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ROLAND S. MARTIN: Will Newt "Chuckie" Gingrich Show Up At The GOP Debate? (VIDEO)

Roland Martin, Amy Kremer, Will Cain, and Ron Brownstein join Soledad O'Brien on Starting Point to discuss what to expect at tonight's GOP Debate.

TJMS: Mario Armstrong Explains How SOPA, PIPA Impacts Content Creators, Media Companies And You

Roland Martin talks with Mario Armstrong, Technology Contributor for the Today Show about SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act), PIPA (Protect IP Act (PIPA), how it can affect content creators and media companies. The Senate is scheduled to vote on PIPA on January 24th, 2012.

First Lady Michelle Obama To Appear On 'The Tonight Show' January 31st

Source: The Huffington Post Michelle Obama will appear on "The Tonight Show" on January 31st, NBC announced on Thursday. The episode will mark Mrs. Obama's first appearance on the late night institution as the First Lady; she appeared on the show in late October, 2008. According to a release from the show, the First Lady [...]

Newt Gingrich: I Won't Criticize My Ex-Wife (VIDEO)

As Newt Gingrich inches closer to front-runner Mitt Romney ahead of South Carolina's Republican presidential primary Saturday, he's deflecting attention brought on by ex-wife Marianne — and charges of veiled racism in his recent comments.

Jobless Claims Lowest Since April 2008

Source: Susanna Kim / ABC News Weekly unemployment claims fell to a seasonally adjusted 352,000 last week, the lowest level since April 2008, a sign that country's job situation could be improving. Stephen Bronars, chief economist with Welch Consulting, called it a "good number," although weekly jobless claims are volatile this time of year because [...]

WATCH: Perry Drops Out Of GOP Presidential Race, Endorses Gingrich (VIDEO)

Texas Governor Rick Perry holds a press conference in North Charleston, S.C., to announce he is dropping his presidential bid.

ABC News Exclusive: Gingrich's Ex-Wife Says He Lacks The Moral Character To Be President

Source: Brian Ross and Rhonda Schwartz / ABC News Newt Gingrich lacks the moral character to serve as President, his second ex-wife Marianne told ABC News, saying his campaign positions on the sanctity of marriage and the importance of family values do not square with what she saw during their 18 years of marriage. In [...]

Kodak Files For Bankruptcy

Source: Aaron Smith and Hibah Yousuf / CNN Money NEW YORK – Eastman Kodak, the once mighty icon of the photography industry, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday. Kodak's (EK, Fortune 500) stock plunged 35% at the start of trading. The New York Stock Exchange suspended trading within a few minutes after the opening [...]

BREAKING NEWS: Rick Perry Dropping Out Of The GOP Race

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Source: Peter Hamby / CNN Charleston, South Carolina - Rick Perry is telling supporters that he will drop his bid Thursday for the Republican presidential nomination, two sources familiar with his plans told CNN. The Texas governor will make the announcement before the CNN [...]

Keystone Pipeline Controversy Explained (VIDEO)

CNN's Ali Velshi explains the controversy surrounding the State Department's rejection of the Keystone pipeline project. WATCH: