Abraham Lincoln letter seeking job for Black friend and valet now on display at presidential museum

An 1861 job-reference letter from Abraham Lincoln on behalf of a young Black friend and valet provides a glimpse of an extraordinary relationship the two had despite the demands the new president had undertaken

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National Retail Federation predicts first $1 trillion holiday shopping season

American shoppers are expected to spend more during the holiday shopping season this year, compared with a year ago, despite shoppers’ downbeat attitude amid all the economic uncertainty and rising prices from President Donald Trump’s tariffs

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Immigrant sentenced to time served after Wisconsin judge allegedly helped him evade federal agents

An immigrant who was arrested after a Milwaukee judge allegedly helped him dodge federal agents has been sentenced to time served for illegally reentering the United States

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Senior US official praises Mali's military junta in fight against armed groups as pressure mounts

Days after American diplomats and nationals were told to leave Mali, a senior U.S. official praised the military junta and hinted at cooperation between the two governments after years of a strained diplomatic relationship

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2nd escaped monkey fatally shot, leaving 1 still on the loose after Mississippi crash

A second monkey has been shot and killed and authorities say they're still searching for a third missing monkey a week after their escape from an overturned truck on a Mississippi highway

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Atlanta Hawks ex-executive accused of stealing millions from team for personal expenses

Federal prosecutors are accusing a former Atlanta Hawks finance executive of stealing millions from the NBA team

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College appeals ruling blocking Miami land transfer for Trump presidential library

The board of a South Florida college is appealing a judge’s ruling temporarily blocking officials from giving away a parcel of prime Miami real estate so it can be used for President Donald Trump’s future presidential library

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California father who killed his 7-month-old son sentenced to more than 30 years in prison

A Southern California father who killed his 7-month-old son has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison

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Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Powerball

The winning numbers in Monday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 03-32-40-43-57, Powerball: 18

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Voter ID measure violates California law, appeals court says

A California appeals court has ruled that a Huntington Beach measure requiring voter identification at the polls violates state law

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The end of federal food aid could hit Black Americans hardest

One in eight Americans use federal food aid but halting the SNAP program would hurt Black Americans more than anyone else

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Mississippi woman kills escaped monkey fearing for her children's safety

A homeowner in Mississippi has shot and killed one of the monkeys that escaped after a truck accident last week

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2 California prison officers hurt in alleged attack by inmate

The suspect was being escorted from his cell to allow staff to conduct a search.

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