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Victims describe assaults by convicted ex-Oklahoma City cop Daniel Holtzclaw
(CNN)—One of the women assaulted by former Oklahoma City police officer Daniel Holtzclaw said she feared for her life when he pulled her over last year and forced her to perform a sex act on him. "
Carson threatens to leave Republican Party amid talk of brokered convention
Ben Carson, citing reports that Republican Party leaders are discussing the prospects of a brokered convention, threatened Friday to leave the party if there are signs that the nomination process is b
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: What Donald Trump and ISIS Have in Common
TIME columnist Abdul-Jabbar is a six-time NBA champion and league Most Valuable Player. He is also a celebrated author, filmmaker and education ambassador whose life and career are the subject of Mino
Senate GOP blocks 9/11 first responders health plan bill
Senate Republicans on Thursday morning filibustered legislation to monitor and treat first responders and emergency workers who suffered illnesses related to 9/11. A vote to quash the filibuster fa
WATCH: FLOTUS Stars In Educational Rap Video
First Lady Michelle Obama has added rapping to her impressive resumé of accomplishments. Get ready to laugh as you watch her team up with CollegeHumor for a music video that encourages teens to go
Warnings about False Teachers and Prophets
Warnings about False Teachers and Prophets The New Testament is full of Scriptures warning Christians about false teachers and false prophets. Jesus Himself said that “false messiahs and false pro
Cops have cuffed a man who attacked a Muslim store owner, officials said Tuesday.
Cops have cuffed a man who attacked a Muslim store owner, officials said Tuesday. The store owner, Sarker Haque, claims that suspect Piro Kolvani, 55, screamed that he would “kill Muslims” as he th
VA GI Bill Education and Training
Choose a School Compare VA-approved institutions and review other information to choose the educational program that works best for you. School Decision Resources Many VA and other governm
About Home Loans
About Home Loans VA helps Servicemembers, Veterans, and eligible surviving spouses become homeowners. As part of our mission to serve you, we provide a home loan guaranty benefit and other housing-
Ali responds to Trump's call to ban Muslims from entering US
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Boxing legend Muhammad Ali on Wednesday criticized Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump's proposal to ban Muslims from entering the United States, calling on Muslims "t
Veterans Benefits Administration
Health Care VA operates the nation's largest integrated health care system, with more than 1,700 hospitals, clinics, community living centers, domiciliaries, readjustment counseling centers, a
Veteran Disability Compensation
If you are military veteran with a service-related disability you may qualify for over $3,300 in monthly benefits. These benefits are paid to veterans who have injuries or diseases that happened while
Trump defends Muslim plan by comparing himself to FDR
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump defended his call to temporarily bar Muslims from entering the United States by comparing it to former President Roosevelt's 1942 executive order that au
Reactions to Donald Trump's Muslim ban range from "disqualified" to "Nazi"
A torrent of criticism hasn't stopped Donald Trump from standing by a proposal to temporarily ban all Muslims from entering the United States - in his eyes, he's like former President Roosevelt who pu
Philadelphia mayor calls Donald Trump an a**hole
PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter referred to Donald Trump as "an a**hole" and wants to ban him from the city after the Republican presidential candidate called for a national ban on M
State Veteran's Benefits
Everyone knows about the federal benefits available to veterans, but did you know many states also offer great benefits to their veterans? State benefits range from free college and employment resourc
Veteran's Benefits Explained
In addition to the pensions and benefits to which you may be entitled because of both public and private employment, you may also be eligible for certain benefits based on your military service. Th
Along with Trump’s rhetoric, the stakes for 2016 have risen dramatically
Trump rhetoric shatters ceiling in modern politics, raises stakes for 2016 There are no perfect analogies for the kind of inflammatory statements the Republican is making. And he has been pushing t
Donald Trump to GOP Establishment: Just Try Me
For months, the Republican establishment has faced a difficult dilemma in dealing with poll leader Donald Trump. Many GOP elites think the billionaire's offensive statements are hurting their party —
Poll: Clinton Edges Out All Major Republican Competitors
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton edged out all major Republican presidential candidates in a MSNBC/Telemundo/Marist poll published Monday. The closest margin put Clinton three points
Breaking News: Trump calls for 'complete shutdown' on Muslims entering US
Trump calls for halting of Muslims entering US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called Monday for a "total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States," an idea that p
Morgan Freeman uninjured after private plane crash in Mississippi
Actor Morgan Freeman was uninjured after his plane blew a tire while taking off at an airport in Mississippi and had to make an emergency landing. In a statement, Freeman, 78, said that he was on
Obama acknowledges Americans' fear of terrorism but vows to overcome threat
WASHINGTON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama vowed on Sunday to hunt down anyone plotting militant attacks against the United States as he sought to reassure Americans after a deadly Calif
End the Gun Epidemic in America
It is a moral outrage and national disgrace that civilians can legally purchase weapons designed to kill people with brutal speed and efficiency. All decent people feel sorrow and righteous fur
Ten Best Lies of Black History PARY II
1. Whites were the first people on earth. 2. Blacks in slavery were only cotton pickers and maids. 3. Lincoln freed the slaves. 4. Blacks ate each other in Africa. 5. Blacks were cursed bl