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Grammy-nominated album shines light on transgender pioneer

ABC Entertainment: For decades, Jackie Shane was a musical mystery: a riveting black transgender soul singer who packed nightclubs in…

White House calls bipartisan meeting on partial government shutdown ‘constructive’

Reported by Washington Times: The White House said President Trump had a “constructive” meeting with bipartisan lawmakers from the congressional “problem…

Oreo Is Selling New Valentine’s Day Cookies With the Cutest Messages on Them

Reported by POPSUGAR: Following the lead of Lava Cake Hershey’s Kisses and Heart-Shaped Starburst Jellybeans, a new Oreo flavor is the…

Americans more likely to die from opioid overdose today than car accident

Reported by CNBC:  Americans are more likely to die from accidental opioid overdoses today than from car crashes, according to a study released…

Anti-Trump Activists Defend Fake-Washington Post Stunt

Reported by WIRED: On Wednesday, a group of hoaxsters affiliated with the progressive nonprofit group the Yes Men circulated fake versions of…

Biggest looming free-agent decisions for all 32 NFL teams

Reported by ESPN: 7:45 AM ET Will the Texans bring back Tyrann Mathieu? Could

Colorism reveals many shades of prejudice in Hollywood

ABC Entertainment: The breakthrough representation of minorities in Hollywood blockbusters has ignited a frequently overlooked discussion about whether prejudice isn’t…

Senators consider former lobbyist as EPA’s permanent chief

Reported by Washington Times: WASHINGTON (AP) – Acting Environmental Protection Agency chief Andrew Wheeler’s past lobbying work for coal companies…

33 Valentine’s Day Gifts So Sweet, We Might End Up Buying a Few For Ourselves

Reported by POPSUGAR: On the hunt for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the special lady in your life? We have…

United shares jump as airline’s fourth-quarter revenue, profit beat estimates

Reported by CNBC:  United Continental Holdings posted stronger revenue and profits than Wall Street expected in the…

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