Opinion: Scandals Outweigh Obama's Reelection In Chicago
It's almost to the point that the easiest way to spot a corrupt politician is to see who's winning in Chicago.
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Opinion: Democrats Take Their Turn With Gaffes And Negative Press At Convention
Commonly referred to as "what goes around, comes around', the Republicans are finding plenty to take shots at as the Democrats conduct their week in the 'often dubious' political spotlight called "the Convention".
Opinion: 2012 Democratic National Convention: Superstar-less And On The Defensive
What a difference four horrendous years makes. Thinking back to the Democratic National Convention of 2008 and now seeing what's going on in Charlotte, North Carolina this week at the Democratic National Convention of 2012 shows stark differences. The Democrats have no star power and pale in comparison to the Republicans' star-packed convention in Tampa.
Opinion: President Obama Finally Comments On Hometown's Murders
After months of criticism and complaining President Obama finally reacts to the horrific crime rate and record-breaking murder rate in Chicago.
Opinion: Chick-fil-A Doesn't Belong In Politics
What was Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy thinking when he thought that anyone cares about what he thinks about same-sex marriage? Whatever Cathy's reasoning, he has a lot to learn about the separation of his business and the unnecessary preaching of his morality.
Opinion: Big Cities' People-in-Power Don't Understand Crime And Murder
For America's big cities: the people who are supposed to have, need to have, and claim to have all the answers simply don't have a clue.
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Joran van der Sloot, accused of defrauding Natalee Holloway's mom, arrives in Birmingham
Joran van der Sloot has landed in the United States, where he is accused of extorting money from the mother of Natalee Holloway, the teen last seen with the Dutch national 18 years ago in Aruba.
Human Rights Campaign declares a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans
America's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer civil rights organization has declared a national state of emergency for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Florida woman who fatally shot neighbor appears in court, sheriff releases details of racist threats
Susan Louise Lorincz, 58, admitted to detectives that she called the children "the n-word."
Messi to Miami? MLS likely to get the best in the sport
Lionel Messi has pulled off his latest stunning feat: He is headed to Major League Soccer and joining Inter Miami.
Code Orange Air Alert issued for Metro Atlanta for Friday
A Code Orange Air Quality Alert has been issued for metro Atlanta for Friday, June 9.
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Joran van der Sloot, accused of defrauding Natalee Holloway's mom, arrives in Birmingham
Joran van der Sloot has landed in the United States, where he is accused of extorting money from the mother of Natalee Holloway, the teen last seen with the Dutch national 18 years ago in Aruba.
Human Rights Campaign declares a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans
America's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer civil rights organization has declared a national state of emergency for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Florida woman who fatally shot neighbor appears in court, sheriff releases details of racist threats
Susan Louise Lorincz, 58, admitted to detectives that she called the children "the n-word."
Messi to Miami? MLS likely to get the best in the sport
Lionel Messi has pulled off his latest stunning feat: He is headed to Major League Soccer and joining Inter Miami.
Code Orange Air Alert issued for Metro Atlanta for Friday
A Code Orange Air Quality Alert has been issued for metro Atlanta for Friday, June 9.
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Actors union may join writers on picket lines after strike authorization vote
The vote does not mean a strike is certain. Negotiations for a new deal are set to start Wednesday. But the two sides are widely seen as far apart.
Feds propose requiring automatic braking in new cars
NHTSA has proposed new rules that would require new cars be equipped with automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection on board.
Diddy is suing the co-owner of his tequila for racial discrimination
In a lawsuit, Combs said that Diageo "kneecapped DeLeon's sales growth for nearly a decade" because the company considered it a "Black" brand and marketed it to only "urban customers."
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Elon Musk says Tesla will advertise for the first time
Tesla CEO Elon Musk told company shareholders Tuesday that the company will advertise for the first time in its history.
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Joran van der Sloot, accused of defrauding Natalee Holloway's mom, arrives in Birmingham
Joran van der Sloot has landed in the United States, where he is accused of extorting money from the mother of Natalee Holloway, the teen last seen with the Dutch national 18 years ago in Aruba.
Florida woman who fatally shot neighbor appears in court, sheriff releases details of racist threats
Susan Louise Lorincz, 58, admitted to detectives that she called the children "the n-word."
H.S. graduate, stepfather killed in mass shooting after Richmond, Va. graduation
A gunman opened fire after the ceremony Tuesday, killing two and injuring five, as terror spread among hundreds who had gathered to celebrate, police said.
White woman who fatally shot Black neighbor is arrested in Florida
A Florida woman accused of fatally shooting her neighbor last week in the violent culmination of what the sheriff described as a 2½-year feud was arrested Tuesday.
