(Politico) – Favorability for the Democrats has hit a record low as things go from bad to worse for the party after significant midterm losses, according...
WASHINGTON (USA Today) — The number of felony suspects fatally shot by police last year — 461— was the most in two decades, according to...
(The Washington Post) – It was 8:30 a.m., and DeRay Mckesson was at a McDonald’s here, the place humming with customers despite riots that left...
ROB MAADDI, AP Pro Football Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Mark Sanchez shook off the rust and had one of the best games of his career in...
(New York Daily News) – Nicki Minaj is apologizing after new music video sparks controversy. The 31-year-old rapper responded via Twitter Tuesday to using what looked like...
By Freddie Allen NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Even with overwhelming support from Black voters, Democrats still lost control of the United States Senate...
STACY A. ANDERSON, Associated Press ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Michelle Obama is telling women to be bold in their next career step. “If you want a...
(Bloomberg) – Senate Democratic leaders are showing little appetite for pushing through confirmation of Loretta Lynch as U.S. attorney general before they surrender control to Republicans in January....
CAIN BURDEAU, Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — More than nine years after the levees broke during Hurricane Katrina and flooded New Orleans, residents and businesses...
NEDRA PICKLER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. attorney Loretta Lynch has emerged as the leading choice to be the next attorney general, people with knowledge...
JOSH LEDERMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing the future leaders of a Republican-controlled Congress, President Barack Obama pledged Friday to judge ideas in his final...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is authorizing the U.S. military to deploy up to 1,500 more troops to Iraq as part of the mission...
KAREEM COPELAND, Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — An attorney says Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston has requested a delay in the student code of conduct...
NEKESA MUMBI MOODY, AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stevie Wonder has always blended his musical genius with social activism, and as he launched his...
(The Washington Post) – I knew the day would come, but I didn’t know how it would happen, where I would be, or how I...
(Politicus USA) – The lazy explanation from the media and political chattering classes is that Democrats lost their Senate majority because of Barack Obama. The...
JULIE PACE, AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — For anyone expecting postelection contrition at the White House or vows to change course after a disastrous...
NEW YORK (AP) — The new “Star Wars” film has a title. Walt Disney Pictures announced Thursday that the movie previously known only as “Episode...
(The Independent) – A recently-updated US Army handbook has been found to include “Negro” as an approved term to use when describing black people. The...
Los Angeles (AFP) – Even her name is media friendly. Mia Love instantly became the darling of the Republican Party on Wednesday, after being elected...
(Salon) – In 1964, there were five black members of the House of Representatives — barely over 1 percent — compared to the 11 percent of...
(Complex) – If you do a quick search for ESPN First Take host Cari Champion‘s name on Twitter on any given day, you’ll no doubt come across quite...
MARK KENNEDY, AP Drama Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The farewell to the Broadway musical “Motown” may get upstaged by a concert from some original Motown...
JOE KAY, AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Devon Still figures it will be the most emotional game he’ll ever play. The Bengals defensive tackle will...
JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr., Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The Roots are tapping into their resources to help raise funds for their alma mater in Philadelphia. The...
