Roland S. Martin's Blog, page 607

Son: Joe Paterno Has Lung Cancer

Source: AP / ESPN STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Former Penn State coach Joe Paterno has a treatable form of lung cancer, according to his son. Scott Paterno says in a statement provided to The Associated Press by a family representative that the 84-year-old Joe Paterno is undergoing treatment and that "his doctors are optimistic he will make [...]

Detroit Mayor: 1,000 Job Cuts Amid Budget Crisis

Source: Jeff Karoub / Associate Press DETROIT — Detroit plans to cut 1,000 jobs by early next year to help deal with the city's budget crisis and avoid the possibility of a state-appointed emergency financial manager, Mayor Dave Bing announced Friday. The mayor's office said in a statement that layoff notices will be delivered the [...]

TJMS: Davey D Discusses Police Brutality, Law Enforcement Clashes With Occupy Wall Street Protesters And The Demands Of The Movement

Roland Martin talks with journalist and activist Davey D about the Occupy Wall Street protests taking place across the nation.

In Memoriam: Heavy D And Joe Frazier (VIDEO)

The legendary fighter known as "Smokin' Joe Frazier" was taken by liver cancer on Monday of this week. He was the 1964 Olympic heavyweight boxing gold medalist, the heavyweight boxing champion of the world and one of the few fighters to ever defeat Muhammad Ali. Joe Frazier was one tough fighter, and he will certainly [...]

Green Bay Packers' Jolly Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison On Purple Drank Conviction (VIDEO)

Source: ESPN HOUSTON — Suspended Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Johnny Jolly was sentenced to six years in prison Thursday for violating the terms of his probation for a drug conviction. State District Judge Denise Bradley imposed the sentence despite tearful pleas from Jolly and his mother, Phyllis Jolly, to allow the 6-foot-3, 325-pound lineman to be treated for [...]

Higher Copays Seen For Medicare Brandname Drugs

Source: The Huffington Post WASHINGTON — With three weeks left for seniors to change their Medicare prescription plan for 2012, a new study brings distressing news: Copays for brand-name drugs are going up – sharply in some cases. Copays for preferred brand-name drugs will increase by 40 percent on average next year, and non-preferred brands [...]

Herman Cain Breaks Down During Interview (VIDEO)

An emotional Herman Cain breaks down in tears during an interview with affiliate WMUR. WATCH:

W.H. Shooting Suspect Thought President Obama Was The 'Devil'

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Source: MSNBC BOISE, Idaho — A man accused of firing an assault rifle at the White House believed he was Jesus and thought President Barack Obama was the Antichrist, according to court documents and those who knew him. At one point, he even suggested to [...]

Shaquille O'Neal Memoir: Talks Cheating In New Book 'Shaq Uncut: My Story'

Source: The Huffington Post NBA star Shaquille O'Neal details his time on and off the court in a new memoir, "Shaq Uncut: My Story," which hit shelves Tuesday. The memoir touches on his marriage to Shaunie Nelson, which ended in 2009 amid cheating allegations. Shaq admits that while he did stray from the marriage, he never [...]

More Alleged Sandusky Victims Come Forward (VIDEO)

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy As the sports program at Syracuse University is being hit with allegations of abuse by one of its long-time coaches, more victims are coming forward claiming they suffered sexual abuse at the hands of former Penn State Assistant Coach Jerry Sandusky. NBC's Peter [...]