NYTimes.com: They thought it was about Elvis.
WASHINGTON – Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia, a fiery oratorversed in the classics and a hard-charging power broker who steered billions of federal dollars to the state of his Depression-era upbringing, died Monday. He was 92.
From MSNBC: Oprah wants to give someone a chance to host their own show on her network, but her “Search for the Next TV Star” is causing controversy after allegations of vote rigging.
From Reuters: Ontario – President Barack Obama, whose father was Kenyan, will host a 50th anniversary celebration of 18 African nations’ independence in Washington this summer, senior U.S. officials said on Friday.
RUSTENBURG, South Africa — The United States was eliminated from the World Cup by Ghana for the second straight time as Asamoah Gyan scored 3 minutes into overtime, leading the Black Stars to a 2-1 second-round victory Saturday night.
His legacy truly lives on, a year after his passing. It was apparent outside the historic Apollo Theater, where many fans came to pay homage to the fallen superstar.
From the NY Times: BURAO, Somalia — The rallies usually start early in the morning, before the sunshine hurts.
WASHINGTON — The Louisiana federal judge who struck down a six-month ban on deepwater oil drilling has sold many of his energy investments, a financial disclosure report released Friday reveals.
From Todays Drum: He’s the head of education for the entire United States and he’s calling all black men to the front– of the classroom– that is.
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama declared victory Friday after congressional negotiators reached a dawn agreement on a sweeping overhaul of rules overseeing Wall Street.
From Time: In an age of perpetual digital connectedness, why do people seem so disconnected? In a Duke University study, researchers found that from 1985 to 2004, the percentage of people who said there was no one with whom they discussed important matters tripled, to 25%; the same study found that overall, Americans had one-third […]