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Sybil Wilkes with the News Headlines
Sybil Wilkes discusses today's news headlines including last night's debate.
Daily Archive: October 17, 2012
Top News
Crack Addicts Rounded Up After Rio Slum Takeovers
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Days after police stormed one of Rio de Janeiro's most dangerous shantytowns to seize back territory long held by a…
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Get Well Wednesday: Amber Bullock Talks Smoking Cessation
Even though just about everyone knows smoking is bad for one’s health, many Americans, including 21.3 percent of all adult black Americans, smoke. According to…
Music
R. Kelly Drops New ‘Trapped in the Closet’ Video
R. Kelly has just released the first of several new episodes of his soap opera “Trapped in the Closet.” IFC will air the new chapters…
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Little Known Black History Fact: Andrew Brimmer
Andrew Brimmer, a former Harvard professor, was the first black person appointed to the Federal Reserve Board. President Lyndon B. Johnson gave him the position…
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Al Sharpton Recaps the Presidential Debate
Rev. Al Sharpton was pleased with last night's performance, but he wants you to know that it's only half the battle because we have got…
National News
Crowley’s Corrections Highlight Moderator Role
NEW YORK (AP) — Candy Crowley's signature moment as moderator of Tuesday's rough-and-tumble presidential debate came when she was called upon to referee a dispute…
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Tentative June Trial Set in Trayvon Martin Case
SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — A judge set a tentative trial date next year for a neighborhood watch volunteer charged with fatally shooting Trayvon Martin. In…
