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Shaunie O' Neal Cuts Meeka " Greasy " Claxton From B-ball Wives (Audio)
Shaunie O'Neal confirmed that Meeka "Greasy" Claxton aka Ace Hood will not return for season four of VH1's "Basketball Wives." The queen bee called into Power 92 Hot Boys radio for an interview where
FBI Now Examining Teen's Rundown of Black Man
The FBI has opened a civil rights investigation into the death of a black man who Mississippi authorities say was intentionally run down by a white teenager in a pickup truck. Deborah Madden, an FBI s
Till Bedtime Do We Part
The bed shook. My eyes popped open in the dark. I lay still, hopeful that I could fall back to sleep. Just as my lids closed, a quick jerk roused me again. Then a three-stage snore ripped through the
News On Immigration
I wanted to make sure you saw the news: Today President Obama announced a common-sense policy change that will make our immigration system fairer and smarter. I'm proud to support it, and I hope you a
Do Faith and Prayer Distract America?
Q. In a critique of the revival, Frank Bruni wrote in his New York Times column that when it comes to fixing our country’s problems, “faith and prayer just won’t cut it. In fact, they’ll get in the w
Islamist Threat With Qaeda Link Grows in Nigeria
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — A shadowy Islamist insurgency that has haunted northern Nigeria — surviving repeated, bloody efforts to eliminate it — appears to be branching out and collaborating with Al Qaeda’
Tia Mowry: Excited to Be a Mommy!
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Tia Mowry was thrilled when her son Cree (“it means warrior,” she says), her first child with husband Cory Hardrict, was born five days early on June 28. “I was told to be prepare
From President Obama's four town halls
--TOUGH CROWDS: According to White House transcripts, the president received applause 217 times over the four town halls (not counting applause for several questioners). The president drew laughter 48
The New York Times News Alert: Two Israeli Buses Reportedly Attacked Near Egypt Border
Gunmen opened fire on an Israeli bus north of the popular Red Sea resort of Eilat on Thursday, wounding at least five passengers, according to the police and ambulance service, and the military report
Schools Restore Fresh Cooking to the Cafeteria
GREELEY, Colo. — The idea of making school lunches better and healthier has gathered steam in many parts of the nation in recent years, but not equally for every child. Schools with money and involved
Good News: Florida Uses Federal Funds for Abstinence Education
(August 17, 2011) Thirteen abstinence education groups in the Sunshine State will soon see their bottom lines get a boost, thanks to the federal government. Though the Democrats controlling Congress
Florida Court: Abortionist Ordered to Pay Survivor $36 Million in Damages
A Florida judge on Monday denied a new malpractice trial to an abortionist previously ordered to pay a victim $36 million. As a result, James Pendergraft — who owns five abortion clinics in Florida a
When Things Fall Apart, Tell God How You Feel
Jeremiah didn’t mince words. He told God exactly how he felt, and you know what? God is okay with that. He wants you to unload all your frustrations on him. Don’t unload them on your spouse, your kids
Here Come the 20-Somethings
Young adults are the first added to insurance rolls under health reform, but few know how the health system works. How do physicians manage these new patients? Jeremy Byrd, MD, a pediatric internist
More States Turn to Medicaid Managed Care to Control Costs
(Aug. 16, 2011) States desperate to slash budgets and deal with growing Medicaid programs are turning to managed care companies to handle coverage. During the last few months, the early winners of
Fit & Fabulous Celebrity Women 40+ (Photos)
Fit & Fab Celebrity Women 40+ Who are the fittest celebs forty and over? BDO counts down the hottest. Read More http://www.blackdoctor.org/fitandfabulous.aspx
Teachers Trusted More Than Their Unions, New Survey Shows
During a year of turmoil, layoffs and wrangling over the hiring and firing of teachers, American appreciation for teachers reached an all-time high -- while opinions on their unions and the nation's s
Jeroboam fought for his people
This week's discussion revolves around the character of Jeroboam, the first king of the Kingdom of Israel. We will learn what is the meaning of his name, and how he fought for his people’s rights. We
(Petition) Verizon Strike
Verizon made billions in profits in just the last four years -- but right now, the telecom giant is demanding $1 billion from its own workers in pay and benefit cuts. Worse, rather than negotiate fai
Jon Gosselin React to Cancellation of Kate Plus 8
Starting in September, for the first time since 2007, you won't be able to watch the Gosselins on television. Earlier this week, TLC announced that the long-running show "Kate Plus 8" (formerly "Jon a
Syria Violence Flares as U. N . Evacuates Staff Members
(CNN) -- The death and discord plaguing Syria hit home for the United Nations on Wednesday as the world body temporarily withdrew some staff members amid the violence there. The United Nations is relo
TLC Cancels Kate Gosselin's Kate Plus 8 Reality Show
Upon hitting what will be the show's 150th episode, TLC is bringing down the axe on Kate Gosselin's Kate Plus 8. TLC confirmed that after the finale of the show's current season, it will be lights out
Weird Health Tips That Actually Work
(BlackDoctor.org) -- You're slicing some veggies for a salad, and next thing you know, that knife gets a little too close to your finger. What condiment, oddly, can help provide you with some surprisi
Pledge of allegiance to the Tea Party
If you spent this weekend on a beach or at a barbecue, what you missed was the clearest set of signals we've had yet about the far-right, negative turn the Republican field is taking in this election.