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Urban Newsroom has learned that Actress Suzzanne Douglas has died at the age of 64. Douglas was known for her roles in a number of movies and TV shows in the ‘90s, including TAP, The Parent ‘Hood and How Stella Got Her Groove Back. Angie Tee, reported to be a cousin of the late actress, broke the news of Douglas’ death on Facebook July 6. In her post she wrote: “Suzzanne Douglas a beautiful and talented actress made her transition today. She warmed our hearts on movie screens and television sets all over the world. This beautiful soul was my…

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has been placed on a seven-day administrative leave by Major League Baseball in the wake of news that he is under investigation by Pasadena police over allegations that he assaulted a woman. Major League Baseball handed down the decision Friday. “MLB’s investigation into the allegations made against Trevor Bauer is ongoing,” the league said in a statement. “While no determination in the case has been made, we have made the decision to place Mr. Bauer on seven-day administrative leave effective immediately. MLB continues to collect information in our ongoing investigation concurrent with the Pasadena…

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The Supreme Court on Friday declined to wade into the contentious issue of whether businesses have a right to refuse service for same-sex wedding ceremonies despite state laws forbidding them from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation. The court dodged the wedding question three years ago in a case involving a Colorado baker who said baking a cake to celebrate a same-sex marriage would violate his right of free expression and religious beliefs. The issue came back in an appeal brought by Barronelle Stutzman, owner of Arlene’s Flowers and Gifts in Richland, Washington. The court said Friday that it would not…

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) unveiled updated guidelines on Tuesday detailing activities that vaccinated people can safely resume, including attending small outdoor gatherings without the need to wear a mask. What We Know: The “interim public health recommendations” call these measures a “first step at helping fully vaccinated Americans” resume activities they had stopped doing during the pandemic, “at low risk to themselves, while being mindful of the potential risk of transmitting the virus to others.” The new recommendations say fully vaccinated individuals can engage in the following activities without wearing masks: Walking, running, hiking or biking outdoors alone or…

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Support for R&B singer Jeremih flooded in on social media this weekend following reports that the 33-year-old is being treated for COVID-19 in the intensive care unit. What We Know: TMZ first reported on Saturday that the “Don’t Tell ‘Em” singer had been hospitalized in Chicago for his treatment. It is unclear how long the singer has been in the hospital, but the outlet reported that he is currently on a ventilator and his condition has worsened. Musicians and fans shared messages of support for Jeremih on social media, asking for prayers while he reportedly remains hospitalized. Fellow Chicago native…

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CNN’s Omar Jimenez was taken into police custody during a live broadcast at the site of the protests in Minneapolis, after clearly identifying himself to officers. Jimenez’s crew were also placed in handcuffs. ***BREAKING NEWS ALERTS*** Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has apologized to CNN President Jeff Zucker after CNN journalist Omar Jimenez and his team were arrested on live television early Friday while covering protests in Minneapolis. Walz said he is working to have the team released immediately, CNN reported. The protests came following the death of an unarmed black man, George Floyd, at the hands of a white…

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LONDON (AP) — Tech giant Apple is closing its stores outside of China for two weeks and will only sell online as part of efforts to fight the global viral pandemic. What We Know: In a lengthier online statement, Cook said that Apple’s stores in China have all now reopened and what the company has learned there has helped it develop “best practices that are assisting enormously in our global response.” One of the lessons Apple learned in China is that “the most effective way to minimize risk of the virus’s transmission is to reduce density and maximize social distance,”…

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BREAKING: A person diagnosed with coronavirus in King County in Washington state has died, according to health officials on Saturday. ***THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS ALERT*** In a statement released Saturday, the Washington State Department of Health and Seattle and King County health officials said they would offer more details at a 1 p.m. local time news conference. They will discuss the death and new confirmed cases in the county. What We Know: More coronavirus infections were also reported from South Korea to France to Qatar on Saturday after health officials in Washington state, Oregon and California on Friday reported…

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How to watch the Democratic debate Date: Tuesday, February 25 Time: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET. Watch on TV: The debate will air on CBS stations. Live stream online: Stream on CBSN via the video player in this article or across a number of devices, including Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV. You can also watch live on CBS All Access with a free trial. The debate will be live-streamed on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Analysis and spin room: Coverage of the spin room will begin at 10 p.m. ET and will be carried on CBS stations, CBS All Access, CBSN and in the video player above. Live updates: Follow along on with the CBSNews.com…

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Katherine Johnson, one of the NASA mathematicians depicted in “Hidden Figures,” died Monday, the administrator of NASA said. She was 101. ***THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS ALERT*** Johnson “was an American hero and her pioneering legacy will never be forgotten,” NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine wrote on Twitter. We’re saddened by the passing of celebrated #HiddenFigures mathematician Katherine Johnson. Today, we celebrate her 101 years of life and honor her legacy of excellence that broke down racial and social barriers: https://t.co/Tl3tsHAfYB pic.twitter.com/dGiGmEVvAW — NASA (@NASA) February 24, 2020 Johnson was portrayed by Taraji P. Henson in the Oscar nominated…

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