The Boston Celtics will have plenty of time to rest before they take on their next opponents in the Eastern Conference playoffs after quickly sweeping the New York Knicks, 4-0, in the opening round best-of-seven series. The injury-depleted Knicks simply didn’t have enough scoring power to keep up with a balanced Celtics squad, falling 101-89 […]
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Obama to Push for Immigration Reform
President Obama said during the week of April 18 that he hopes to make immigration reform a priority once again, and expects to see new legislation on the issue before the end of his presidency. In an April 19 meeting with his cabinet and several national immigration stakeholders—but no members of Congress, Obama expressed his […]
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Celtics Rout Knicks, 113-96, Take 3-0 Series Lead
The Boston Celtics cruised to an easy 113-96 victory over the New York Knicks in game three of their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York on April 22, taking a 3-0 series lead and pushing the home team to the brink of elimination. It’s been said that every […]
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AFRO Captures 10 Press Assoc. Awards
The AFRO American Newspapers brought home 10 Maryland, D.C., Delaware, (MDDC) Press Association awards April 22. Sports journalist Stephen Riley led the AFRO award recipients with 3 awards. Riley won two individual awards, one in the sports story category for his “Gonzaga Clips DeMatha for ACIT Title” and the other in the online commentary or […]
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Antoine Dodson, Internet Star, Busted for Pot
Internet video sensation Antoine Dodson, thrust into fame a year ago with a Internet rant about an intruder, slipped onto the other side of fame April 23 with an arrest for marijuana possession and five minor offenses in Huntsville, Ala. Dodson, stopped by police for speeding, was said to be in possession of marijuana when […]
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Pacers Hold Off Bulls, 89-84, to Extend Series
The Indiana Pacers survived a late game surge to edge the Chicago Bulls, 89-84, on April 23 in game four of their first round Eastern Conference matchup. The Bulls maintain a 3-1 series lead. Bulls guard Derrick Rose ripped Indiana in the first three games of the series and had intentions of sweeping the Pacers […]
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Arizona Governor Vetoes “Birther” Bill
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer (R) vetoed a bill April 18 that would have required all presidential candidates to submit proof of U.S. citizenship before their name could be placed on a state election ballot. “The types of certificates that would have to be agreed upon that would be proof of citizenship was a little bit […]
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Prosecution in Jackson, Cardiologist Trial Looks for Advantage
Prosecutors in the involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson cardiologist Conrad Murray are going on the offensive, looking to prevent two defense witnesses from testifying and themselves hoping to display images of Jackson just days before his death. Murray was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the wake of the death of the pop star. His […]
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Wildfires Rage in Texas”from Border to Border”
Wildfires that have burned more than 1.4 million acres in Texas continue to rage on, and fire officials predict it could take another week to contain the blazes. One cluster of fires, called the Possum Kingdom Complex because of their proximity to a lake of the same name, were only 25 percent contained on April […]
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Jackson Estate Settles Lawsuit Over Heal the World Foundation
A charity that claimed to be successor to Michael Jackson’s Heal the World Foundation has lost the right to use the late singer’s name and likeness under a recent settlement with Jackson’s estate, according to the Associated Press. The deal prevents a trial in federal court and concludes an 18-month battle between the nonprofit and […]
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Department of Energy Unveils Funds, Google Partnership to Promote Electric Vehicles
U.S. cities will soon be able to compete for $5 million in federal funding to accelerate installation and deployment of electric vehicles, and drivers will be able to view a Google-powered mapping database of electric vehicle charging stations throughout the country, the Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu announced April 19. The pilot program, […]
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Amtrak to Feature The Great (Black) Migration Exhibit During National Train Day in Philadelphia
The story of the Black Great Migration will come alive as Amtrak honors the landmark movement in American history during an exhibit at National Train Day in Philadelphia on May 7. “Amtrak is honored to host the Great Migration exhibit during the National Train Day events in Philadelphia,” Emmit H. Fremaux, Amtrak’s vice president of […]