Marlena Shaw, ‘California Soul’ jazz, R&B vocalist, dies at 81
MARLENA SHAW: The 5th Dimension and Marvin Gaye also recorded it. Shaw’s version became the standard. PHOTO COURTESY OF FRESHERSLIVE Marlena Shaw, the jazz and …
They opened a Haitian food truck. Then they were told, ‘Go back to your own country,’ lawsuit says
Clemene Bastien and Theslet Benoir PHOTO COURTESY OF BARCHART.COM Parksley, Va. (AP) — A married couple who fled Haiti for Virginia achieved their American dream …
Wealth disparities by race grew during the pandemic, despite income gains
New York (AP) — A strong performance in financial markets, particularly an outsize gain for the stock market in 2021, helped entrench existing trends of …
Republican effort to restore abortion rights in Missouri folds
Jefferson City, Mo. (AP) — A Republican-led campaign to restore abortion rights in Missouri ended Thursday, clearing the path for a competing, more sweeping constitutional …
Studies criticizing abortion pill are retracted due to flaws
STOCK PHOTO A medical journal has retracted two studies claiming to show the harms of the abortion pill mifepristone, citing conflicts of interest by the …
Republicans recruit female and minority candidates but criticize diversity programs
Washington (AP) — House Republicans are critical of diversity and inclusion programs within the federal government and elsewhere, but they see recruiting women and minority …
Kobe Bryant joins Jackie Robinson, Michael Jordan and other athletes honored with statues
Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Jim Brown statues on display. PHOTO COURTESY OF CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM Los Angeles, CA. – The 19-foot, 4,000-pound statue of Kobe Bryant in …
Post-pandemic burnout makes U.S. pastors consider quitting
Post-pandemic burnout is at worrying levels among Christian clergy in the U.S., prompting many to think about abandoning their jobs, according to a new nationwide …
Victoria Monét wins Grammy best new artist recognition
Singer-songwriter Victoria Monét won best new artist at the 66th annual Grammy Awards. Monét, 34, won the category against Gracie Abrams, Fred Again, Noah Kahan, …
DeSantis’ failed GOP presidential effort cost candidate $168 million
The failed campaign and expansive political operation aiming to make Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis the Republican nominee for the White House cost $168 million, according …