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TJMS: Is There A Line That Comedians Should Not Cross?

Roland Martin discusses the reaction to Tracy Morgan's controversial stand-up routine and alleged anti-gay rant.

Herman Cain: Obama 'Was Raised In Kenya'

Source: The Huffington Post Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain said in an interview with Bloomberg View columnist Jeffrey Goldberg last week that President Barack Obama was "raised in Kenya." The suggestion from the former CEO of Godfather's Pizza came in an exchange about why the GOP hopeful doesn't consider himself an African American. "I am an American. Black. Conservative," he said in explaining his view on the matter. "I don't use African American, because I'm American, I'm black and I'm [...]

Charles Rangel Talks About Weinergate (VIDEO)

Charlie Rangel defends Anthony Weiner. WATCH:

WTF? Comic Tracy Morgan Has Offensive Material?

Why is comedian and "30 Rock" star Tracy Morgan issuing a mea culpa for saying nasty, vicious and vile things during a stand-up routine? Isn't that par for the course of a comedian? Oh, I can't wait to see the hate mail pile into my box for supposedly defending Morgan, who ripped into gays and lesbians during a stand-up act last week in Tennessee, even suggesting in his bit "how he'd stab his son to death if he said he [...]

2 Million Government Jobs At Stake (VIDEO)

Muni bond analyst Meredith Whitney says state and local government employees will see a storm of layoffs over the next 2 years. WATCH:

Tracy Morgan Apologizes For Homophobic Rant (VIDEO)

Source: CNN Tracy Morgan's character on the hit show "30 Rock" is often taken to task by his boss for insensitive remarks, and now the actor finds himself in hot water over homophobic remarks. According to Jezebel, Morgan went into a rant during a comedy show on June 3 in Nashville, Tennessee, and reportedly made several anti-gay statements including saying "how he'd stab his son to death if he said he was gay." Friday morning, Morgan did issue an apology. [...]

Seven Charged In Alleged Cult Murder Of Woman, Child In North Carolina (VIDEO)

Source: Christina NG and Jessica Hopper / ABC News The leader of an alleged cult appeared in court today to answer charges in the deaths of a woman and child found buried in the backyard of a house in Durham, N.C. Six other people who police say are members of the alleged cult were also charged with murder. Pete Lucas Moses, Jr., 27, is believed to be the leader of a cult called the "Black Hebrew Israelites," ABC affiliate WTVD [...]

Rep. Peter King Announces Second Round Of Muslim Radicalization Hearings

Source: Bryan Maygers / The Huffington Post Representative Peter King (R-NY) has announced that the House Committee on Homeland Security will hold a second hearing on the "radicalization of the Muslim-American community" June 15. "This radicalization hearing, like the one in March, will be a deliberate and thoughtful examination of an issue that is too important for our security to ignore," King said in a statement released on his official House website. Titled "The Threat of Muslim-American Radicalization in U.S. [...]

Man Films Mother's TSA Pat-Down: Mom Believes She Was Molested (VIDEO)

Source: Keith Laing / The Hill A passenger at the Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix's video of his mother's reaction to being patted down by the Transportation Security Administration has led to a review of whether filming and taking pictures of such events is a constitutional right. On May 28, a female passenger in Phoenix reacted angrily to being patted down by TSA officers at the airport security checkpoint, claiming she was sexually assaulted during the search. TSA has [...]

Gates Blasts NATO, Questions Future of Alliance (VIDEO)

Defense Secretary Robert Gates says America's military alliance with Europe, which has been the cornerstone of U.S. security policy for six decades, faces a "dim, if not dismal" future.