NBC is suspending anchor Brian Williams for six months for misleading statements about covering the Iraq War aljazeera.com Article Reprint NBC announced on Tuesday that it is suspending Brian Williams from his duties as anchor
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Harper Lee to publish ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ sequel, decades later
To Kill a Mockingbird will not be Harper Lee’s only published book after all. By The Associated Press Article Reprint American publislishing house Harper announced Tuesday that Go Set a Watchman, a novel the Pulitzer
Read moreChicago boy who got letter from Obama invited to State of Union address
By: Lynn Sweet Article Reprint WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama is inviting a Chicago youngster, Malik Bryant, to be one of her guests in the House chamber when President Barack Obama delivers his State
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Read morePoor Kids Are Starving for Words
According to a new initiative, launched at the White House on Thursday, the “word gap” that afflicts low-income children needs to be addressed with the same passion as child hunger. By: Jessica Lahey Article
Read moreTop Story >>> 12/07/14: Chris Rock Pens Blistering Essay on Hollywood’s Race Problem: “It’s a White Industry”
BTN STAFF Today’s top story comes from comedian Chris Rock who wrote a essay about Hollywood on the website Hollywoodreporter.com. He mentioned the Racism that exists in the entertainment business and the discrimination towards Mexicans
Read moreRIP Brother Mike, poet and mentor to Chicago’s hip-hop scene
By Leor Galil Article Reprint Chicago poet, activist, mentor, and multimedia educator Mike Hawkins, better known as Brother Mike, has died at age 38, according to several sources close to Hawkins. A cause of death
Read moreKenny Smith’s open letter to Charles Barkley about Ferguson
Editor’s Note: NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley’s comments about recent events in Ferguson, Mo. have prompted a strong reaction from many, including Kenny Smith, his friend and fellow analyst on TNT’s “Inside the NBA.” Smith addressed Barkley’s remarks
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