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Sanford Police: Trayvon Martin's death 'ultimately avoidable'

2012-05-18T19:41:00.000-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); While the ineptitude of the Sanford Police Department in it's handling on the Trayvon Martin shooting case is inexcusable it does seem that they agree with what many Trayvon Martin supporters have been saying all along. That would be that if George Zimmerman had stayed in the car Trayvon would still be alive. [

‘Super PAC’ Racially Divisive Plan to Link Obama to Rev. Wright

2012-05-18T06:09:00.000-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); A group of high-profile Republican strategists has put forward a plan that calls for running commercials linking Mr. Obama to incendiary comments by his former spiritual adviser, the Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr., whose race-related sermons made him a highly charged figure in the 2008 campaign. What follows below

Herman Cain Obama taking black votes for granted.

2012-05-16T16:27:00.000-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); Remember Herman Cain? He was the pizza CEO guy / pervert that ran for the republican nomination recently. While appearing on Fox News ( where else ) former republican candidate Herman Cain said that President Obama was taking the black vote for granted, Cain also said that President Obama's support of gay

Florida mother Kills her 4 children and herself

2012-05-15T21:35:00.002-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); A mother of four shot and killed her children -- three of whom returned home after fleeing -- before killing herself Tuesday morning at a Port St. John home, according to investigators. The Brevard County Sheriff's Office said Tonya Thomas, 33, shot and killed her two daughters, 17-year-old Pebbles Johnson and

Read what prosecutors say happened the night Trayvon Martin was shot.

2012-05-15T16:03:00.000-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); Prosecutors in the Trayvon Martin case have released the affidavit of probable cause for second degree murder against George Zimmerman. Read that affidavit below:

Jay Z supports President Obama's position on gay marriage.

2012-05-14T21:06:00.001-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); Jay-Z may not be "a huge fan of the [political] system," but the rapper remains a firm supporter of President Barack Obama. The rapper said Monday in an interview with CNN's Poppy Harlow and that considers Obama's announcement of support for states legalizing same-sex marriages to be a political plus. Watch more

Famed FAMU marching band suspended another year

2012-05-14T15:33:00.000-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); Florida A&M University's famed marching band is being suspended for at least one more school year as officials try to cleanse the hazing culture that led to the death of a drum major, the school's president said Monday. FAMU President James Ammons said the Marching 100 should stay off the field at least

The greatest Mother's Day gift: Daughter gives mother kidney.

2012-05-13T10:19:00.000-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); Great story! A South Florida woman has given her mother an incredible gift just in time for Mother’s Day, the gift of life. She gave her mother who is suffering from Lupus and facing kidney failure a kidney.

Mommy: a Mother's Day Poem

2012-05-13T06:52:00.002-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); Here's a poem I post every Mother's Day. Happy Mother's Day to the all of the mothers out there from AAreports.com. MOMMY This is for the mother who always looks a mess but always makes sure that her children look their best This is for the mother who doesn’t need time for “for me” her kids are first she

Would Marissa Alexander been better off if she had killed her husband?

2012-05-12T07:14:00.001-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); Marissa Alexander tried to use the stand your ground laws in her defense during her trial on aggravated assault charges. It took a jury 12 minutes of deliberation to give Marissa Alexander 20 years for firing a warning shot into the air when confronted by an abusive husband. It took months to arrest George

Marissa Alexander sentenced to 20 years in prison

2012-05-11T17:24:00.002-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); Take the poll: Would Marissa Alexander been better off if she had killed her husband? [ SOURCE ] Saying he had no discretion under state law, a judge sentenced a Jacksonville, Florida, woman to 20 years in prison Friday for firing a warning shot in an effort to scare off her abusive husband.The law mandates

White Supremacist republican candidate for Bonner County Idaho Sheriff

2012-05-10T17:30:00.000-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); [ SOURCE ] Shaun Winkler, a white supremacist in Idaho running as a Republican for Bonner County sheriff. "Most people don't know that we don't just oppose the Jews and the Negroes," he said, according to the Daily Bee. "We also oppose sexual predators and drugs of any kind." While Winkler has claimed that he

Will President Obama's support for gay marriage cost him black votes?

