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Supreme Court double jeopardy case could impact presidential pardon power
The Supreme Court grappled on Thursday with a case concerning an exception to the Fifth Amendment's ban on prosecuting an individual twice for the same offense in a case that could also possibly impact President Donald Trump's pardon power as it applied to the Robert Mueller probe.
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Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.
Fifty years ago, on April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed when he stepped from his second-floor hotel room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, to speak to Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) colleagues standing in the parking lot below. An assassin’s bullet ended the life of the 39-year-old activist who had helped advance the cause of African-American rights more in 14 years than it had progressed in the previous 350 years.
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John Legend and Rashad Robinson: End money bail now
No one should have to stay in jail because they lack the money to buy their freedom. Yet every night, according to the Justice Department's statistics, nearly 450,000 people who have not been convicted of a crime sit in jail, a large number trapped there simply because they don't have enough money to post bail.
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Two Kids Are Injured Every Day by Window Blinds, Study Finds
Nearly one child dies every month and about two are injured every day in window blind-related incidents, according to a new study.
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The National Black Church Initiative Will Lead The Fight Against The Feminization Of Our Society In Light Of The Horrendous Behavior By Powerful White Males
Christian men will not surrender
The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a faith-based coalition of 34,000 churches comprised of 15 denominations and 15.7 million African Americans, will resist the present movement, in their push to feminize our society in light of the horrendous behavior of certain white males.
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Rexit! How Tillerson's firing proves that total loyalty is all that matters to Donald Trump
- The hiring of Rex Tillerson as secretary of state was touted as both a coup and a symbol by Donald Trump.
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John McCain, Patriot
Sen. John McCain is a patriot. Now, as he battles against a brutal affliction, he has earned recognition as a man of honor. He has served his country, often at great sacrifice. And even now, he is using his stature to warn this country against a wayward course.
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France and UK prepare Syria response as Assad warns West to stay out
President Bashar al-Assad has warned the West against attacking Syria, as President Donald Trump's international allies made preparations to join the US in any military action against the regime.
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Black History Month Literary Weekend returns to New Orleans
Twenty-time bestselling author Brian W. Smith leads all-star lineup
Twenty-time national bestselling author and New Orleans native Brian W. Smith is set to return to New Orleans for the 4th Annual Black History Month Literary Weekend Feb. 28-29 for two days of workshops, booksignings, and music.
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Summer Is Coming and the Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf & Spa Resort Waits!
Nothing says, ‘Summer Time’ better than the white sandy beaches along the Gulf Shore! Of course, with a vacation, comes a great place to retreat and that is where the Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf & Spa Resort comes in. After making a full recovery following damages from Hurricane Michael in 2018, this waterfront, AAA Four Diamond-rated resort has reopened and welcomed guests back with open arms. There is no denying that the hotel is a destination unto itself, featuring tons of amenities and activities that can please each and every visitor. So, whether it is a lovers get-a-way, a family summer vacation or a friends' trip, I invite you to set your marks on the Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf & Spa Resort and escape your daily grind and revel in the sunny wonderland of Panama City Beach, Florida.
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Why You Should Want to Vote
George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain, Sandra Bland, Trayvon Martin, just the mention of their names alone ought to be enough to make you want to vote. When there are areas of town populated by Black and Brown people that lack adequate places to grocery shop, obtain healthcare, and play in parks than other areas of town populated by mainly Caucasian ought to be enough to make you want to vote.
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John Travolta and Kelly Preston's love story
It all began with a dance. When Kelly Preston screen tested for the 1988 film "The Experts," she met John Travolta and the pair had to dance together.
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COVID-19 highlights long-term inequities in some communities
Just as the coronavirus pandemic strains states and the nation, it also has stressed the resources of neighborhoods and individuals
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5 Things for December 27: Snow, Anthrax Threats, Infrastructure Bill
Rich people are doing so well these days that their spending on luxury goods isn't even keeping up. Now, here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Noodle diplomacy: What do leaders eat after making history?
Pyongyang's cold noodles are the most famous on the Korean peninsula. They're so good, that the North is dispatching its top chef to the border, along with a noodle-making machine, to recreate it for dinner after Friday's historic inter-Korea summit.
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Donald Trump's trip to Europe was an unmitigated disaster
US President Donald Trump's European tour, much feared by European leaders and NATO powers alike, was an unmitigated disaster.
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Facebook caves in to pressure from conservatives
It has been just a few months since Mark Zuckerberg was dragged before Congress to answer for his company, but Facebook has been put in the hot seat again — and is falling for a faux scandal cooked up by conservatives.
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Crimson Cup Welcomes Wholly Grounds Coffee House in Cartersville, Georgia
Wholly Grounds Coffee House in Cartersville, Georgia has joined the group of independent coffee shops, cafes and bakeries supported by award-winning coffee roaster Crimson Cup Coffee and Tea. Owners Tom and Kim Easter learned how to open a coffee shop through the 7 Steps to Success coffee shop franchise alternative program.
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47 State Attorneys General Tell Secretary DeVos to Follow the Law: Forgive Federal Student Loans Held by Disabled Veterans
Although Memorial Day is considered by many civilians as the unofficial start of summer, the true intent of the holiday is to annually honor those who lost their lives fighting for our country. The men and women who wear or have worn this nation’s uniform in military service across wars and generations are deserving of remembrance as well as appreciation.
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A father, a charismatic leader, an entrepreneur. These are the Americans killed in the Kenya helicopter crash
Hope Forti says her husband was many things -- but most importantly, a father.
