California — When the nominations for the 83rd Academy Awards were announced this morning, there were many names that were left off the list, but most notably, the exclusion of any African Americans in the 24 categories. Among the omitted were Halle Berry, who received a Golden Globe nod for her acclaimed performance in ‘Frankie […]

NEW YORK — A judge sentenced the first Guantanamo detainee to have a U.S. civilian trial to life in prison Tuesday, saying anything he suffered at the hands of the CIA and others “pales in comparison to the suffering and the horror” caused by the bombing of two U.S. embassies in Africa in 1998.

Washington  – Lawyers for Rahm Emanuel filed papers Tuesday with the Illinois Supreme Court seeking an appeal from a lower court ruling that held the former White House chief of staff is ineligible to appear on Chicago’s mayoral ballot because of residency requirements. In the 24-page brief, Emanuel’s lawyers argue “the decision below squarely conflicts […]

Roland Martin talks with Patrick R. Melvin, President of NOBLE (National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives) about the recent rash of police shootings.

JOHANNESBURG — Two young South African actresses said Tuesday they’re proud to have been part of a film about the harsh realities of AIDS in their country even though the movie missed the final cut for an Academy Award nomination.

Los Angeles — Dr. Conrad Murray faces arraignment Tuesday morning on an involuntary manslaughter charge in the death of Michael Jackson. The hearing is expected to last just a few minutes with Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor. Murray is expected to plead not guilty.

Roland Martin joins David Walker and host Ali Velshi on Your $$$$$ to discuss reducing the deficit as well as how it affects the American people. WATCH:

California — Gun rights supporters won a major legal victory last week when a California judge struck down as unconstitutional a law that they say would have effectively banned online sales of handgun ammunition just days before it was to have taken effect. Given the sheer size of the California market, the law would have […]

On this week’s episode of On The Corner, we wanted to know how New Yorkers felt about Black History Month, and if 28 days is all it’s worth? Take a look at what they had to say:

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Former talk show host Montel Williams has urged state lawmakers to legalize medical marijuana in Maryland, saying it has a role helping those with painful ailments such as his own.

We love to see sitcoms with actors who look like us, talk like us, and act like us, but we know such shows are in small supply. To make up for the small amount of television shows with people who look and sound just like us, we supplement them with shows about people who live […]

Florida — Freshman Tea Party-backed Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) recently got personal in an attack on one of the House’s two Muslim representatives, declaring that Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) represents “the antithesis of the principles upon which this country was established.” During an interview with “The Shalom Show,” West also said that he plans to […]