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Heartbreaking Video of Detroit Man Finding 6-Year-Old Walking Alone in Freezing Temps Goes Viral
Joshua Threatt’s heart-stopping encounter went viral after he spotted a little girl alone in freezing weather and walked her safely to school.
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After 83 Years of Marriage This Black Couple Holds The Record, But We May Never See a Stat Like That Again
Eleanor and Lyle Gittens hold the record for longest-married couple in the world. According to recent Black marriage data, that record won't be broken any time soon.
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Here’s the Truth About the GOP’s Real Plan As Countdown to End of Obamacare Subsidies Continues
At the 11th hour, Republicans are still trying to vote on a plan before Obamacare subsidies end for millions of Americans.
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Viral Video of ATL Boy Body-Slamming Classmate Sparks Debate Over Boys ‘Hitting Girls Back’
An Atlanta mother is standing by her son after a viral clip shows him body-slamming a girl who slapped him first-- and the internet is fiercely divided.
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Candace Owens’ Latest Conspiracy About Charlie Kirk’s Murder is So Wild Even Trump Chimed In on It
Trump had to intervene after Candace Owens doubled down on her conspiracy theory surrounding Charlie Kirk's murder.
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EXCLUSIVE: Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler Break Down How ‘Sinners’ Helped Them Reconnect With Their Southern Roots
Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler stopped by The Root to discuss how 'Sinners' helped them connect with their lineage!
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D.C. Woman Accused of Squatting in Her Airbnb Rent-Free For Nearly a Year — and It Gets Worse
A 32-day stay at a Washington, D.C., Airbnb turned into nearly a year of free rent and a refusal to leave. Now, the guest argues she doesn't have to.
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Exclusive: Jasmine Crockett on the Uphill Battle She’s Facing in the Senate Race — and Why It’s So Important
Rep. Jasmine Crockett talked to The Root about the uphill battle she's facing after launching her Senate campaign.
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The Real Story Behind That Photo Of JD Vance Arguing With His Wife Usha in Public
Black folks, if you thought that viral photo of JD Vance arguing with his wife at a restaurant was real... We have some bad news to share.
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Amanda Seales Explains Why She’s Not Rocking With Charlamagne Tha God
Amanda Seales has no problem speaking up about people and situations that have rubbed her the wrong way--and her latest criticism about Charlamagne tha God falls right in line!