News From Around the Web: June 26 Edition
June 26th, 2012
In today’s top news, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down part of Arizona’s immigration law, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is taking a medical leave of absence after being treated from exhaustion and George Zimmerman makes another attempt at being released from jail.
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down part of Arizona’s immigration law and ruled against life sentences without parole for juveniles convicted of murder. [BET]
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is taking a medical leave of absence after being treated from exhaustion. [ChicagoTribune]
George Zimmerman makes another attempt at being released from jail. [NYT]
Another violent weekend in Chicago leaves four people dead and others wounded. [ChicagoTribune]
Amber Rose says she is giving up her singing career to start a family with husband Wiz Khalifa. [BET]
Former music exec Jimmy Henchman was indicted for conspiring to kill an associate of rapper 50 Cent. [BET]
A U.S. general says African militant groups have begun training together and sharing resources. [Reuters]
Hundreds are feared dead after deadly landslides hit eastern Uganda. [AFP]
Rodney King’s adult children are soliciting public donations for his burial fund. [TMZ]
Study: Blacks less likely to receive kidney donations. [CNN]

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