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Wall Street Cheers Lowest Jobless Rate in 5 Years, But Black Unemployment Still Too High
While Wall Street and economists celebrated the drop in the national unemployment rate to a five-year low of 7 percent, African-American lawmakers in Washington, D.C., expressed frustration that the Black jobless rate still lingers well into the double digits, though it also fell from 13.1 percent in October to 12.5 percent in November. On the news that the U.S. rate was its lowest since November 2008 and that 203,000 jobs were While Wall Street and economists celebrated... Read more
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Ben Carson: ‘Will obviously listen’ to those pressing him to run for president
Ben Carson Dr. Ben Carson, Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon turned conservative hero, said Thursday that he would “listen” to those urging him to run for president, while insisting that was never his plan. “As far as my running for public office, it was never my intention. I thought when I retired I was going to play golf and learn how to play the organ,” Carson told Newsmax’s Steve Malzberg. “But obviously the Good Lord had a different plan for me.... Read more
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Dick Cheney Didn't Regret His Vote Against Freeing Nelson Mandela, Maintained He Was A 'Terrorist'
In 1986, Nelson Mandela -- the former president of South Africa who died Thursday at the age of 95 -- was serving the 23rd year of what would ultimately be a 27-year prison sentence. The Western world was finally acknowledging the true horrors of Apartheid, a system of racial segregation that denied basic rights to blacks -- including citizenship and the right to vote -- and brutally oppressed a generation of South Africans fighting for... Read more
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Another Georgia Republican Forgot The Camera Was Rolling, Accidentally Spoke His Mind
Georgia's Republican insurance commissioner is stepping back from his claim that pre-existing medical conditions are similar to a car crash that is the driver's fault. Commissioner Ralph Hudgens made the remark in making the case that Obamacare's requirement that insurers not reject those with pre-existing conditions is unfair to the insurance industry. In footage distributed by the Georgia Democratic Party on Wednesday and published by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Hudgens appears at the CSRA Republican Women’s Club... Read more
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Nelson Mandela Dead: Former South Africa President Dies At 95
Former South African President Nelson Mandela, who served 27 years in prison for anti-apartheid activities and led his continent into a new era, has died at age 95. South African President Jacob Zuma confirmed the news. Born Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela in Transkei, South Africa, the civil rights activist would become the linchpin in South Africans' move to end the country's notorious apartheid regime. The impact of his efforts -- to reconcile generosity with pragmatism and to find... Read more
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Here's Why Fast Food Workers Are Striking This Week
Fast food workers earn a median wage of $8.90 per hour. That's slightly more than the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, but it's way less than most people can live on. In fact, it takes a wage of $10.20 per hour to afford basic expenses like rent, food and utilities in America's cheapest place to live, according to an analysis from Wider Opportunities for Women. Nationally it takes $14.17 per hour to survive. Companies admit... Read more
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Morgan fraternity accused of rejecting gay student is put on probation until 2015
A fraternity chapter at Morgan State accused of discriminating against a student because he is gay has been placed on probation until fall 2015, university officials said Tuesday. In late October, senior Brian Stewart filed a formal complaint with the university alleging that the chapter rejected him because he is gay, offering derogatory social media messages he said were sent between fraternity members as proof. Morgan spokesman Jarrett Carter Sr. said a disciplinary panel investigating the complaint... Read more
