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WASHINGTON–The House is approving a bill that could lead to the forced sale or nationwide ban of social media app TikTok. The bill requires TikTok’s parent company, Chinese-owned tech giant ByteDance, to sell the app within 180 days or see it banned from U.S. app stores. Lawmakers are concerned the Chinese government can access the […] The post House Approves Bill That Could Lead to Ban on TikTok appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

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ATLANTA, GA. — A judge is dismissing some charges against former President Trump in the Georgia election interference case. Judge Scott McAfee tossed out counts that accused Trump and other defendants of solicitation of violation of oath by an public officer. The charges are related to accusations by the defendants to get Georgia legislature members […] The post Judge Dismisses Several Counts Against Trump In Georgia Election Case appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

WASHINGTON — You may have heard about murdered University of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Indiana’s own Jim Banks has voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act. The bill would require Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) to arrest, detain, and deport illegal immigrants who commit a theft-related crime. “This was a completely avoidable tragedy […] The post Rep. Banks Votes in Favor of Laken Riley Act, Renews His Call for Biden to Say Her Name appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

WASHINGTON — Indiana’s junior senator is all about bringing down the nation’s debt, and he’s once again calling for change in Congress. During a speech Wednesday, Senator Mike Braun called for the banning of ‘earmarks’ – that’s government speak for additions to a bill that don’t necessarily have to do with the overall legislation, and […] The post Sen. Braun Calling for Earmark Ban, Term Limits & Balanced Budget Amendment appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Another eight women now have their own unique Barbie dolls, and you will probably recognize some of their names. Through the Role Models collection, Barbie works with women to create dolls in their likenesses, and these dolls are only ever given to the women who inspired them. They are not sold […] The post Barbie Honors Eight More Women With “Role Models” Dolls appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

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UPDATE AT 12:38 PM: Facebook and Instagram are back up after the Meta platforms experienced an outage. Users that were attempting to log onto any of Meta’s social media sites today were seeing error messages Other platforms impacted included Threads and Facebook Messenger. In a post on X, a Meta spokesperson said a technical issue […] The post Facebook, Instagram Back Up and Running After Outages appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

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LOS ANGELES — Comedian Richard Lewis is dead at the age of 76. Lewis died yesterday at his home in Los Angeles after suffering a heart attack. Lewis revealed he had been living with Parkinson’s disease last year. He recently played a fictional version of himself on the hit series “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” https://twitter.com/jtylerconway/status/1762942230476562628 Lastly, […] The post Richard Lewis Passes Away at 76 appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police in Kansas City are announcing murder charges in the Super Bowl parade shooting. Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said two adults have been charged with second-degree murder and a host of gun-related charges. One person died in the shooting and 22 people were hurt. She adds the two men […] The post Two Facing Murder Charges for Kansas City Shooting appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

Mississippi is prioritizing public safety in the state’s capital city of Jackson to control violent crime and drug trafficking.  The post Mississippi Prioritizes Public Safety In Jackson Despite Latest Water Mishap appeared first on NewsOne.

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NBA All Star As the NBA All-Star Weekend approaches in Indianapolis, basketball enthusiasts and visitors alike have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the excitement through various interactive experiences scattered throughout the city streets. Among the notable attractions are street signs dedicated to each NBA team, serving as vibrant markers for fans to capture memorable […]

Joe Madison fearlessly fought for change on-air, using his platform to tackle issues like police brutality, voter suppression and human rights. The post ‘The Black Eagle’: Notable Times Joe Madison Checked Racists On His Show appeared first on NewsOne.

Black leadership in America is more than just a concept, it is a doorway to understanding the resilience of Black people.  The post The Black Leader: Exploring The Complexities Of Black Leadership In America appeared first on NewsOne.