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Commentary: Why Anthony Weiner Should Resign By Jason Linkins
There is a school of thought that says when a Congressman is caught out in a sex scandal, the one thing they should never, ever do is resign from office. That seems to be the path that Representative
Repower America Messages Delivered: Thanks to you, 42,000 Strong Against the Keystone XL Pipeline
There’s a big new landmark that might wind across America: TransCanada Corporation, an oil company, wants to build a 1,700-mile steel pipeline to pump dirty oil from the tar sands of Alberta, Canada,
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria: Holding Fast
“Hold fast” is not a phrase we often use in this culture. But in the original Greek, hold fast means not only to embrace, but to embrace with force as if someone is trying to take something from you.
Maternal Mortality Rates Are Increasing For American-American Women
America's Wire Washington, DC (June 1, 2011) -- High rates of obesity, high blood pressure and inadequate prenatal care cause death from childbirth more often for African-Americans in the United Sta
Sign Petition to Help Bring Justice for the Late Lula Baity
This Past May was Elder Abuse Awareness Month; According to the American Psychological Association, elder abuse occurs when senior citizens are assaulted, mistreated, or taken advantage of, whether th
Pray Continually for Your Children
If you are not a parent, you still can help others move toward the heart of God by praying for them. Jesus reflected God’s own heart when he prayed for the disciples, and we reflect God’s heart when
4 Misconceptions About Hypertension
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Are you worried about high blood pressure in yourself, a family member, or a friend? Your concern is well founded. If left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to a range of he
The Church of Oprah by Jim Daly
Are you a fan of Oprah Winfrey or did you ever watch her popular television program over the last twenty-five years? Millions of people were drawn to the Oprah Winfrey Show not just because of a hung
Home School Heartbeat: Sons (& Daughters) of Thunder
You know about Martin Luther King Jr.’s role in the civil rights movement. But did you know that his dream of life and liberty for all was a family vision? Today on Home School Heartbeat, Dr. Alveda K
Anthony Weiner Refuses To Resign After Admitting to Sending Racy Pictures
NEW YORK -- Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) insisted he’s staying in office Monday, even as a string of embarrassing new revelations and photos emerged that apparently reveal a hidden, lascivious online
Newlyweds: The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge Moving into Kensington Palace, the former home of Princess Diana
LONDON - Prince William and Kate Middleton are getting a London apartment — in a palace —Palace officials said the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge — as the newlyweds are formally known now — would use a
Work-life balance: Who does it best? Citizens in this European country work less and take more personal time
That was the question Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) attempted to answer. Their conclusion: Denmark. The OECD looked at data from 34 countries, assessin
The New York Times News Alert: Up to 30 Dismembered Bodies Found Near Houston, Reuters Reports
Authorities in Texas said Tuesday that they had found up to 30 dismembered bodies, including children, buried at a house in a rural county east of Houston, local media reported. Read More: http://
Type 2 Diabetes – Tradjenta (linagliptin) gets FDA approval »
(Best Syndication News) - A new prescription medication Tradjenta (linagliptin) has gained the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval for the treatment of adult Type 2 diabetes. Tradjenta ca
Psychology Today Complies With Demands, Fires Kanawaza author of Offensive article regarding Black Women!
> The efforts of you and more than 75,000 other ColorOfChange members paid > off.^1 Psychology Today has now agreed to remove controversial author > Satoshi Kanazawa, the author of a dee
Weekly spelling tip: Make it stick
How do you get information to stick in your student's long-term memory? Think back to your own school days. Do you recall any particular "learning moments"? Why do you remember them? The two main
Liberties » Prayer Steals the Show at Texas Graduation
Angela Hildenbrand used her 15 minutes of fame wisely — focused on prayer. While the nation watched, the valedictorian said a prayer at Saturday’s graduation ceremony at Medina Valley High School, nea
Transgenerational Blessings By Dr. Patricia Bailey-Jones
This week's topic: Generational Blessings: The character qualities of Joseph are revealed in Genesis forty-five. Joseph refuses to retaliate against his brothers, but rather he sets his family up for
Bernice King Explains Why She Left Bishop Long’s Church
(VIA My Praise Atlanta) As My Praise Atlanta reported earlier, the Rev. Bernice King has announced that she is stepping down as an elder at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. King said her decision
4 Celebrities With Lupus
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Lupus has many shades. It can affect people of different races, ethnicities, and ages, both men and women. It can look like different diseases. It's different for every person who
States that Passed Arizona-style Immigration Laws Now Face Costly, Uphill Legal Battles
Despite repeated warnings from business groups, tourism and industry boards and advocates about the hefty price tag attached to Arizona-style legislation, state lawmakers continued to push “get tough”
First person in the world ' cured ' of AIDS
This past Sunday marked 30 years since the first AIDS cases were reported in the United States. And this anniversary brings fresh hope for something many had come to think was impossible: finding a cu
Congress Not Riding to the Rescue
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Congress will not be riding to the rescue. Economic indicators are pointing to slower growth. More Americans are looking for jobs, and the housing market is in a confirmed doub
Shaq retires, calls himself the Big AARP
WINDERMERE, FLA.—Shaquille O’Neal walked up the stairs to the makeshift stage in his home gymnasium, pulled out a few index cards with some notes and said the words he never thought were coming. Go
Meet the Spelling Bee C-h-a-m-p-i-o-n
PA teen Sukanya Roy was close to the Scripps National Spelling Bee's final in previous years. Now, she's taken the prize. http://www.cnn.com/