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Obama Picks Up Maryland Democratic Superdelegate

May 17th, 2008 · No Comments

By The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Sen. Barack Obama picked up the endorsement of a Maryland superdelegate Saturday, inching closer to securing the Democratic presidential nomination.Greg Pecoraro, a city council member in Westminster, Md., praised Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, but called Obama “the right leader for our time.”
“I strongly believe that Senator Obama […]

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Detroit Student Suspended for Facebook Joke

May 16th, 2008 · 1 Comment

It was only a “yo-mama” joke, but now a Detroit teenager is in trouble for posting it on a popular social networking site. FOX 2’s Amy Lange explains why this should serve as a warning for students and parents alike to watch what you publish online.

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Lemont (Chicago) CITGO Refinery Apologizes for Training Tape

May 16th, 2008 · No Comments

Chicago  –  A major Chicago-area employer says it won’t tolerate racism on the job. It’s also trying to explain why the infamous video of comedian Michael Richards’ racial rant was shown at a company training session. Larry Yellen exposed the claims against CITGO and has the latest on its response to our investigation. Click […]

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John Edwards Endorses Barack Obama

May 14th, 2008 · No Comments

By The Associated Press
DEARBORN, Mich. — Democrat John Edwards endorsed former rival Barack Obama on Wednesday, a move designed to help solidify support for the party’s likely presidential nominee even as Hillary Rodham Clinton refuses to give up her long-shot candidacy.
Edwards made a surprise appearance with Obama in Grand […]

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5th Person Charged in Redskins Sean Taylor’s Killing

May 14th, 2008 · No Comments

MIAMI (AP) — Prosecutors in Miami say a fifth person has been charged in the slaying of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor.
  
Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office spokesman Ed Griffith says Wednesday that 16-year-old Timothy Brown is charged with first-degree murder under a sealed warrant.
  
The 24-year-old Taylor died of massive blood loss after he was shot […]

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Clinton Trounces Obama in West Virginia

May 13th, 2008 · No Comments

Obama Still Holds Significant Delegate Lead
By DAVID ESPO and MATT APUZZO
Associated Press Writers
CHARLESTON, W.Va.  –  Hillary Rodham Clinton coasted to a large but largely symbolic victory in working-class West Virginia on Tuesday, handing Barack Obama one of the worst defeats of the campaign yet scarcely slowing his march toward the Democratic presidential […]

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Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Wants Secret Service Investigated

May 13th, 2008 · No Comments

Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. says his family will file the paperwork needed to find out how the Secret Service are doing their job. His announcement comes after recent reports stated that the men and women hired to protect presidents and other dignitaries may be taking their positions lightly and even laughing at […]

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Obama T-Shirt Sparks Protests at Georgia Restaurant

May 13th, 2008 · 11 Comments

ATLANTA (myfoxatlanta.com) — A t-shirt for sale at a Marietta restaurant is causing quite a stir among those who believe it is racially offensive. The shirt bears an image of monkey eating a banana and references Barack Obama. FOX 5’s Portia Bruner spoke to the restaurant owner selling the shirts and […]

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PG Executive Johnson Switches Endorsement to Obama

May 13th, 2008 · No Comments

 
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson says he plans to switch sides and vote for Sen. Barack Obama at the Democratic Party’s national convention in August.
Johnson tells The Washington Post he can’t in good conscience go to the convention and not support Obama. He says Hillary Clinton ran a great […]

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Jury Selection Continues at R. Kelly Trial

May 13th, 2008 · No Comments

Chicago  –  One by one, potential jurors in the R. Kelly trial are being interviewed and then either selected or dismissed. They will eventually weigh the evidence against the R and B superstar and decide if he is guilty of child pornography. Lilia Chacon has been following this trial and has this report. Click […]

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