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Christopher Dorner’s Charred Body Is Positively Identified

Source: Los Angeles Times San Bernardino County sheriff’s officials have positively identified the charred remains found in a mountain cabin Tuesday as being the body of Christopher Dorner. Officials said they made the identification using dental records during the autopsy. The announcement brings a formal end to the epic manhunt for Dorner, who was accused [...]

Reports: Lakers Owner Jerry Buss Hospitalized With Cancer

Source: Ben Golliver / Sports Illustrated Lakers owner Jerry Buss has been hospitalized for an extended period of time as he battles cancer, according to multiple reports. RadarOnline.com first reported the cause of Buss’ hospitalization. The businessman and billionaire is at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and a source close to the situation tells RadarOnline.com that Lakers [...]

Fox News Hosts Mock Desiline Victor, 102 Year Old Woman Who Waited Three Hours To Vote

Source: The Huffington Post Desiline Victor, a 102-year old woman, received a standing ovation during the State of the Union on Tuesday for her resolve to vote. Fox News hosts Brian Kilmeade, Martha MacCallum and Bill Hemmer, however, wondered what the “big deal” was. Victor made two trips and waited three hours to vote in Miami in [...]

President Obama: Pre-K Not Babysitting, But Teaching (VIDEO)

President Obama calls on Congress for investments in high-quality early childhood education programs.

Republicans Stall Hagel Nomination

Source: CNN The Senate failed to garner enough votes Thursday to stop a filibuster against Defense Secretary nominee Chuck Hagel. Fifty-eight voted to move forward with the nomination, while 40 voted to hold it up. One senator, Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch, announced present, and Republican Sen. David Vitter missed the vote. Democrats needed 60 votes [...]

TALK BACK: How Should The Carnival Cruise Passengers Be Compensated? (VIDEO)

Carol Costello, Roland Martin, Amy Kremer, Pete Dominick and Ana Navarro discuss how should the Carnival cruise passengers be compensated.

TALK BACK: Should There Be Penalties For Posting Violent Videos Online? (VIDEO)

Carol Costello, Roland Martin, Amy Kremer, Pete Dominick and Ana Navarro discuss if there should be penalties for posting violent videos online.

TALK BACK: Is Drone Warfare Worthy Of A Medal Of Heroism? (VIDEO)

Carol Costello, Roland Martin, Amy Kremer, Pete Dominick and Ana Navarro discuss if drone warfare is worthy of a medal of honor.

POLITICAL BUZZ: Drone Warfare Medal Of Honor; Pres. Obama Still Campaigning & Unlikely Political Valentines (VIDEO)

Roland Martin, Will Cain and Carol Costello discuss today’s Political Buzz. In today’s edition of Political Buzz Roland Martin, Will Cain and Carol Costello discuss if drone warfare is worthy of a medal of honor, should President Obama skip his road trip and take a trip to Capitol Hill and who are the most unlikely [...]

LISTEN: Airickca Gordon-Taylor: Lil’ Wayne’s Lyrics Regarding Emmett Till Are ‘Offensive’

Roland Martin talks with Airickca Gordon-Taylor, the cousin of Emmett Till and the founding director of the Mamie Till Mobley Memorial Foundation about Lil’Wayne’s explicit lyrics that referenced Till’s beating. The lyric was featured on Future’s “Karate Chop” remix with Lil’ Wayne. After facing a lot of scrutiny, Epic Records and LA Reid decided to [...]