22May2013
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Cheef Keef Arrested on Weed Possession Charge
Chief Keef was arrested near Atlanta this week for disorderly conduct after hotel security smelled marijuana smoke coming from his room,
the Chicago Tr...
National News
National News
Chokwe Lumumba: Former Lawyer For Tupac Assata Shakur Wins Jackson, Miss. Mayoral Race
It’s been a long time coming, but change is coming to Mississippi.
Former Ward 2 Councilman and Chokwe Lumumba, 65, (pronounced SHOW-kway Lu-MOOM-bah) is the winner of the mayoral primary runoff election in Jackso...
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...
05-04-2013
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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
Cheef Keef Arrested on Weed Possession Charge
Chief Keef was arrested near Atlanta this week for disorderly conduct after...
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
White Sox Beat Red Sox 6-4
CHICAGO (AP) -- Jon Lester says Adam Dunn has "stupid pop," and it was more...
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