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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Former NBA Star Cedric Ceballos Declares Himself ‘COVID-19 Free,’ Still Unable to ‘Breathe, Walk or Function’ on His Own

Here at The Root, we previously reported that former NBA All-Star Cedric Ceballos had contracted COVID-19. He revealed his diagnosis on Instagram back on Aug. 27, but provided an update on his condition from an ICU hospital bed last week. Suffice to say, it was deeply concerning.

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White Football Fans Chanted 'F--k Joe Biden' on 9/11. At Auburn, It's an American Tradition

When 82,745 fans packed into Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday to watch Auburn University take on historically Black Alabama State University, I was there.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Continues Quest to Be America’s Biggest Loser

God had been walking for days when his feet gave out. He was delirious and dehydrated. His sandals had been worn thin. His clothes were torn to shreds. The sun was unrelenting. He looked for miles and all he could see was dirt. He collapsed in a sweaty pile on the punishing gravel and vomited.

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Simone Biles Among Gymnasts Set to Testify Before Senate About FBI’s Handling of Larry Nassar Case

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and three other decorated gymnasts are scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday regarding the FBI’s response to sexual assault allegations against former USA Gymnastics doctor, Larry Nassar.

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It’s a ‘Whole Lotta [Misinformation]’ in This MF’er: Nicki Minaj Spouts Anti-Vax Rhetoric Online

On Monday night, celebs and high-profiles stars across various industries gathered on the steps of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art for one of the biggest, grandest nights in fashion: The Met Gala.

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