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October 28, 2013

North Dakota town OKs building ban to deter Aryan enclave

LEITH, N.D. (AP) — Leaders in a small southwestern North Dakota town have approved a moratorium on any new construction…
October 28, 2013

Aaron Hernandez girlfriend said to throw out evidence

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — The girlfriend of former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a…
October 28, 2013

Macys: Employees not involved in alleged race stop of actor Rob Brown

NEW YORK (AP) — No Macy's employees were involved in the detention or questioning of a black actor who claims…
October 28, 2013

DC police: Chris Brown, companion threw punches

WASHINGTON (AP) — District of Columbia police say singer Chris Brown punched a man who tried to take a picture…
October 28, 2013

Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray released from jail after 2 years

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The doctor convicted of killing Michael Jackson was released from jail Monday after serving nearly two…
October 27, 2013

Darrell Wallace Jr. sets NASCAR milestone, becomes first black driver to win race in 50 years

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Darrell Wallace Jr. became the second black driver to win on NASCAR's national level and first…
October 27, 2013

Chris Brown charged with assault in DC, police say

WASHINGTON (AP) — Police say singer Chris Brown has been arrested in Washington after a fight broke out near the…
October 27, 2013

Jay Z defends deal with Barneys after the store is accused of profiling

NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z said Saturday he's being unfairly 'demonized' for just waiting to hear all of the facts...
October 26, 2013

Sharpton threatens store boycott over profile suit

NEW YORK (AP) — The Rev. Al Sharpton threatened Saturday to boycott luxury retailer Barneys if the department store doesn't…
October 26, 2013

Ailing Serena rallies, makes WTA final vs Li Na

ISTANBUL (AP) — Serena Williams can't be stopped, even when she hits the wall...
October 26, 2013

Lolo Jones, Lauryn Williams on US bobsled team

(AP) - Olympic sprinting gold medalist Lauryn Williams and Olympic hurdles veteran Lolo Jones were among nine women chosen Saturday…
October 26, 2013

Detroit bets on uncertainty of rail, new arena

DETROIT (AP) — It may be too broke to pay its bills or even respond to 911 calls on time,…
October 24, 2013

2nd shopper accuses Barneys of racial profiling

NEW YORK (AP) — Another shopper is accusing Barneys New York of racial profiling...
October 24, 2013

Sharpton’s Nation Action Network seeks meeting with Barneys CEO

NEW YORK (AP) — A civil rights group said Thursday it was seeking a meeting with the CEO of Barneys…
October 24, 2013

B.o.B hopes to join Bruno Mars on Super Bowl stage

ATLANTA (AP) — B.o.B is happy that Bruno Mars is the halftime performer at Super Bowl XLVIII, especially if he…
October 24, 2013

Obama calls for immigration law by end of the year

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama called on Congress Thursday to finish work on an immigration overhaul by the end…
October 24, 2013

Greg Oden makes NBA return with Miami Heat

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For Greg Oden and his Miami Heat teammates, four minutes on an NBA court in a…
October 24, 2013

Overall grad rates improve for college athletes

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — College athletes are graduating at an all-time high rate, the NCAA said Thursday...
October 24, 2013

$75 million black history museum envisioned in SC

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Standing near where tens of thousands of African slaves landed in Charleston, Mayor Joseph P. Riley…
October 23, 2013

No charges against Zimmerman in dispute with wife

SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — A police spokesman says no criminal charges will be filed against George Zimmerman in a dispute…