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Other News of the DayMaya Angelou’s Tribute To Nelson Mandela…Dec 08, 2013 Other News of the Day Dr. Maya Angelou, a living legend among us, has delivered a powerful, gripping tribute to Nelson Mandela on behalf of the American people. Released by… Read more Obama Calls On Congress To Extend Jobles…Dec 08, 2013 Other News of the Day WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is calling on Congress to extend benefits for the long-term unemployed before they expire at the end of the… Read more Woman Posts Craigslist Ad To Rent Family…Dec 07, 2013 Other News of the Day Jackie Turner, 26, posted a Craigslist ad seeking a family for the holidays. She got exactly that, but not in the way she expected. Turner,… Read more Sickening: Westboro Baptist Church Plans…Dec 07, 2013 Other News of the Day Westboro Baptist Church, the fringe pseudo-Christian organization that protests at the funerals of high profile figures whom they feel have “sinned,” is planning to fly… Read more | Business NewsFood-tech firms use plant products to cr…Dec 08, 2013 Business News SAN FRANCISCO — The startup is housed in a garage-style space in San Francisco's tech-heavy South of Market neighborhood, but it isn't like most of its neighbors that develop... Read more 'Made in USA' labels appeal to holiday s…Dec 07, 2013 Business News Forget packed malls and big-box chain stores brimming with sleepy bargain hunters. This holiday season, a modest shopping phenomenon is brewing in Fort Wayne, Ind. Read more Craze for coveted craft brews creates bl…Dec 06, 2013 Business News MONTPELIER, Vt. — Fancy a pint of Pliny the Elder or Heady Topper double India pale ales, but can't find them in your neighborhood? Get out your wallet. Read more Wind farms can kill eagles without penal…Dec 06, 2013 Business News Under pressure from the wind-power industry, the Obama administration said Friday it will allow companies to kill or injure eagles without the fear of prosecution for up to three... Read more | PoliticsAnswer This: Brian KilmeadeDec 08, 2013 Politics POLITICO chats with Fox News host Brian Kilmeade in our latest "Answer This" interview. Read more Members' Obamacare sign-up headachesDec 08, 2013 Politics The experience is the same mixed bag on Capitol Hill as it is across the nation. Read more Freed vet says he was comfortableDec 08, 2013 Politics Merrill Newman says he's "delighted to be home." Read more 85-year-old vet home from KoreaDec 08, 2013 Politics Merrill Newman says he's "delighted to be home." Read more |
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Health NewsGene therapy scores big wins against blo…Dec 08, 2013 Health News In one of the biggest advances against leukemia and other blood cancers in many years, doctors are reporting unprecedented success by using gene therapy to transform patients' blood cells... Read more 'Something positive for humankind': Girl…Dec 08, 2013 Health News At 15, Hayley Mogul lacks the fine motor skills needed to write. Her sister Bari is 9 and still eating baby food. There's no cure for their rare disorders, caused... Read more Bioethicist: Mandela's AIDS legacy of si…Dec 08, 2013 Health News Even the greatest among us can stumble. As the world mourns the passing of Nelson Mandela, it is important to look at the one area where the iconic former... Read more Official: Federal health care website fa…Dec 06, 2013 Health News The U.S. federal health insurance website HealthCare.gov, which has had technology problems since its Oct. 1 launch, is now experiencing errors in transmitting applications about 10 percent of the... Read more | Sports NewsColts clinch AFC South titleDec 08, 2013 Sports News (Reuters) - The Indianapolis Colts clinched the AFC South title on Sunday despite a 42-28 road loss to the AFC North-leading Cincinnati Bengals. Indianapolis (8-5) wrapped up the division... Read more Broncos clinch playoff berth by stomping…Dec 08, 2013 Sports News (Reuters) - The Denver Broncos and quarterback Peyton Manning clinched a berth in the National Football League playoffs by stomping the visiting Tennessee Titans 51-28 on Sunday. Matt Prater... Read more Johnson rallies to beat Woods in World C…Dec 08, 2013 Sports News THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The storybook ending at Sherwood had every element a golf fan could want — Tiger Woods with a commanding lead before a record crowd,... Read more Dawson go-ahead field goal lifts 49ers b…Dec 08, 2013 Sports News SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers aren't handing over their two-year division reign just yet. And certainly not on their home field where they rarely lose against... Read more | Entertainment NewsEntertainment world pays tribute to Mand…Dec 08, 2013 Entertainment News The news of the death of Nelson Mandela broke during a royal gala screening of the biographical film Long Walk to Freedom in London. Read more Reports of black iceDec 07, 2013 Entertainment News KTVL STAFF/KTVL.com SOUTHERN OREGON, Ore -- Oregon Department of Transportation is reporting black along Interstate 5. Trouble spots include but are not limited to I5 near Medford, and Ashland... Read more A$AP Rocky, Tyler the Creator to Perform…Dec 07, 2013 Entertainment News The video game awards show will stream live on BET.com. Read more Live Stream: VGX 2013Dec 06, 2013 Entertainment News Check out the most extreme video game awards show ever. Read more |
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