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Jesse Jackson: civil rights lion sought 'common ground'

Jesse Jackson, 84, championed civil rights, liberal causes and political activism. His 1980s White House bids helped pave the way for America's first Black president.
By AFP 2026-02-17 14:06:02
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By AFP 2026-02-11 12:14:36
A US federal judge said he would hear a request to block access to investigative files linked to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday.
By AFP 2026-02-03 16:52:35
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By AFP 2026-01-31 14:00:00
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By AFP 2026-01-30 10:12:37
A US federal judge temporarily blocked the administration of President Trump Wednesday from detaining refugees in Minnesota awaiting permanent resident status.
By AFP 2026-01-29 11:20:13
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By AFP 2026-01-21 10:46:30
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By AFP 2026-01-16 12:23:45
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X that the countries affected would include Somalia.
By AFP 2026-01-14 22:15:26
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By AFP 2026-01-14 09:51:00
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By AFP 2026-01-11 17:00:00
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By AFP 2026-01-10 14:32:25