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May 17, 2013

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Report: Beyoncé Is Pregnant Again

According to E! News' sources, the rumors are true: She and Jay-Z are expecting their second child. 

19 Injured in New Orleans Shooting

At least two children were among those shot when gunmen opened fire during a Mother's Day parade.

The Root Salutes Our Moms

For Mother's Day, staffers deliver messages of thanks to the women who raised them.

Unlikely News-Making Black Heroes

From Charles Ramsey to T.I., these folks went above and beyond to help those in need.

Malcolm X's Grandson Killed in Mexico

There are reports that Malcolm Shabazz was thrown off a building or shot as he was being robbed in Tijuana.

Report: Charles Ramsey Repeat Domestic Abuser

According to the Smoking Gun, he served jail time for assaulting his wife on more than one occasion.

What's Hot Among Blacks on Twitter?

Welcome to The Chatterati, our tool highlighting what's shared and talked about on the social network.

Chris Kelly: Police Investigate Possible Drug Overdose

Update: No official cause of death has been determined, but evidence from the scene and statements suggest that drugs may have killed the Kris Kross star. 

Boston Suspect's Friend in Custody: 'I'm an Average Guy'

A YouTube video uploaded last year shows Robel Phillipos, one of Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's three college friends currently held by police.

Chris Rock Calls Jason Kidd Gay, Confuses Social Media

April 30, 2013

Twitter and Facebook users laughed, riffed and scratched their heads after the comedian's early-morning quip.