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16/04/2024

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Dhima Martin now asks why. Why did this happen to her daughter?

"I was praying for a miracle in the hospital. Her life was a miracle. I love her. And I miss her every day, every moment," Martin told WPBF 25 News.

Her 13-year-old daughter, Symaria Glenn, was healthy. She was vibrant.

But on January 31, her life changed.

"She complained of a headache. Unbeknownst to me, how severe it was, her brain was bleeding. So, she was taken to a local hospital and then airlifted to Joe DiMaggio's Children Hospital," Martin said.

Her daughter was in the hospital for about a week before she died.

Her family had made the decision to donate her organs and ended up saving five people's lives.

One of them was actually the life of the teen's father. He had never told his children he was on dialysis. But he was in dire need of a kidney transplant.

And it turned out that Glenn's kidney was a match to her father's.

"She would have wanted that. She would have wanted to save her father," Martin said.

The tragedy also occurred just a couple of days before Martin was about to get married.

"Went from a time to celebrate love, to watching my daughter lay there unresponsive and unconscious and then losing her," she said.

And now, she wears beautiful, handmade bracelets that her daughter made for her as a wedding gift.

"She wanted to be an actress, so would memorize monologues, singing songs, she was a big Taylor Swift fan," Martin said.

Her daughter had big dreams-- she was a 7th grader at Bak Middle School of the Arts in West Palm Beach.

"I called her my lovebug. So 'lovebug, I love you,'" Martin said. "She’s perfect, she’s amazing, she’s beautiful, and it starts on the inside."

April is Donate Life Month, and officials say, "Every 8 minutes, another person is added to the national transplant waiting list, emphasizing the urgency of the situation."

Martin and her loved ones wanted to share the heroic actions and the beautiful life of their daughter.

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12/04/2024

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In this video, we share the heartbreaking story of Antwoina Carter. A young mother was murdered after being chased down by an unknown masked man. So far, only one arrest has been made. But according to the police, two other suspects are on the run. Join us as we delve into the details of this senseless crime and remember the life that was taken far too soon. Let's come together as a community to seek justice for Antwoina and support her grieving loved ones during this difficult time.

In this video, we share the heartbreaking story of Antwoina Carter. A young mother was murdered after being chased down by an unknown masked man. So far, onl...

12/04/2024

Laila Edwards scored USA's third goal against Czechia becoming the first Black woman in USA Hockey history to score for USA at the World Championships.

Laila Edwards continues to write her way into the record books scoring in the second period of Team USA's World Championship game against Czechia.

Her goal made her the first Black woman in history to ever score a goal for USA's senior national team. Facing Switzerland earlier in the tournament she became the first Black woman to ever play for USA at the IIHF World Championships.

Minutes later she scored her second of the night beating Czechia's Klara Peslarova on a shorthanded breakaway.

Edwards was an integral part of the University of Wisconsin's attack this season scoring 21 goals and 56 points in 41 games for the Badgers.

She made her national team debut earlier this season in the Rivalry Series.

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11/04/2024

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter gallops in at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated April 13), debuting with 407,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending April 4, according to Luminate. It’s the superstar’s eighth No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200.

With 407,000 units earned, Cowboy Carter claims the biggest week of 2024 and the largest since Taylor Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s Version) bowed with 1.653 million units on the Nov. 11, 2023-dated list. Cowboy Carter’s launch is also Beyoncé’s biggest week, by units, since her Lemonade album debuted at No. 1 with 653,000 units (mostly from traditional album sales) on the May 14, 2016, chart. The new effort also lands Beyoncé her biggest streaming week ever.

Cowboy Carter also launches at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums, Americana/Folk Albums and Top Album Sales charts. She’s the first Black woman ever to have led the Top Country Albums list, dating to its January 1964 inception. Cowboy Carter also claims the biggest week for a country album, by units earned, since last July, when Taylor Swift’s Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), opened at No. 1 on the July 22, 2023 chart with 716,000 units. Congrats!

