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Ain't No Sun-shyne: Rapper to Be Deported
After doing his bid, rapper Shyne is in a losing fight against deportation and looks to be headed back to his native Belize. From Vibe: The former Bad Boy rapper has spoken to New York Hot 97 radio host Angie Martinez, and informed that his fight to not be deported to Belize, where he was…
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On Second Thought: W. Va. Woman Recants in Torture Case
Megan Williams, who in 2007 alleged she was kidnapped, sexually assaulted and tortured in a West Virginia trailer park has reversed her story. From Yahoo News West Virginia authorities said in 2007 that Megan Williams, now of Columbus, Ohio, had been stabbed, beaten with sticks, sexually assaulted, doused with hot water, forced to eat animal…
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Check It Out: How Not to Write About Africa
Kenyan writer Binyavanga Wainaina wrote this piece a number of years ago, and earlier this year Director Jesse Dylan and his company FreeForm worked with Binyavanga and the Beninois actor Djimon Hounsou to create this filmed performance of the essay. It’s a nice reality check for those—Buzz included—who deal with information regarding Africa.
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Listen Up! Wave of Rapes During Military Crackdown Shakes Guinea
A disturbing story out of Guinea, where human rights officials are investigating crimes against humanity in a brutal military crackdown of a pro-democracy rally. Especially targeted were women who were sexually brutalized. From NPR It was not the first time troops in Guinea have opened fire on civilians. What has shocked people most is that…
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CBO Finding: Dem Bill with Public Option Reduces Deficit
A new House health care bill, which includes a public option, looks to cost $871 billion over ten years time. The aforementioned figure, according to the CBO, would reduce the deficit in that time. From CNN: This new CBO estimate, which aides caution is not final, is significantly less than the $1.1 trillion price tag…
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Listen Up! Jury Box Getting Tuned Up by Recession
It’s cold in the world of jury duty. The recession has been cited as one of the key reasons people are eschewing their judicial repsonsibilities. NPR’s Gloria Hillard has the scoop: As the recession continues across the country, an increasing number of court officials are hearing people say financial hardship will not allow them to…
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What The? Woman Faces 15 Years for Cutting Wal-Mart Line
The Buzz was cruising the web when this bit of outrageousness came floating by on the Twitternets. From News Release Now Kennett, MO. – Heather Ellis, a young college student out of Kennett, MO is now facing 15 years in prison if she is sentenced after being accused of cutting line at a local Walmart.…
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Arrests Made in UCONN Player's Death
An unidentified man has been arrested in connection with the death of Jasper Howard, the UCONN football player who was fatally stabbed outside a school dance last Saturday. From ESPN Attorney Deron Freeman declined to identify his client, but says the man and several others got into a fight “with about six” UConn football players…
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Keith Bardwell Defends Denied Interracial Marriage
The Louisiana Justice of the Peace who refused to marry an interracial couple said on “The Early Show” he doesn’t see what the problem is with what he did now, because the couple is already married. “I’m sorry, you know, that I offended the couple, but I did help them and tell them who to…
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Michelle Obama to Chop It Up With Leno on Friday
First lady Michelle Obama is going to be serving up answers on “The Jay Leno Show.” NBC said Monday that Mrs. Obama is set to respond to 10 “rapid-fire questions” in a comedy bit with Leno. She’ll participate via satellite from Washington. Leno’s Q&A routine with celebrities and newsmakers has featured Justin Timberlake, Sen. John…
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