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Two And A Half Men Co-Star Wants You To Stop Watching The Show, Calls It Filth (VIDEO)

Roland Martin, Will Cain, Christine Romans, Ron Brownstein, John Berman and Nischelle Turner discuss Two and a Half Man co-star Angus T. Jones calling the show filth in a recent Christian testimonial.

Ambassador Susan Rice Meets GOP Senators To Discuss Benghazi (VIDEO)

Roland Martin, Will Cain, Dana Bash, Ron Brownstein, Christine Romans and John Berman discuss Ambassador Susan Rice’s trip to Capitol Hill to discuss what she knew about the Benghazi consulate attack.

President Obama Hits ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Campaign Trail

Source: David Jackson / USA Today President Obama is expanding his campaign for a “fiscal cliff” plan that includes higher taxes on wealthier Americans. Over the course of this week, Obama will meet with small-business owners and middle-class Americans about the possible impact of higher taxes and budget cuts that would kick in next year [...]

AP: South American Pole Dancing Champion Crowned (VIDEO)

A competitor from Brazil won the South American Pole Dancing championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Monday. She’ll represent her continent at the Pole Dancing World Championship in Europe next year. (Nov. 27)

Sen. John McCain: ‘Troubled’ By Benghazi Reports (VIDEO)

Three Republican senators who have just met with U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice say they are more troubled now over her initial explanations about the Sept. 11 raid in Libya that killed the U.S. Ambassador. (Nov. 27)

Katt Williams Sued For ‘Non-Performance’ After Bizarre Meltdown During Oakland Show

Source: Cavan Sieczkowski / The Huffington Post Comedian Katt Williams’ bizarre on-stage meltdown has landed the “Friday After Next” star on the receiving end of a lawsuit, filed on behalf of those who paid for nothing but a “non-performance.” Williams and promoter Live Nation have been sued in a class action lawsuit filed by Brian Herline on behalf of all [...]

LISTEN: Actor Charles S. Dutton On His New Film "The Obama Effect" And The Challenges Of Getting The Film Distributed

Roland Martin talks with actor Charles S. Dutton about his new film “The Obama Effect” and the challenges he faced in Hollywood trying to get the film distributed. DON’T MISS! WASHINGTON WATCH: Charles S. Dutton On His New Film “The Obama Effect” (VIDEO)

Ambassador Susan Rice To Meet With Sen. McCain On Benghazi

Source: Brian Montopoli / CBS News United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice will meet with senators on Capitol Hill Tuesday to answer questions about the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya. CBS News has learned her appearance will include a morning meeting with Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who has been among her biggest critics since her [...]

WASHINGTON WATCH: Actor David Harewood Discusses The Difficulties Black Actors From The U.K. & U.S. Face (VIDEO)

David Harewood is a black, English actor starring in the Showtime series “Homeland,” but he says the problems faced by black actors in England are the same as the problems faced by black actors in the U.S. Harewood joined Roland Martin on Washington Watch to discuss this and the origins of the Harewood name.  MR. [...]

WASHINGTON WATCH: Charles S. Dutton Discusses Being Incarcerated; What He Says To Encourage Young Men In Prison (VIDEO)

Actor Charles S. Dutton joined Roland Martin on the set of Washington Watch to discuss his latest film projects and what he says to encourage young African-American men who are incarcerated. MR. MARTIN: Here’s more of my interview with Charles Dutton. [RESUME INTERVIEW WITH CHARLES DUTTON.] MR. MARTIN: You spent seven years in prison. MR. [...]