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Richard Roundtree, 1942-2023

Before Michael Jordan and Julius Erving, there was Elgin Baylor. Before Venus and Serena Williams, there was Althea Gibson. And before Samuel L. Jackson and Jamie Foxx, there was Richard Roundtree, the Shaft star who blazed a trail for an entire generation of black action movie stars who followed in his wake. His influence can be felt not only in several of Jackson’s and Foxx’s signature roles but in some of Quentin Tarantino’s most adrenaline-charged movies as well.

Twitter undergoing ‘major surgery,’ key figure in Musk decision to buy says

One of the men who played a key role in Elon Musk's decision to buy Twitter, now known as X, said the platform is on the right track one year after the acquisition, even if it is suffering short-term struggles.

Senate Republicans splinter over Biden linking Israel and Ukraine funds

Senate Republicans are divided on how to approach President Joe Biden’s $106 billion supplemental funding request, which pairs aid packages for Israel and Ukraine.

Dean Phillips launches Democratic primary challenge to Joe Biden

Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) is eyeing a collision course with President Joe Biden as the Minnesota Democrat announced his presidential primary challenge against the incumbent late Thursday.

Israel War: John Kirby blasts reporter over criticism of US response to Gaza death figures

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby blasted a reporter for asking a question critical of President Joe Biden's response to the war in Gaza.

Does Medicaid expansion help the poor?

States face growing pressure to expand Medicaid, but whether the expansion has improved the health of the poor remains an open question.

US military targets two Syrian-based facilities used by Iran in response to attacks on American troops

The U.S. military conducted strikes in eastern Syria targeting two facilities used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Thursday.

Johnson discusses problem lawmakers and Biden policy in first interview since becoming speaker

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) discussed problematic representatives and his qualms with the Biden administration in his first interview since taking the position.

Maine shooting: Law enforcement swarms the home of suspect Robert Card

Law enforcement and media swarmed a residence associated with the suspected Maine shooter, 40-year-old Robert Card, Thursday evening in Bowdoin, Maine. Instructions could be heard over a loudspeaker as a helicopter circled overhead.

‘Squad’ Democrats hit for voting against Israel support resolution: ‘They want to destroy our society’

Members of the progressive House "Squad" are being hit over their votes against a resolution in support of Israel.
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