Bill Nunn, a versatile actor best known for playing the role of Radio Raheem, the boombox-toting neighborhood philosopher killed by police officers in Spike Lee’s 1989 film “Do the Right Thing,” died on Saturday in Pittsburgh from cancer according to his wife. He was 63. Read More
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH (WOIO) – An environmental group says a cancer-causing toxin has been found in almost all of northeast Ohio’s drinking water systems. A new study says the carcinogen is in the tap water of 200 million Americans. According to the report by the Environmental Working Group, major cities with the highest contaminant levels are Phoenix, St. Louis, […]
Miss Cleo, whose real name is Youree Harris, died Tuesday morning in Florida. Miss Cleo has died, according to TMZ. The TV psychic, who hit the airwaves in the ’90s, has succumbed to cancer. Miss Cleo, whose real name is Youree Harris, died Tuesday morning in Florida. Her character rose to fame with catchy infomercials […]
CLEVELAND– A 13-year-old Wayne County boy’s dream came true Wednesday night when he met LeBron James. Last month, Joey Leininger, an eighth grader at Norwayne Elementary School in Creston, was diagnosed with a rare form of liver cancer. Less than 200 people are diagnosed with fibrolamellar heptocellular carcinoma each year. On Sunday, Joey explained his condition to […]
Dr. Jennifer Caudle explained on NewsOne Now that many African-Americans don't realize how important sleep is and many of us take it for granted. According to Caudle, the average American should get seven to eight hours of sleep a night. Unfortunately, the majority of the American populace does not reach this mark.
Cam Newton has kept pretty busy this week leading up to his first-ever Super Bowl appearance, but he still found the time to do a good deed.
Two days after the death of her husband, Celine lost her beloved brother to cancer.
Leah Still is our shero. During an appearance on ‘Good Morning America,’ the praiseworthy 5-year-old credited her father Devon Still with giving her the strength to beat cancer. “I think it’s because my daddy made me [strong],” Leah told host Robin Roberts. Leah finished the final treatment in her battle against stage 4 neuroblastoma last week, prompting athletes […]
The athlete told Roberts he was thankful for all the love and support. Leah also exclaimed, "[I feel] really good" during the interview.
Sad news to report this afternoon: Celine Dion‘s husband, René Angélil, has died after a long battle with cancer. Angélil’s rep confirmed the sad news in a statement: “Rene Angelil, 73, passed away this morning at his home in Las Vegas after a long and courageous battle against cancer. The family requests that their privacy be respected […]