So far this year, police around the country have shot and killed 462 people; 124 of whom were armed and in the midst of a mental or emotional crisis, reports The Washington Post. The number accounts for a quarter of the nearly 500 people fatally shot by police in the first six months of 2015, the […]

COMPTON, Calif. — Former rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight (pictured) is under evaluation after being hospitalized moments after he pleaded not guilty to murder and other felony charges in a hit-and-run that killed a man and injured another. RELATED: Suge Knight Charged In Hit-And-Run Murder Los Angeles sheriff’s officials said late Tuesday that they had […]

  The woman, who still has a lot of love and support from her family members and husband, insists she’s not suicidal, but wants to die peacefully.   (CNN) — Brittany Maynard says she hasn’t decided yet when she’ll end her life, but it’s a decision she’s still determined to make. “I still feel good […]

  Her choice and announcement has set off a debate on whether or not suicide should be involved.   PORTLAND, OR (CBS Newspath) – A 29-year-old woman has announced she is going to end her life on November 1. Brittany Maynard is terminally ill with brain cancer. The newlywed found out she had cancer on […]

  *Taylon Davis, a 12-year-old with an inoperable brain tumor, whose last wish was to dance with Beyonce, saw her wish come true on Dec. 6. The Make-a-Wish Foundation made it happen at one of Bey’s Mrs. Carter tour concerts in Las Vegas. The moment was captured and uploaded to Beyoncé’s YouTube page. (Click through […]

  Legendary gospel star Andrae Crouch (pictured) was rushed to a hospital Sunday after falling ill in his shower at his Los Angeles home, reports TMZ. The 71-year-old eight-time, Grammy Award-winning performer, songwriter, producer and pastor was taking a shower when he was reportedly overcome by its heat. Crouch, who suffers from diabetes, immediately yelled […]

CLEVELAND – With the flu spreading quickly across Ohio and the rest of the country, the CDC has listed six things you should not touch to avoid getting sick. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified six everyday items that you may want to consider trying to avoid. It’s mainly because flu […]

PARMA, Ohio – The Cuyahoga County Board of Health reports northeast Ohio has an adequate supply of the flu vaccine, even though demand has increased sharply in the past several weeks. Board of Health Commissioner Terry Allan believes there will be more than enough doses of flu vaccine to deal with the growing number of […]

CLEVELAND – Flu season is getting into full swing across the country, and some areas are getting harder hit than others – even in northern Ohio. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention listed Ohio among more than 20 states in the highest category for activity level of influenza-like illness, as of the last week […]

  http://www.blackamericaweb.com/news/top-news/rev-jackson-arrested-protest-workers Listen to Rev. Jesse Jackson’s exclusive interview with the TJMS the day after his arrest. FREEPORT, Ill. — The Rev. Jesse Jackson was arrested yesterday with a group of protesting northern Illinois workers during an act of civil disobedience in Freeport. Michael Peery, a spokesman for Jackson’s Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, tells The Associated Press […]

(CNN) – Flu season is just around the corner and already drugstores and doctor’s offices have supplies of this year’s vaccine. But is it too early to get the flu shot? Although flu season traditionally lasts from October to May, most clinics get their supplies by early September and have the vaccines ready for patients […]

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – If you’re feeling under the weather lately, you’re certainly not alone. So what’s everyone ailing from? It seems a rash of random sicknesses are sweeping the city all at once. At MetroHealth Medical Center, patients are being hit with early and extended seasonal allergies because of early blossoms, and a variety […]