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The Lorena Bobbitt story is infamous for the diabolical nature of her crime but now a story has emerged that can easily compare. Everyone, even women, cringe at the thought of what she did to her husband. Not only did she chop off his penis, but she drove down the road and threw it in […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
NEW YORK (AP) — One Republican campaign ad describes the "buyer's remorse" some voters feel about President Barack Obama. Another ad features a woman saying she had supported Obama because "he spoke so beautifully," but he's failed to deliver on his promises. Still another ad woos Obama supporters with a direct but gentle prod: "It's […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California man faces federal drug charges for allegedly trying to smuggle more than 4 pounds of methamphetamine to Japan in what looked like dozens of Snickers bars. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said Monday that 34-year-old Rogelio Mauricio Harris of Long Beach was arrested last week at Los Angeles […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic Party is moving to include support for gay marriage in the official party platform for the first time, a Democratic official said Monday, marking a key milestone for advocates of same-sex unions. The party's platform drafting committee voted to include language backing gay marriage during a weekend meeting in Minneapolis, […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Ten days after the Colorado movie theater massacre, federal lawmakers introduced a bill that would effectively ban people like suspect James Holmes from buying thousands of rounds of ammunition by mail or online. "It's time to close the loophole that's allowing killers — deranged, insane — and even terrorists to buy […]
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — The spot where Joe Paterno's bronze likeness once stood is now occupied by freshly planted trees. The Centre Daily Times reports the trees were planted outside Penn State's Beaver Stadium over the weekend. The weekend before, workers removed the 7-foot statue of the late coach in the wake of a […]
