MADISON, Wisconsin — A Wisconsin state lawmaker has been tackled by police as he tried to enter the state Capitol that is closed to the public.
For the first time, working in rats, researchers have been able to strengthen old, faded memories by tweaking an enzyme in the brain. ALSO READ: WBW Honors Charles Drew Usually, specific remembrances can only be altered as they are created in the brain. That’s why existing drugs used for memory enhancement, such as Ritalin, only […]
CARACAS, Venezuela — Sean Penn thanked Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Saturday for supporting the actor’s relief organization in Haiti, saying the aid has helped its humanitarian work in distributing medicines. ALSO READ: WBW Honors: Charles Drew Chavez met with Penn at the presidential palace and praised the actor’s efforts with his J/P Haitian Relief […]
NEW YORK — Usher said Friday he’s “sincerely troubled” to learn he appeared at a concert in St. Bart’s linked to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi’s family and plans donate his concert fee to human rights organizations.
PHOENIX — The suspect in the attempted assassination of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was hit with dozens of new charges as federal prosecutors formally accused him of killing six people and wounding 13 others during a Tucson shooting rampage. Also read: Samples of History: Led Zepplin Seeks Blues Inspiration
Los Angeles– Tyler Perry’s “For Colored Girls” dominated last night’s NAACP Image Awards; winning the best picture, director and supporting-actress prizes. Halle Berry won the outstanding actress prize “Frankie & Alice,” and also shared a heartfelt acceptance speech about achieving her childhood dream. Also read: 25 Reasons We Love Blaxploitation Films
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is urging lawmakers to find common ground on a budget deal to avert a government shutdown and says he’s willing to agree to steeper cuts to get there.
