The rigorous history of service and battle does not discriminate. Many stories rich with the grit, valor and patriotism of all Americans dot the landscape that is the US Military. And they all deserve honor, not just on Veteran’s Day, but every day. Though the faces of those who’ve fought for freedom’s way are varied, […]
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Va. Court Lets Ex-King Adviser's Conviction Stand
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Supreme Court has refused to throw out the incest conviction of a former Martin Luther King Jr. confidant who died while his appeal was pending. The Rev. James L. Bevel’s attorney had sought what’s known as an abatement. Abatement is based on the theory that a conviction is not […]
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Fighting Breast Cancer – What You Can Do
When it comes to breast cancer, spreading the word means spreading the cure so talk with your loved ones this month about the importance of breast cancer screenings and the risk factors associated with the disease. Despite progress in the fight against the disease, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each […]
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Forward March!
The drill sergeant yelled in a forceful voice, “Forward … March!” Ears alert and now at the position of attention, it was time for me to move. Then the cadence — Hup, 2, 3, 4; and my squad took off timed and in formation to the next destination. My chance to experience the rhythms and […]
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US Court Blocks Ala. Immigration Law for Schools
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — In a blow to Alabama’s toughest-in-the-nation immigration law, a federal appeals court sided with the Obama administration Friday when it blocked public schools from checking the immigration status of students. The decision from the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals also said police can’t charge immigrants who are unable to prove […]
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Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Women’s Rights Activists
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Africa’s first democratically elected female president, a Liberian campaigner against rape and a woman who stood up to Yemen’s autocratic regime won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in recognition of the importance of women’s rights in the spread of global peace. The 10 million kronor ($1.5 million) award was split […]
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Physics Lab Unveils the Clocking of a Particle That Traveled Faster Than the Speed of Light
GENEVA (AP) — Betting against Einstein and his theory of relativity is a way to go broke. For more than a century, everyone from physicists to the Nazi Party — which encouraged the publication of the tract “One Hundred Authors Against Einstein” — has tried to find cracks in his work. And all have failed. […]
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Mourners Overcome at Funeral for Bowie State Student
Click here to view a slideshow of the program and scene at Dominique Frazier’s funeral service. Hugs are plentiful at Dominique Frazier’s funeral today, as mourners embrace, overcome with emotion as they remember a dear friend. One of Frazier’s relatives was so overwhelmed that she had to be taken outside the Church of the Assumption […]
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Top 5 Lessons Normal Parents Can Learn from “Toddlers & Tiaras”
To most parents “Toddlers & Tiaras” is so offensive that we can hardly watch it, let alone relate to it. After all, this is a show depicting the horrifying phenomenon of children’s beauty pageants. Crazed, crown-obsessed parents dressing up their children like “living dolls” complete with hairpieces, false eyelashes, heavy makeup, spray tanner and hyper-sexualized […]
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HU Hospital Gears Up for 5th Stomp Out Sickle Cell Walk
WASHINGTON — For Esther Agbaje, coping with the day-to-day pain caused by sickle cell anemia has been a constant struggle. The sickle-shaped cells caused by the disease make the blood unable to pass smoothly through blood vessels, which can lead to damaged tissues and organs, severe pain, stroke or even death. “Any number of triggers […]
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We Must Let People Know Who Increased the National Debt!!!
Let’s take a stroll down memory lane, shall we? 1980: Ronald Reagan runs for president, promising a balanced budget. 1981 – 1989: With support from congressional Republicans, Reagan runs enormous deficits, adds $2 trillion to the debt. 1993: Bill Clinton passes economic plan that lowers deficit, gets zero votes from congressional Republicans. 1998: U.S. deficit […]
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All God’s Children
WASHINGTON-In an often expressed dream for a better America, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called upon Americans to honor “all God’s children” and their rights to equality and justice. His powerful voice and leadership would be welcomed in the turbulent world around us. Forty-three-years after the March on Washington, Dr. King’s dream of equality for […]