19May2013
Today's Headlines
Today's Headlines
Father, Son to Graduate Morehouse College Together
ATLANTA — This weekend will be a busy one for Dorian Joyner, Sr. Sunday morning, he will watch his oldest son graduate from Morehouse College.
Joyner w...
National News
National News
Julian Bond Defends IRS Targeting Of Tea Party Groups, Says They’re ‘Racist’ (video)
After an IRS official acknowledged that the agency flagged some 75 conservative groups for additional reviews due to their names including the words “tea party” or “patriot,” Tea Partiers and th...
Blog Talk
Sweet wine phenomena
Elbert Hatley
In certain circles, I have often received countless inquiries about sweet wines: “What would you recommend that is sweet?” There are a plethora of options to consider beyond Moscato or White Zinfandel. For starters, I always lean away from what...
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WORLD
Ex-Haitian leader criticizes gov't over poverty
Former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, right, greets supporters o...
FOCUS
Felony disenfranchisement is Jim Crow era holdover
Last week, the Delaware State legislature approved a constitutional amendme...
VIEWS
Consumer power has no age limit
I believe our future is in good hands, despite what recent news headlines w...
HEALTH
How to increase mental productivity and self-control at work
We all know productivity requires both energy and control. A manufacturing ...
BUSINESS
Internet sales tax bill faces tough sell in House
(AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
WASHINGTON — Traditional retailers and cash-strapped ...
ENTERTAINMENT
Nicki Minaj to Bow Out of ‘Idol’ After Current Season?
After Randy Jackson , “American Idol’s last original judge, announced his dep...
CULTURE
Texas Southern University Choir and Orchestra in a special Mother’s Day concert
Texas Southern University Choir and Orchestra
Rev. Krista Alston and Pleasan...
FAITH
Louis Farrakhan plans to visit Detroit next week
Min. Louis Farrakhan
DETROIT — Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan plans ...
SPORTS
Wood outpitches Lynn in Cubs' win over Cards
Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano (12) greets Nate Schierholtz at home after th...
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