‘The Queen’ Reveals The Story Of The Woman Who Became A Symbol Of Welfare Fraud
Linda Taylor rose to infamy during the 1970s, when prize-winning reporter George Bliss brought her criminal activity to light — and then-candidate Ronald Reagan turned her into the Welfare Queen.
Deadly Tornadoes Strike Midwest
Several tornadoes struck Missouri overnight, destroying homes and leaving at least three dead in the state. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
Violent Tornadoes Cause Catastrophic Damage In Missouri, Killing At Least 3
Thousands were without power and multiple people were hurt as a series of storms spawned multiple tornadoes in Missouri late Wednesday and into Thursday.
As Employment Rises, African American Transplants Ride Jobs Wave To The South
At a time of low unemployment for African Americans, educated, well-connected professionals are starting new lives in cities such as Charlotte, N.C.
8Th Grader From Texas Wins 2019 National Geographic Bee
Three finalists competed Wednesday to take home the title at the National Geographic Bee. The winner is Nihar Janga of Texas, who was a GeoBee finalist in 2018.
Low-Key Election Supervisors’ Meeting Takes On New Dimension
Florida’s 67 election supervisors are meeting after it was revealed that two counties had their election systems hacked in 2016. They are discussing how to secure systems for next year’s elections.
‘Thank God We’re OK.’ Migrants Tell Of Conditions In A Texas Holding Facility
The facility was shut down for 24 hours after 32 detainees got sick with the flu. A 16-year-old who had gotten sick there later died at another Border Patrol station.
How The Fight For Religious Freedom Has Fallen Victim To The Culture Wars
Disputes over LGBT rights and religion’s role in public life have derailed a previously non-partisan movement.
South And West Continue Rapid Growth, According To New Population Data
The fastest growing cities are in Arizona, Texas, Washington and North Carolina. Columbus, Ohio, is the only Midwestern city in the top 15 fastest-growing populations.
Alabama Historians Say The Last Known Slave Ship Has Been Found
The Clotilda carried 110 people from present-day Benin to the shores of Mobile in 1860, despite the import of slaves being illegal. Researchers told their descendants about the discovery first.
Arizona Prisons Urged To Reverse Ban On ‘Chokehold’ Book
State officials view the book as being potentially “detrimental to the safe, secure and orderly operation” of prison facilities. The book looks at how the criminal justice system affects black men.
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