OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — City officials have agreed to relinquish broad power over the embattled Oakland Police Department to a court-appointed director to avert what would be an unprecedented federal takeover. As part of a tentative deal announced Wednesday, the compliance director could seek approval from a judge to fire the police chief. U.S. District […]

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — City officials have agreed to relinquish broad power over the embattled Oakland Police Department to a court-appointed director to avert what would be an unprecedented federal takeover. As part of a tentative deal announced Wednesday, the compliance director could seek approval from a judge to fire the police chief. U.S. District […]

CHICAGO (AP) — A veteran Illinois state senator charged with trying to board a flight with a gun and ammunition in a carry-on bag was released on bail Thursday. A Cook County judge set bond at $25,000 for state Sen. Donne Trotter, who recently announced he was running for Jesse Jackson’s old seat in Congress. […]

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — On a storm-battered stretch of Connecticut’s shoreline, landscaping crews use heavy equipment to repair damage from Superstorm Sandy, racking up overtime pay at a time of year when many are typically looking for part-time jobs to carry them through the winter. Just down the same road in Fairfield, business is more […]

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Foreigners visiting the Netherlands in winter are often surprised to see that the Dutch version of St. Nicholas’ helpers have their faces painted black, wear Afro wigs and have thick red lips — in short, a racist caricature of a black person. The overwhelming majority of Dutch are fiercely devoted to the […]

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Foreigners visiting the Netherlands in winter are often surprised to see that the Dutch version of St. Nicholas’ helpers have their faces painted black, wear Afro wigs and have thick red lips — in short, a racist caricature of a black person. The overwhelming majority of Dutch are fiercely devoted to the […]

Baby, it’s cold outside but ladies around the country can still warm up thanks to Trey Songz and R. Kelly, who are still on tour. If these love song leaders aren’t enough, you also have Mary J. Blige doing dates as well. If getting cozy at home is more your speed, you can check out […]

Almost three years ago, you may recall I talked about the End of the World based on the apocalyptic movie called 2012. The movie, which many have seen since, played off the hype of people runnin’ around saying that the world was going to end a little over three years from then. The film’s premise […]

Shawn and Marlon Wayans may have struck comedy oil in Dallas, Texas as the sibling duo are back in the Dallas area at the Addison Improv this weekend December 6-8. The brothers perform separate sets, but they don’t divide the humor as both bring their own unique brand of funny to the table. Shawn Wayans […]

Shawn and Marlon Wayans may have struck comedy oil in Dallas, Texas as the sibling duo are back in the Dallas area at the Addison Improv this weekend December 6-8. The brothers perform separate sets, but they don’t divide the humor as both bring their own unique brand of funny to the table. Shawn Wayans […]

Chris Paul jokes with the crew about Gabriel Aubry, cheating, and more on the TJMS.

Chris Paul jokes with the crew about Gabriel Aubry, cheating, and more on the TJMS.