By Jesse Zanger Six people died when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon. The incident happened at around 3:17 p.m. near the Holland Tunnel ventilation shaft in Jersey City, not far from River Drive South and Newport Parkway, near the Water’s Soul sculpture. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said three adults and
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The storied tradition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) football will take center stage once again as the 41st annual Circle City Classic® welcomes two standout programs—Miles College and Morgan State University—for the first time in the event’s history. The game is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. EST at Lucas
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By Shashwat Chauhan and Purvi Agarwal U.S. stock index futures swung between gains and losses on Friday after China increased its tariffs on U.S. imports to 125% in the latest escalation of the ongoing trade war, with markets keenly awaiting bank earnings later in the day. China’s move comes after U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday ramped up pressure on
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By Dan Mangan A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the White House cannot bar Associated Press reporters and photographers from the Oval Office, Air Force One and other tightly controlled spaces where a handful of other media outlets are admitted to cover President Donald Trump. District Court Judge Trevor McFadden said the White House’s blocking of AP journalists from those secure spaces after the
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The National Park Service has reversed edits and restored content to its webpage about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad in the wake of news reports and public backlash over the changes. “Changes to the Underground Railroad page on the National Park Service’s website were made without approval from NPS leadership nor Department leadership,” NPS
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The community at Florida A&M University is mourning Caleb Wilson, a student at Southern University who allegedly died as a result of hazing during a fraternity pledge event. Wilson was allegedly pledging Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., one of the Black Greek organizations part of the Divine Nine. Students at FAMU organized an event to pay tribute to
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By Stephen J. Gaither Chicago State University (CSU), an institution with a proud legacy of serving underrepresented communities, has named HBCU veteran Bobby Rome II as the school’s first-ever head football coach. The announcement was made earlier today during a press conference introducing Rome, who brings a wealth of experience from Historically Black Colleges and
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By Chris Cameron President Trump on Wednesday signed executive orders punishing two officials from his first administration and an elite law firm, continuing a campaign of retribution that he has gleefully carried out since his inauguration. Two executive orders targeted Christopher Krebs, who as a senior cybersecurity official oversaw the securing of the 2020 presidential election, and
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The University Economic Development Association (UEDA) has elected Dr. Teresa Merriweather Orok as its President, effective January 1, 2025. This historic appointment makes her the first Black woman and the first representative from a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to lead the nearly 50-year-old organization. “Dr. Teresa Merriweather Orok’s election as UEDA Board President marks a
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By Cedric Mobley Howard University announced today information on the graduating Class of 2025 Commencement. The 157th Commencement will be held at the university Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. on The Yard, the university’s main campus upper quadrangle. Peabody, Emmy, and Grammy-Award winner LeVar Burton will serve as the Commencement orator. He will
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