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10/04/2024

In 2015, Copeland sprang into the highest echelons of dance when she became the first African American woman to be a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre, one of the most prestigious and well-renowned dance companies in the world.

Being the first is a difficult, but familiar position for Copeland, who’s often spent her dance career as one of the only Black dancers in the room or on stage.

There were also instances of discrimination that could have easily turned Copeland away from dance all together.

“There were times that I was not cast in certain roles because I would stand out too much and kind of ruin the aesthetic, especially if it was a performance that was being filmed,” Copeland told Wallace.

Yet, in the fall of 2014, almost a year before she would become a principal dancer, Copeland would make history as the first Black ballerina to perform the lead role of “Odette/Odile” in American Ballet Theatre’s “Swan Lake.”

It’s a prized role coveted by dancers in one of the world’s most popular classical ballets. But, Copeland said, as a Black ballerina her casting also stirred mixed emotions.

“I think about this kind of generational trauma for Black dancers that comes with that role,” she said. “We’ve been told, for so many decades and generations that the swans should be white, that that’s not a role that can be played by a Black or brown woman.”

Copeland said she worried that “if my artistic excellence isn’t up to someone’s standards, that maybe there won’t be another Black woman at American Ballet Theatre who is given this opportunity. And that was something that weighed on me leading up to that first performance.”

Since her career-defining turn in Swan Lake, Copeland has used her status to shine a spotlight on Black women and the diversity in dance, changing the perception of who can be a ballerina.

Wallace’s entire conversation is airing now on Max.

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09/04/2024

Lewisham’s first black and female has been voted as the new Mayor.

Brenda Dacres, member of the Labour and Co-operative Party, has been named the new directly elected Mayor of Lewisham.

Mayor Dacres won with a final count of 21,575 votes, after securing 51.5 percentage of the total votes in yesterday's election which saw a turnout of 20.74 percent.

First becoming a councillor in 2014, Ms Dacres represented wards in both the New Cross and Deptford area, and later became Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Housing Development and Planning in 2021.

Mayor Dacres has also held the Environment and Transport Safer Communities briefs.

The new Mayor has lived in Lewisham for four decades, after her parents first came to England from Jamaica in the 1960s as part of the Windrush generation, with her father working as a mechanic and black cab driver, and her mother as an NHS nurse.

Brenda later attended university at London South Bank, completing a degree in Physical Sciences with Computing, before undertaking Law degree at the University of Wolverhampton, and was called to the Bar in 2006 by Middle Temple.

Mayor Dacres expressed “excitement” to begin her new post as Mayor and added that she would focus on driving forward change in the borough, ensuring that “voices of residents and businesses” were heard.

Mayor Dacres said: “It's a privilege and an honour to be the first Black woman to serve as a directly elected Mayor in the UK.

“I'm excited to be in a position to drive forward the changes we need to ensure we keep moving Lewisham forward and make sure the voices of residents and businesses are heard.

“I've spent a lifetime fighting against low expectations.

“I didn't accept them for me and I'll never accept them for Lewisham residents.”

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08/04/2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Helena-West Helena Police responded to a murder-suicide on Wednesday.

Officers say they received a call in the morning about a man on Market Street who’d been shot.

When they arrived, they spoke with a woman, Sally Mills, who said that her son Jermod Johnson had shot his sister Starla and then himself.

The witness led detectives to 16-year-old Starla’s body, which was lying unresponsive on the kitchen floor. While examining the body, they found signs of an apparent gunshot wound to her head.

Near her body, they found the body of Johnson. It appeared he also had a gunshot wound to the head. He was 27-years-old.

Both were pronounced dead on the scene by the police.

The witness claimed the incident started when her children had got into an argument. Supposedly, Johnson was upset that Starla had given him a dirty look.

The witness then said that Johnson began to spit on his sister, which made the argument turn more volatile. The witness said she tried to separate the two, but he continued to try to spit on Starla.

He then walked off and came back with her pistol. The witness said that he fired a single shot, but it did not hit Starla.'

As the argument worsened, Johnson allegedly shot Starla in the head.

