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The Root's Healthy Cities: Chicago
(The Root) — Chicago may be known for its blues, magnificent skyline and mouthwatering restaurants, but it’s also home to verdant areas and a glistening waterfront, where swimming, walking, running and biking help create a great environment for a healthy lifestyle. The city has 580 parks on more than 8,100 acres of green space, where…
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Embattled Jackson Jr. to Stay on the Ballot
(The Root) — Despite the recent revelation that Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.), who hasn’t been on the campaign trail in weeks, is being treated for depression at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., his name will remain on the ballot come Election Day on Nov. 6, a representative for the congressman and his…
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Chicago Abortion Death Turns Political
(The Root) — By all accounts, Tonya Reaves’ life was spread out before her as she prepared to enter a new phase of adulthood. She was engaged to be married and had a 1-year-old son, according to the Huffington Post. But her life was cut short on July 20 when the beautiful 24-year-old with the…
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On the Trail of the Buffalo Soldiers
(The Root) — On July 28, 1866, Congress passed a measure establishing the ninth and 10th cavalries and four infantry regiments (38th, 39th, 40th, and 41st) to be comprised of African-American enlisted men. Three years later, the four infantry regiments were consolidated into two regiments, the 24th and 25th. “The troops were paid $13 a…
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Trayvon Martin: The Latest, Week 19
Friday, July 13, 3:30 p.m. EDT: An air marshal took George Zimmerman in when the going got rough: The Miami Herald reports that George Zimmerman hid out at the home of a federal law-enforcement agent for more than a month during the height of national outrage. The agent, Mark Osterman, who has known Zimmerman since…
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Watch This: Sununu Attacks Juan Williams for Defending Obama
Yes, John Sununu is still around. The former New Hampshire Republican governor faced off with Fox analyst Juan Williams on Thursday’s Hannity show over a report that Mitt Romney was still listed as an executive of Bain Capital for up to three years after he claimed he’d left the company, according to Mediaite. The conversation…
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Crazy Talk: Rivera Says 'I Was Right About the Hoodie'
Geraldo Rivera stuck his foot in his mouth again on Friday while discussing Chicago murders on Fox & Friends. He said that some of the homicides occurred because victims wore “thug wear.” He then patted himself on the back and resurrected his controversial comment that unarmed Florida teen Trayvon Martin’s hoodie was as much to…
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Rahm Emanuel Urges Patience in Jesse Jackson Case
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined the debate surrounding Rep. Jesse Jackson’s medical leave by urging patience, saying that Congress will still be there when the lawmaker is ready to return to work, the Chicago Tribune reports. “I know a lot of people are saying when is he going to get back to work, he should…
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Is Romney Considering Condoleezza Rice for VP?
Although she has previously said “There is no way I will do this” and has at least one quality that could be considered disqualifying (she has called herself “mildly pro-choice”), Condoleezza Rice is the latest name to emerge as a possible GOP vice presidential candidate, the Daily News reports via a buzz from the Drudge…
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Jesse Jackson Jr. Has 'Mood Disorder'
(The Root) — Ending weeks of speculation about his whereabouts, U.S. Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr.’s office released a statement late Wednesday saying that he is being treated for a mood disorder. “The congressman is receiving intensive medical treatment at a residential treatment facility for a mood disorder,” said a prepared statement from his staff…
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