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Report: The long-term health effects of bullying
According to a recent report, kids who are victims of bullying have worse mental and physical health, more symptoms of depression and lower self-worth. As time progresses, the symptoms become more prevalent.
Former NFL player Darren Sharper accused of drugging, raping at least 2 women
Los Angeles County prosecutors plan to ask a judge to increase the bail to $10 million for former NFL player Darren Sharper. Sharper, 38 is charged with raping women in four states: California, Arizona, Nevada and Louisiana.
LA woman says she was brutalized by police officer in hospital, video posted to YouTube
A California college student has posted surveillance footage on YouTube of what appears to show her getting assaulted by a police officer. Aloni Bonilla, a math major at Cal State Los Angeles, was pulled over by police in March of 2012 for suspicion of driving under the influence. After being escorted to the hospital for […]
Justice for Jordan Davis: ‘I had no choice but to shoot Jordan Davis’
A Florida man on trial for killing an unarmed teenager over loud music said that he “had no choice” but to shoot him. Michael Dunn, 47, is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of 17-year-old Jordan Davis at a Jacksonville convenience station in November 2012.
DMX to fight George Zimmerman in celebrity boxing match, series of petitions against it created
A series of petitions have been created in hopes of putting an end to George Zimmerman’s time in the spotlight. The petitions come on the heels of an announcement from the even’t promoters that rapper DMX was selected as Zimmerman’s opponent. The petitions, started by Los Angeles resident Janet Dickerson and Chicago blogger Rae Kae call for […]
Lupita Nyongo, Idris Elba & others grace Vanity Fair’s most diverse cover ever
Vanity Fair is known for their glamorous three-panel foldouts, but this year’s Hollywood Issue is particularly special. The cover features Oscar nominees Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave), Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years a Slave) and others. It is by far the magazine’s most diverse cover yet.
Kanye West won’t be charged after assault claim
Rapper Kanye West will not face criminal charges in relation to a Jan. 13 incident where he punched a man in a Beverly Hills chiropractor’s office. The decision comes days after West settled with the unknown defendant for a sum of $250,000.
Columbine High School threat alert lifted, schools no longer on lockdown
Columbine High School and nearby schools in Colorado were placed of lockout status after a series of threatening phone calls. Under the lockout, school business goes on as usual, but no one can enter or leave the building. The alert has since been lifted.
Lawyer of family keeping brain dead teen on life support pins open letter
A California lawyer who is representing the family of a teenager girl declared brain dead has pinned an open letter in defense of the family’s decision. Christopher Dolan’s letter appeared in the Los Angeles Times earlier this week.
Social Media Raises Awareness of HIV Testing Among African American Young Adults
By: Melissa Shaw A groundbreaking research project launched by the University of California in Los Angeles has found that Facebook can be a highly effective tool in encouraging young African Americans to talk candidly about sexually transmitted diseases and the importance of regular testing. While some may have initially doubted the acceptability of using Facebook to discuss […]
Richard Sherman went off, why you mad?
“A tale of two Stanford players: Richard Sherman: From Compton California. 4.0 GPA at Sanford and going back to get his masters. One of the best trash talkers who gets labeled a “thug” after eleloquently expressing his feelings on Michael Crabtree. Didn’t curse or even say anything derogatory. Jonathan Martin: Attended nationally ranked Harvard-Westlake School in […]
Kanye West under investigation for punching teen who hurled racial slurs at him
Kanye West has already been charged with criminal battery for getting into a scuffle with a photography last September while at Los Angeles International Airport. Now, he has yet another incident on his hands. On Monday, West was charged with misdemeanor battery after punching a teenager who hurled racists insults at him and Kim Kardashian.