Roland S. Martin's Blog, page 269

Lance Armstrong Won’t Cooperate With USADA Probe

Source: Jason Hanna / CNN Cyclist Lance Armstrong will not cooperate with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s investigation of performance-enhancing drug use in the sport, an Armstrong attorney said Wednesday. USADA had given Armstrong — who publicly admitted such drug use last month — until Wednesday to decide whether he would cooperate under oath with investigators [...]

White House Reveals First Lady Michelle Obama’s New Portrait

The White House has revealed a new portrait of the first lady. WATCH:

‘Where’s The Fence?’ Sen. McCain Faces Angry Residents While Defending Immigration Plan During Town Hall (VIDEO)

Source: Meenal Vamburkar / Mediaite On Tuesday night, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) faced a frustrated crowd when defending his immigration plan during a town hall meeting. Responding to concerns about border security, McCain received a less-than-pleased reaction from residents. “There are 11 million people living here illegally,” he said. “We are not going to get enough buses to deport [...]

VP Joe Biden: Shotgun Will Scare Off Intruders (VIDEO)

Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday that Americans don’t need semi-automatic weapons to protect their homes because a couple of blasts from a shotgun will scare off intruders. He was speaking in an online video as part of a Facebook town hall. (Feb. 19)

BREAKING NEWS: Jesse Jackson Jr. Pleads Guilty To Misusing Campaign Funds; Sentencing Set For June 28

Source: Carol Cratty and Tom Cohen / CNN Washington – Dabbing at this eyes with a handkerchief, former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty on Wednesday to one federal charge related to using campaign funds for personal expenses. “Guilty, your honor,” Jackson responded to U.S. District Judge Robert Wilkins after looking back at family members [...]

LISTEN: Roland Martin Talks With Maceo Parker About His New Book "98% Funky Stuff"

Roland Martin talks with Maceo Parker about his new book “98% Funky Stuff: My Life in Music” and his time playing with James Brown.

800,000 Defense Workers Face Furloughs

Source: Barbara Starr / CNN Washington – Nearly 800,000 civilian workers would be forced to take one day of leave per week without pay if automatic spending cuts go into effect as scheduled, the Defense Department told Congress Wednesday. The furloughs would start in the last week of April and last for 22 weeks, according to the Pentagon [...]

Robin Roberts Returns To ‘Good Morning America’ (VIDEO)

Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Source: ABC News Robin Roberts returned to the “Good Morning America” anchor desk this morning, five months to the day since she underwent a bone marrow transplant to treat myelodysplastic syndrome or MDS, a rare blood disorder. “I have been waiting 174 days to say this:  ‘Good Morning America!,’” Roberts, [...]

CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Jesse Jackson Jr., Sandi Jackson Expected To Plead Guilty Today

Source: Katherine Skiba / Chicago Tribune WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife, former Chicago Ald. Sandi Jackson, arrived at federal court in Washington, D.C. this morning, where they are expected to plead guilty to federal charges connected to the spending of more than $750,000 in campaign cash to buy luxury items, [...]

WATCH: Harlem Reacts To “Harlem Shake” Videos

Harlem reacts to “Harlem Shake” videos