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Aurora, Colorado (CNN) — One year after a gunman killed 12 people in an Aurora movie theater, the city is marking its losses with solemn moments and a continuing debate over the place of guns in society. Tom Sullivan was part of an observance at a state park Friday, where volunteers read aloud thousands of […]
(WOIO) – Protestors of George Zimmerman’s verdict of “not guilty” are coming together, nationwide, to demonstrate their disapproval. The decision to have Zimmerman go free with no responsibility for the death of the Florida teen has inspired many to participate in what they call a movement. Reverend Al Sharpton is reportedly leading this movement, which started in […]
*Gospel duo Mary Mary are following Stevie Wonder’s lead and boycotting Florida until the state’s controversial Stand Your Ground law is overturned. The acquittal of neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman in the killing of unarmed teen Trayvon Martin renewed scrutiny of the law. As previously reported, Wonder voiced his disapproval by announcing his decision to […]
*The verdict is in and Charles Barkley agrees with it. Yes, we’re referring to the George Zimmerman trial’s not guilty verdict. Barkley appeared on CNBC’s “Closing Bell” with Maria Bartiromo Thursday afternoon and shared his thoughts on acquittal of Zimmerman. “I agreed with the verdict. I feel sorry that young kid got killed. But […]
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is calling for a review of the controversial Stand Your Ground laws that were at the heart of the killing of Trayvon Martin. “I think it would be useful for us to examine some state and local laws to see if it — if they are designed in such a […]
Detroit’s historic bankruptcy filing is “unconstitutional” and must be withdrawn, according to rulings filed Friday afternoon. Ingham County Circuit Judge Rosemarie Aquilina said that Detroit’s bankruptcy filing violates the Michigan Constitution, which bans any action that threatens to cut the pension benefits of public employees, according to the Detroit Free Press. Lawyers representing the city’s […]
President Obama said Friday that Americans should respect the George Zimmerman verdict, but white Americans should also understand the problems of racism. “Trayvon Martin could have been me 35 yeas ago,” Obama said during a surprise appearance in the White House briefing room today. Obama said he himself has been subjected to casual prejudice, even […]
NBA legend and TNT analyst Charles Barkley appeared on CNBC’s Closing Bell with Maria Bartiromo Thursday afternoon and voiced his support for the 6 jurors…
(CNN) — As an ailing Nelson Mandela recuperates in a South African hospital, the world celebrated his 95th birthday Thursday, honoring his legacy in various ways, including performing 67 minutes of community service. Voice from a Kenyan slum: Mandela saved my life Schoolchildren sang “Happy Birthday” to the former president during morning assemblies while crowds […]
Although finding a packed marijuana pipe in a fast-food meal might make some people very happy, the Michigan customer who discovered the drug paraphernalia in his 4-year-old grandson’s meal was not pleased. The grandfather called police when he found the pipe in a Burger King Kids Meal purchased Tuesday at a franchise in Dundee, Mich., […]
For the first time since the man who fatally shot their son was acquitted, Trayvon Martin’s parents, have come forward to discuss their reaction to the verdict. While peaceful protests and demonstrations popped up around the country, displaying an overwhelming outpour of support for the family, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin remained silent. But during […]
Detroit filed for bankruptcy Thursday afternoon, becoming the nation’s largest public sector bankruptcy. The move could slash pension benefits to city workers and retirees, and leave investors holding the city’s debt with only pennies on the dollar. Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr, appointed by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to oversee the city’s finances, had been holding […]