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Man who planned to kill president gets death penalty
A South Dakota judge sentenced a man who killed a woman as part of a plot to assassinate President Barack Obama to death on Tuesday. The hearing formalized a unanimous vote of a jury to sentence 44-year-old James McVay to death.
Black, Hispanic students arrested after race-based fight
Police arrested six students at Streamwood High School on Tuesday, after a race-related fight broke out among them. No one was seriously injured, but one student did have a bloody lip.
Lebron James threatens boycott if Donald Sterling not removed from Clippers
Miami Heat star LeBron James and other players are threatening to boycott the NBA if Sterling remains owner of the Los Angeles Clippers. According to Roger Mason Jr., the NBA Player’s Association president, James and other athletes say they aren’t setting foot on the court next year if Donald Sterling isn’t removed.
In new book, black cop shares experiences as undercover Klansman
A black police sergeant risked his life by going undercover as a “Black Klansman.” Now, he is sharing his experiences in a new book.
Among rookies, Michael Sam’s jersey second-highest seller
Michael Sam made history this past weekend when he became the NFL’s first openly-gay player. Now, his jersey is the second-highest seller among rookies. Sam comes behind Johnny Manziel, and he’s followed by defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and quarterbacks Teddy Bridgewater and Blake Bortles.
Ras Baraka clinches Newark mayoral seat
Yesterday, Ras Baraka claimed the mayoral seat of Newark, NJ. Baraka, a councilman and activist, beat law professor Shavar Jeffries for the seat left vacant by Cory Booker, who is now a senator in Washington. Baraka won 54% of the vote.
Video: Magic Johnson responds to Donald Sterling attack
Magic Johnson has responded to remarks made by Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. In a bizarre interview with Anderson Cooper that aired Monday, Sterling questioned Johnson’s character, as well as his contributions to the African American community. During an interview with CNN on Tuesday, Johnson made the following statement:
NFL player Don Jones fined for Michael Sam tweet
Miami Dolphins safety Don Jones was fined an undisclosed amount on Sunday after sending a negative tweet about Michael Sam. Sam became the first openly gay player to be selected in the NFL draft. Jones, will also undergo educational training in light of his actions.
377 rounds fired into vehicle with unarmed men in Florida by cops
On December 10, more than two dozen police officers from Miami Dade County fired 377 rounds into a blue Volve, killing two unarmed men. The car was wedged between a light pole and a tree. The two men inside survived the first 50 rounds of gunfire from cops according to witnesses who said they could […]
Shonda Rhimes seals 8-figure deal with ABC
Scandal and Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes has signed a new 4-year deal extension with ABC. The deal is said to be valued at 8 figures.
Mothers of children killed by cops call for closer look at death of Ramarley Graham
In 2012, 18-year-old Ramarley Graham was shot and killed by NYPD officer Richard Haste inside of his home in the Bronx. He was unarmed, and the officer was not indicted. This past Friday, mothers who lost children to police gathered for a Mother’s Day Rally urging the Justice Department to take a closer look […]
Committee reviews arrest of 9-year-old girl in Portland
The arrest of a 9-year-old girl in Portland last year has prompted a committee to review the case. The girl was handcuffed and taken to a police station without a parent or guardian after being questioned by police about a fight.