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SLC NAACP Asks Mo. Governor to Stop Execution of Man Convicted of Killing 2

SLC NAACP asks Mo. governor to stop execution of man convicted of killing 2
FILE — In this file photo taken Monday, Oct. 19, 1998, Joseph Paul Franklin sits in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court where jury selection was set to begin in his murder trial in Cincinnati, Ohio.… Continue reading

Ford's Approval Rating Strong Amid New Report on 'Domestic Assault'

Ford's approval rating strong amid new report on 'domestic assault'
The results suggest that many of the 1,049 residents polled support the mayor even though they are aware of at least some of the allegations he's currently facing, including drug and alcohol abuse. Highlights: 69 per cent said they believe… Continue reading

JR Smith Returns to NY Knicks After Ban

JR Smith returns to NY Knicks after ban
The NBA's reigning Sixth Man of the Year is cleared to make his season debut Sunday at noon against the San Antonio Spurs after missing the first five games while serving a suspension for violating the league's drug policy. Smith is still… Continue reading

Kennedys Have Baby Daughter in Galloway Hospital

Kennedys have baby daughter in Galloway hospital
Former Rhode Island Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy and his wife, Amy Kennedy, announced the birth at the Roger B. Hansen Center for Childbirth at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Mainland Campus shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday. “Amy and I are thrilled … Read more… Continue reading

Bikur Cholim, Virtually or Otherwise

Bikur Cholim, Virtually or Otherwise
Chat, text, G+ hangout, Skype, e-mail, a phone call. I feel like the value of these forms of bikur cholim … But when his daughter struggled with mental illness and addiction, that font of love and support was absent. It would stay absent till his… Continue reading

Derek Jeter Set to Take a Swing at Conquering the Publishing Industry

Derek Jeter set to take a swing at conquering the publishing industry
For some former NFL players, the only things that remain are traumatic brain injuries, shattered joints and addiction to painkillers. Many football retirees … lost in the shuffle?” The series, which premieres on Monday on GQ's video site… Continue reading