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FAMU Investigation Reveals Possible Fraud

Source: AP / The Huffington Post TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida authorities investigating the death of a Florida A&M University drum major say they have uncovered possible employee fraud and misconduct at the school. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement sent letters Tuesday to the head of the FAMU board and the head of the state [...]

Balanced Budget Amendment Fails In Senate

Source: Tom Cohen / CNN Washington - The Democratic-controlled Senate on Wednesday rejected two proposed versions for a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution — a setback to GOP leaders and conservative activists who say the measure is necessary to end the federal government's spiraling deficit spending. A Democratic version opposed by Republicans fell on a [...]

Online Bible Study w/ Jacquie Hood Martin TODAY @ 1 PM EDT

Online Bible Study with Jacquie Hood Martin TODAY @ 1 PM EDT

SAG Awards: "The Help" Leads With Fouur Nominations

Source: AP / CBS News LOS ANGELES – The Deep South drama "The Help" leads the Screen Actors Guild Awards with four nominations, among them honors for actresses Viola Davis, Jessica Chastain and Octavia Spencer. The adaptation of the best-selling novel also was nominated Wednesday for best ensemble cast, along with the silent film "The [...]

LIVE VIDEO: President Obama And The First Lady Speak To The Troops And Military Families

JOIN THE LIVE CHAT VISIT WHITEHOUSE.GOV President Obama and The First Lady Speak to the Troops and Military Families at Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Jon Stewart: TLC's 'All-American Muslim' Not Stereotypical Enough For Florida Family Association (VIDEO)

Source: Katla McGlynn / The Huffington Post On Tuesday night's "Daily Show," Jon Stewart took a break from his Indecision 2012 coverage to come to the defense of one of TLC's most controversial new shows, "All-American Muslim." The controversy? That a reality show depicting banal, everyday Muslim life in America isn't stereotypical enough for some, [...]

TJMS: Lowe's Under Fire For Pulling Ads From TLC's All-American Muslim, Issues Statement To Clarify The Situation

Congressman Keith Ellison joined Roland Martin on the Tom Joyner Morning Show to discuss Lowe's pulling their advertisements from TLC's All-American Muslim.

Ron Paul Goes After Gingrich In Campaign Ad: Newt Gingrich: Selling Access (VIDEO)

The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign announced today the release of its latest ad, 'Selling Access', another two-minute web video aimed at former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, calling him out as a corrupt Washington insider who got rich through influence-peddling.

TJMS: Actor Courtney Vance, Boys And Girls Club Looking To Get Books In The Hands Of Children For Christmas

Roland Martin talks with actor Courtney Vance about the Boys And Girls Club's initiative to purchase books as Christmas gifts for children entitled Bright Spot for Reading.  

Axelrod Jabs Gingrich: 'Higher A Monkey Climbs … More You Can See His Butt'

Source: Devin Dwyer / ABC News  Newt Gingrich has joked that God wanted him to be a bear, not a gazelle. But President Obama's chief campaign strategist David Axelrod today said Gingrich is more like a monkey. Speaking at a Washington press briefing, Axelrod said the former House speaker's climb to the top of the pack will further expose his least [...]