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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A tragic motor vehicle crash occurred on the Black Horse Pike, just west of Route 50, in Hamilton Township on Saturday, December 23rd, at approximately 11:58 …

(Reuters) – Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on Wednesday issued a formal apology on behalf of the city to two Black men wrongly accused of the 1989 murder of a pregnant …

By Dan Whitcomb (Reuters) – Larry Doby, who in 1947 became the second Black player to break baseball’s color barrier, leading the Cleveland Indians to a World Series championship the …

CUMBERLAND, MD – On Friday, Breanna Black, aged 34, was sentenced to 30-60 years in prison after pleading guilty to third-degree murder and illegal firearm possession. The sentencing, conducted by …

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD – A Prince George’s County man’s Black Friday purchase turned into a life-changing event as he won a $500,000 top prize on the Bonus Bingo X20 …

KANSAS CITY, MO – The mother of a young Kansas City Chiefs fan caught in a controversy over alleged racist behavior has come forward to clarify the situation, adding a …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened early Sunday morning in Northwest, D.C. At 4 a.m. Sunday, officers arrived at the 1800 …

By Amina Niasse NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. in-store retail sales swelled last week by the most since December courtesy of aggressive discounts, but the year-over-year sales gain for the …

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian retail sales unexpectedly slipped in October as consumers cut back on everything but food, though analysts believe many were merely saving some money to splurge on …

NEW YORK – Mastercard SpendingPulse reported a 2.5% increase in U.S. retail sales on Black Friday compared to last year, excluding automotive sales. This figure, not adjusted for inflation, fell …

(Reuters) – Mastercard Spendingpulse said on Saturday that U.S. retail sales on Black Friday rose 2.5% year-over-year excluding automotive sales, not adjusted for inflation. In September, Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures …

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – The American Dream Mall, located in the New Jersey Meadowlands Sports Complex, was briefly evacuated due to a bomb threat, as announced by Governor Phil Murphy …

NEW YORK, NY — This year’s Black Friday saw a notable change in consumer behavior and economic sentiment, as shoppers worldwide engaged in the annual retail event with less fervor …

By Bansari Mayur Kamdar and Suzanne McGee (Reuters) – Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking U.S. retailers moved higher in shortened trading hours on Black Friday, outpacing broader market indexes. While the …

Bomb Threat Leads to Evacuation of American Dream Mall EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — American Dream Mall in East Rutherford was evacuated this morning following a bomb threat. The alert was …

Black Friday Safety Tips Issued by Belleville Police BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville Police Department released a list of safety recommendations for shoppers on Black Friday, highlighting measures to prevent …

By Nqobile Dludla JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Johannesburg’s Mall of Africa was buzzing on Friday with bargain hunters pushing trolleys laden with groceries such as cooking oil, boxes of milk and …

By Richa Naidu and Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) – As Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season, retailers and manufacturers anticipate a growing number of British consumers will be …

(Reuters) – More than 400 Macy’s workers in Washington state are planning a three-day strike from Black Friday through Sunday, alleging unfair labor practices and demanding better wages, according to …

By Alexander Villegas BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – In downtown Buenos Aires a small group of black market money traders, known as “arbolitos” – or little trees – shouted for business …

TRENTON, NJ – As we are now on the brink of Black Friday this week, one consumer watchdog group says shoppers should be on the alert for deals that aren’t …

LAREDO, Texas– As the Thanksgiving/Black Friday travel season quickly approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations at the Laredo Port of Entry encourages travelers to plan ahead, …

NEWARK, NJ – Shopping in the New York City Metro area can be daunting, especially with crowds and traffic on Black Friday. This year, there’s some help for shoppers to …

By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) – The U.S. Army on Monday set aside the court-martial convictions from a century ago of 110 African American soldiers, including 19 who were executed, saying …

EVESHAM, NJ – Sandra Ortega, the first Black woman to achieve the rank of 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, currently resides in New Jersey. Ortega was a senior …