‘The Blind Side’ actor Quinton Aaron woke from coma to learn his wife was still married
Aaron says the discovery ended their relationship as he recovers from a severe infection and spinal stroke that left him
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Black Americans face higher Alzheimer’s risk. Now, NIH funding for research into why is being cut
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Illinois foster youth are getting culturally competent hair care—how one business is helping make it happen
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Felony charges dropped against LAPD officer who secretly recorded colleagues making racist remarks
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