Howard University has readmitted more than 200 of the 502 incoming first-year students who were unenrolled ahead of the fall semester, with interim President Wayne A. I. Frederick saying the university followed its enrollment policies while working with families to resolve financial aid and documentation issues. The decision comes after widespread concern from students and parents, many of whom struggled to reach university officials as classes approached.
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502 students lose spots at Howard University over tuition payments just weeks before classes start
More than 500 incoming freshmen have lost their spots at Howard University after failing to meet tuition payment or enrollment requirements by the school’s deadlines, leaving many students and families scrambling just weeks before the fall semester begins. While Howard says affected students can request individual reviews if financial aid or account errors played a role, critics say the mass unenrollment has damaged the university’s reputation and left students with few options so late in the admissions cycle.
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Nolan Wells remembered for his gentle spirit as Rev. Al Sharpton demands truth about his death
The Rev. Al Sharpton offered a $100,000 reward for information during the funeral of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, whose mysterious death following a July 4 boat trip in Mississippi has sparked calls for a transparent investigation.
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Guyana launches criminal probe as crews scour waters for survivors after ferry capsizes
Guyanese authorities launched an investigation into the capsize of the MV Barima after rescuers discovered dozens of undocumented passengers were likely on board during the disaster.
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Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
Taylor Farms expanded a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico due to their potential link to a multistate cyclospora outbreak.
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As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, health officials eye lettuce as a possible cause
A surge in cyclospora parasite infections across more than 30 states has surpassed previous national records, with Michigan health officials identifying lettuce as a potential cause while federal agencies investigate various links.
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Williams sisters to play opening doubles match at Wimbledon on July 4
Sisters Venus and Serena Williams are expected to compete in their opening-round Wimbledon doubles match on July 4 after organizers delayed the match to allow Serena additional time to recover from a knee issue sustained during her singles loss. The sisters will face Camila Osorio and Solana Sierra, while Venus enters the match after a first-round mixed doubles defeat with partner Kevin Krawietz.
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Former head of Iowa school district sentenced to 2 years for falsely claiming to be a US citizen
Former Des Moines school superintendent Ian Roberts was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally possessing firearms. Prosecutors said Roberts used counterfeit documents throughout much of his two-decade education career, and his attorneys said he will likely be deported to his native Guyana after serving his sentence.
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FACT FOCUS: No. 47 falsely accuses Maryland of sending ‘illegal’ mail-in ballots to voters
An Associated Press fact check debunked the 47th president’s claim that Maryland officials illegally mailed 500,000 ballots to voters to help Democrats win elections. State election officials said a vendor error caused some voters to receive incorrect primary ballots, prompting replacement mailings with safeguards in place to prevent duplicate voting or fraud.
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US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns
The U.S. State Department will begin revoking passports on May 8 for Americans who owe $100,000 or more in unpaid child support, affecting about 2,700 people initially. Officials say the policy will soon expand to include anyone owing more than $2,500, using passport revocation as a tool to pressure parents to settle overdue child support debts.
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Druski tapped to host BET Awards, becoming youngest emcee in show’s 25-year history
By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Drew “Druski” Desbordes will host the 2026 BET Awards, becoming the youngest emcee in the show’s history. BET announced April 30 that the 31-year-old comedian and digital creator will lead the ceremony, which airs live June 28 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Druski surpasses Kevin Hart, who previously held […]
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Cleveland father says his missing daughter was one of 2 girls found in shallow graves
A Cleveland father says one of two young girls found buried in shallow graves earlier this week is his missing daughter, 8-year-old Mila Chatman, whom he had been trying to locate for five years. Police say a 28-year-old woman has been detained as a person of interest as investigators work to determine how the children died.
