Jonathan Franklin
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Hershey's lawsuit argues the company uses 'deceptive' packaging in Reese's products
Four plaintiffs in Florida say Hershey falsely represented several Reese's Peanut Butter products by showing "explicit carved-out artistic designs" on the wrappers being sold.
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Family of Black U.S. airman seeks answers after fatal shooting by Florida deputy
Roger Fortson, a 23-year-old senior airman, was shot and killed at his apartment by a deputy this month. Lawyers for the family dispute the sheriff's office claim of self-defense.
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1,500 college applicants thought they were accepted. They soon learned it was an error
Georgia State University says the students were not sent an official acceptance letter but "communication" from a department welcoming those who intend to major in a specific academic area.
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Target scales back on its LGBTQ+ merchandise ahead of Pride Month 2024
In a statement to NPR, a spokesperson for the retail giant says it is committed to supporting the LGBTQ+ community year-round, not only during the month of June.
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Carlee Russell pleads guilty, avoids jail after falsely reporting her own kidnapping
During the sentencing, Judge David Carpenter suspended Russell's two six-month sentences, saying it would be a "waste of government resources" to put her in jail for her crime.
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Beyoncé's new album is inspired by backlash to her entering the country music genre
With less than 10 days until the release of her new album, Cowboy Carter, the multiple Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter discusses the moment that inspired her to delve into country music.
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CBS is developing its first Black daytime soap opera in 35 years
The series, currently titled The Gates, will follow the lives of a wealthy Black family in a posh, gated community. There's no word yet about when the show will air or who will star in it.
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Snoop Dogg and Master P sue Walmart and Post for trying to sabotage its cereal
The rappers say that Walmart and Post Consumer Foods neglected their cereal brand and intentionally hid it in stockrooms to prevent it from being sold to customers.
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Target pulls Black History Month book that misidentified 3 civil rights icons
The magnet book mixed up W.E.B. Du Bois, Booker T. Washington and Carter G. Woodson. Target said it will no longer sell the book in stores or online and that it notified the publisher of the errors.
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The U.S. Mint releases new commemorative coins honoring Harriet Tubman
The designs featured on the coins honor Tubman's life and her work as an abolitionist and social activist. The coins include $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins and half-dollar coins.