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Woman Killed By Stray Bullet While Holding Her Infant Son

Source: Jon Reed / AL.com BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Children were back to playing games and riding bikes at the Gate City housing complex Monday evening, but the loved ones of Sheri Williams were still in mourning. Williams, 24, was killed before 1 p.m. Monday when a bullet intended for somebody else hit her in the [...]

Does President Obama Still Have ‘The Juice’ To Get Things Done? (VIDEO)

Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs joins Andrea Mitchell to talk about Obama’s Tuesday presser and his ability to get things done 100 days into his second term.

Michelle Obama’s Triceps Spur 4,400 Percent Increase In Upper Arm Plastic Surgery

Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Source:  Alexis Garrett Stodghill / theGrio First lady Michelle Obama’s toned triceps have spurred an almost 4,400 percent increase in upper arm plastic surgery according to a report released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) on Monday. It’s latest release of plastic surgery statistics from 2012 show an [...]

Nevada Opens Door Of Online Gambling With Poker Launch (VIDEO)

Source: Bill O’Driscoll, Reno Gazette Journal / USA Today RENO, Nev. — Nevada will lead the nation into the world of legal, real-money Internet gambling with Tuesday’s launch of a Las Vegas-based online poker site. UltimatePoker.com will deal the first hand at noon ET to in-state gamblers in what its operators, as well as industry [...]

Jason Collins Says ‘Huge Weight’ Lifted After Becoming First Openly Gay Major Pro Athlete (VIDEO)

Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Source: Anthony Castellano / ABC News Washington Wizards center Jason Collins says a “huge weight has been lifted” from his shoulders after becoming the first openly gay athlete in a major U.S. team sport and he is waiting for someone else to “raise their hand” to follow his lead. “I hope that [...]

Obama On Boston Bombing: Lindsey Graham ‘Is Not Right’

Source: Luke Johnson / The Huffington Post President Barack Obama on Tuesday defended his administration’s handling of the Boston bombings, refuting an accusation by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) that the attacks were the administration’s fault. “Mr. Graham is not right on this issue, although it may have generated some headlines,” he said in a press conference. [...]

Pres. Obama Nominates Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx As Transportation Secretary

Source:  Arlette Saenz / ABC News President Obama announced his nomination for Transportation Secretary today, calling Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx a “friend” and an “impressive leader.” “I know Anthony’s experience will make him an outstanding Transportation Secretary.  He’s got the respect of his peers, mayors and governors all across the country.  And as a consequence, I think [...]

SI.com: Jason Collins Comes Out As Gay Athlete (VIDEO)

Sports Illustrated’s Chris Stone and Jon Wertheim discuss NBA veteran Jason Collins’ decision to come out as gay.

WASHINGTON WATCH: Pres. Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama To Get Matching Tattoos With Daughters Sasha And Malia? (VIDEO)

This past week, the “Today” show released some of the lighter moments of Savannah Guthrie’s interview with President Obama. The President told her what he and First Lady would do if their daughters Sasha or Malia got a tattoo, and he talked about the First Lady’s “mom dancing.” MR. MARTIN:  Welcome back. This week, the [...]

WASHINGTON WATCH: U.S. Army Offers Ways To Develop STEM Skills With New Initiative (VIDEO)

Unemployment numbers for African-Americans continue to be well above those of our white counterparts. What’s amazing is the hundreds of thousands of technical jobs that go unfilled every year. Unless we develop skills in what’s called STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Math — we will continue to fall behind unless we increase those numbers. [...]