Five dead in devastating Queens home fire
On Sunday, a fire broke out at a two-story Queens home and killed at least five people, three of which were children. Early on Monday,…
Florida senator Frank Artiles resigns after using racial slur against black colleagues
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida state senator who used a racial slur and vulgar language in a conversation with two African-American colleagues resigned Friday,…
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio Pledges To Close Rikers Island
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday that Rikers Island will close, reports the New York Daily News. New York City will close…
Proposed Healthcare Reform Plan To Affect Those With Pre-Existing Conditions
Amid mounted pressure from President Trump’s team, Congress may make another attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act. According to the Center for American Progress,…
First Black Nurse To Serve As Surgeon General After Ouster Of Obama Appointee
President Donald Trump’s administration has found a replacement for Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy—an Indian-American surgeon who served during former President Obama’s time in office…
Obama Called Out Hillary Clinton For Mishandling Email Scandal, New Book Says
A new book revealed that Barack Obama disagreed with how Hillary Clinton handled her controversial email scandal, reports The Charlotte Observer. From The Charlotte Observer: …former…