BOSTON (AP) — The angry and grieving mother of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects insists that her sons are innocent and that she’s no terrorist. But Zubeidat Tsarnaeva is drawing increased attention after federal officials say Russian authorities intercepted her phone calls, including one in which she vaguely discussed jihad with her elder son. In […]

In the midst of her reborn career, Fantasia has said bye bye to  her palatial home. For whatever reason the the former “American Idol” winner, who’s back on the charts in a big way with her new album “Side Effects of You,” didn’t get any offers for her North Carolina mansion (pictured below). At this […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is nominating Charlotte, N.C., Mayor Anthony Foxx, a rising star in Democratic politics, to run the Transportation Department, a White House official said. Obama will announce the nomination from the White House Monday afternoon, according to the official, who requested anonymity because the official was not authorized to discuss […]

On April 6, 2013, horse jockey Kevin Krigger became the first black jockey to win the Santa Anita Derby in 76 years. The 29 year-old rider says he’s destined to win the upcoming Kentucky Derby on May 4th. If Krigger’s horse Goldencents leads them to victory, he will be the first black jockey to win […]

Mellody Hobson talks to listeners about the change in online shopping on this week’s “Money Mondays.” Mellody, you want to talk to us about online shopping today. That’s right, Tom. And I’m afraid I don’t have great news for most people. Last week, Congress cleared the way for a bill about online sales taxes known […]