In today’s top news, a DOJ memo reveals the U.S. can order drone strikes on Americans; the NFL says Beyoncé did not cause the Super Bowl blackout; and lawyers in the Trayvon Martin case continue to argue over when George Zimmerman’s murder trial will begin.

A DOJ memo shows that the U.S. can order drone strikes on Americans it believes are connected to al-Qaeda. [NBCNews]

The NFL says Beyoncé did not cause the Super Bowl blackout. [BET]

Lawyers in the Trayvon Martin case are arguing over when George Zimmerman’s murder trial will begin. [BET]

A $400k reward has been announced for information about the Hadiya Pendleton shooting. [BET]

Pakistan’s tourism board plans to build an amusement park in the town where Osama bin Laden was killed. [NBCNews]

Malcolm X’s grandson was arrested by the FBI while en route to Iran. [PressTV]

A study shows Google displays more ads related to criminal activity when “Black names” are searched. [BBC]

The NYPD is defending its undercover spying on Muslims. [AP]

A Chinese tech company has unveiled a new Windows smartphone made specifically for use in African countries. [BBC]

Malian forces captured al-Qaeda fighters in Northern Mali. [AJE]

In today’s top news, Louisiana police say 20-year-old Sharmeka Moffitt lied about being burned by the KKK, reports say Donald Trump has evidence that President Obama and Michelle Obama once filed for divorce and Mitt Romney’s son Tagg apologized for stating that he wanted to “swing” on Obama.

Louisiana police say 20-year-old Sharmeka Moffitt lied about being burned by the KKK. [CBSNews]

Reports say Donald Trump is gearing up to reveal evidence that President Obama and Michelle Obama once filed for divorce. [DailyMail]

Mitt Romney’s son Tagg apologized for stating that he wanted to “swing” on Obama during the presidential debates. [CNN]

A friend of Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. says its unclear whether the congressman will return to work. [CNBC]

A Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Indiana said when pregnancy results from a rape, “God intended” it. [Reuters]

Amber Rose slipped and told Twitter fans she will be having a baby boy. [BET]

Vivica A. Fox is the latest celeb to weigh in on Stacey Dash’s endorsement of Mitt Romney. [BET]

Lil Wayne says Kanye helped with new album. [BET]

Syria agrees to a ceasefire during the Islamic holiday of Eid. [BBC]

Officials from Western nations say an offensive against Mali rebels will not happen until 2013. [AJE]

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In today’s top news, billionaire George Soros donates $1 million to Barack Obama’s re-election campaign, Lil’ Wayne breaks Elvis Presley’s Billboard record and Jay-Z shuts down rumors that Beyoncé is pregnant with baby No. 2.

Billionaire George Soros donates $1 million to Barack Obama’s re-election campaign. [CBS News]

Lil’ Wayne breaks Elvis Presley’s Billboard record. [Reuters]

Jay-Z shuts down rumors that Beyoncé is pregnant with baby No. 2. [E!]

The National Fair Housing Alliance filed a complaint against Bank of America for discrimination. [BET]

Brooklyn Nets cheerleader outfits get a streetwear makeover. [BET]

The man behind the infamous anti-Muslim film was jailed for probation violations. [AP]

A chef who cooked his wife was convicted of murder. [People]

Kanye West’s Cruel Summer sandals made at splash at Paris Fashion Week. [BET]

Nigeria suspends all flights to Saudi Arabia for Hajj after 1,000 women were deported. [BBC]

Kenyan fighters corner Somalia’s last al-Shabab stronghold. [AJE]

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In today’s top news, a new Whitney Houston single featuring R. Kelly has been released, Diddy and Cassie confirm they are a couple and 50 Cent hires investigators to look into Chris Lighty’s death.

A new Whitney Houston single featuring R. Kelly has been released. [USATODAY]

Diddy and Cassie confirm they are a couple. [BET]

50 Cent hires investigators to look into Chris Lighty’s death. [BET]

Federal authorities crack down on L.A. marijuana dispensaries. [Reuters]

Louis Farrakhan says the Black community must take responsibility for gun violence. [NYDN]

Madonna defends her “Black Muslim” comments about President Obama. [Guardian]

Ann Coulter says liberals who date Black women think they are “freedom riders.” [Mediaite]

BlackBerry maker looks to Africa for growth potential. [AP]

South Africa’s Julius Malema has been charged with money laundering. [BBC]

In today’s top news, President Obama says he and Jay-Z have a lot in common, Chicago public school teachers return to work today after suspending strike and the Department of Education has awarded $228 million in grants to Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

During a fundraiser in his honor, President Obama says he and Jay-Z have a lot in common. [Politico]

Chicago public school teachers return to work today after suspending strike. [CNN]

The Department of Education has awarded $228 million in grants to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. [AP]

Magic Johnson opens school to help at-risk students earn a high school diploma. [AP]

Pusha T blames his beef with Lil Wayne on social media. [BET]

Jasmine Guy claims her ex owes nearly $40k in back child support. [BET]

Tyler Perry cancels his latest Madea play over rampant ticket scalping. [BET]

Composer Randy Newman pens “I’m Dreaming of a White President” song.  [AP]

South African police used rubber bullets and tear gas on protesting mine workers. [BBC]

A French magazine runs cartoon depicting the Prophet Muhammad one week after deadly protests over an anti-Islam video. [CNN]

In today’s top news, Nicki Minaj has officially agreed to join American Idol as a judge, Chicago may sue teachers’ union as strike drags on and Michelle Obama is slated to give the keynote address at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation dinner.

