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AG Jeff Sessions in Sacramento, a NorCal dispute over beach access, Black Lightning's Cress Williams
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Mar 7, 2018
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AG Jeff Sessions in Sacramento, a NorCal dispute over beach access, Black Lightning's Cress Williams

Jeff Sessions visits Sacramento after DOJ sues CA over sanctuary laws, a Silicon Valley billionaire hopes to get a Supreme Court hearing to limit public beach access, Black Lightning star talks about superheroes with a social conscience.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday afternoon.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday afternoon.
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Jeff Sessions visits Sacramento after DOJ sues CA for sanctuary laws, a Silicon Valley billionaire hopes to get a Supreme Court hearing to limit public beach access, Black Lightning star talks about superheroes with a social conscience.

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A Silicon Valley billionaire has petitioned the Supreme Court to limit public access to his privately owned beach, which could limit coastal access.
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The LAPD arrested more than 6,000 homeless people last year for misdemeanors like trespassing and drug offenses – even though the “guiding principle” in the mayor’s homeless strategy is “decriminalization.”
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Even if they're seeking justice, doxxers who reveal others' personal information online may be sinking to the hateful behavior they want to stop.
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Where would Minister Winston Churchill have stood, so to speak, on kneeling — specifically football players who take a knee during the national anthem.
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Cress Williams plays "Black Lightning," which he describes as the "black Batman" but with actual superpowers. Here's why he's evolving the superhero genre.