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Michigan woman orders hit on husband, says it’s ‘easier’ than divorce
By Chris Zoladz Article Reprint An investigation into a 20-year-old West Michigan woman who later pleaded guilty to soliciting the murder of her 27-year-old husband included videotaped meetings with an undercover police detective.On the video,
Read moreHouse overrides governor’s veto of concealed carry bill
By Ray Long and Monique Garcia Article Reprint The Illinois House, with no debate, voted 77-31 today to override Gov. Pat Quinn’s changes to a compromise plan to regulate the concealed carrying of firearms in
Read moreMos Def, a.k.a. Yasiin Bey, Submits to Gitmo-Style Force-Feeding
By Noah Rayman Article Reprint Yasiin Bey, better known by his previous stage name Mos Def, can’t handle a Gitmo force-feeding, but he’s willing to give it a try. The rapper and actor agreed to
Read moreTop Cop ‘Disappointed’ with Continuing Violence, But Says Rahm Has His Back
By Ted Cox and Erica Demarest Article Reprint Chicago’s top cop, “disappointed” with the long, violent stretch of days surrounding the Fourth of July holiday, said Mayor Rahm Emanuel still has his back. “I’m absolutely
Read moreConscious Black Folks And Mainstream Media Just Don’t Mix!
By Lance Scurvin Article Reprint As a relatively conscious Black man, I oftentimes become insulted at what I observe being put out here specifically aimed at the Black audience by the so called mainstream media
Read moreForce-feeding — Guantanamo’s shame
As President Obama has said, force-feeding detainees held without charge for more than a decade is unacceptable. By Alka Pradhan, Kent Eiler and Katherine Hawkins Article Reprint At least 106 of the 166 prisoners at
Read moreRihanna Smokes It Up In Amsterdam + 19 Other Places (In The US) Where Marijuana Is Legal!
By:Shamika Sanders Article Reprint This weekend, instead of the tradition summertime BBQ, Rihanna opted for an exclusive vacation in Amsterdam–the marijuana capitol for stoners and ganga lovers alike! Ri Ri called for weed to be
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