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WASHINGTON (AP) — An American woman whose son was killed by the Islamic State said Thursday that she is hopeful the transfer to U.S. custody of two British militants brings them a step closer to criminal charges. Diane Foley told The Associated Press that she would like to see the men prosecuted in the United […]

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A battle between the press and police is playing out in politically liberal San Francisco after police raided a freelance reporter’s home and office seeking to uncover the source of a leaked police report into the unexpected death of the city’s former elected public defender. A journalist who participated in unlawfully […]

Entertainment

Regina King has revealed that she had to hold her tongue when a foreign journalist admitted he didn’t have a clue who she was. The Oscar nominated actress recalled a conversation she had with a member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association ahead of the Golden Globes awards. The 48-year-old L.A. native has a career that […]

Journalist Ann Curry is known for reporting on stories about natural disasters and human suffering. For over 30 years, Curry has used her talent for journalism to bring issues and events live through expert storytelling. She’s back with a PBS documentary series called We’ll Meet Again which focuses on reconnecting people after years of being apart. “This […]

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BOSTON (AP) — A college in Boston will name one of its schools after the late Gwen Ifill (EYE’-ful), a co-host of PBS’ “NewsHour” and veteran journalist who moderated two vice presidential debates. Simmons College announced Tuesday the Gwen Ifill College of Media, Arts and Humanities in honor of Ifill, who graduated from the private […]

National News

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — The U.S. woman charged with subversion in Zimbabwe over allegedly insulting President Robert Mugabe on Twitter was freed Friday on $1,000 bail. Martha O’Donovan did not speak to reporters as she emerged from a prison in the capital, Harare, and left in a U.S. Embassy vehicle. Her lawyers also did not […]

09/26/17- North Korea foreign minister claimed that Trump declared war on them yesterday and they are ready to shot down any U.S. planes. B that’s not true. Trump’s declared war with Black people, gay people, Mexicans, journalists, Jemele Hill, Steph Curry, Puerto Rico and so much more! Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Sign Up For […]