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Is Mitt Afraid Of Newt? Romney Says No To Gingrich Debate (VIDEO)

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney spurns chief rival Newt Gingrich's challenge for a one-on-one debate in the run up to the Jan. 3 Iowa caucuses but dismissed the notion that he was afraid to participate in such a face-off. (Dec. 22)

BREAKING NEWS: Congressional Aides: House GOP To Accept Short-Term Payroll Tax Cut Measure

Source: Rosalind Helderman / The Washington Post Top House Republicans have tentatively bowed to crushing political pressure and agreed to extend the payroll tax cut for two months, as the Senate and President Obama have urged in exchange for Senate leaders agreeing to appoint a conference committee to negotiate a full year tax cut after [...]

Jim Sensenbrenner Sorry For Saying Michelle Obama Has A 'Large Posterior'

Source: Los Angeles Times Republican lawmaker Jim Sensenbrenner has apologized for snarky remarks made about First Lady Michelle Obama's figure, including that she has a "large posterior" for someone who is always admonishing the nation to eat right and exercise. "I regret my inappropriate comment and I have sent a personal note to the first [...]

TJMS: New EPA Rules Limit The Amount Of Mercury, Arsenic, Toxic Pollutants In Our Air, Water And Food

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson joined April Ryan on the Tom Joyner Morning Show to discuss historic new rules unveiled on Wednesday that would limit the mercury, arsenic and other toxic pollutants in America's air, water and food.

WATCH: 'Red Tails' Star Tristan Wilds Soars In Exclusive Clip

Get More: Cuba Gooding, Jr., Ne-Yo, Method Man, Terrence Howard, Movie Trailers, Movies Blog Tristan Wilds shares his experiences portraying Ray "Ray Gun" Gannon, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen WATCH: Terrence Howard And Cuba Gooding, Jr. On Their New Film "Red Tails," The Story Of The Tuskegee Airmen (VIDEO) WATCH: Red Tails Official Trailer

SPECIAL Christmas Day Edition of Washington Watch From The Potter's House Focuses On The Fatherhood Crisis In The Black Community

 - Renowned Bishop T.D. Jakes joins Roland Martin for a candid discussion of the painful reality of fatherless Black children -  December 21, 2011, Silver Spring, MD – -    A special Christmas Day edition of  WASHINGTON WATCH WITH ROLAND MARTIN will focus on the plight of many Black children who are forced to grow [...]

Autopsy: FAMU Drum Major Suffered Heavy Bleeding, Died Within An Hour Of Hazing Incident

Source: Douglas Stanglin / USA Today The autopsy of a Florida A&M band member shows that the 26-year-old drum major suffered heavy bleeding in his back, chest and arms and died within an hour of a violent hazing incident, the Orlando Sentinel and Tallahassee Democrat report. The Florida medical examiner's office released a synopsis of the autopsy report [...]

GOP Front-Runner Treatment: Ron Paul Gets Testy During Interview (VIDEO)

CNN's Gloria Borger talks to presidential candidate Ron Paul about past newsletters seen as racist. WATCH:

Wal-Mart Pulls Formula After Baby Death

Source: CNN Wal-Mart says it has recalled a quantity of infant formula this week after a baby died in Missouri. "We extend our deepest condolences to this baby boy's family as they try to come to grips with their loss," said Dianna Gee, a Wal-Mart spokeswoman. " As soon as we heard what happened, we [...]