The witness was not sure how many times he shot, but she knew the gun went off approximately three or four times.

After shooting his sister, the witness said that Johnson then turned the gun on himself and shot himself in the head.

The mother says she bought the gun for protection due to the crime in the neighborhood. She also says her son suffered from “flashbacks” to incidents while growing up.

Both bodies were sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab.

The mother says she has no financial insurance and no financial means to bury her children. To help donate the money you can cash app $Millssally41 or message her on Facebook here.

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08/04/2024

South Carolina’s head coach Dawn Staley was brought to tears and hardly able to speak after her team beat Caitlin Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA Championship on Sunday.

With this victory, Staley has become the first Black coach - male of female - to win three Division 1 basketball titles. She was already the first Black coach to win multiple titles after her 2017 and 2022 wins.

In 2017, when she won her first title, Staley cut off a piece of the net to give to Carolyn Peck, who was the first Black woman to ever win a championship. Peck gave Staley a gift as well - a piece o the white nylon she saved from when she won that title with Purdue in 1999. This was just one example of many in which Staley kept sentimental souvenirs from her victories and shared them with others.

When Staley’s South Carolina team beat UCONN in 2022, she cut off part of the net herself and wrapped it around her neck as she danced to “Just Fine” by Mary J. Blige.

Now that she’s won her third title, Staley plans to take this net, too, and split it up to send to Black male coaches of women’s basketball teams as well as Black college basketball journalists - two groups she says are underrepresented. She asked for them to contact her by email or phone since it will be harder for her to find them.

“I felt a great deal of pressure to win because I’m a Black coach,” Staley said. “Because if we don’t win, then you bring in, just scrutiny. Like, ‘You can’t coach, you had enough to get it done but yet you failed.’ You feel all of that, and you feel it probably 10 times more than anyone else because we’re at this platform. It really makes me emotional. It does. Because I am their hope. I am the person that they strive (to be because of) where I sit winning national championships. That’s what they want to do.”

After winning her third title with South Carolina, Staley made sure to give a shoutout and big thanks to Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, who’s played a huge role in bringing national attention to the sport of women’s college basketball.

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07/04/2024

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach Police responded to a call for shots fired on Virginia Beach Boulevard Sunday evening and arrived to discover a 65-year-old woman had died. Police said they are investigating Robin Kaye Tillery’s death as a homicide.

Michelle Linn lives nearby and said police were near the senior apartment complex.

“My husband and I were on our way home,” she said. “It was probably about 10-10:30, and what I feel is every police officer in Virginia Beach was in front of the senior citizens living in the new place. There were police officers all in the parking lot. There were officers just all up and down Virginia Beach Boulevard, and there was yellow tape on the left-hand side of the building.”

Police said the call came in at 9:52 p.m. for a call of shots fired in the 3800 block of Virginia Beach Boulevard just east of the Town Center area of the city.

An investigation led to the arrest of 47-year-old Louis Bernard Lee Jr. in connection with the incident. Lee is currently charged with second degree murder, use of a firearm and use of a firearm by a felon.

Linn said this incident is alarming.

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06/04/2024

QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A man is accused of fatally shooting his mother in the head inside her home in Queens Friday night, according to authorities.

Dashawn Coggins, 36, was charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon on Saturday in connection to the incident.

Officers discovered a 61-year-old woman, identified as Natalie Coggins, at around 9:24 p.m. unconscious with a gunshot wound to her head, authorities report. First responders later declared Coggins dead at the home located on 121st Ave.

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05/04/2024

Three young people in two boroughs were killed on Sunday night in a pair of separate shootings, authorities said.

According to police sources, two victims were gunned down at the corner of East 128th Street and Lexington Avenue in East Harlem at about 7:27 p.m. on March 24.

Officers from the 25th Precinct, in responding to a 911 call about gunfire, found 25-year-old Harry Mendoza of Washington Heights and 18-year-old Ashley Ballard of Harlem with bullet wounds to their heads. It is not yet known if the two victims knew each other, according to published reports.

