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Lifelong New York Civil Rights Advocate And NAACP Leader Hazel Dukes Dies At 92

Hazel Dukes, the president of the New York State chapter of the NAACP and lifelong civil rights advocate, has died.
By SEJAL GOVINDARAO, AP

Andrew Cuomo Is Running For NYC Mayor

Cuomo is staging a political comeback over three years after he resigned after a report by the state attorney general found he sexually harassed multiple female employees.
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NFL Players Gave Just One Team Owner An 'F' Grade In Annual Report Card

The NFL players union ratings of this woebegone squad shouldn't come as a surprise.
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Second 'Exonerated 5' Member Announces Run For Office In New York

Raymond Santana, who at 14 was wrongfully convicted in the 1989 Central Park jogger rape, is following Yusef Salaam's footsteps in vying for City Council.
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Starbucks Dumping 'Less Popular' Drinks From Menu, Including Some Frappucinos

Starting March 4, the chain will no longer serve the Royal English Breakfast Latte, the White Hot Chocolate and several blended Frappuccino beverages.
By AP

Ashley St. Clair Files For Sole Custody Of Child She Says Elon Musk Fathered

The MAGA personality alleges Musk has only met their son a total of three times, spending a total of three and half hours with the baby.
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Soul Singer Jerry Butler Dies At 85

The singer's hits included "For Your Precious Love," "Only the Strong Survive" and "Make It Easy On Yourself."
By HILLEL ITALIE, AP

Luigi Mangione Appears In Shackles For Hearing On State Murder Charges

Dozens of supporters packed the courthouse halls to catch a glimpse of the alleged health care CEO shooter.
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Voletta Wallace, Notorious B.I.G.'s Mother, Dies At 78

Wallace was dedicated to keeping alive the legacy of her son, born Christopher Wallace despite initially calling his music “noise.”
By MARIA SHERMAN, AP

New York Yankees Finally Drop 49-Year-Old Ban On Beards

The move is aimed to improve player recruitment as the team tries to win its first World Series title since 2009.
By AP
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