Cuba Gooding Jr. settles civil sex abuse case, averting trial
Just as a trial was to begin, it was revealed Tuesday that Cuba Gooding Jr. has settled accusations that he raped a woman in a New York City hotel a decade ago, according to court records.
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Pope Francis to have abdominal surgery, in latest health concern
Technically called a laparotomy, Wednesday's procedure involves general anesthesia and is intended to repair a hernia.
Tampa Bay Area experts urge early hurricane preparedness, reference hurricane Ian's lingering impact
You may have noticed more frequent rainy days across the bay area. June 1 kicks off the official first day of hurricane season and experts say that now is the time to make a plan to protect your loved ones.
One case of malaria in Tampa Bay Area confirmed by FL Department of Health
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota and Manatee Counties say there has been one confirmed case of malaria.
FDA proposes revamping medication guides that come with prescriptions
The proposed rule would require the prescriptions you get to come with a new kind of single-page medication guide with an easy-to-use set of directions and easy-to-understand safety information.
The Confess Project Metro Atlanta joins MTV for Third Annual Mental Health Action Day
Cosmetology students joined The Confess Project Metro Atlanta and MTV to take action against mental illness with a hair competition.
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Messi to Miami? MLS likely to get the best in the sport
Lionel Messi has pulled off his latest stunning feat: He is headed to Major League Soccer and joining Inter Miami.
Lionel Messi says he's joining MLS' Inter Miami after exit from Paris Sant-Germain
After months — years, even — of speculation, Messi finally revealed his decision to join a Miami franchise that has been led by another global soccer icon, David Beckham.
PGA Tour to merge with LIV Golf and DP World Tour
The PGA Tour is set to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf and the DP World Tour "to unify the game of golf," the PGA Tour announced Tuesday, ending the split in the men's sport.
SEC to play 8-game conference football schedule in 2024; long-term model still TBD
The SEC will play 8 conference games in 2024 when it expands to 16 teams with the addition of Oklahoma and Texas, but beyond that, the outlook is a bit murky.
One-on-One with Edwin Moses, Part Three
Edwin Moses has been a busy man over the years, with philanthropic work as well as developing and crafting doping protocols used by international amateur sporting bodies.
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Supreme Court orders voting maps redrawn in favor of Black voters in Alabama
The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered Alabama officials to redraw the state's congressional map to allow an additional Black majority district to account for the fact that the state is 27% Black.
Taylor Budowich, former Trump aid appeared before grand jury in Miami
A federal grand jury investigating Donald Trump in Florida heard from at least one additional witness Wednesday amid signs that the Justice Department was moving toward a possible indictment over the former president's mishandling of classified documents.
Pence announces presidential run: 'Different times call for different leadership'
Former Vice President Mike Pence announced he's running for president on Wednesday, setting up a battle for the Republican nomination with his former boss, Donald Trump.
Gov. DeSantis signs new law protecting Floridians from online data collection
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday morning aimed at safeguarding the digital rights of Floridians.
Chris Christie set to announce bid for 2024 GOP presidential nomination on Tuesday
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is set to launch his second bid for the White House Tuesday, kicking off another clash with former President Donald Trump.
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Jodie Comer halts matinee of Broadway's ''Prima Facie'' due to difficulty breathing in NYC
Jodie Comer had difficulty breathing due to the poor air quality in New York City because of smoke from the Canadian wildfires.
"Based on a True Story" brings a "You"-like vibe to a twisty, darkly comic series
Kaley Cuoco continues to burnish her post-"Big Bang Theory" credentials as a streaming queen with "Based on a True Story."
Tupac Shakur receives posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame star
More than 25 years after he was gunned down in Las Vegas, Tupac Shakur received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Tom Holland says he's on a break from acting after 'difficult' experience filming 'The Crowded Room'
Tom Holland learned about the value of prioritizing his mental health after producing and starring in his upcoming AppleTV+.
Shannen Doherty shares behind the scenes of cancer battle
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star on Tuesday posted a video on her Instagram account of her receiving treatment as tears filled
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Joran van der Sloot extradited to United States; Arrives in Birmingham, Ala. (CNN/Interpol/Family photos)
The Human Rights Campaign has declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans
The warning comes just one week into Pride Month. This year, more than 525 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced in legislatures across the nation -- including in Georgia. More than 76 of those bills have become law, with some targeting access to education and medical care for LGBTQ+ Americans.
Fla. woman accused of shooting neighbor makes 1st court appearance
Fla. woman accused of shooting neighbor makes 1st court appearance (CNN)