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Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

First-of-kind reunion expected to draw thousands of Obamaworld veterans. Thousands of Obamaworld veterans are coming together in Chicago to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Barack Obama's groundbreaking presidential victory, which took place on November 4, 2008, in a joyous celebration at Grant Park. This reunion, their first official gathering, marks a significant milestone in American political history.

Obama Team Reunites in Chicago to Celebrate 15th Anniversary of Historic Presidential Victory

Berkeley, CA

The Berkeley Scanner

Maria Garcia remembers everything that happened on the day she said goodbye to Angel and Jazy, her two oldest sons, for the last time. Jazy, who had just turned 17, surprised everyone that night when he said he was going with Angel, 15, to a friend's quinceañera.

A year after deaths of Angel and Jazy, their mother asks: 'Why?'

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Body-worn camera footage captured a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer choking a suicidal music producer who was handcuffed to a gurney in North Hollywood last month, after the producer appeared to spit in the officer’s direction.

Video: Veteran LAPD Officer Chokes Handcuffed R&B Producer After He Spits At Him During Mental Health Crisis

Early Wednesday morning, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) deployed their recently acquired $278,000 robot police dog during a standoff with a man believed to be armed, who reportedly fell asleep on a bus in Hollywood.

LAPD SWAT Deploys Robot Police Dog During Standoff With Man Sleeping Next to BB Gun

Virginia State

Portsmouth, VA

Margaret Minnicks

Missy Elliotthas been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She made history by becoming the first female rapper to receive that honor. The 52-year-old celebrity has widely been referred to as the "Queen of Rap," the "First Lady of Hip Hop, and the "First Lady of Hip Hop" by several media outlets.

Virginia native Missy Elliott inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as first female rapper

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Teaser for ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 3 features Meryl Streep, Paul Rudd

Hulu released a 30-second teaser of Only Murders in the Building Season 3, giving viewers a look at Paul Rudd’s and Meryl Streep’s new...

Teaser for ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 3 features Meryl Streep, Paul Rudd

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