21May2013
Today's Headlines
Today's Headlines
Opinion: More Poor in the Suburbs Is Good For Emanuel
In what has to be great news for Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s re-election prospects, a new study by the Brookings Institutions finds that the number of poor p...
National News
National News
Whites See President Obama As Angry
White Americans are more likely to see anger in the facial expressions of President Obama than non-white Americans are, according to a study from the University of Arkansas that will be published in the journal...
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
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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