The pair was swiftly rushed to Harlem Hospital where Ballard was pronounced dead just after 8 p.m.; Mendoza succumbed to his injuries just before 10 p.m., law enforcement sources said.

Investigators sealed off the block of Lexington Avenue between East 127th and 128th Streets where a large patch of blood could be seen on the sidewalk. Police could also be observed using drones to survey the area of the shooting.

The motive for the shooting remains unknown and under investigation. So far, no arrests have been made in the case.

As the East Harlem murder investigation unfolded, police in Brooklyn responded to the deadly shooting of a 17-year-old male at about 7:45 p.m. on March 24.

Officers from the 67th Precinct found 17-year-old Bryan Henriquez shot in the neck and torso in an alleyway between two homes on the 200 block of East 37th Street in East Flatbush.

EMS whisked Henriquez to Kings County Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds a short time later. The motive for the deadly shooting was also not yet known.

No arrests have been made in either shooting and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding any of the shootings can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA).

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04/04/2024

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A St. Louis woman is charged with murder in an incident Saturday where police say she also shot a woman, killing her.

St. Louis prosecutors on Sunday charged Jazzmyn Watford, 24, with one count of murder and armed criminal action in the incident, which happened around 3:51 a.m. in the 3300 block of Arsenal Street. Watford was detained and held without the possibility of bond on the domestic assault charge.

Police learned the shooting happened following an argument between Watford and her partner, who shared the residence, according to charging documents. During the argument, Watford allegedly physically assaulted her partner and the victim locked herself in a bathroom.

Watford, charging documents state, armed herself with a handgun and called a friend of the victim to come to the apartment. The victim was able to leave the bathroom, gather some things, and meet the friend on the street.

Police said when the friend saw physical marks on the victim from the assault, the friend walked to the door of the apartment and questioned Watford about the injuries. An altercation ensued, at which time the latch on the door was broken and Watford shot the woman, killing her, according to charging documents.

The identity of the victim, a 25-year-old woman, has not yet been made public.

First Alert 4 reached out to the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office to request additional information and is waiting for a response.

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03/04/2024

A 19-year-old woman was killed and four others, including three teenage girls, wounded in a shooting early Sunday in Austin on the West Side.

The women and teens were inside a business just after 1 a.m. in the 5300 block of West Madison Street when a group began shooting at them and fled the scene, Chicago police said.

Arianna Murphy, 19, was shot in the head and pronounced dead at the scene at 1:24 a.m., according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.

A 17-year-old girl was struck in the leg and taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition, police said.

A 20-year-old woman and two other teens, 16 and 19, were struck in the leg and hospitalized in good condition, police said.

The circumstances of the shooting are unknown, according to police.

An autopsy for Murphy, of the 1500 block of North Latrobe Avenue, was scheduled for Monday.

No one in custody.

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31/03/2024

A new adaptation of Dr. Seuss' "The Cat in the Hat" is in the works, and the cast includes "Abbott Elementary" creator and star Quinta Brunson.

The animated film will premiere in theaters on March 6, 2026, Variety reported. Brunson's role has not yet been specified, but "Barry" star Bill Hader will lead the cast in the role of the titular feline.

Along with Brunson and Hader, the vocal ensemble for the Warner Bros. Pictures Animation flick includes Bowen Yang, Xochitl Gomez, Matt Berry and Paula Pell. Susan Brandt, president and CEO of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, and Hader will executive produce the film.

This isn't the first time the classic children's book, which was written and illlustrated by Dr. Seuss and published in 1957, has been adapted for the screen. A live-action version starring Mike Myers was released in 2003, earning $134 million and scathing critical reviews.

In this new feature version, directed and written by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja, the Cat takes on the task of cheering up a pair of siblings who just moved to a new town, according to Deadline.

“The Cat in the Hat” will reportedly be the first feature to debut as part of a slate of animated projects that Warner Bros. Pictures Animation is developing with Dr. Seuss Enterprises.

