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Saints Bounty Scandal: Ex-Saints Defensive Coach Instructed Players To Injure 49ers (AUDIO)

Source:  Michael Klopman / The Huffington Post Hours before members of the New Orleans Saints' coaching staff and front office werescheduled to have their appeals heard by the NFL regarding the team's bounty scandal, an incriminating audio recording surfaced of former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams seemingly exhorting his players to injure opponents during a fiery pre-game speech. Yahoo's Michael [...]

Washington Watch with Roland Martin, 04.01.12, Video Podcast

Our top story this week: while the shooter is still free, the right wing attacks Trayvon Martin's character. How can we ensure that he did not die in vain? Our "Washington Watch" newsmakers: young, Black and successful in the nation's capital on Trayvon Martin as well as race. In the "Washington Watch" roundtable: Keli Goff, [...]

NFL Unveils New Nike Uniforms (VIDEO)

Going for a slightly sleeker look, the NFL introduced its new uniforms designed by Nike. At the unveiling, designers focused attention on the new design of the Seattle Seahawks uniform, which is rooted in Pacific Northwest traditions.

Obama Attacks House GOP Budget Plan (VIDEO)

In a speech before newspaper executives Tuesday, President Barack Obama said that a budget plan presented by House Republicans represents a "prescription for decline" that harms future generations.

Tyler Perry's Racial Profiling Story (VIDEO)

Filmmaker Tyler Perry shares a recent experience where he thought he was a victim of racial profiling. WATCH:

President Obama: Ronald Reagan 'Could Not Get Through A Republican Primary Today' (VIDEO)

Source: Meenal Vamburkar / Mediaite Ronald Reagan is often touted as a great Republican president — and some polls even show he's ranked as one of the best modern presidents. At the Associated Press' annual luncheon on Tuesday, President Obama played off the Reagan popularity and told newspaper editors that Reagan "could not get through [...]

LISTEN: R&B Star Rahsaan Patterson Discusses The Devastating Effects Of Child Sex Abuse And New His Song Don't Touch Me

Roland Martin talks with R&B star Rahsaan Patterson about the devastating and long-lasting effects of child sexual abuse, his personal testimony and the song he wrote called Don't Touch Me. Rahsaan Patterson's song Don't Touch Me is available on iTunes today, Tuesday, April 3rd, and the proceeds will go Rape Abuse Incest National Network.

Tornadoes Tear Through Dallas-Fort Worth Area (VIDEO)

Source: CNN Tornadoes ripped through the Dallas-Fort Worth area Tuesday, tossing tractor-trailers like toys and causing widespread damage to homes and other structures. One tornado was spotted on the ground five miles east of downtown Dallas, the National Weather Service said. All flights at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport were grounded and passengers and airport employees [...]

Obama Hits Hard At GOP Budget Plan, Romney

Source: MSNBC In what was billed a "big speech" by the White House, President Barack Obama took to the podium at an Associated Press luncheon on Tuesday to hit hard at the budget put forward by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan. He called the plan, backed by the Republican-controlled House, a "Trojan horse." The [...]

Allegiant Air Charging Up To $35 For Carry-On Bag (VIDEO)

Source: Joe Myxter / MSNBC Beginning Wednesday, Allegiant Air will charge passengers up to $35 for carry-on bags. "Under this new structure, passengers will be permitted to bring one personal item that can be placed under the seat in front of them (like a purse, briefcase, laptop, etc.) for free, and if they choose to [...]