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11 Years Later, DMX Remembers Aaliyah
A little over a decade ago, R&B singer Aaliyah died in a plane crash, to the despair of her many fans. Of the many entertainment partners she collaborated with, including Missy Elliott, Timbaland and Ginuwine, rapper DMX remembers the pair’s special relationship, reports Aol, developed while shooting the film Romeo Must Die and the video…
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Mitt Romney on 'Struggles' and Obama's Patriotism
Mitt Romney and his wife, Ann, sat down with Parade magazine to answer questions from the publication’s readers on a myriad of topics. Here, the Republican presidential hopeful explains why he can understand what it’s like to live on food stamps and opines about President Obama’s patriotism. Governor, your campaign speeches talk about the middle…
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Woman Commits Suicide After Beheading Son
A woman in Camden, N.J., committed suicide after decapitating her 2-year-old son and storing him in a freezer on Wednesday. The Associated Press reports that Chevonne Thomas had been struggling with drugs and was being medicated for depression. Thomas admitted in a 911 call the day of the incident that she did not take her…
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In One Night, 19 People Shot in Chicago
On Thursday night, a shooting spree in Chicago left 19 people wounded. According to the Chicago Tribune, the violence was exacted by gangs, and within 30 minutes, 13 people had been injured. The violence only draw more attention to the rising murder rate in the Midwestern city. The overnight shootings peaked between 9:15 p.m. and…
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Lance Armstrong Ends Fight Against Doping Charges
Cyclist Lance Armstrong has been fighting accusations by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency that he used illegal performance-enhancing drugs, but now he’s ended that fight. The “Livestrong” athlete announced on Thursday that he was retreating from the “one-sided and unfair process” of clearing his name after his lawyers were unable to stop USADA’s nvestigation in court,…
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Brandy Talks New Single — and Working With Drake?
R&B singer Brandy is ready to end the quiet spell since her last album, 2008’s Human. She returns with a new project entitled Two Eleven. Billboard is reporting that the artist, famous for her braids and Moesha TV show, has released two new songs from the upcoming album: “Put It Down,” featuring Chris Brown, and…
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Gunman Opens Fire at Empire State Building
On Friday morning, a shooter opened fire at the Empire State Building just after 9 a.m., leaving as many as 10 people injured and one person dead. The New York Police Department reports that the suspected gunman, Jeffrey Johnson, is dead, and it is unclear what his motives may have been. According to NBC News, the shooter…
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MHP: More Women Running for Political Office
2012 has been a tough year for women in America, from the attacks on abortion rights to Planned Parenthood and other women’s health organizations fighting for funding. But MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry reports that 154 women have been nominated to run for Congress, where women represent 17 percent of membership, and she delves into this…
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WikiLeaks Founder Asks US to Stop 'Hunt'
While in London, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, an Australian who was based in Sweden, was granted political asylum by Ecuador. According to the BBC, Assange has been living inside the South American’s country’s Embassy since June 19 to avoid extradition to Sweden, where he is wanted for sexual assault charges. The situation has caused tension among Sweden,…
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