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The FBI has launched an investigation to take a closer look at Hillary Clinton’s private email account.

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Tracee Ellis Ross, ‘Call me Dr. Ross!’ Tracee received an honorary doctorate from Brown University. On her personal blog, she shouted out ‘I was awarded an honorary doctorate degree by Brown University, my alma mater, and I am humbled and thrilled! Dr. Ross was honored for her ‘grace, talent and strong sense of self… work […]