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FBI investigates racist text messages sent to black people across US

The messages tell recipients they have been selected "to pick cotton" or “chosen to be a slave", authorities say.

States work to tackle racist text messages sent to Black people nationwide

Racist text messages were sent to scores of Black people the day after the election telling them they had been “selected” to pick cotton “at the nearest plantation.”

Feds investigate racist text messages sent nationwide

Federal authorities are investigating racist text messages that were sent this week to residents in at least 19 states, from California to Connecticut. The texts were also sent to students at ...

Authorities investigate racist texts sent to Black Americans

Authorities are investigating racist text messages sent to Black Americans across the country telling them they have been “selected to pick cotton.” “The FBI is aware of the offensive and racist ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

FBI investigating racists texts sent to Black Americans

The FBI is investigating a series of racist text messages sent to Black Americans across the country. A state attorney general has suggested that foreign actors may be involved. NBC News' Zinhle ...

The dispute over Diego Garcia sent a strong message to Iran

The new agreement between Britain and Mauritius brought an end to their decades-long dispute regarding sovereignty over the archipelago.

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Officials condemn racist texts sent to Black residents in several states

The FBI said it was aware of "the offensive and racist text messages sent to individuals around the country."

Racist texts sent to random Black Americans in multiple states, FBI investigating

Law enforcement agencies in multiple states say racist text messages with almost identical language were sent to Black Americans Wednesday telling them they had been "selected for cotton picking." ...

What we know about offensive text messages sent to Americans after 2024 elections

Black, Hispanic and LGBTQ+ Americans across the U.S. say they received offensive text messages after the 2024 elections. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant breaks down what's known ...

Keir Starmer played the China card in Rio – and sent a message to a hawkish Donald Trump | Simon Tisdall

The PM and other western leaders are cosying up to Beijing. If the president-elect imposes punitive tariffs on Chinese imports, he will give Xi the upper hand. Both were lawyers before they became ...

World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago

Multiple agencies investigating racist texts sent to random Black Americans in multiple states

The FBI, FCC, and Justice Department along with state and local agencies are all probing a series of racist text messages with almost identical language that were sent to Black Americans across ...

Santa Monica mother calls for increased security after racist texts sent to Black students

A racist text message was sent to thousands of Black individuals nationwide the day after the election.

Black people are receiving racist text messages about picking cotton 'at the nearest plantation'

Dozens of Black people across the country said they have received text messages telling them they had been “selected” to pick cotton “at the nearest plantation.”

Black people across US receive racist text messages after Trump’s win

FBI investigating after people report texts saying they were selected to pick cotton and go to nearest plantation. Just hours after Donald Trump’s election win on Tuesday, Black people across the ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

'Scammers sent courier to steal £4,000'

A fraud victim tells the BBC how she used a helpline to stop scammers stealing more of her money.

One of 8 migrants sent to Albania returned to Italy

World - Yahoo News - November 9

Americans overrun with political text messages

Cell phones across the country have been inundated with text messages about the election, particularly in the last few months. Jonquilyn Hill, host of Vox's "Explain it to Me" podcast, joined CBS ...

Democratic strategist on the party's economic message

A CBS News exit poll found that 45% of voters felt that their financial situation was worse than it was four years ago. Hyma Moore, the former director for the office of Democratic National ...

Democratic Congressman on the party's messaging, focus

Democratic leaders are divided over what to blame for their 2024 election losses. Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the party's messaging and focus.

Player sent off after 3 seconds in Brazil's Serie A

A Brazilian striker was sent off in a top-division match on Saturday after hitting a rival with his elbow just three seconds into a match.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Japan Election: Asia’s Most Stable Democracy Is Sent Into Chaos

Deep-seated grievance among Japanese voters has put the Liberal Democrats, longstanding custodians of the status quo, on notice.

World - The New York Times - October 28

Election surveys sent by MyPillow CEO-linked group prompt FBI referral

Election surveys sent by MyPillow CEO-linked group prompt FBI referral.

These 3 struggles sent this retired couple back to the U.S. after a move overseas

Moving to Portugal in retirement was a dream — but they weren’t ready for the reality.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

VAR Review: Should Lisandro Martínez have been sent off?

Was the Man United defender lucky to escape a red card? We assess the weekend's controversies.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

FBI investigating racist texts sent to people around the country

Racist texts have been sent to people around the country, including college students. It's unclear who is behind the messages and how people were targeted. Some recipients tied the messages to the ...

Federal agencies investigate racist texts sent after election

The FBI and other federal agencies are investigating the mass racist text messages sent after the presidential election. The messages, which referenced slavery, were sent to people around the ...

VAR Review: Should Bailey have been sent off?

Should Aston Villa have been reduced to 10 men against Liverpool?

Sports - ESPN - November 12

Mattel’s New ‘Wicked’ Doll Line Sent Customers to a Porn Site

It’s just the latest in a long series of marketing flubs from big brands.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Last frantic texts sent by Laken Riley's mother revealed in court

Prosecutors say Jose Ibarra killed Laken Riley after a struggle, and data from Riley's smartwatch shows her heart stopped beating at 9:28 a.m.

North Korea Sent a Mystery Man to Lead Its Troops Fighting Ukraine

In a country that fetes its military elites like celebrities, Col. Gen. Kim Yong Bok was rarely seen in public. Until he was chosen to lead Pyongyang’s troops sent to aid Russia.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

North Korea sent more conventional weapons to Russia, South Korea says

South Korea's spy agency says that North Korea has recently supplied additional artillery systems to Russia to support its war efforts against Ukraine

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

How Laken Riley's death sent "a reality shock" through a college town

For many students, Athens, Georgia, no longer feels like the safe haven they once thought it was, after the killing of Laken Riley.

‘Grateful' Jaylen shares heartfelt message on 28th birthday

Jaylen Brown spoke to NBC Sports Boston's Abby Chin after leading the Celtics to a 122-102 win over the Wizards on his 28th birthday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Rove: 'Undisciplined' Trump 'stepping on' his own message

Republican strategist Karl Rove criticized former President Trump for being "undisciplined," with the election less than two weeks away — though he also praised the presidential candidate's ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Beyoncé Rallies for Harris in Houston With a Message for the Battlegrounds

Kamala Harris used Texas’ strict abortion ban as a cautionary tale as she sought to lay out the stakes of a deadlocked election.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

In closing message at Ellipse in D.C., Harris calls Trump "unstable"

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a speech Tuesday evening to thousands of supporters at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., the same park where former President Donald Trump spoke ahead of the ...

Trump's closing campaign message is hampered by distractions, disconnect

Donald Trump's campaign has faced backlash for several controversial remarks in the final days of his campaign against Vice President Kamala Harris.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Harris’s and Trump’s Closing Messages, as Seen Through Their Ads

Kamala Harris and her allies have concentrated their spending on addressing the economy. For Donald Trump, one theme dominates: fear.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

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