National
PHILADELPHIA – A new outdoor exhibit is opening in the city’s historic district after years of protests, research and debate about how to balance the stories of the nation’s battle for independence with its history of slavery.
Orlando — A while back, some black barbers in central Florida must have felt like they fell asleep – and woke up in 1833.
WASHINGTON – With small business owners and entrepreneurs in traditionally underserved communities continuing to face challenges accessing capital, the U.S. Small Business Administration today announced two new initiatives aimed at increasing SBA-backed loans to small businesses in these markets. SBA Administrator Karen Mills also today named Catherine L. Hughes, chairperson and founder of Radio One, […]
New Jersey — After MSNBC host Chris Matthews made some fat joke about obese New Jersey Republican Governor, Chris Chrsitie, Fox News Host Neil Cavuto compared Matthews’ fat jokes to racism. “Judging our leaders not by the qualities that matter, but the nonsense like this that does not – where greatness is defined not by […]
Washington — President Obama conceded recently that his campaign message of changing the way Washington works is not viewed by the nation as a fulfilled goal.
World — Celebrity New Year’s resolutions aren’t just boring, they’re usually unrealistic. They never say the things they REALLY need to resolve, instead they get cute saying they “need to get more sleep” or “spend more time with family.” Celebrities should be real with their fans and say they’ll resolve to do things that matter […]
World — That’s right. It is that time of year again. The year we all sit down and start developing our New Years resolutions. Joy! Have you decided what you are putting on your resolution list this year? Started your goal setting for 2011? Alright, we know. It isn’t New Years yet, but why not […]
LAS VEGAS – Authorities will be looking out for anyone trying to cash high-denomination chips at the posh Bellagio resort after an armed bandit stole at least $1.5 million in casino chips and fled on a motorcycle. The thief took chips ranging in value from $100 to $25,000 early Tuesday, police said. However, he might […]
New York — Here’s Heidi’s forecast: Cloudy with a chance of deception.
Florida — The Panama City News Herald reports that a man held a school board meeting in Florida at gunpoint and opened fire, after walking up to the podium and daubing a V symbol in a circle with spray paint on the wall That symbol will be familiar to many comic book readers and film […]