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Obama at Morehouse

Obama at Morehouse

President Obama, on Sunday, delivered a rare, very personal commencement address at Morehouse College, the historically black, all-male insitution that is the alma mater of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther…

Malcolm X’s Grandson Killed In Mexico Robbery

Malcolm X’s Grandson Killed In Mexico Robbery

Malcolm Shabazz, grandson of 1960s civil-rights figure Malcolm X, was killed today in Tijuana, Mexico, the victim of an attempted robbery, family friends and the US Embassy said.  ”I’m confirming,…

Obama warns on US military sexual assaults

Obama warns on US military sexual assaults

President Barack Obama has said sexual harassment and assault will not be tolerated in the US military. His spoke as figures showed reported sexual assaults in the US military rose…

Obama Planning ‘Round Two’ of Push For Gun Laws

Obama Planning ‘Round Two’ of Push For Gun Laws

WHITE HOUSE — After gun control legislation was soundly defeated in the U.S. Senate last week, President Barack Obama said the votes were only “round one” in the fight to…

China Leads World in Cyber Espionage, says Report

China Leads World in Cyber Espionage, says Report

China leads the world in computer espionage, according to an annual report that monitors the state of global cyber threats. By Matthew Hilburn Ninety-six percent of cyber espionage cases targeting…

Dragnet Yields Capture Of Marathon Bombing Suspect

Dragnet Yields Capture Of Marathon Bombing Suspect

A frightening week in the Boston area ended tonight with the capture of a young man suspected of carrying out Monday’s deadly Boston Marathon bombings with his now-deceased brother. By…

Two Explosions Tear Through Boston Marathon, Injuries Reported

Two Explosions Tear Through Boston Marathon, Injuries Reported

Several people were critically injured when two explosions rocked the finish line of the Boston Marathon shortly before 3 PM today, officials reported. By Nathan James The iconic foot race,…

Thousands Rally for US Immigration Reform

Thousands Rally for US Immigration Reform

Tens of thousands crowded the U.S. Capitol grounds Wednesday, urging Congress to pass immigration reform this year. Advocates want a path to citizenship for the nation’s 11 million undocumented immigrants…

Martin Luther King, Jr. Honored on 45th Anniversary of Assassination

Martin Luther King, Jr. Honored on 45th Anniversary of Assassination

Marches and candlelight vigils were held across the United States Thursday on the 45th anniversary of the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. A wreath was laid…

Obama Weighs In On Supreme Court Review Of Gay Marriage Ban

Obama Weighs In On Supreme Court Review Of Gay Marriage Ban

In a groundbreaking interview set to air tonight on ABC-TV’s Nightline, President Obama will discuss his views on the Supreme Court’s upcoming review of two gay-marriage cases.  Speaking with anchor…

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