Chaunte Wayans brings the laughs on ‘Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready’
(Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images) Tiffany Haddish is doing her best to bring some of her fellow, female comedians on…
Newark handing out bottled water as filters appear to fail to protect residents from lead
More than eight months after officials in Newark, New Jersey, began handing out nearly 40,000 filters to help protect residents…
Who’s who of Jeffrey Epstein’s powerful friends, associates and possible co-conspirators
“Any co-conspirators should not rest easy. The victims deserve justice and they will get it,” Barr said. In addition, Epstein’s…
Federal charges filed against friend of Dayton gunman Connor Betts for allegedly lying on federal firearms forms, authorities say
Federal charges have been filed against a friend of the gunman who killed nine people in Dayton, Ohio, authorities say.…
Five killed in Russian ‘liquid jet propulsion
The five were killed “while testing a liquid jet propulsion system,” Rosatom, which oversees all Russian nuclear projects, said in…
Tennessee lawmakers mull passing strict abortion ban
Tennessee lawmakers said Monday they are considering whether to seek one of the nation’s strictest abortion bans even as such…
Russia explosion: a nuclear mystery lingers after a deadly mishap
According to the official account, the elite scientists killed in the accident — Alexey Vyushin, Yevgeny Koratayev, Vyacheslav Lipshev, Sergey…
‘We avoided tragedy’: Man arrested after opening fire at Chicago VA hospital, police say
Authorities arrested a man on Monday who allegedly opened fired inside a Chicago VA hospital. Interested in Chicago? Add Chicago…
Kamala Harris says Trump enjoys inciting hateful speech, actions
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris speaks to an overflow crowd before a Women of Color roundtable discussion, Tuesday, July…
Ferguson: 5 years after Mike Brown police shooting, racial tension lingers nationally
In this Aug. 20, 2014, file photo, protesters march in the street as lightning flashes in the distance in Ferguson,…
White comedian says she lost movie role over old blackface comedy sketch
Funny girl Sarah Silverman just confessed that she got blowback from wearing blackface for a comedy sketch for her now…
Black father and son chased by white man on horse draped in confederate flag and carrying a rope
(Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) A Black man in Texas driving along a road was chased down by a white…
Sherri Shepherd reveals why she fought for her role in ‘Brian Banks’
theGrio Brian Banks hit theaters last week and the true story of the man who was wrongfully convicted of rape…
R. Kelly sits in solitary while allegations eat away at him, lawyer says
FILE – In this June 26, 2019, file photo, R&B singer R. Kelly, center, arrives at the Leighton Criminal Court…
Black man framed by NYPD for rape and robbery at 17 awarded nearly $10 million after 30 years in prison
Mark Denny is celebrating his bittersweet victory after he was released from prison nearly 30 years after he was wrongly…
YouTube star Jackie Aina got engaged to Denis Asamoah in Greece
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 05: Host Jackie Aina @jackieaina attends the Impressions Vanity Company Naughty or Nice holiday celebration…
Janet Jackson keeps it real, says she’s a single mom, raising baby Eissa on her own
Superstar legend Janet Jackson wants everyone to know she is single mom, raising her baby boy by herself. Jackson, 53,…
Shocked Harlem grandmother receives $6 million IRS bill for her daycare
Pixabay A New York woman who runs a day-care center couldn’t believe her eyes when she opened up the tax…
Never Forget: In 1985 Police Dropped a Bomb on a West Philly Neighborhood; Killing 11 and Destroying 61 Homes | Black Main Street
On May 13, 1985, at approximately 5:28 p.m., two, one-pound bombs were dropped onto a house at 6221 Osage Avenue.…
Environmental racism is bad for your brain | Think Progress
There are a lot of explanations for the apparent gap in IQ test scores of white Americans and Americans of…
FBI ranking ‘Black Identity extremists’ as bigger threat than white supremacists ignores the real problem | The Grio
This week, leaked FBI documents obtained by The Young Turks, revealed that “Black identity extremists” are now considered to be…
A white nationalist killed a black coach 20 years ago. The horror changed his friend forever. | Indy Star
INDIANAPOLIS – It’s been 20 years, and Shawn Parrish still doesn’t understand. How could someone kill Ricky Byrdsong? “He was…
The Artist Catching Fire at 85 | The Wall Street Journal
What’s it like to become an art-world star at age 85? Sam Gilliam says that after six decades quietly building…
AMA President: Don’t Equate Mental Illness With Mass Shootings | U.S. News
AVENTURA, FLA. – THE leader of the nation’s largest organization of physicians and medical students stressed this week that gun…
Priyanka Chopra Called Hypocrite For ‘Encouraging Nuclear War’ In Tense Q&A
A controversial tweet came back to bite Priyanka Chopra on Saturday during a tense confrontation with a woman who accused…
Jennifer Aniston’s Apple TV Series Trailer Keeps The Mystery
The official teaser trailer for Jennifer Aniston’s new Apple TV series “The Morning Show” will leave fans wanting more. And…
Gwyneth Paltrow Forgot She Was In Marvel Films With Samuel L. Jackson, Says Producer
It seems like Gwyneth Paltrow might need to watch some of the movies she’s been in, because according to Marvel…
Miley Cyrus Trolls Brody Jenner After Kissing His Ex On Italian Getaway
Miley Cyrus, she who cannot be tamed, is officially living her best life after splitting with husband Liam Hemsworth, soaking…
Kim Cattrall Says She Experienced ‘Bullying’ Over Refusal To Do ‘Sex And The City 3’
Though “Sex and the City 3” may never come to fruition, reports of the never-produced film’s demise continue to generate…
Simone Biles Makes History Again With Jaw-Dropping Beam Dismount
