Government sets high expectations for its performance over the next six weeks after presidential polls are delayed by Chris Stein Article Reprint ABUJA, Nigeria — A week before Nigerians were to head to the polls
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Read moreTop Story (02/10/15) >>> The Battle for Libya’s Oil
BTN STAFF Today’s top story comes from Frederic Wehrey of The Atlantic who wrote about the “forgotten war” that’s taking place in Libya. It’s been over three years since NATO and Libya Rebels assassinated the
Read moreNYPD Was Sued Average Of 10 Times A Day in 2013
By catalin Article Reprint New York City’s Comptroller office has released data regarding claims and payouts for incidents involving the NYPD, and the data highlights a disturbing trend. The data shows that between 2011 and
Read moreCongress Considers Expanding War Vets’ Access To Medical Marijuana
by Sam P.K. Collins Article Reprint If a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers have their way, doctors in states that have legalized medical marijuana will soon be able to recommend the plant to military veterans who
Read moreUnarmed man shot by CHP officer receives $2.5-million settlement
By Joseph Serna Article Reprint The state of California has agreed to a $2.5-million settlement in a federal excessive–force lawsuit involving an unarmed man who was shot repeatedly by a California Highway Patrol officer in
Read moreNew Collection of Rosa Parks Items Open to the Public
BTN STAFF The Library of Congress will open a display exhibiting the memorabilia of civil rights activist Rosa Parks. The display will open on Wednesday and will be available for public viewing. To read more
Read moreDr. King’s Advice to Protesters: “The power of economic withdrawal”
NOI Research Article Reprint On the last day of his life, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., gave his great oration “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop.” His words are etched in the hearts and
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