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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Los Angeles, CA

Beverly Hills, CA

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See how much the massive Beverly Hills estate is being sold for below!

PHOTOS: California Billionaire Selling 'Stonehenge' Mansion For A Fortune

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Seattle, WA

Maria Shimizu Christensen

For more than 70 years the Seafair Pirates have kicked off summer’s Seafair festivities, and it’s that time again!. The pirates will land at 1:00 pm at Alki Beach Park (2701 Alki Ave. SW) in their annual attempt to steal the key to the city.

The Seafair Pirates Land on Saturday

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Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

War History Online

When Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, he had a number of items in his pockets. They have since been preserved by the Library of Congress.

What Were the Items Found in Abraham Lincoln’s Pockets on the Night He Was Assassinated?

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Zanesville, OH

The Shy Green

In a significant move impacting communities statewide, Rite Aid, a longstanding pharmacy chain, has announced plans to close 13 of its stores across Ohio. These closures come as part of the company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring efforts, aimed at reducing its debt by a staggering $2 billion.

Essential retailer closing 13 stores in one state due to bankruptcy

If you're considering memorializing a relative on your own property in North Carolina, it's important to be aware of the state's regulations regarding home burials and the scattering of ashes.

Can you bury a relative at home in your backyard in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Editor's note: This article was originally published on April 27, 2021. It has since been updated. Sarah Rector was born in 1902 near the all-black town of Taft. Her parents, mother Rose McQueen, and father, Joseph Rector, were descendants of Africans enslaved by the Muscogee Creek Nation Creek Indians before the Civil War. Rector's parents and their descendants were listed as "freedmen," a term used to refer to formerly enslaved individuals who have since been freed from slavery, usually through the course of law. Therefore, the Rectors were entitled to land allotments as part of the Treaty of 1866 made by the United States with the Five Civilized Tribes. Along with Rector herself, almost 600 Black children (also known as Muscogee Freedmen minors) were granted such allotments. The young Black girl was given 159.14 acres (64 hectares) of land, which made her the richest Black girl in all of America.

Sarah Rector was once the richest Black girl in the USA. And you should know her story.

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Love Sunshine

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Fantasia Barrino had to answer to Uncle Sam and almost lost her home in the process. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, the singer had vocalized her financial troubles that followed her “America Idol” win in 2004. She was sued by her father two years later and had difficulties with money management and understanding contracts. “It wasn’t… Continue reading Fantasia Barrino Was Once Served For Owing $1M In Taxes — ‘They Said My House Was Going To Be Put Up For Auction’

Fantasia Barrino Was Once Served For Owing $1M In Taxes — ‘They Said My House Was Going To Be Put Up For Auction’

George Patton is considered by many to be one of the best American generals to ever serve. Why do so many people place him on a pedestal?

Does George Patton Deserve the Hype He Gets From American History Buffs?

Massachusetts State

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(MA) Meet Chip and Charlie Chirp, two tiny Chihuahua siblings who are ready to dive headfirst into your pocket and heart. These 3-month-old puppies were taken in by Great Dog Rescue New England for unspecified reasons. As they are still very young, they have not formed a pair bond and are able to be adopted separately, though I am sure they would love to stay together if possible. Perhaps you thought you were looking for a new puppy, but just didn't realize you were looking for a puppy pair! Think about it.

Young Chihuahua Siblings Searching For A Home

The Introduction of comic strips in the American press in the 1890’s corresponds with the beginning of a renewed of racial segregation in the United States. While Southern laws were used to oppress American citizens of African descent, the mainstream white press served up accounts of Blacks in newspaper articles which supported such sanctions’. In the comics section, Blacks were the principal comic figures, having surpassed the Irish at the turn of the century as the butt of America’s jokes. Taking images from black-face minstrelsy, which was America’s first national popular entertainment form and a mainstay of the American stage until the 1940’s, many of the images of “Blacks” in the first half-century of the comics were not of Blacks at all. Instead they were caricatures derived from the popular stage routines of white males’ gross parodies of “Black life” (originally the slave life of Blacks). Just as minstrels worked “under cork,” the colloquial terminology for their use of burnt cork to blacken their faces for a performance, figuratively these were comics “under cork.”

Racial Insensitivity in Pre-WWII Comics and the Missing Vintage Barney Google Strips

I’ve spent the better part of the last four or five years entrenched in a sprawling research project with a friend. This grand endeavor is a deep dive into the tangled web of American culture, but my focus has been razor-sharp on the early days of hot rodding and the public’s lukewarm—or downright frosty—reception of it. Let’s face it, from its birth through to the 1960s, the general public viewed hot rodding with the kind of disdain usually reserved for rabid dogs and politicians.

An Unsung Hero In Hot Rodding

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Grimes woman's baseball bat appraised up to $20K, almost sold for $1 at garage sale

GRIMES, Iowa — PBS selected a Grimes woman to be featured in a new episode of the station's show: \"Antiques Roadshow\" after she learned the estimated...

GRIMES, Iowa — PBS selected a Grimes woman to be featured in a new episode of the station's show: "Antiques Roadshow" after she learned the estimated...

Grimes woman's baseball bat appraised up to $20K, almost sold for $1 at garage sale

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