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In a press announcement a short while ago, President Obama announced that virtually all of America’s troops would be out of Iraq by year’s end. US troops have already begun the drawdown, the White House announced. Read the full story on CNN.com

American Airlines is adding two new ingredients – Chef Richard Sandoval and Chef Marcus Samuelsson – to its inflight dining program as part of the airline’s ongoing effort to enhance and differentiate the on-board travel experience. On Oct. 1, American will begin offering signature menu items designed by Chef Sandoval onboard flights between the U.S. […]

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The White House has released an “official portrait” of First Lady Michelle Obama seated with First Dog Bo in her Kitchen Garden. The first lady explains why she chose to include Bo in the picture: “It is me and Bo and we’re in the garden. And one of the reasons we did this picture is […]

A senior pastor at a Cedar Rapids church was one of nine men arrested Friday in a prostitution sting. The Rev. Jonathan L. Offt, 41, of Cedar Rapids, the senior pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, was the first person arrested in the operation conducted by the Marion Police Department and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, […]

Magic Johnson takes Lebron to task for his spoiled brat ways and actions over not winning any basketball championships. Watch on: Make sure to read: Shocking Look At The High Cost Of Childhood Obesity [INFOGRAPHIC] OPINION: Can Black Women Find Their Soulmate At A Black Church? What Is The True Meaning Of Illuminati?

It only makes sense that we show respect for those who have chosen to participate in the Martin Luther King Memorial Dedication ceremonies this week. Millions of Americans truly appreciate the legacy of Dr. King, and their involvement in the ceremony is reflective of this sentiment. So, my desire not to participate in the commemoration […]

Yesterday was all about echoes. Echoes from voices past continuing into beyond. A sea of tens of thousands cheer and chanting as they looked up at video monitors showing the first family walking down a pathway of Martin Luther King’s most inspiring quotes en route to a ceremony to dedicate a memorial to honor his […]

According to the first single from Beyonce’s highly anticipated album 4, girls indeed run the world. Thanks to her musical contribution to First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign, her recent Billboard Millennium Award, and surprise farewell performance to honor Oprah, all eyes from middle-age school rockers to professional intellectuals are on Beyonce. The 29-year-old […]

A football coach in Chicago has been arrested for arranging the beating of a student.  Cassius Chambers of Fenger High School has turned himself in to police and been charged with simple assault.  The charges were brought forth after Chambers allegedly helped over 20 football players come to the home of 16-year old Darion Jones, […]

Rain or shine, thousands will be converging on Washington, D.C., our nation’s capital, for festivities and marches marking the dedication of the first memorial on our National Mall to an African-American: Martin Luther King, Jr. Click or print the map below for details! Check out more of our MLK Memorial coverage here: Top 5 MLK […]

VIA PraiseDC.com By Pharoh Martin Marvin Sapp was in the DC area to record a live performance and open up the 4th annual Spirit of Praise. The iconic gospel singer and pastor took a minute to speak with Praisedc.com exclusively. He talked about his growth process in the year since he loss his wife Malinda […]