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Boy gives touching tribute to MLK in speech competition

Wesley Trent Stoker, a fourth grader from Dallas, Texas, won first place for his brilliant five-minute-long speech about the theme 'What is your dream for today's world?'




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Mariah Carey and ex Nick Cannon spend MLK Day with twins

The pair were posted snaps from Kidspace Children’s Museum in Pasadena, California, on Monday to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day.




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Tracing Martin Luther King on a Deep South road trip

This year will be a poignant one in the Deep South, marking 50 years since the death of Martin Luther King. Ella Buchan searches for his legacy in Mississippi and Tennessee.




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Justin Timberlake defends Prince’s hologram at Super Bowl

Justin Timberlake defends using Prince’s hologram at Super Bowl half time amid backlash as Eagles grab first championship win




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Mugshots of Martin Luther King used to attack civil rights movement

A mugshot of Martin Luther King, a clandestine photo of a black man with a white woman and a snap of a black pharmacy manager were just some images used to attack civil rights in the U.S. South.




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Veteran, 91, who joined Selma march recalls historic event

Dr. Gerald Newmark, 91, joined the Civil Rights marches in Selma led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Army veteran was inspired to go after watching Bloody Sunday on TV 53 years ago.




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A minute by haunting minute on the assassination that scarred America's soul 

This haunting minute by minute account charts the assassination of black civil rights leader Doctor Martin Luther King, who was shot dead at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968.




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Barack Obama leads tributes to honor Martin Luther King, Jr

Thousands of people have gathered at the memorial for the late Rev. Martin Luther King Jr in Washington, DC to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his assassination.




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Stevie Wonder enlists more than 70 celebs to pay tribute to MLK

Stevie Wonder was joined by more than 70 celebs including, Barack and Michelle Obama, Katy Perry and Mariah Carey to share their dreams in honor of Martin Luther King's death.




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Former Oregon football star, 21, found dead near crash site hours after his friend got into a wreck

Fotu Leiato, 21, was found dead in Oregon Friday hours after his friend, Pedro Chavarin Jr, crashed his car in the area. Chavarin, 22, told police he was in the car alone when he crashed.




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Trump and Pence spend two minutes at Martin Luther King Jr. memorial

The White House's official schedules for the day, published Sunday night, said Trump and Pence both had 'no public events scheduled.'




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Los Angeles unveils 3.5-mile 'Barack Obama Boulevard' in a tribute to the former President

The 3.5-mile street runs across Los Angeles' black neighborhood and also intersects with Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard. There was a concert on Saturday to unveil the Obama Boulevard sign.




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Woodstock founder recalls how the iconic three-day festival changed American culture

Generation Woodstock is set to air on the ABC on Tuesday night, examining the cultural impact of the iconic event.




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FBI tapes show Martin Luther King Jr had 40 affairs and 'laughed' as friend raped parishioner

The legacy of U.S. civil rights hero Martin Luther King Jr could be facing a 'painful reckoning' after a biographer unearthed tapes detailing the scale of his affairs and sexual exploits.




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Tuning into Memphis: The legacies of music and civil rights live on in this electric city

Martin Luther King and Elvis Presley loom large over Memphis Tennessee. The city has not forgotten its history of music and civil rights. James Rampton found it both poignant and thrilling.




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David Oyelowo defends British actress Cynthia Erivo's casting as Harriet Tubman amid backlash

The 43-year-old said that the backlash is a burden black performers unjustly have to deal with unlike their counterparts when playing real-life roles.




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Veteran narcotics investigator, 51, shot dead during routine patrol in Georgia

Richmond County narcotics investigator Cecil Ridley, 51 (left), was shot dead during a confrontation with convicted felon Alvin Hester Jr, 24 (pictured right in 2017) in Augusta.




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Minnesota's 'Teacher of the Year' takes a knee during national anthem at NCAA football final

Kelly Holstine, who won Minnesota's 2019 'Teacher of the Year' award, took a knee during the national anthem at the College Football Playoff championship game in New Orleans on Monday.




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Bloomberg pledges $70billion plan to invest in African American communities

Michael Bloomberg has pledged a $70bn plan named after the neighborhood destroyed during the 1921 Tulsa race massacre (inset) in a bid to tackle racial economic inequality in America.




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Virginia residents fear another Charlottesville at gun rights rally in Richmond during MLK holiday

The state's capitol is braced for possible violence at the event, aimed at showing gun enthusiasts' disdain over the Democrat-controlled legislature's promise to toughen gun laws.




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Wealthy charity boss found stabbed to death in his burning brownstone in Brooklyn

The body of L. Antonion Litman (left), founder of children's charity Virginia's House of Hope, was discovered by firefighters on Monday morning when they were called to a fire on Adelphi Street (right).




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LA Lakers suffer their heaviest defeat of the season at bitter rivals Boston Celtics on MLK day

Kemba Walker scored 20 points to end a career-long personal losing streak against LeBron James, and Jayson Tatum scored 27 to help Boston send the LA Lakers to its biggest loss of the season.




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Conor McGregor calls Trump a 'phenomenal' president in a show of support on Twitter during MLK day

Conor McGregor praised Donald Trump, calling him a 'Phenomenal President'. The Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter took to Twitter on Monday as Trump celebrated his three-year anniversary.




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Terrifying footage shows hungry alligator crawling towards car drivers on busy Florida intersection 

The huge alligator was spotted on the corner of MLK Boulevard and Williams Road at the Seffner intersection in Florida as it lumbered across the road.




