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Video Released In Mysterious Death Of Georgia Teen Kendrick Johnson Leaves Questions Unanswered

Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Source: Jeff Black / NBC News Surveillance video taken at a Georgia high school where a student was found dead, rolled up in a gym mat, was released on Wednesday — but it doesn’t appear to show the fateful moment. The release came [...]

EA Parts Ways With Tiger Woods

Source: Darren Rovell / ESPN One of Tiger Woods‘ longest business relationships has come to an end. Electronic Arts announced Monday that it would be ending its 15-year relationship with the golfer, the namesake for the “Tiger Woods PGA Tour” video game series. “We’ve always been big fans of Tiger and we wish him continued success [...]

Shaq PAC? Former NBA Big Ban O’Neal Announces Support For NJ Gov. Christie In New Ad

Source: Elisha Fieldstadt / NBC News New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has scored an endorsement from Shaquille O’Neal, the basketball legend expressed in a video released Sunday. “I don’t support many politicians, but Chris Christie is different,” said Shaq in the 30 second video, released just nine days before the standing governor will compete with Democrat Barbara [...]

NEWSONE NOW: How Do We Confront Anger Management Issues In Black Males Before They Escalate

ROLAND S. MARTIN: We Must Confront Anger Management Issues And The Need To Lash Out by Roland S Martin on Mixcloud Roland Martin discusses anger management issues that lead to physical altercations, fights, arrests and many Black males getting caught up in the criminal justice system as a result. NEWSONE NOW: How Do We Confront [...]

ROLAND S. MARTIN: We Must Confront Anger Management Issues Before They Escalate

ROLAND S. MARTIN: We Must Confront Anger Management Issues And The Need To Lash Out by Roland S Martin on Mixcloud Roland Martin discusses anger management issues that lead to physical altercations, fights, arrests and many Black males getting caught up in the criminal justice system as a result.

NEWSONE NOW: Should Marijuana Be Decriminalized Or Legalized?

NewsOne Now: Should Marijuana Be Decriminalized Or Legalized? by Roland S Martin on Mixcloud Should marijuana be decriminalized or legalized? Should it be taxed and regulated? Should non-violent drug offenders who have been detained for possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal consumption be ticketed instead of arrested? What say you?

Talk Heats Over Profiling Claims By Black NYC Shoppers

Source: Melanie Eversley / USA Today The issue over whether high-end department stores in New York City have wrongly targeted black shoppers – including movie actor Rob Brown – as potential thieves is escalating. A New York State senator on Monday called on the city’s Commission on Human Rights to investigate the allegations as a fourth [...]

Chris Brown Released, Charge Reduced

Source: Ann Oldenburg / USA Today Chris Brown finally appeared in a Washington, D.C., courtroom on Monday afternoon after being arrested Sunday and charged with felony assault for getting into a fight outside the W Hotel. The charge was reduced to simple assault, a misdemeanor, reports AP, and the singer was ordered released. He spent the [...]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast 10:28:13: Chris Brown’s Legal Troubles Continue, Do Black Males Struggle With Anger Issues, Is It Time To Decriminalize Marijuana?

Roland Martin talks with America’s Court Judge Kevin A. Ross about Chris Brown’s recent arrest. Could he face a long jail sentence as a result of threatening criminal activity? Does Chris Brown suffer from anger management issues that were never addressed?

Penn State To Pay $59.7 Million To 26 Sandusky Victims

Source: Cindy Boren / The Washington Post Twenty-six men will share a $59.7-million payout from Penn State University to settle claims that they were sexually abused as children by former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky. The university announced that agreements were reached after nearly a year of negotiations. Twenty-three have completed the legal paperwork; three have agreements [...]