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Ex-Houston Cop Not Guilty in Teen Suspect Beating
HOUSTON (AP) — A former Houston police officer was found not guilty Wednesday of official oppression in the videotaped beating of a 15-year-old burglary suspect,…
Daily Archive: May 17, 2012
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Women Are Mirror Checking More Than Expected
Although mirror-checking is not an uncommon behavior in women, a new London study found that it is happening more than expected. The study in Britain’s…
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Romney Keeps Media at Bay as He Sticks to Script
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Mitt Romney is trying harder than ever these days to stay on script — and keep his traveling national press…
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No Sure Thing for GOP: A Tight Battle for Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Divisive Republican primaries, an out-of-nowhere GOP retirement in Maine and an unexpectedly competitive race in North Dakota add up to an unpredictable…
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FAMU Student Left Abandoned at Birth Graduates with Honors
In August, Nicholas Young plans to start work on a master’s degree in Social Work, on his way to fulfilling his goal of becoming a…
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Pastor Marvin Winans Assaulted, Carjacked
DETROIT (AP) — Popular Detroit pastor and gospel singer Marvin Winans was assaulted and carjacked Wednesday afternoon at a gas station on the city’s west…
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NAACP Launches Push to Register Voters
The NAACP is launching a push to make sure African Americans and other minorities get to the polls this November and register voters. Head man…
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DA: No Charges Against Police in Student Beating
PITTSBURGH (AP) — No charges will be filed against three white Pittsburgh police officers who were accused of using excessive force in beating a black…
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Army Replaces 1st Female Head of Drill Sgt School
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Army is replacing the first female commander of its prestigious drill sergeant school, it announced Wednesday, just days after it…
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Dancer: $1,000 Buttocks Enhancement Damaged Lungs
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia woman dubbed “the Black Madam” used silicone from Thailand and Krazy Glue to perform at-home cosmetic surgery that left an…