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X Factor: Amelia Lily looks every inch the pop princess in pink tutu and matching corset on the opening night of tour

So Amelia Lily didn't waste any time stealing the show at the opening night of The X Factor Live Tour.




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Tulisa and new boyfriend Jack O'Connell check into London hotel ahead of watching Little Mix perform on the X Factor tour

The couple tried to keep a low profile as they arrived at the venue casually dressed in jeans and joined by a large group of people.




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X Factor 2012: Nicole Scherzinger shows off a lot of leg in a daring split dress as she heads out

She's had a hectic weekend, but X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger clearly wasn't ready for the party to end as she headed out in Mayfair after Sunday night's live show.




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Britain's Got Talent stars Only Boys Aloud set to go on tour AND release first album

Some are from broken homes while others simply dropped out of school.




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Christopher Maloney's 'future on The X Factor tour in doubt amid furore over foul-mouthed tirade'

And to add insult to injury Christopher could also be facing a £100,000 fine for his alleged behaviour.




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Simon Cowell displays fuller face and double chin during X Factor live show

As one of the music industry's most powerful men, image is important.




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Christopher Maloney could get special treatment during X Factor tour due to unpopularity with the other singers

It's no secret that there's little love lost between Christopher Maloney and the rest of the former X Factor contestants.




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Back for Good! Christopher Maloney arrives at rehearsals for The X Factor Live tour

After weeks of will he or won't, it seems to be confirmed that Christopher Maloney will be on The X Factor Live Tour.




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James Arthur mobbed by fans as he takes a quick break during X Factor tour rehearsals

James looked slightly overwhelmed by all the attention as hordes of young women fought to get a picture with the singer.




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Celebrity Big Brother 2013: Brian Dowling doesn't think Rylan Clark's trips out of the house affects 'the reality' of the show

As the ultimate winner of Big Brother series 2, Brian Dowling endured 64 days in isolation from the outside world with a dwindling number of random strangers.




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James Arthur mobbed by fans as he arrives in Manchester for The X Factor Live Tour

His life completely turned around in late 2012 when he was announced as the winner for the ninth series of The X Factor.




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Celebrity Big Brother winner Rylan Clark kicks off X Factor Live tour in Manchester

Essex native had been sneaking out of the Big Brother house for rehearsals.




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Danniella Westbrook wears leopard print coat for night out with Hollyoaks co-stars at X Factor Live

She's in the middle of re-launching her soap career, and she's certainly not keeping a low profile.




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Ella Henderson wears two leopard print outfits as she steals the show at X Factor Live

She was the youngest and arguably most talented singer on last year’s X Factor.




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X-PELLED Factor: Fury as Louis Walsh denies fan favourite Paul Akister a place in the X Factor live shows

Fans of ITV talent show The X Factor are furious that Louis Walsh denied Paul Akister a place in the all-important live shows. The 61 year-old judge dumped the aspiring singer as the show whittled down its hopefuls from hundreds to the final twelve, last weekend.




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X Factor viewing figures plummet to 8.5 million as Luke Friend crashes out of The X Factor live final

Viewing figures have steadily dipped following Simon Cowell’s departure in 2011, but The X Factor was dealt an embarrassing blow on Saturday when the much anticipated live final pulled in less than 10-million viewers.




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Tamera Foster wears a T-emblazoned asymmetrical dress on X Factor tour

She’s an up and coming former X Factor contestant. And Tamera Foster certainly made sure she stood out at the Phones4U Arena in Manchester.




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Tamera Foster and boyfriend Sam Callahan enjoy romantic stroll days after she signs record deal with Syco

Tamera Foster and boyfriend Sam Callahan take time out from X Factor Tour for romantic walk days after she signs record deal with Syco




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Tamera Foster hits the shops during break from X Factor tour

She’s readying herself for the tentative release of her first music since being axed from last year’s X Factor – and Tamera Foster looked like a pop star in the making as she strolled through Brighton on Tuesday.




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X Factor's Blonde Electric jump into pool after Louis Walsh puts them through

Blonde Electric feared being forced to return to Peckham. But it's a prospect they won't have to face just yet after Louis Walsh put them through to the X Factor live finals.




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Mel B looks tired as she arrives at rehearsals ahead of X Factor live finals

She may have perfect hair and make-up on The X Factor panel but Mel B isn't afraid to take a break from the glitz and glamour.




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Cheryl and Mel B opt for comfort over glamour during X Factor live show rehearsals

It was a case of dress down at work day for the X Factor's female judges after they put their acts through their paces despite a late night at the Katie Piper Foundation Ball on Thursday night.




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Stevi Ritchie shows off weight loss at rehearsals ahead of X Factor tour

The cheeky chappie was in full-on entertainer mode as he arrived at a London-based studio on Wednesday to rehearse for the 2015 X Factor Live Tour.




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Fleur East flaunts her abs in a crop top during X Factor tour rehearsals

She was known for rocking her fit physique on The X Factor stage and clearly Fleur East hasn't been slacking off.




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X Factor's Lauren Platt arrives at the tour rehearsal studios

The 17-year-old star looked more confident than ever as she arrived at the London studio where she's been rehearsing for The X Factor Live Tour 2015.




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Ben Haenow orchestrates marriage proposal during X Factor Live gig

The 30-year-old singer surprised the crowd watching the X Factor Live Tour at the Genting Arena in Birmingham on Saturday by helping a fan propose to his girlfriend on stage.