NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Richard Land, the highly visible top ethics official for the Southern Baptist Convention, announced Tuesday that he would retire next year. Land said he will step down as president of the Ethics and Religious Liberties Commission in October 2013 on his 25th anniversary with the SBC. "Let me be clear, I […]

Kobe Bryant was caught shirtless, casually sitting in between two women last week in Barcelona and the pictures have caused many to wonder if the Olympian was cheating on his wife Vanessa, or just having a good time! It may have been just fun between Bryant and the two woman standing beside him but Vanessa […]

NEW YORK (AP) — The MTV Video Music Award nominations are out, and Rihanna and Drake are leading the pack with five nominations each. Last year's big winner Katy Perry isn't far behind, with four nominations. Rihanna has two chances to win for video of the year; she's nominated both for her hit "We Found […]

CHICAGO (AP) — The saga of Drew Peterson and his ill-fated wives has drawn widespread attention outside the courtroom, and now the murder case against the ex-police officer finally goes to trial Tuesday with opening statements and testimony from the first witnesses. The 58-year-old Peterson's day in court comes nearly a decade after his third […]

A nine-year-old boy was inspired to help his city after hearing a radio report about Detroit’s money problems. Joshua Smith decided to help his city by selling lemonade and other snacks on his front porch. From 5p.m. to 8p.m., Smith sells lemonade, organic fruit punch, and popcorn in an effort to put a dent in […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Kimberley Locke wants to fill that vacant judge's chair on American Idol. The season 2 finalist feels having a former contestant on the show can bring renewed interest to the popular TV singing competition. "I would love to sit in that chair and, you know, give some advice from the contestant's […]

The New Orleans Police Department has issued a warrant for the arrest of Cuba Gooding Jr. The "Jerry Maguire" actor is accused of pushing a female bartender at 2:00a.m. at the Old Absinthe House in New Orleans. Witnesses reported that the actor got upset when people in the crowd recognized him and began taking pictures. […]

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has developed a new ban on baby formula as a part of his quest to make New York City healthier. Bloomberg is no stranger to leading health-related bans. He raged war against smoking in the Big Apple which led to a smoking-ban in city parks. He also created an […]

Roland Martin talks with former Arkansas Governor, Mike Huckabee, on his upcoming event "Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day" where he is planning to gather Americans in support of the company's anti-gay marriage stance.

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s overseas trip was intended to make him look presidential. However, it continues to make him look like a complete amateur. The latest gaffe comes from his spokesperson who reprimanded reporters traveling with the candidate, telling them to “kiss my a**” after they shouted questions from behind a rope line. As […]

Click here to listen to Roland Martin's Interview with Mike Huckabee. Read the transcript of Roland Martin's interview with Mike Hucakbee below. Best known for its tasty chicken, Chick-fil-A has cooked up a big batch of controversy of late and now supporters of the company's stance on gay marriage is seeking support by consumers in […]

NEW YORK (AP) — The partisan gap over same-sex marriage continues to widen, with 65 percent of Democrats now supporting it compared to 24 percent of Republicans, according to poll released Tuesday by the Pew Research Center. The poll found an increase in support among Democrats since President Barack Obama announced in May that he […]