July 26th, 2012

In today’s top news, the names of six “secret” witnesses in George Zimmerman’s case are revealed, President Obama announces a new education program, and Katherine Jackson is no longer the guardian of Michael Jackson’s children.
President Obama announces a new initiative for Black academic excellence. [BET]
The judge reveals the names of six “secret” witnesses in George Zimmerman’s case. [News One]
Katherine Jackson is no longer the guardian of Michael Jackson’s children. [BET]
The top 10 African athletes to watch this Olympics. [BBC]
Authorities arrest James Brown’s daughter for a hit-and-run incident. [The Grio]
The “Black Madam” is charged with murder for lethal butt injections. [AP]
Somalia is close to creating its first legitimate government in more than 20 years. [ALJ]
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June 20th, 2012

In today’s top news, former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is reportedly in a coma after suffering a stroke, the Rodney King 911 call has been released and a Texas grand jury refused to indict a father who killed a man for sexually abusing his daughter.
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is reportedly in a coma after suffering a stroke. [CBS]
The dramatic Rodney King 911 call has been released. [CNN]
A Texas grand jury refused to indict a father who killed a man for sexually abusing his daughter. [CNN]
President Obama warned Mitt Romney to back off of criticizing his foreign policy decisions. [Politico]
The Southern Baptist Convention elects its first Black president. [BET]
T.I. calls Chief Keef a “representative” of the new generation. [BET]
The Miami Heat took Game 4 of the NBA Finals. [MSNBC]
The Pope calls for peace in Nigeria amid religious violence. [BBC]
Arsenio Hall is preparing to return to late-night TV. [BET]
The Jackson brothers are gearing up to go on their first tour after Michael’s death. [AP]
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