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SAN FRANCISCO — Federal and state officials have concluded that the small amount of radiation reaching Southern California from Japan’s damaged nuclear reactor pose no significant health risk.

After one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded hit Japan on March 11, the massive 9.0 tremor spawned a tsunami that killed thousands more, and has left the small island nation facing nuclear disaster. In the days following the quake, individuals and organizations across the world have rushed to provide relief to Japan in any […]

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga — The Dekalb District Attorney’s office is reviewing Bishop Johnathan Alvarado over recent allegations of his sexual misconduct towards children.

NEW YORK, New York — After a ten year stay, former President Bill Clinton is moving the headquarters of his William J. Clinton Foundation out of “The Black Capital Of America.”

BOISE, Idaho — Members of the Idaho House approved a bill which will install a merit-pay plan for teachers starting in 2013. ALSO READ: Top 20 Black Radio Jocks Of All Time

NEW YORK, New York — Manhattan mother Nicole Imprescia is suing York Avenue Preschool for grouping her 4-year-old daughter with younger classmates, consequently failing to prepare her for an Ivy League education.

SAN BRUNO, California — Nearly 20,000 teachers are at risk of losing their jobs at the end of the school year, as districts in California struggle in preparation for budget cuts to relieve the nearly $27 million deficit.

PURCHASE, New York — A new bottle design from beverage giant PepsiCo is made entirely from plant-based materials. The new ‘green’ bottle is made from materials like switch grass, tree bark, and corn husks. ALSO READ: Top 20 Black Radio Jockeys Of All Time   Huffington Post reports: The company, based in Purchase, N.Y., said […]

DETROIT, Michigan — In a bid to eliminate the deficit and prevent massive school closings, Robert Bobb, the emergency financial manager of Detroit Public Schools presented a new plan that seeks to turn 41 schools into charter schools.

CHICAGO — Dwyane Wade was awarded full custody of his two sons, ages 9 and 3, in a Chicago court on Sunday, ending a long-fought battle for the Miami Heat guard.

In the wake of some of the world’s most momentous and tragic occurrences of late, social networking continues to prove it’s worth.

WASHINGTON – President Obama mobilized US military might on Friday to provide emergency aid to Japan after the earthquake and tsunami he described as ‘simply heartbreaking’.