Roland S. Martin's Blog, page 727

Supreme Court Rules For Wal-Mart In Massive Job Discrimination Lawsuit

Source: CNN The Supreme Court put the brakes on a massive job discrimination lawsuit against mega-retailer Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., saying sweeping class-action status that could potentially involve hundreds of thousands of current and former female workers was simply too large. The ruling Monday was a big victory for the nation's largest private employer, and the business community at large. The high-profile case– perhaps the most closely watched of the high court's term– is among the most important dealing with corporate [...]

TJMS: U.S. Conference Of Mayors Wants To End Wars; Use Funds To Help Local Cities

Roland Martin talks with Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter about the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting to discuss what is happening in their respective cities with budgets, budget cuts and federal spending.

Oprah: I Want O.J. To Confess To Me

Source: CNN Oprah Winfrey told The Hollywood Reporter, "I have a dream of O.J. Simpson confessing to me." According to The Hollywood Reporter, the remarks were made during a Q & A at the National Cable and Telecommunications Association's annual Cable Show held at Chicago's McCormick Place Convention Center. Paula Zahn, host of "Investigation Discovery," interviewed Winfrey Thursday, and the talk show host discussed being committed to growing her OWN network and that elusive guest she still wants to book. [...]

Is Another Stimulus Needed? (VIDEO)

With a still struggling economy, does America need another stimulus? A 'Your Money' panel sits down to discuss. WATCH:

Newt's Wife Hurt Or Help Campaign? (VIDEO)

Some are blaming Newt Gingrich's wife for his presidential campaign struggles, but what is Callista Gingrich's role? WATCH:

Al Qaeda Hit List Of Individuals Posted On Web

Source: CBS News Last week the FBI and Department of Homeland Security issued a new terror bulletin listing potential targets that were mentioned on an al Qaeda website. The site, Ansar al-Mujahideen, is a forum for terrorists around the world and is one of the Top 10 outlets distributing jihadi propaganda. The list includes Defense Department officials, names of officers of defense contractors, members of Congress and private individuals. Law enforcement sources tell CBS News' Pat Milton the various postings [...]

The CIA Gets Hacked (VIDEO)

The same group that breached Nintendo and Sony took down the CIA's website. WATCH:

Anthony Weiner Resigns From Congress Over Scandal (VIDEO)

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y., announces his resignation from Congress after previously admitting that he sent inappropriate pictures from his social media account.

Pennsylvania Unemployment Deal Will Avert Benefits Cutoff For 45,000

Source: Arthur Delaney / The Huffington Post Pennsylvania lawmakers have struck a deal that would prevent 45,000 jobless Pennsylvanians from abruptly losing their unemployment benefits next week. The agreement ends the latest in a series of ideological skirmishes across the country over how much government should help people who lose their jobs because of economic factors beyond their control. While the new compromise bill would forestall a sudden loss of benefits, it would also make Pennsylvania's unemployment compensation program a [...]

Reservoir Drained After Man Pees In Water

A portion of a Portland, Ore., reservoir, which supplies drinking water to the city, was drained after a 21-year-old man was caught on surveillance video urinating in the water. The incident will cost tax payers more than $30,000. KGW-TV's Abbey Gibb reports. WATCH: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy