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Tiger Woods Out Of U.S. Open

Source: AP / ESPN Jacksonville, Fla. — Tiger Woods pulled out of the U.S. Open on Tuesday because of lingering issues with his left leg, leaving him uncertain how soon he can resume his pursuit of Jack Nicklaus' record for major titles. It will be the first time Woods has missed the U.S. Open since 1994, when he had just graduated high school. "I am extremely disappointed that I won't be playing in the U.S. Open, but it's time for [...]

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Sherri Shepherd On Christianity And Bishop Eddie Long (VIDEO)

Sherri Shepherd speaks out on the Bishop Eddie Long settlement.

Republicans Backing Measures That May Threaten Voter Rights Across The Country (VIDEO)

Roland Martin talks with DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz about Republicans backing measures that may discriminate against the poor, elderly, students, people with disabilities, minorities and keep them from voting.

DNC Chairwoman, Debbie Wasserman Schultz Weighs In On Anthony Weiner Sex Scandal (VIDEO)

Roland Martin talks with DNC Chairwoman, Debbie Wasserman Schultz about the Anthony Weiner Twitter photo sex scandal.

Web Watch: Bishop Long's Settles Lawsuit Without Explanation; May Lose Church (VIDEO)

Smokey Fontaine joins Roland Martin on Washington Watch to discuss Bishop Eddie Long privately mediating and settling the civil case filed against him by four young men who claim he sexually coerced them.

USC Stripped Of 2004 Championship (VIDEO)

Source: Ted Miller / ESPN The BCS stripped USC of its 2004 national title Monday. The decision was not unexpected but required the NCAA's May 26 rejection of USC's appeal of sanctions stemming from the Reggie Bush investigation to move forward. The BCS ruling vacated the results of the 2005 Orange Bowl — the national title game for 2004 — as well as the Trojans participation in the 2006 Rose Bowl, in which USC lost to Texas, 41-38, in the [...]

Chest In Show: Jon Stewart On Anthony Weiner's Twitter Photo Sex Scandal (VIDEO)

The Daily Show – Chest in ShowTags: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook Anthony Weiner apologizes for hurting the people he cares about the most at his post-Breitbart press conference.

Mark Jackson Named Warriors Coach

Source: ESPN Oakland, Calif – Mark Jackson's leadership skills as a player more than outweighed his lack of coaching experience when it came time for the Golden State Warriors to hire their coach. The Warriors hired Jackson to replace Keith Smart on Monday, giving the former point guard and television analyst his first chance to be a head coach on the game's biggest stage. Jackson's deal is worth $6 million over three years with a team option for a fourth [...]

Austan Goolsbee Leaving White House

Source: Alexander Mooney / CNN The White House is losing one of its most public faces when it comes to issues related to the economy. Dr. Austan Goolsbee, Chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, announced he is returning to teaching at the University of Chicago later this summer. Goolsbee has served as President Obama's economic advisor since the presidential campaign and has become the White House's point man to explain the administration's interpretation of economic reports to the [...]