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‘Sesame Street’ Actor Kevin Clash Resigns From Show Amid Controversy

Source: theGrio Kevin Clash, the puppeteer who for decades has brought the beloved character Elmo to life on Sesame Street, is officially leaving the show in midst of allegations that has had sexual relationships with underage boys. Clash is leaving the show after 28 seasons because the accusations, which he has vehemently denied, are a “distraction.” [...]

LISTEN: Roland Martin, Sophia A. Nelson Discuss Republicans Attacking Ambassador Susan Rice

Roland Martin talks with Sophia Nelson about the U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice.

Rep. Clyburn ‘Frustrated’ By ‘Code Words’ In Criticism Of Amb. Rice’s Handling Of Benghazi Attack (VIDEO)

Source: CNN This morning on “Starting Point,” Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) addresses criticism against U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice and her handling of the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi in September. He says he’s frustrated by the criticism and implies there may be a racial component behind the attacks when terms like ‘incompetent.’ “These [...]

Washington Watch with Roland Martin, 11.18.12, Video Podcast

At the top of our agenda this week: sore loser Mitt Romney says President Obama won because he gave out “gifts” to minorities and young people. Right. President Obama tells Senator John McCain, instead of attacking UN Ambassador Susan Rice, “Go after me!” Why is infant mortality so high in the black community, even for [...]

Egypt Says Israel Will Halt ‘Aggression’ Within Hours

Source: CNN Near the Israel-Gaza border – Egypt said Tuesday that Israel plans to halt its military action in Gaza within hours. “The travesty of the Israel aggression on Gaza will end in a few hours,” Egyptian President Mohammed Morsy said. Israel did not immediately confirm any plans to halt. Egypt has been working to [...]

Indianapolis Home Explosion Now A Homicide Investigation

Source: Charles Wilson / NBC News Authorities launched a homicide investigation Monday into the house explosion that killed a young couple and left numerous homes uninhabitable in an Indianapolis neighborhood. Indianapolis Homeland Security Director Gary Coons made the announcement after meeting with residents of the subdivision where the Nov. 10 blast occurred and just hours [...]

Professor: Enter The Wu-Tang To Teach High School Science

s Source: Martin Rand III / CNN Music has often been used to teach kids complicated concepts. Shows like “Schoolhouse Rock” and “Sesame Street” showed that music can help kids digest lessons, whether it’s how a bill makes it through Congress or words than begin with the letter Q. Now, Columbia University Professor Christopher Emdin is taking that [...]

Anonymous Declares ‘Cyberwar’ On Israel

Source: John D. Sutter / CNN In the digital age, war isn’t contained to the ground. The Israeli government on Sunday said it has been hit with more than 44 million cyberattacks since it began aerial strikes on Gaza last week. Anonymous, the hacker collective, claimed responsibility for taking down some sites and leaking passwords because [...]

Congress To Investigate CIA Talking Points On Benghazi

Source: Lucy Madison / CBS News Amid ongoing criticism from Republicans over comments U.N. ambassador Susan Rice made about recent violence in Benghazi, Libya, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., called for an investigation into a set of talking points the CIA gave out to Rice and others following the attacks, which she said would help clear up [...]

Walmart Workers Threaten to Strike on Black Friday, One of the Biggest Days of the Year (VIDEO)

Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Watch More News Videos at ABC | 2012 Presidential Election | Entertainment & Celebrity News Source: Bianna Golodryga /  ABC News While bargain-hunting shoppers gear up this week for Black Friday, Walmart, the country’s largest retailer, may be in for a blackout on one of the biggest shopping [...]