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Victim's mother spends 20 years fighting police brutality

Mila Mimica and Darcy Spencer
WASHINGTON - The mother of a man who was shot 14 times by police while in handcuffs 20 years ago has spent years of her life fighting police brutality...
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Dre aka Andre 3000 (Getty Images)

Andre 3000's mother dies 1 day after his birthday

Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) - Andre 3000's mother died in her sleep early Tuesday at her Georgia home, a representative for the rapper at the firm Sunshine Sachs said Wednesday. Sharon Benjamin-Hodo was 58...
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Former high school football star Brian Banks is helping out those who helped him prove that he was wrongly convicted of rape. He's joining the California Innocence Project's Innocence March. (Courtesy NBC Southern California)

Brian Banks marches to protest wrongful convictions

Christina Cocca, NBC Southern California
NBC Southern California - Brians Banks joined the “Innocence March” in Malibu Saturday as part of a 660-mile walk to support the California Innocence Project...
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Aba Atlas talks about his love for his mother in an original video he posted to You Tube. (Photo courtesy of Aba Atlas/You Tube)

Son gives mother an unforgettable gift

Lilly Workneh
VIDEO - A heartwarming video posted on You Tube just over a week ago has already garnered close to 2 million views...
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Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts as he walks down court during the NBA game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on April 7, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers defeated the Lakers 109-95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Kobe Bryant battles mom, business over auction

Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press
TRENTON, New Jersey (AP) — Kobe Bryant is in a court battle to try to keep his mother from auctioning off mementos from his high school days in Pennsylvania and his early years with the Los Angeles Lakers...
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Philadelphia teacher and adviser Philip Aidoo. (Photo courtesy of NBC Philadelphia)

Teacher buys student 'Fifty Shades of Grey' for reading class

Vince Lattaznio, NBC Philadelphia
NBC Philadelphia - A Philadelphia mother wants her son’s high school teacher fired after he bought the teen the erotic novel "Fifty Shades of Grey" for in-class reading.
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Talk show host Steve Harvey (Courtesy TODAY)

Steve Harvey moved to tears over mom

Ree Hines
TODAY - On the May 6 episode of Steve Harvey, the waterworks return as the funnyman gets serious talking about his mom...
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Left: Randall Casey Right: Wendy Casey (Photo Courtesy: NBC Chicago)

Mother, son lose dual bids for mayor of Dixmoor

NBC Chicago
NBC Chicago - There will be no mayor-elect in the Casey household in Dixmoor. At least not for this election...
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Wendy Casey, 45, and son Randall Casey, 27 (Courtesy: Chicago Tribune)

Mother, son run against each other in Illinois mayoral race

Carrie Healey
theGRIO REPORT - Wendy Casey, 45, is running against three candidates, including her 27-year-old son Randall, in April's election for the mayoral role of village president in Dixmoor, Illinois...
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Oprah with student on campus at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa. Photo: Benny Gool/Harpo

Oprah steps into 'mother role' for Leadership Academy for girls

Chris Witherspoon
theGRIO REPORT - Oprah Winfrey doesn't have any biological children, but the first graduates of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls call her 'mom Oprah'...
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