Alana Wise
Stories
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National
The movie 'It Ends With Us' faces criticism for glamorizing domestic abuse
Critics say the film, an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel of the same title, paints a love story — not a picture of domestic abuse as portrayed in the original work.
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Washington, D.C. asks Harris to support the District's quest for statehood during the DNC
“We know Kamala Harris will fight for our freedom, and we will work together to make Washington, D.C., the 51st state,” Bowser announced to a cheering crowd before casting the District’s 51 votes for Harris.
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Biden is designating site of 1908 Springfield, Ill., race riot as a national monument
In 1908, a white lynch mob of thousands terrorized a Black neighborhood in Springfield, Ill. The events were so horrific it led to the founding of the NAACP.
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Why does Puerto Rico have its own Olympic team?
It all boils down to rules set by the International Olympic Committee.
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Australia dashes U.S. women's water polo gold medal dreams
The women's team was hoping to secure a record-breaking fourth straight gold medal in the Summer Games.
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Harris campaign raises $36 million in 24 hours after announcing Walz as running mate
The multi-million dollar figure adds to Harris' record-shattering fundraising haul.
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'Midwestern Nice' and 'Fun Dad' posts abound after Tim Walz is named VP pick
Walz's Midwestern-dad humor has endeared Harris supporters to the Minnesota governor and father of two, whose national visibility has been on the rise since Harris took over the Democratic ticket.
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Airlines could soon be banned from charging fees for seating families together
The Biden administration has sought to eliminate airline "junk fees," which are unexpected and obscured additional costs on travel tickets.
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Trump's planned address to Black journalists convention sparks backlash
Former President Donald Trump will address journalists at the NABJ convention in Chicago. Many, however, have questioned the decision to offer a platform to the Republican nominee.
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Cardboard beds have returned to the Olympics. What do they do?
Cardboard beds are one of the Olympics' latest green innovations. But not all the athletes are fans.