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Al-Qaida Considered Train Attack on 10th Anniversary of 9/11
Documents, DVDs and computers found at Osama bin Laden’s compound in Pakistan suggest that al-Qaida was considering another attack on the U.S. on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. U.S. officials, on the other hand, have no recent intelligence supporting that such a plot is in the works. Officials say that since February 2010, al-Qaida was…
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Comic-Industry Rep: Market Won't Support Black Comic Book Characters
In an interview with Racialicious’ Arturo R. Garcia, Marvel Comics veteran Tom Brevoort made controversial comments when asked about the idea of an all-black lineup for an Avengers series, saying it wouldn’t make sense. “I think there’s something very specific about what ‘Avengers’ means to the Marvel Universe. They’re the varsity. They’re the A-list.…
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NFL Player Chris Johnson Gets a Visit From Police
It’s hard being young, black and rich — especially if you’re Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson. The NFL star got a surprising visit by the police after an anonymous tip suggested that there was drug activity taking place in his condo. Orlando, Fla., police say that neighbors witnessed high-end cars entering and exiting Johnson’s…
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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon Reveal Twins' Names
For all of you who were guessing which “M” names Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon were going to bestow upon their newborn twins, the wait is over. The couple finally announced the twins’ names on Carey’s official website: Moroccan Scott and Monroe. The couple’s daughter was named after Marilyn Monroe because the starlet served as an…
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Osama bin Laden Had Money Sewn Into Clothing
During a classified briefing Tuesday, the CIA informed Congress that Osama bin Laden was found with 500 euros — $740 – sewn into his clothing, along with two phone numbers, when he was killed. The Obama administration believes that bin Laden was prepared to escape the compound at any moment if alerted to an impending…
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Bush Declines Obama's Invitation to Ground Zero
Former President George W. Bush declined an invitation from President Obama to join him at Ground Zero tomorrow. “President Bush will not be in attendance on Thursday,” said his spokesman, David Sherzer. “He appreciated the invite but has chosen in his post-presidency to remain largely out of the spotlight. He continues to celebrate with Americans…
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VIDEO: The Big Obama-Osama Mistake
“Obama — I mean Osama” has become an ever growing phrase among Americans following the news of Osama bin Laden’s death. While it’s a mistake usually attributed to Fox News and conservative pundits, it turns out that everyone’s guilty these days. Political notables Ted Kennedy and John Ashcroft were guilty of making the same mistake…
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Number of Homeless Students in America on the Rise
Unemployment may be at an all-time high, but so are the number of homeless students in public schools across the country. In the 2008-2009 school year, there were 954,915 homeless students, compared with 679,724 students two years prior.Although schools cannot control their students’ financial situations, schools like Fern Creek Elementary are doing their best to…
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Mexico and Egypt Lose Free Press
In an assessment of 196 countries, the independent advocacy group Freedom House found that Mexico and Egypt no longer have a free press. The report showed that Mexico’s free press has been declining for the last eight years because of violence associated with drug trafficking. Egypt has bumped down to “not free,” and countries like…
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