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STATELINE - Last spring, Illinois county judge Jeffrey Goffinet noticed something startling: A legal brief filed in his courtroom cited a case that did not exist. Goffinet, an associate judge in Williamson County, looked through two legal research systems and then headed to the courthouse library - a place he hadn't visited in years - to consult the book that purportedly listed the case. The case wasn't in it. The

Every February, Black History Month serves as a national reminder-but more importantly, a call to action . It asks Americans to confront the truths of our shared past, acknowledge the struggles and triumphs of African Americans, and celebrate the transformative contributions that have shaped the nation. Far more than a symbolic observance, Black History Month is a commitment to remembering, teaching, and living the lessons of history so the country

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Mary Potter Academy, once a cornerstone of Black education and community life in Granville County, is entering a new chapter more than a century after it was founded. The academy was established in 1889 by George Clayton Shaw, who served as principal until 1936. Shaw was born enslaved in Louisburg in 1863 and raised by a mother who, despite limited opportunity, received what he later

NC Newsline - Durham Public Schools is conducting an ongoing investigation into the actions of a school principal and two administrators indicted on felony obstruction of justice charges for their roles in a case involving a six-year-old autistic girl who was allegedly tied to a chair by a teaching assistant at an elementary school, Superintendent Anthony Lewis said Thursday. Two of the three were also indicted for possible perjury in

FORT WORTH, Texas - Juneteenth icon Mrs. Opal Lee, of Fort Worth, also known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," now has a Barbie doll. Lee's doll was released as part of Mattel's "Inspiring Women" series. She gained national acclaim after cementing June 19's status as a national holiday in 2021 after years of advocacy, which included a 1,400-mile trek to Washington, D.C. The 99-year-old Fort Worth native has been awarded

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="750"] A historic marker at Jackson State University, ca. 1950, from the "At the Vanguard" exhibition at the National Museum of African American History and Culture Jackson State University[/caption] By: Kaila Philo Smithsonian Magazine In February 1837, the African Institute was established in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, at the bequest of Quaker philanthropist Richard Humphreys. He had designated $10,000, a tenth of his estate, "to instruct the descendants of

[caption id="attachment_15917" align="alignnone" width="935"] People walk past an informational panel at President's House Site Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File).[/caption] PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Outraged critics accused President Donald Trump of "whitewashing history" on Friday after the National Park Service removed an exhibit on slavery at Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park in response to his executive order "restoring truth and sanity to American history" at the nation's

NC Newsroom- Angela Baker-Hill knew she needed to sign up for health insurance again when lab results over the summer showed that her kidney disease had progressed slightly. Baker-Hill had stopped carrying insurance as she battled with other rising costs, including housing, food and transportation. But with her kidney condition worsening and high blood pressure, Baker-Hill realized that having insurance would be cheaper then foregoing it. "I can't afford to

KFF Health News - Month after month, Patricia Hunter and other members of the Nursing Home Reform Coalition logged onto video calls with congressional representatives, seeking support for a proposed federal rule setting minimum staff levels for nursing homes. Finally, after decades of advocacy, the Biden administration in 2023 tackled the problem of perennial understaffing of long-term care facilities. Officials backed a Medicare regulation that would mandate at least 3.48

Schwab - It's never too early to prepare for tax season. Whether you're focused on lowering your income tax, planning charitable contributions, or simply want to avoid surprises, asking the right tax questions can help you make informed decisions. Considering these questions now can also help ensure you're not missing out on potential tax benefits. With that in mind, here are some of the most important tax topics to review