Nicki Minaj has officially agreed to join American Idol as a judge. [BET]

Chicago may sue teachers’ union as strike drags on. [NBCNews]

Michelle Obama is slated to give the keynote address at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation dinner. [PRN]

Occupy Wall Street reignites its fight against the 1 percent. [NBCNews]

Report: Clark Atlanta students have some of the highest debt. [Grio]

Usher broke his silence about his recent custody battle on Oprah’s Next Chapter. [BET]

Chris Brown is due back in court over his assault case. [AP]

Bay Area rapper J. Diggs was arrested for attempted murder. [BET]

Thousands around the Muslim world are still protesting over an offensive film. [BBC]

South African police have banned activist Julius Malema from addressing the striking miners. [BBC]

In today’s top news, Andre 3000 begins shooting Jimi Hendrix biopic, Oprah’s OWN network sees staggering $330 million losses and the U.S. foils another Al-Qaeda “underwear bomb” plot brewing in Yemen.

Andre 3000 begins shooting Jimi Hendrix biopic. [BET]

Oprah’s OWN network sees staggering $330 million losses. [DailyMail]

U.S. foils another Al-Qaeda “underwear bomb” plot brewing in Yemen. [BBC]

Republican Rep. Allen West says Obama’s policies are destroying the Black community. [WP]

Will Smith supports Obama’s call for higher taxes on wealthier Americans. [AP]

Group of white Cornell students shout Trayvon Martin’s name while harassing Black students. [Cornell Daily Sun]

50 Cent talks about possible reunion with estranged Game. [BET]

Azealia Banks disses Lil Kim via Twitter. [BET]

The World Bank is concerned about the economic status of Sudan and South Sudan. [AFP]

In Northern Nigeria, Islamic police play matchmaker for single and widowed women. [AFP]

New poll shows President Obama’s approval rating is up 50 percent, Black female lawmaker proposes bill to limit men’s access to Viagra and Harlem churches see gospel tourism boom.

Poll shows Obama’s approval rating is up 50 percent. [Reuters]

Black female lawmaker introduces bill to limit men’s access to Viagra. [YahooNews]

Harlem churches see gospel tourism boom on Sundays. [BET]

Rick Santorum takes in two more primary victories. [FOX]

Majority of New Yorkers agree with NYPD spying on Muslims. [USATODAY]

Study shows sex education actually delays sexual activity. [BET]

Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga is found guilty at the Hague. [AllAfrica]

Oprah’s Houston family interview breaks OWN viewership records. [BET]

African-American smokers face additional barriers to quitting. [Florida Times-Union]

Libya seeks to become the next hot tourist destination. [MSNBC]

In today’s top news, CNN lifts its suspension of Roland Martin over offensive remarks, Black churches vow to register one million voters on Easter Sunday and a new study links red meat to premature death from diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

CNN lifts suspension of Roland Martin over offensive remarks. [Newsbusters]

Black churches vow to register one million voters on Easter Sunday. [ChristianPost]

Study links red meat to premature death from diabetes, heart disease and cancer. [FOX]

Michelle Obama will lead the U.S. delegation to the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. [AP]

Oprah gives her long-time beau Stedman some face time on the cover of O magazine. [BET]

Poll of Republican voters in Alabama and Mississippi show most believe Obama is Muslim. [NYDN]

Record rainfall soaks Southern Louisiana. [CNN]

Analysts say foreign policy will determine whether Obama remains in office next term. [AP]

Afghans attack delegation visiting site of massacre. [BBC]

Marketing agency makes homeless people wi-fi hotspots; offering Internet for donations. [NYT]

In today’s top news, a new study shows a sharp increase in mosques in the U.S., an Alabama prison bans inmate from reading Slavery by Another Name, citing security risk and more Black juveniles sentenced to life without parole.

Study shows a sharp increase in mosques in the U.S. [BET]

Prison bans inmate from reading Slavery by Another Name, citing security risk. [CNN]

More Black juveniles sentenced to life without parole. [Miller-McCune]

Rick Ross to be questioned in a murder investigation. [BET]

Maryland to allow same-sex marriages. [CNN]

Damaging tornadoes rip through the Midwest. [Yahoo]

U.S. judge apologizes over racist Obama email. [AFP]

U.S. troops stationed abroad claim they are being ripped off by phone companies. [MSNBC]

Target pulls greeting cards that mocked the late Whitney Houston. [BET]

Ongoing fighting displaces thousands in Mali. [IRIN]