In today’s top news, Rep. Charles Rangel’s victorious primary win now hangs in the balance, Rep. Allen West accused President Obama of wanting Americans to “be his slave” and Rick Ross is off the hook for child support.

Rep. Charles Rangel’s victorious primary win now hangs in the balance as the New York Board of Elections says there are nearly 2,000 uncounted absentee and affidavit ballots. [BET]

Rep. Allen West accused President Obama of wanting Americans to “be his slave.” [LATimes]

Rick Ross is off the hook for child support after a paternity test proved he did not father a child with the Florida woman who took him to court. [BET]

Kelis owes $300,000 in back taxes. [Daily Mail]

No. 1 NBA draft pick Anthony Davis’s sprained ankle may keep him out of the Summer Olympics. [SI]

Eminem and Dr. Dre are working on a new album together. [BET]

Report shows probation fees are rising and private companies are profiting. [NYT]

Scientists say our sweltering summer heat and accompanying dangerous storms are the result of global warming. [AP]

Twitter says the number of user information requests from governments has increased over the past year. [AJE]

Time is running out to save an 8,000 piece collection of African-American memorabilia from being auctioned off. [CNN]

Nigeria signed a $4.5 billion deal with a U.S. based oil company to build six refineries in the country. [BBC]

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