2012-05-09T16:01:00.001-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); In an interview with ABC News’ Robin Roberts President Obama announced his support for gay marriage. One of his core constituencies, African Americans voters have consistently shown through their votes that they don't support gay marriage. Is this something that may cause President Obama some votes or something

93-year-old black woman suing Pennsylvania over voter ID law

2012-05-08T19:04:00.002-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); [ SOURCE ] Viviette Applewhite, like many elderly Americans, does hot have a birth certificate or a driver’s license. The 93-year-old grandmother is suing the state of Pennsylvania over its harsh new voter ID law. She has voted in every election since she voted for John F. Kennedy in 1962, but this year,

Andre 3000 Set to Shoot Jimi Hendrix Biopic

2012-05-08T14:45:00.001-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); André 3000 is set to star in "All Is by My Side," the long-awaited Jimi Hendrix biopic, according to the Irish Film and Television Network. IFTN reports that the film is currently in preproduction in Wicklow, Ireland, and that the shoot will last six weeks. Principal photography is expected to start in about

Woman accuses President Obama of treason at Romney rally. Romney says nothing.

2012-05-07T18:45:00.002-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); During a Mitt Romney campaign rally a woman asking a question said she though President Obama was guilty of treason before asking a question. Romney completely ignored the woman's remarks on treason and answered her question. In all fairness Romney did say he did not agree with the woman after the rally was over.

President Obama Ready to Go Rally in Columbus, Ohio 05/05/12

2012-05-06T07:47:00.000-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); President Obama kicked off his presidential campaign with his first rally in Columbus Ohio. Watch his speech below:

Why as the father of a daughter I will not watch the Mayweather / Cotto fight.

2012-05-04T20:38:00.001-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); I will not watch the Floyd Mayweather fight on Saturday night. As the father of a little girl I can't find my way to watch a woman beater fight on Saturday. This "man" will earn 32 million just for stepping in the ring and millions more based on pay per view buys. I will not give him one damn dime by buying this

WBLS will keep Open Line on the air!

2012-05-04T16:38:00.000-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); [ SOURCE ] WBLS (107.5 FM) will retain the popular "Open Line" public affairs show from the late Kiss-FM, WBLS program director Skip Dillard said Thursday. "Open Line," which is cohosted by Bob Slade, James Mtume and Bob Pickett, will stay in its 10 a.m.-noon timeslot Sundays. It will follow The Rev. Al

NY Post writer thinks that Brooklyn Nets should be called the Brooklyn Niggers????

2012-05-04T16:19:00.001-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); Phil Mushnick a "writer" for the NY Post obviously doesn't like Jay Z or that fact that he has anything to do with the Brooklyn Nets. The choice of uniform color seems to have really bothered Mushick. So much that he turned to using the words nigger and bitch. He writes: [ SOURCE ] As long as the Nets are

Marissa Alexander denied a new trial.

2012-05-03T17:50:00.004-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); [ SOURCE ] Marissa Alexander learned her numerous motions for a retrial were denied Thursday morning by Circuit Court Judge James Daniel. A packed Duval County courtroom listened as the judge heard arguments as to why Alexander should be granted a new trial. Earlier Thursday morning, a group of supporters

Democrats & Republicans even divided on their favorite sports.

2012-05-02T20:46:00.000-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); Wow things have become so partisan that democrats and republicans even have different favorite sports according to a Washington Post / ABC News poll. The poll is only of sports that are in season so the NFL was not included. Democrats and Republicans seemingly divide on everything, including sports. Democrats

NFL legend Junior Seau dead of apparent suicide

2012-05-02T15:22:00.001-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); Linebacker Junior Seau, well known to Bay Area football fans from his time with the San Diego Chargers as well as USC, has died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to multiple news reports.

4-Alarm Fire Damages Tyler Perry Studios

2012-05-02T15:02:00.000-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); On Tuesday Night there was a 4-Alarm fire at Tyler Perry Studios. The damage seems to be minimal. As of yet no witnesses have come forward saying that they saw Spike Lee running from the scene holding a gas can. Watch video on this story below. 4-Alarm Fire Damages Tyler Perry Studios: MyFoxATLANTA.com

Video: Pres. Obama Addresses U.S. Troops During Surprise Visit To Afghanistan

2012-05-01T21:35:00.000-04:00

stLight.options({publisher: "ur-5d0edd01-4c7c-cddb-71b5-b337fe12fc2b"}); During his surprise visit to Afghanistan on Tuesday, President Obama addressed American troops at Bagram Air Force Base. Watch that adress below: