YouTube Screenshots The US will freeze immigrant visa...

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SURINAME-President Greelings-Simmons outlines measures for sustainable growth and fair wealth distribution.

SURINAME-President Greelings-Simmons outlines measures...

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – President Jennifer Greelings-Simons says Suriname must...

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BERMUDA-Bermuda’s economy declined by more than one per cent during the second quarter of 2025.

BERMUDA-Bermuda’s economy declined by more than one per...

HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – The Bermuda economy declined by 1.2 per cent during the...

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Walmart reshuffles executive team ahead of Furner’s takeover as global CEO

Walmart reshuffles executive team ahead of Furner’s takeover...

Walmart announced a series of executive changes on Friday as John Furner prepares...

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Former Steinhoff director jailed for R376m fraud

Former Steinhoff director jailed for R376m fraud

The Pretoria specialised commercial crimes court has sentenced a former director...

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Rating Regina King’s Most Successful Films

Rating Regina King’s Most Successful Films

From "Friday" to her Oscar-winning performance in "Ray," Regina King has built one...

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When Will My Neighbors Denounce Trump’s Authoritarianism As Unacceptable?

When Will My Neighbors Denounce Trump’s Authoritarianism...

By Rivera Sun Photos: YouTube Screenshots\Wikimedia Commons My neighbors are good...

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Haiti’s Ouanaminthe reopens courthouse after a century, but justice has yet to arrive

Haiti’s Ouanaminthe reopens courthouse after a century,...

Inaugurated with fanfare, the Ouanaminthe Court of First Instance remains an empty...

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Congressional delegation offers support in Denmark as Trump threatens to annex Greenland

Congressional delegation offers support in Denmark as Trump...

“I think you will find that support in Congress to acquire Greenland in any way...

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Victims of Hurricane Melissa in Haiti’s Petit-Goâve still plead for help months later

Victims of Hurricane Melissa in Haiti’s Petit-Goâve still...

Months after Hurricane Melissa’s devastated passage, families in Petit-Goâve— a...

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Joburg councillor turns his van into a protest billboard over service delivery

Joburg councillor turns his van into a protest billboard...

A Johannesburg councillor has adopted unusual tactics in his demand for accountability...

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Gauteng education MEC rejects claims foreigners favoured in school placements

Gauteng education MEC rejects claims foreigners favoured...

Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane has dismissed claims that the education department...

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REVIEW | Why the MG HS 1.5T Luxury is a compelling package

REVIEW | Why the MG HS 1.5T Luxury is a compelling package

We spent the festive period evaluating the HS, the C-segment sport utility vehicle...

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Ugandan Government Placed On Formal Notice Over Shutdown Of Internet–During Election

Ugandan Government Placed On Formal Notice Over Shutdown...

Special To Black Star News Photos: YouTube Screenshots The decision by the Government...

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Machado presents her Nobel award to Trump, prompting incredulity in Norway

Machado presents her Nobel award to Trump, prompting incredulity...

"This is incredibly embarrassing," Raymond Johansen, a Norwegian lawmaker for the...

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Al-Attiyah edges closer to sixth Dakar crown with Stage 12 win

Al-Attiyah edges closer to sixth Dakar crown with Stage...

Qatar’s Nasser Al-Attiyah looked set for a sixth Dakar Rally title after the Dacia...

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Afua Atta-Mensah Appointed To New York City Top Diversity Post 

Afua Atta-Mensah Appointed To New York City Top Diversity...

Photos: YouTube Screenshots\Facebook NEW YORK, NY — Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced...

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Brian Austin Green Responds to Tichina Arnold Dating Reveal With a Heartbreaking Revelation

Brian Austin Green Responds to Tichina Arnold Dating Reveal...

Just two weeks after Tichina Arnold revealed she dated "Beverly Hills, 90210" star...

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Giving Trump the Nobel peace prize medal is ‘absurd’, say Norwegian politicians

Giving Trump the Nobel peace prize medal is ‘absurd’, say...

US president criticised for accepting medal awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader...

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‘Not cash for gun’: Firearm amnesty begins next week

‘Not cash for gun’: Firearm amnesty begins next week

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force will roll out a seven-day gun amnesty programme...

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‘Boring it is not’: new map reveals Antarctica’s hidden landscape

‘Boring it is not’: new map reveals Antarctica’s hidden...

The Antarctic Ice Sheet holds about 70% of the planet’s fresh water

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WATCH | Is the Toyota Corolla Professional a good first car?

WATCH | Is the Toyota Corolla Professional a good first...

Join the Ignition TV Buyer’s Guide team

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LONG-TERM UPDATE 4 | Our Ford Everest stretches its legs on the N3

LONG-TERM UPDATE 4 | Our Ford Everest stretches its legs...

Potent V6 enables effortless mile-munching

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Trump threatens military action in Minneapolis. And, inside his healthcare plan

Trump threatens military action in Minneapolis. And, inside...

President Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota to stop protests...

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Claims that PKTT operated unlawfully after 2022 are ‘untrue’: Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo

Claims that PKTT operated unlawfully after 2022 are ‘untrue’:...

Crime intelligence head Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo has dismissed claims that the political...

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Inquiry into Mpumalanga police conduct after video on social media

Inquiry into Mpumalanga police conduct after video on social...

Police in Mpumalanga have opened an inquiry after a video circulating on social...

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Road safety billboard vandalised

Road safety billboard vandalised

The destruction and theft of a 40-foot road safety billboard has left the Project...

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‘We are running out of food’: Gunda village cut off as Limpopo floods worsen

‘We are running out of food’: Gunda village cut off as...

'It’s difficult to find bread in the shops. Even mealie meal is running out.'

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Tensions remain high in Minnesota as ACLU files lawsuit and Trump threatens Insurrection Act

Tensions remain high in Minnesota as ACLU files lawsuit...

Minnesota governor Tim Walz urges president to ‘stop this campaign of retribution’...

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Springbok stars lead nominations for SA Rugby Awards

Springbok stars lead nominations for SA Rugby Awards

Springbok stars Malcolm Marx and Pieter-Steph du Toit lead the nominations for the...

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DJ Warras murder: defence seeks to reopen bail hearing after new CCTV footage surfaces

DJ Warras murder: defence seeks to reopen bail hearing...

The defence in the murder case of entertainer Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock has asked...

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People airlifted from rooftops as SANDF rescues flood victims in Limpopo

People airlifted from rooftops as SANDF rescues flood victims...

In Limpopo, severe flooding has led to rescue operations by the South African National...

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Barbara Creecy wants zero-tolerance drink-driving law after surge in arrests

Barbara Creecy wants zero-tolerance drink-driving law after...

Transport minister moves to scrap legal blood-alcohol limit despite previous failed...

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NY/NJ students selected for Disney Dreamers Academy

NY/NJ students selected for Disney Dreamers Academy

Several local high school students from New York and New Jersey are headed to Disney...

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OECS leaders agree on need for unified approach on US deportation issue

OECS leaders agree on need for unified approach on US deportation...

Leaders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have agreed that...

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Lady Zamar set to unveil Afrobeats-led project

Lady Zamar set to unveil Afrobeats-led project

Lady Zamar is ready to usher in a bold new chapter of her artistry as she prepares...

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Dion George hits out at Steenhuisen, calls him ‘financially vulnerable’

Dion George hits out at Steenhuisen, calls him ‘financially...

Former DA finance chair Dion George has suggested that party leader John Steenhuisen’s...

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Crime intel boss Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo refuses to name cops under suspicion of collusion with cartels

Crime intel boss Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo refuses to name...

Crime Intelligence head Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo declined to identify individuals,...

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US Congress members visit Denmark as Trump's pressure on Greenland rises

US Congress members visit Denmark as Trump's pressure on...

The visit comes after high-level talks in Washington failed to dissuade Trump from...

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