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British-based beer and spirits maker Diageo is giving a combined $10 million to Delaware State University and 24 other historically Black colleges and universities across the United States, continuing an upswell of giving to the institutions following last summer’s racial justice protests. The money, given by the company that makes and sells brands such as …

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Country music star Morgan Wallen was “indefinitely” suspended from Big Loud Records on Wednesday after video surfaced showing him shouting a racial slur. Several radio stations had already pulled the Nashville singers’ tunes earlier that morning. “In the wake of recent events, Big Loud Records has made the decision to suspend Morgan Wallen’s recording contract indefinitely,” the label …

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United States Attorney Robert Hur will resign his position as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the District of Maryland. He will return to private law practice. Jonathan F. Lenzner will become the acting U.S. Attorney when he leaves. “I thank President Trump for appointing me as United States Attorney; Senators Cardin and Van …

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Dogs and cats aren’t the only furry friends you can adopt from the Prince William County Animal Shelter. The police department posted a tweet Wednesday letting residents know hamsters are also available to those seeking a new pet. f you’re interested in adoption, you can schedule an appointment by phone at 703-792-6465 or email animalshelter@pwcgov.org.

Prince George’s County police say they have arrested and charged five people in connection with a deadly New Year’s Day robbery and stabbing. Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and Weather Authorities identified the suspects as 23-year-old Yery Pascual Miguel, 21-year-old Jose Cordon-Estrada, 19-year-old Widman Arevalo Cabrera, 18-year-old Cristian Sandoval-Lopez and 15-year-old Cesar …

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The Democrat-controlled Virginia Senate has passed a bill that would require every local school division to make both virtual and in-person learning available to students. The measure was sponsored by Republican Sen. Siobhan Dunnavant, who is a doctor. It advanced on a 26-13 bipartisan vote. One senator who spoke in favor of the bill called …

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President Biden decided to work from home — the White House — Monday despite what New Yorkers getting pounded by a foot-and-a-half of snow would consider a mere dusting for DC, as just about 2 inches coated the nation’s capital. Biden kept late-afternoon plans to host 10 Republican senators to discuss COVID-19 relief at the White House, …

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Senate Republicans will call in the FBI to testify in former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial if Democrats open “a can of worms” by calling witnesses, Sen. Lindsey Graham warned. Speaking to Fox News in an interview Monday evening, Graham (R-SC) made the remarks while criticizing impeachment proceedings against the former commander-in-chief. “The second impeachment of Donald …

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An entrepreneur, Army veteran, and African immigrant is running as a Republican against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) in 2022. Austin Chenge, 35, told The Kyle Olson Show this week that he moved to America after college to join his family, who immigrated to the state in 2008. “When I began this campaign, it was because of …

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Former Washington state high school football coach Joe Kennedy lost his job more than five years ago for silently praying on the field after each game, but his ongoing unemployment and an extended legal battle are not enough to deter the former Marine from his fight for faith. While coaching at Bremerton High School, Kennedy began kneeling alone in a silent, 15-second prayer at the 50-yard line …

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