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With drums pounding and horns blaring, Virginia State University’s marching band moved in harmony during the homecoming ...

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While investigating an incident of alleged officer misconduct, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) uncovered a ...

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President Donald Trump’s comments about Iran potentially “taking out” Los Angeles or San Diego have California officials ...