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Some residents of Turner Station have seen their commute times increase drastically, making them question whether they can hold out until a new bridge is built. Others hope the massive construction project will help usher in a new chapter of revitalization for their struggling neighborhood, which was originally built to house Black steelworkers during segregation.

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FILE - Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, greets the audience at a campaign town hall at the Monroeville Convention Center in Monroeville, Pa., Sept. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Rebecca Droke, file) 

The term has deeply racist and misogynistic roots and is inspired by the biblical story of the evil Queen Jezebel, who persecuted and punished with a horrible death. It was also used during slavery and throughout U.S. history to describe Black women, casting them as overtly sexual and untrustworthy.

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Harris responded to a voter from Georgia who feared Trump would use the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to detain people of color. “Bobby,” the voter, expressed worry that Trump would “put anyone that doesn’t look white in camps.”

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The settlement is part of the Justice Department’s Combating Redlining Initiative, which has now secured over $150 million in relief for communities of color nationwide.

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“As the largest class of male students in the history of SUSON, these exceptional nursing students were recognized for their dedication, commitment to healthcare, and the positive representation of men in the nursing profession."

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The remarks by America's first Black president have set off a wave of handwringing among liberals over how intensely Black men will back Harris and whether the focus on Black men belies Democrats’ deeper troubles with the broader electorate.

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The Democratic presidential nominee spoke hours after her doctor said in a health report made public on Saturday that the 59-year-old Harris is in “excellent health” and has the “physical and mental resiliency” to serve as president. Harris advisers hope the release of her medical report helps draw a contrast with the 78-year-old Trump. 

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In 14 states, a swing of just three seats or fewer could determine whether one party holds a supermajority, meaning a margin so large it can enact laws without needing any support from the other party.  In most states, there is little doubt which party will prevail because of local voting patterns heavily favoring one party over another. But there is still plenty at stake.

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With inflation now easing to pre-pandemic levels, the latest data suggests that while some price pressures remain, particularly in essential areas like housing and food, overall price growth is moderating.

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The storm smashed through coastal communities, tore homes to pieces, flooded streets and spawned a barrage of deadly tornadoes. The hurricane spared Tampa a direct hit, and the lethal storm surge that scientists feared never materialized. 

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