24May2013
Today's Headlines
Today's Headlines
Watch This: Chicago School Employee Pushes Student Down Stairs
Chicago Public Schools officials removed from duty an employee who was captured on
video
throwing a female student down the stairs at Dunbar Vocational ...
National News
National News
Trayvon Martin: Defense Releases Photos, Texts
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Data released Thursday by the defense from slain Florida teenager Trayvon Martin's cellphone includes texts with a friend about fighting, smoking pot and being forced to move out of his mo...
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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Man Brutally Murdered In London, Possible Terror Attack
LONDON — A brutal attack in broad daylight near a military barracks i...
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
Aretha Franklin Taking June Off, Postponing Shows
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Aretha Franklin is taking off the month of June.
A...
ENTERTAINMENT
Chief Keef Threatens To Slap Katy Perry
Once again showing that his ignorance is limitless, Interscope record...
CULTURE
Sergio Garcia: His Racist Fried Chicken Comment
Golfer Sergio Garcia (pictured left) made a racial remark about Tiger...
FAITH
Louis Farrakhan plans to visit Detroit next week
Min. Louis Farrakhan
DETROIT — Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan plans ...
SPORTS
Opinion: Chicago Bulls: Time to Make Tough Decisions
COMMENTARY | The Miami Heat eliminated the Chicago Bullsfrom the playoffs f...
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