April 30th, 2012

In today’s top news, Beyoncé dispels surrogacy rumors, President Obama shouts out Young Jeezy at the latest White House Correspondents’ Dinner and Brian McKnight receives offers to perform his X-rated R&B satire ballad.
Beyoncé dispels surrogacy rumors. [BET]
President Obama shouts out Young Jeezy at the latest White House Correspondents’ Dinner. [Billboard]
Brian McKnight receives offers to perform his X-rated R&B satire ballad. [BET]
Ellen show DJ Tony Okungbowa makes his silver screen debut. [BET]
Bill Clinton and President Obama campaign together on the economy. [Reuters]
A Gallup poll shows that Americans expect to work longer, retire. [TODAY]
New study shows overweight teens may have harder time controlling diabetes. [CTV]
A mother’s stress level during pregnancy may cause iron deficiency in newborns. [HealthDay]
Sudan president declares state of emergency along South Sudan border. [CNN]
Uganda claims Sudanese government supports Joseph Kony. [New Vision]
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March 15th, 2012

In today’s top news, former Chicago governor Rod Blagojevich begins his 14-year prison sentence today, Kony 2012 screenings are halted in Northern Uganda after residents express outrage and Memphis will finally name a street after Martin Luther King Jr. 40 years after his death.
Former Chicago governor Rod Blagojevich begins his 14-year prison sentence today. [BET]
Kony 2012 screenings halted in Northern Uganda after residents express outrage. [BBC]
Memphis to finally name a street after Martin Luther King Jr. 40 years after his death. [CNN]
The White House is turning its attention to foreign-policy matters this week. [BET]
President Obama says it is not yet time to intervene in Syria. [AJE]
A new book from food justice activist Bryant Terry says that Black people can enjoy vegan food too. [BET]
Study shows that a lack of sleep may cause heavier eating. [WebMD]
Taliban suspends peace talks with the U.S. [Reuters]
Shocking, new anti-smoking campaign sets out to de-glamorize the addictive habit. [Reuters]
Arizona is on pace to have its busiest year for executions. [AP]
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