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August 20, 2016

Virginia officer dances to Beyonce’s ‘Formation’ at local lip sync contest

It’s back to school time, and even the officers are getting in formation…LITERALLY. Stafford County Police Lieutenant Deuntay Diggs put
May 1, 2012

Bullied teen uses experience to win essay scholarship

Gabrielle Jones, a high school senior who was bullied by her classmates for much of her life, has channeled that…
March 9, 2012

Obamas dine with supporters, contest winners (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama broke bread with a group of small-dollar donors to his…
November 2, 2011

Ex-'X Factor' singer says deal cut for his exit

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Former 'The X Factor' contestant Dexter Haygood said he wasn't pushed off Fox's new singing contest.…
March 9, 2011

Magnum's hip-hop safe sex campaign: Without rhyme or reason?

OPINION - It feels like a marketing gimmick that only a middle-aged, out-of-touch white man could dream up: Magnum condoms…
February 17, 2011

10 ways to make NBA all-star weekend even better

OPINION - Dubbed "Black Thanksgiving" by ESPN personality Michael Wilbon, NBA all-star weekend has transformed into the most popular of…
January 31, 2010

Black woman wins Miss America crown

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A 22-year-old Virginia woman who said she once thought her only talent was singing is the…