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LIVE VIDEO: Google+ Hangout With President Barack Obama

JOIN THE LIVE CHAT VISIT WHITEHOUSE.GOV President Obama will join a special Google+ Hangout from the West Wing, moderated by Steve Grove, to answer the YouTube community's questions about the 2012 State of the Union address.

Conn. Police Chief Retiring Amid Racial Scandal (VIDEO)

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Source: MSNBC HARTFORD, Conn. — The police chief in East Haven, Conn., is retiring amid a scandal in which four officers are accused of tyrannizing Latino residents. Chief Leonard Gallo's attorney, Jon Einhorn, said the chief is stepping down because of the federal [...]

Washington Watch: Gabrielle Giffords Steps Down, Plus Vernice Armour The First Black Female Combat Pilot (VIDEO)

On Wednesday, Gabrielle Giffords officially resigned from the House of Representatives, but not before getting a final bill passed and causing cheers and tears throughout the House, but also the nation. That kind of determination is inspiring to everyone, no matter your race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Now, we all have a little Gabby [...]

Washington Watch Roundtable: Gov. Jan Brewer And Disrespect Of President Barack Obama (VIDEO)

Roland Martin and the Washington Watch roundtable discuss Gov. Jan Brewer and President Obama's exchange in Arizona as well as the level of disrespect being show to President Obama. This week's Washington Watch roundtable features Hilary Shelton, executive vice president of the NAACP, April Ryan, the White House correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks, Robert [...]

Domestic Violence Or Honor Killings? Three Family Members Convicted Of Murder (VIDEO)

Irshad Manji joined Roland S. Martin, Will Cain, Maria Cardona and Soledad O'Brien on Starting Point to discuss a recent case where three family members were found guilty of honor murders.

How To Watch President Obama's Google+ Hangout

Source: Alex Fitzpatrick / Mashable U.S. President Barack Obama will be answering questions in a Google+ Hangout on Monday evening. The president, who has previously participated in digital town halls for Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, will be hanging out at the White House's Google+ page from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. ET. Obama will be [...]

VALORIE BURTON: What If It DOES Work Out?

Dear Friend, Fear. It creeps up on us, often without a sound. It asks, "What if everything goes wrong?" "What if I fail?" "What if I never get what I want?" And disastrous answers to those questions can send us down a path of negative thinking that spirals out of control. Psychologists call it "catastrophizing." [...]

Herman Cain Endorses Gingrich (VIDEO)

Former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain endorsed his former rival Newt Gingrich at an event in West Palm Beach, Florida Saturday night.

Singers Pay Musical Tributes At Etta James' Funeral (VIDEO)

Hundreds of mourners have attended the funeral service of American R&B star, Etta James with musical tributes from Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera.

MLK III Opens Up About Being Removed As CEO Of The King Center

Source: Shelia M. Poole and Ernie Suggs / The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Martin L. King III said he left the nonprofit center that bears his father's name over concerns about its future and relationship with the for-profit entity that handles licensing of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s likeness and words. In an exclusive interview with [...]