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Christine Wonsley and Elmore Wonsley, mother and stepfather of Nolan Wells, stand on a stage with a photo of their son as they appear at the National Urban League's annual conference to share updates on his death on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Questions remain after grand jury declines indictment in Nolan Wells' death
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The Black Mississippi teen's family questions whether his race contributed to his July 4th death on an island off the Mississippi coast.
This week, for the 23rd time, country star Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" sits at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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5 reasons why 'Choosin' Texas' is now the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time
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Clavicular during Paris Fashion Week on June 23, 2026 in Paris, France.
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Girl accuses Braden Peters, social media influencer known as 'Clavicular,' of rape
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As seen on a TV monitor in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, President Trump speaks from the Cross Hall of the White House on April 1, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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White House launches 'Trump TV' after ban on major news outlets
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Austin man shot by ICE will not face immediate deportation, judge rules
The 28-year-old man who was shot in the back by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Austin on Sunday has still not received adequate medical care, his lawyer Kate...
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