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Obama ‘Shocked and Deeply Saddened’ by Amtrak Disaster in Philly

*President Barack Obama said Wednesday that the derailment of Amtrak Train 188 in Philadelphia “is a tragedy that …

*Kendrick Lamar continues to rack up just as much critical acclaim as he has album sales – the latest praise coming from …

*Uh oh, this is looking like one of those bad days for President Obama. Until a few days ago, he didn’t see this …

*First Lady Michelle Obama is a strong woman, but even she wasn’t immune to feeling the effects of the media’s treatment …

*Dear Mr. President, I need your help and together I know we can make a positive difference in the lives of many young …

*(Via AJC.com) – Former Atlanta mayor and U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young was taken to a hospital as a precaution …

*The romantic dramedy “Southside With You,” inspired by Barack and Michelle Obama’s first date, has finally found an …

*A Maryland prosecutor has charged a Baltimore police officer with a major felony charge in the killing of an unarmed …

*Yes Mayor Rachael Jonrowe, we’re not mad at you. It would be hard to compose myself too if I heard the man who …

*(Via MSN News) – The Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest that exploded in violence over the weekend in Texas was …

*”You have to at some point change the culture of what’s happening in the police department, and the way …

*Republican Ben Carson is officially in the 2016 presidential race. “I’m willing to be part of the equation and …

*In Baltimore things appear to be getting back to “normal,” so on Sunday morning Mayor Stephanie …

*Despite being rivals at times, there is respect among the Revs. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton. Chatting with Politco …

*(Via MSN News) – Six Baltimore police officers are charged in Freddie Gray‘s death from injuries he …