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 MELISSA SANCHEZ

 NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The Biden administration on Tuesday announced it will extend the freeze on federal student
loan payments to June 2023. This is the eighth extension since March 2020.

Secretary Miguel Cardano tweeted Tuesday afternoon that the U.S. Department of
Education is extending the student loan payment pause until there's a resolution in the
lawsuits against the administration's student loan relief plan, which could grant up to
$20,000 in forgiveness to millions of borrowers.... Read more

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In 2020, Sinbad suffered a major ischemic stroke caused by a blood clot going from his brain to his heart. Surgery was performed, but the day after having the stroke, another blood clot formed. Sinbad underwent surgery again and was transferred to Cedar Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, where he underwent another surgery to reduce swelling in his head. During surgery, surgeons discovered a bleed, and was put in a medically induced coma.

Sinbad woke up many weeks later, and while the 66-year-old comedian survived the stroke, it left him severely impaired, causing him to lose the ability to walk.... Read more

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Ice Cube confirms he missed out on a big bag because he didn't get the COVID-19 vaccine. During an appearance on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game Podcast, Cube revealed he missed $9 million by his decision.

"I turned down a movie because I didn't want to get the motherfucking jab," Cube said. "I turned down $9 million, I didn't want to get the jab. Fuck that jab. Fuck ya'll for trying to make me get it.... Read more

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By FOX 9 Staff

PublishedNovember 23, 2022 8:10AM

Updated 8:12AM

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The man who drove a car into a group of protesters, killing one, in Minneapolis in June 2021 will be sentenced on Wednesday.

Nicholas Kraus pleaded guilty in October to two of the three charges against him: second-degree murder and second-degree assault. A third charge of second-degree assault was dropped.

Prosecutors said Kraus plowed his SUV through a protest at the intersection of West Lake Street and Girard Avenue South in Uptown.... Read more

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State Rep. Kyra Harris Bolden has been chosen by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to fill a seat on the Michigan Supreme Court. Bolden will be the first Black woman to serve on the state's high court.

She will replace Justice Bridget Mary McCormack, who announced in September her plans to step down to pursue other opportunities. 

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has chosen Kyra Harris Bolden to fill a seat on the Michigan Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman to serve on the state's high court.
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The family of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks-who was shot and killed by an Atlanta police officer in June 2020, just weeks after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis-are finally set to receive at least a sliver of justice, albeit not the kind of justice that holds the cop who killed him accountable.  

MORE: Elderly Black Man Paralyzed By Atlanta Cop Awarded $100 Million After Being Tasered For Panhandling

According to the Associated Press, the Atlanta City Council voted to approve a $1 million settlement payment for Brooks' family on Monday.... Read more

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On Nov. 22, 2014, 12-year-old Tamir Rice was snatched away from his family after a Cleveland Police officer killed him. But instead of focusing on the violent acts of unaccountable police officers, NewsOne joins his family and loved ones in honoring Tamir's life on this eighth day of remembrance.

Tamir would have been 20 years old. And while he will unfortunately never grow into adulthood, his family has honored the legacy and possibility of what his future should have been.... Read more

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Kanye West continues to Kanye regardless of the situation at hand. He skipped out on his divorce deposition and has one more chance to make an appearance.

As spotted on TMZ the Chicago, Illinois native is making his own rules yet again. This time it is in relation to legally dissolving his marriage to Kim Kardashian. According to the celebrity gossip website the "Flashing Lights" MC was scheduled to appear at court on Wednesday, November 16 to face Kim's legal staff but he never made the date.... Read more

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Please help families in need by donating clean new winter gear that can last them through winter. All children's sizes needed! Schedule your drop off below.

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