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Jay-Z Signs Jay Electronica To Roc Nation

Jay-Z Signs Jay Electronica To Roc Nation

Jay Electronica Signed To Roc Nation Although Jay-Z has been busy building his multimedia empire to promote his upcoming book and greatest hits collection, he decided to take some time out and sign underground emcee Jay Electronica to Roc Nation. According to published reports, Jay-Z announced the partnership Friday (November 13) at an event at The Box [...]

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Teen beaten to death at house party laid to rest

Teen beaten to death at house party laid to rest

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Family members and friends remembered an 18-year-old who was beaten to death during a random attack at a house party as a smiling, happy peacemaker. Mourners at Bobby Tillman’s funeral on Saturday were told to honor Tillman’s life and example by standing up for themselves and others. Hundreds gathered to remember Tillman [...]

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McNabb scores contract extension with Redskins

McNabb scores contract extension with Redskins

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington quarterback Donovan McNabb has gone from getting benched to getting a contract extension from the Redskins, his agent says. Fletcher Smith said Monday that the 33-year-old McNabb has agreed to a five-year, $78 million contract extension with the Redskins, with $40 million of the deal guaranteed. ESPN first reported on the deal. After acquiring [...]

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Haiti leader advises on cholera as deaths pass 900

Haiti leader advises on cholera as deaths pass 900

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Haitian President Rene Preval is giving citizens tips on fighting the rapid spread of cholera. The disease had never had a confirmed case in Haiti before it appeared in late October along the rural Artibonite River and spread across the country. More than 917 people have died and at least 14,600 have been [...]

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Kanye’s ‘Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’ leakedKanye’s ‘Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’ leaked

Kanye’s ‘Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’ leakedKanye’s ‘Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’ leaked

Kanye West’s new album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy which is set to be officially released on November 22nd, has been leaked. The coveted album has been receiving rave reviews from many, including Rolling Stone magazine and has recently caused controversy because of nudity on the cover. The album includes contributions from artists such as [...]

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B-average black students to get shot at Yale for free

B-average black students to get shot at Yale for free

The incentive to go to public high school in New Haven, Connecticut just increased. Yale University will provide free tuition to public school graduates with at least a 3.0 grade-point average. They must also have a 90 percent attendance rate, a record of good behavior and at least 40 hours of community service. This is part of [...]

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Former NCAA, NBA player Dailey dies in Las Vegas

Former NCAA, NBA player Dailey dies in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Quintin Dailey, a former All-American basketball player who played 10 seasons in the NBA, has died in Las Vegas at age 49. The Clark County Coroner’s Office on Tuesday confirmed Dailey’s death to The Associated Press. The office says the former University of San Francisco star died naturally of hypertensive cardiovascular disease. Dailey’s death [...]

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George Bush says he’s ‘not a hater,’ forgives Kanye

George Bush says he’s ‘not a hater,’ forgives Kanye

NEW YORK (AP) — Kanye West now says he “didn’t have the grounds” to call George W. Bush a racist, and the former president said Wednesday that he appreciates the rapper’s regret. Bush appeared in a live interview on the “Today” show, part of a book promotion tour, and also said that his conscience was clear [...]

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Oscar Grant protests took new tactic: in neighborhoods

Oscar Grant protests took new tactic: in neighborhoods

SUDHIN THANAWALA,Associated Press TREVOR HUNNICUTT,Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Looking out her front window in a usually quiet residential neighborhood in this city, Deanna Goldstein’s knees began to shake. More than 100 protesters were hemmed in by police in riot gear. A trash can was blazing on the street. “I came home early from downtown to get away [...]

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Racist rant against ex-postal worker caught on tape

Racist rant against ex-postal worker caught on tape

By Christopher Nelson A black former United States postal worker who says he was fired after being attacked in Hingham, Massachusetts by a white woman during a profane and ethnic slur-filled rant has now posted video of the incident on YouTube. The viral video has taken the Internet by storm leading to dozens of comments on the [...]

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