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Legendary Boxing Promoter Butch Lewis Dies
The New York Times is reporting that legendary boxing promoter Butch Lewis passed away over the weekend. The flamboyant boxing promoter and manager best known for getting Michael Spinks a $13.5 million payday for what became 91 seconds in the ring with Mike Tyson died Saturday at his home in Bethany Beach, Del. His death…
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Mother Convicted of Son's Jaywalking Death
Fresh from our “Black women don’t stand a chance” file, a mother of three has been convicted of “homicide by vehicle in the second degree” after her son was killed while the family was crossing the street in Georgia. Since they were not in a crosswalk, the mother was charged and convicted of the crime…
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Top Researchers: Obese Kids Should Be Removed From Home
International Business is reporting that Dr. David Ludwig, an obesity expert at Children’s Hospital Boston, and Lindsey Murtagh, a lawyer and researcher at Harvard’s School of Public Health, wrote in an editorial that removing an obese child from the home should be legal in some cases. “State intervention may serve the best interests of many children…
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GOP Split on Debt-Ceiling Solution; Obama Walks Out
The Washington Post is reporting that two top Republican leaders clashed Wednesday over a plan that could allow the government to avoid a potentially catastrophic default but would not ensure the deep cuts in federal spending that party members seek. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) clashed over…
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Taraji P. Henson, Idris Elba and Laurence Fishburne Nominated for Prime-Time Emmys
The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the 2011 nominees for prime-time Emmys this morning. Among the nominees were Taraji P. Henson, who was nominated for best lead actress in a miniseries or movie for her role in Taken From Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story. Idris Elba and Laurence Fishburne will compete against each…
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NFL Great Bettis Disappointed in James Harrison's Controversial Comments
SB Nation is reporting that former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis is “disappointed” with the comments that current star James Harrison made about his fellow players in Men’s Journal. In the article, Harrison blasted NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, saying that he would never respect him. He also took the opportunity to blast his teammates Ben…
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Medicaid: Doctors Threaten Cutoff in Puerto Rico
Danica Coto of the Associated Press is reporting that physicians are threatening to stop serving nearly 1 million Puerto Ricans as a result of a dispute between the island’s government and an insurance company over reimbursements for treating poor people. Gov. Luis Fortuno on Wednesday appealed to the doctors to avoid cutting off patients, saying that it would…
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The Corporation's Alphonso 'Fonce' Mizell Dies
Variety is reporting that Alphonso “Fonce” Mizelle — renowned producer, songwriter and member of Motown hit makers the Corporation and the legendary production duo the Mizell Brothers — has passed away. Mizell was a producer of early hits by the Jackson 5 and pace-setting albums by trumpeter Donald Byrd and disco act A Taste of Honey.…
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Rodney King Arrested Again
Fresh from our “Alcohol is a helluva drug” file, Rodney King has been arrested again, this time for suspicion of driving under the influence. King, whose videotaped beating by police ultimately led to the 1992 Los Angeles riots, was arrested on Tuesday, police said. According to the article, King was behind the wheel of a 1994 Mitsubishi…
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