Five-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles on Saturday made history once again when she became the first gymnast to attempt and…
Americans Protest Trump, Injustice In U.S. On Medals Stand At Pan Am Games
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Two Americans used their medal-winning moments at the Pan American Games to draw attention to social…
Sarah Silverman Was Fired Recently From Movie For Blackface Photo
A 2007 episode of Sarah Silverman’s Comedy Central show featuring her in blackface recently cost her a job. The comedian…
Simone Biles Smashes Records, Drives Fans Wild With Triple-Double During Floor Exercise
She did herself one better on Sunday, becoming the first woman to perfect the triple-twist, double-flip move in her first…
John Legend Makes Powerful Plea For Gun Reform During Dayton, Ohio, Visit
John Legend spoke out about gun violence in Dayton, Ohio, on Sunday one week after a mass shooting there left…
Missy Elliott To Receive Video Vanguard Award At 2019 MTV Video Music Awards
Hip-hop legend Missy Elliott will be the latest recipient of MTV’s Video Vanguard Award later this month. In a story…
Lifestyle stressed in cardiovascular disease prevention guideline
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A new guideline from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association emphasizes…
Connecticut man has leg amputated after contracting flesh-eating bacteria during beach day: report
A Connecticut man has reportedly lost a leg after contracting necrotizing fasciitis, or flesh-eating bacteria, following a day at a…
Late puberty may lead to weaker bones
(Reuters Health) – Teens who hit puberty late may end up with weaker bones, a new study finds. In the…
What are tonsil stones — and how do you know if you have them?
Have you ever heard of these? (iStock) While tonsils do have a surprising purpose, they can also be a huge…
Mediterranean diet tied to lower risk of gestational diabetes
(Reuters Health) – Pregnant women at high risk for developing gestational diabetes may be less likely to experience this complication…
‘Multiple’ Minnesota counties affected by hep A outbreak; officials say drug users, homeless hit hardest
Hepatitis A: How is it spread? Hepatitis A is a liver infection that is highly contagious. Find out how to…
Bayer mediator dismisses report of $8 billion Roundup settlement
NEW YORK/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Bayer AG has not offered to pay billions of dollars to settle claims in the United…
Vape pen explodes in UK man’s car, causes third-degree burns: ‘It felt like I was being burnt alive’
WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES BELOW A man in the United Kingdom is lucky to be alive after his vape pen exploded…
Amgen wins U.S. patent battle on arthritis drug Enbrel, thwarting Novartis
(Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Friday upheld two patents relating to Amgen Inc’s blockbuster rheumatoid arthritis drug Enbrel, denying…
Upping caffeine intake could trigger migraines, study finds
The next time you reach for an extra cup of coffee, think twice. A new study suggests that upping your…
6 cancer patients developed rare blood infection after nurse tampered with opioids: report
At least six patients at a cancer facility in New York were sickened with a rare blood infection after a…
No-deal Brexit could deepen Europe’s shortage of medicines – experts
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – As the Oct. 31 deadline for Britain to leave the European Union approaches, health professionals are warning…
Ohio girl, 5, temporarily paralyzed following tick bite
A 5-year-old Cincinnati, Ohio, girl suffered from temporary paralysis following a tick bite, her family says. Averey Mell was taken…
Serbia reports suspected African swine fever cases in backyard pigs
PARIS (Reuters) – Serbia has reported four suspected outbreaks of African swine fever among backyard pigs, the Paris-based World Organisation…
Nursing home staffers accused of taunting dementia patient, 91; outraged family suing: reports
Two staff members have been fired and arrested and an Illinois nursing home now faces a lawsuit after video footage…
China cuts 2019/20 corn use forecast by 2 million tonnes due to African swine fever
Corn kernels are seen at a corn harvester on a farm in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province, China October 25, 2017. REUTERS/Stringer…
Why we don’t know more about rare polio-like illness
A rare and mysterious illness capable of causing paralysis in young children is growing in the United States, and doctors…
U.S. records 10 new cases of measles last week
FILE PHOTO: A vial of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is pictured at the International Community Health Services…
Bride carries her premature baby down the aisle at hospital wedding
One North Carolina bride was thrilled to carry a bundle of joy much more precious than any bouquet down the…
Regeneron’s Ebola treatment proves superior to rival in trial
(Reuters) – Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc said on Monday its experimental treatment for Ebola proved superior to a rival therapy from…
Toxic algae kills 3 dogs hours after they played in North Carolina pond, owner says
Toxic algae killed three dogs in a matter of hours after they played in a North Carolina pond last week,…
U.S. budget deficit widens; spending up on health, military
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government’s deficit widened to $120 billion in July, fueled by increases in spending on health…
Massachusetts man diagnosed with deadly mosquito-borne virus; risk raised to ‘critical’ in nearby areas
The first case of the potentially deadly Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus has been confirmed in a Massachusetts man, the…
Bills from out-of-network doctors rising at in-network hospitals
A growing number of Americans treated at hospitals that are part of their insurance networks are getting billed for out-of-network…