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Debt Ceiling Showdown: Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett Discusses The Debate Over Raising the Debt Ceiling On The TJMS

President Obama's Senior Advisor, Valerie Jarrett joins Roland Martin on the Tom Joyner Morning Show to discuss the debate over raising the debt ceiling.

American Restaurant in Paris Markets DSK Hot Dog With Questionable Advertising (VIDEO)

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy An American restaurant in Paris, France, is generating a lot of attention thanks to a new menu item. Msnbc.com's Al Stirrett reports.

Time To Shut Down Ideological Purists In Debt Ceiling Fight

Watching Republicans and Democrats squabble over their ideological battle lines with regard to the debt ceiling is the same as looking at a bratty child fall out in the middle of the floor with a temper tantrum when he doesn't get his way. On one hand, Republicans are trying desperately to hold on to their purely insane ideological position of there being no revenue or tax increases. It is as if these idiots refuse to believe any data that make [...]

Housing Applicants Injured In Stampede (VIDEO)

At least eight people were hurt in a scramble to apply for a limited number of section 8 rental assistance. WFAA reports. WATCH:

Strange Addiction: Woman Eats Dryer Sheets (VIDEO)

35-year-old Charmissa tells of unusual habit on TLC's "My Strange Addiction." WATCH:

President Obama: Americans Back Me On Debt Deal (VIDEO)

Source: Brian Montopoli / CBS News President Obama on Friday pointed to polls to argue that his proposal of a "balanced approach" on a debt deal – one that includes revenue increases as well as spending cuts – is what the American people want. "My Republican friends have said that they're not willing to do revenues, and they have repeated that on several occasions," he told reporters at a news conference at the White House. "My hope, though, is that [...]

Michele Bachmann Officially Leaves Her Church

Source: Eric Marrapodi / CNN Washington (CNN) – Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann has long been a darling of conservative evangelicals, but shortly before announcing her White House bid, she officially quit a church she'd belonged to for years. Bachmann, a Minnesota congresswoman, and her husband, Marcus, withdrew their membership from Salem Lutheran Church in Stillwater, Minnesota, last month, according to church officials. The Bachmanns had been members of the church for more than 10 years, according to Joel Hochmuth, [...]

Beyonce's Father Denies Stealing From Her

Source: Nekesa Mumbi Moody AP / Yahoo News New York — Mathew Knowles insists he still has an amicable relationship with his daughter Beyonce — even though she dumped him as her manager two months ago — but is alleging that people close to her have tried to destroy his reputation with allegations that he stole from her. Knowles filed papers in a Texas court this week alleging that members of Beyonce's camp, which he says includes her label, Columbia [...]

WSJ Head Les Hinton Resigns Over Murdoch Phone-Hacking Scandal

Source: The Huffington Post Les Hinton, publisher of the Wall Street Journal, is resigning, the paper reports. With the resignation, Hinton becomes the latest victim of the phone hacking scandal. To follow this topic visit The Huffington Post.

Debt Ceiling Talks Pause, President Obama To Offer Update In News Conference Today

Source: Alan Silverleib and Tom Cohen / CNN Washington - President Barack Obama is scheduled to hold a news conference at 11 a.m. ET Friday to provide an update on the status of marathon negotiations to raise the federal debt ceiling — a subject which has brought partisan tempers to a boil over the past week. Obama told congressional leaders Thursday he expected them to consult with their respective caucuses and find agreement over the next 24 to 36 hours on how to [...]