West Philly-native Brunson recently earned her second Emmy for "Abbott Elementary," when she was awarded outstanding lead actress in a comedy series. In May, she will receive an award and an honorary degree from Temple University, where she attended for a year, and address the graduating class during the school's commencement. In a new interview with The New Yorker, Brunson said she hopes to make a "coming of age" show about a teen girl.

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30/03/2024

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A woman was killed in a murder-suicide that happened on the 1700 block of SE 12th Street in Cape Coral Wednesday morning.

Cape Coral police responded to the scene around 9:34 a.m. after receiving reports that a woman in her mid-30s had been shot and was lying in the street near the mailbox.

Callers believed the victim's ex-boyfriend shot her while picking up their children.

The man and woman have been identified as D’angelo Gilliam, 34, and Tiffani Starkey, 34.

He reportedly drove away with the two young children to SE 12th Terrace, a nearby street, and handed them off to firefighters.

During that interaction, police say he shot himself, and his car rolled into the canal.

A dive team responded and pulled his body out of the water. A medical examiner was also on scene.

The woman who was shot was rushed to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

CCPD said the children are safe and that it is considered a domestic and isolated incident.

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29/03/2024

Quinta Brunson, the visionary behind the breakout sitcom Abbott Elementary, is gearing up for her next big project. Fresh off her Emmy win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Brunson is setting her sights on a new venture: a teen comedy series that promises to be as funny as it is relatable.

In a profile published by The New Yorker, Brunson revealed her plans for the upcoming show, which will explore the humorous yet realistic journey of a teenage girl navigating the ups and downs of adolescence. “I have trouble seeing where it’ll be made,” Brunson admitted, reflecting on the challenges of finding the right platform for her latest creation. Despite the uncertainty, she remains determined to bring this fresh perspective to audiences.

Brunson’s success with Abbott Elementary has solidified her reputation as a powerhouse in the television industry. As the creator, executive producer, and showrunner of the hit mockumentary-style comedy, she has captured the hearts of viewers with her unique blend of warmth and wit. The show, which follows the dedicated teachers of a predominantly-Black public school in West Philadelphia, has shattered records and garnered critical acclaim since its debut.

Describing the making of Abbott Elementary, Brunson revealed the meticulous attention to detail that goes into every aspect of the show. From reviewing scripts to overseeing production, she is intimately involved in bringing her vision to life. Her dedication has paid off, with the series becoming a favorite from traditional broadcast television in an era dominated by streaming platforms.

With Abbott Elementary already in its third season, Brunson’s influence in the television landscape shows no signs of slowing down. As she begins working on her next project, fans can expect another dose of her signature humor and heartfelt storytelling. For Quinta Brunson, the journey from internet sensation to Emmy-winning actress and groundbreaking creator is just beginning.

Will you be watching?

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28/03/2024

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Police are searching for a Toledo man who is now facing a Murder charge after a 15-year-old girl died Wednesday from her injuries sustained in a shooting on Sunday.

Court records show that Robert Shields, 18, of Toledo, was initially charged with Felonious Assault, a second-degree felony. However, following the death of Jaylah Perry, 15, on March 20, his charge was upgraded to Murder.

Officers responded to the scene of a shooting on the 400 block of Park Street shortly after 6 a.m. on March 17. After arriving, officers found Perry suffering from a gunshot wound. According to court records, Shields allegedly shot Perry in the head once with a firearm.

Perry was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries and died a few days later.

Police say a Murder warrant has been issued for Shields who is not yet in custody.

Officers say the shooting is still being investigated.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111.

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28/03/2024

Deana Neely, Founder and CEO of Detroit Voltage, has recently closed a significant six-figure deal with DTE Energy, according to Saturdays on Instagram. This marks a monumental achievement for Neely and her team, especially during Women’s History Month.

According to The Detroit Voltage, Deana Neely, a licensed electrical contractor, has over a decade of experience in the industry. Detroit Voltage, a certified Woman Business Enterprise (WBE), offers both residential and commercial services, operating under strong values of safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. The company prides itself on its open communication channels and dedication to exceeding customer expectations.

