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John Edwards' Mugshot Released

Source: ABC News Former U.S. Senator and Vice Presidential nominee John Edwards, 58, has been charged in the Middle District of North Carolina with conspiracy, illegal campaign contributions and false statements for allegedly using more than $900,000 in campaign funds to hide his mistress during the 2008 Democratic presidential race. Edwards faces a maximum penalty of five years in jail and or a fine of up to $250,000 for each charge, if convicted. (Justice Dept.)

10 Congressmen Sue President Obama Obama Over Action In Libya

Source: Nedra Pickler / MSNBC Washington — A bipartisan group of 10 lawmakers is suing President Barack Obama for taking military action against Libya without war authorization from Congress. The lawmakers say Obama violated the Constitution in bypassing Congress and using international organizations like the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to authorize military force. The lawmakers want a judge to issue an order suspending military operations without congressional approval. They said they were filing their lawsuit Wednesday [...]

Will The Economy Cost President Obama The 2012 Presidential Election? (VIDEO)

Roland Martin talks with the Washington Watch roundtable about President Obama's messaging problems and troubles with the economy.

Weiner's Wife Returns As Pressure Mounts For His Resignation

Source: CNN Washington - The wife of Rep. Anthony Weiner returned home from a work trip Wednesday as her husband faced mounting pressure to resign over a "sexting" scandal that he lied about before admitting his involvement. Weiner's wife, Huma Abedin, is a top aide to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and has been traveling with her boss in the Middle East and Africa since June 8. Abedin, who is pregnant with the couple's first child, returned home from that [...]

ESPN's Herm Edwards To LeBron: Stop Talking; Play Basketball (VIDEO)

Herm Edwards' advice: Stop talking & tweeting. Work hard because talent alone won't secure a title.

TJMS: Preparing Young African-American Males For Educational Success Starts In Preschool And At Home

Roland Martin talks with about educating young African-American males and the symposium, A Strong Start: Positioning Young Black Boys for Educational Success.

Political Buzz: GOP Presidential Candidate Family Sizes, Will Rick Perry Run And White House Picnic

Roland Martin joins Pete Dominick, Dana Loesch and host Kyra Phillips on CNN to discuss the day's political buzz.

Are Faith Based Organizations Putting Policy, Politics And Partisanship Before The Prophetic?

Roland Martin talks with Rev. Jim Wallis and Peter Sprigg about faith based organizations putting policy, politics and partisanship before the prophetic.

GOP Debate: Newt Gingrich's Comparison Of Muslims And Nazis Sparks Outrage

Source: Huma Khan and Amy Bingham / ABC News Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich's comments comparing Muslims to Nazis at the GOP debate Monday night have sparked a firestorm in the blogosphere, where liberals, and even some conservatives, have pounced on the former House speaker for what they view as excessive fear mongering. At the New Hampshire debate Monday night, Gingrich responded to questions about loyalty tests for administration officials, saying, "The Pakistani who emigrated to the U.S., became a citizen, [...]

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Disputes Rumors That Bishop Long's Wife Has Moved Out

Source: Fran Jeffries / The Atlanta Journal-Constitution New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is disputing rumors that Bishop Eddie Long's wife, Vanessa, has moved out of the couple's home. "That claim is completely and absolutely false," according to a statement from church spokesman Art Franklin. "Mrs. Long is very much a loving, dedicated and committed wife and mother." Eddie Long and New Birth are rebounding from allegations of sexual misconduct. Last fall, four young men accused Long, senior pastor of the [...]