JENNIFER C. KERR, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Some federal and state prisoners could soon be eligible for federal student aid to take college courses while...
By Jazelle Hunt NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – When James McGrath Morris set out to write his latest book, he didn’t know how timely it...
ATLANTA (UPI) — Montgomery, Ala., beat out Philadelphia, Baltimore, St. Louis and New Orleans as the most sexually diseased city in the U.S., according to an...
(New York Times) – In the last few years, I’ve watched a continuing battle among my friends about which is worse for you: artificial sweeteners or...
(Time) – As the number of elderly Americans soars, Medicare is testing improved benefits for seriously ill seniors. Medicare recently announced new rules that may ease...
By Charles Matthews Special to the NNPA from The Florida Sentinel Wisconsin Energy’s (WE) purchase of Integrys was approved and has moved the power company beyond the...
ERICA WERNER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal Export-Import Bank expired June 30 when Congress failed to renew its charter. The bank is a small...
YURI KAGEYAMA, AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) – Volkswagen overtook Toyota in global vehicle sales for January-June, the first time the German automaker has come out...
By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA Associated Press (AP) – Some African activists have greeted President Barack Obama’s remarks that Ethiopia has a democratically elected government with scorn and...
Obama’s Visit to Kenya — Father’s Homeland Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspaper President Obama took Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta to task over the...
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (CBS Sports) — Three Ethiopian journalists were released from prison three weeks ago, ahead of President Obama’s visit to the African nation. They...
ESAM MOHAMED, Associated Press BRIAN ROHAN, Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Moammar Gadhafi’s son and onetime heir apparent was convicted and sentenced to death on...
(USA Today) – Phil Jackson has been remarkably open and frank about his tumultuous first season in New York and his past stints with the Bulls and Lakers...
By Brandon I. Brooks Special to the NNPA from the Los Angeles Sentinel Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott is living his wildest dream. He...
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The family of the late Junior Seau will not disrupt the Hall of Fame ceremonies on Aug. 8 despite its disagreement...
TOM WITHERS, AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded forward Mike Miller and center Brendan Haywood to the Portland Trail Blazers to...
JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr., Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — R&B singer Bobby Brown said Monday that his daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, was “an angel” and that the...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (The Washington Post) — Gospel singer Richard Smallwood has just deplaned from the US Airways first-class cabin. He stops to take a few quick photographs...
Outspoken Comedian Comes to D.C. With Dick Gregory By Stacy M. Brown Special to the NNPA from The Washington Informer Paul Mooney has never been one...
“It takes heart to fight something that so many consider a lost cause. A strong mind to breathe life into that cause and prove so many...
(USA Today) – Retired U.S. Army Gen. Russel Honoré, Louisiana’s most well-known 21st century military hero, said America is mired in a state of denial about its...
JIM SUHR, Associated Press JIM SALTER, Associated Press FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — A silent march and a day of civil disobedience are among the events being...
(Salon) – Earlier this year, President Obama released 22 people serving federal prison terms for non-violent drug offenses. Seven of which, had been previously sentenced to life in...
by Jessica R. Key Special to the NNPA from the Indianapolis Recorder In business, there’s long been a perception among Black employees that they must work...
(New York Daily News) – “Empire” is known for its dramatic twists – but the latest one has taken place off screen. Stars Trai Byers and...