One key advantage of working with Detroit Voltage, as reported by their website, is their strong rapport with building department officials. This allows them to navigate regulatory processes seamlessly and ensure that all electrical work is safe, up to code, and passes inspection the first time.

As Deana Neely and Detroit Voltage continue to make strides in the electrical contracting industry, their success is a great show of determination, expertise, and entrepreneurship. Congratulations to Neely and the entire Detroit Voltage team on this achievement, and here’s to many more milestones in the future! Congrats!

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27/03/2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a woman dead last weekend, and the sheriff said more arrests could be coming.

Marcus Marshall, 33, and Cornelius Williams, 30, are both charged with murder, attempted murder, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime from an incident that happened at the Vegas Knights club last Sunday.

In the statement announcing the news, Richland County said these arrests were the ones made "so far" and that this was an ongoing investigation.

Deputies said they were called to the club, located at 3722 River Dr., after they got a call of a fight with a weapon happening there. When they arrived, they learned three people had been taken to the hospital. One of the victims, later identified as 24-year-old Destiny Jones of Columbia, died from her injuries. The other victims are still recovering.

Anyone with further information on this case should call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Callers can be anonymous.

The shooting was one of several in the Columbia and Richland County area over the weekend, with two of them deadly.

According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department's shooting incident report, as of mid-March, there had been 277 total shooting incidents. Four of those shootings resulted in death, and 11 resulted in injury.

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27/03/2024

Davis' doll smiles brightly as she sports her curly fro. Davis now joins other notable figures who have received Barbie dolls in their likeness, including Maya Angelou, Shonda Rhimes, and Madam C.J. Walker. The annual collection is another extension of the brand's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and representation.

The annual collection is another extension of the brand’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and representation. Mattel’s 65th anniversary Barbie also features a Black doll adorned with braids.

“For many years, we realized we had an opportunity not only to position Barbie as a role model but to use the brand to create likeness dolls of real women to give girls exposure to real people breaking through glass ceilings and achieving amazing things,” said Lisa McKnight, executive VP, and chief brand officer for Mattel.

“Barbie’s story has never been just about her. It’s about the countless young kids she’s inspired and the millions of stories she helped them imagine along the way…For the past 65 years, Barbie has used her global platform to empower girls to dream big, explore their limitless potential, and direct their own narrative to shape their future,” added Krista Berger, senior VP of Barbie.

The Viola Davis doll will not be available for purchase, but you can buy the 65th-anniversary commemorative Barbie at shop.mattel.co.

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26/03/2024

ANGIER, N.C. (WNCN) — Deputies have arrested a man accused of shooting three people during a party with about 100 people in attendance, the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office said Friday.

At about 3:25 p.m. Friday, deputies said they arrested 23-year-old Darien Wellington Gayle, of Dunn, for murder and two counts of attempted murder in connection to the incident, among other charges.

At about 1:47 a.m. Sunday, deputies said they received multiple 911 calls in reference to shots fired at an ongoing party in the area of 249 Sundowner Lane in Angier. They said it was reported that there were about 100 people in attendance.

When deputies arrived, they said they found 19-year-old Ashanti Monk, of Angier, on the ground with a gunshot wound. She was later pronounced dead at the scene.

While emergency crews were at the scene, deputies said the Harnett County 911 Center received an additional call that two people arrived at a nearby hospital with gunshot wounds.

They said the victims were identified as a 21-year-old man from Fuquay-Varina and a 19-year-old woman from Dunn. Both victims were treated at nearby hospitals and were released Tuesday, according to the sheriff’s office.

Gayle is charged with:

One count of Murder
Two counts of attempted murder
Two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury
14 counts of discharging a firearm into occupied property
One count of possession of firearm by felon
One count of felony flee to elude with a motor vehicle
One count of driving while licenses revoked
Deputies say Gayle is being held in the Harnett County Detention Center on no bond.

They said the investigation is ongoing.

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