All-white O.J. Simpson jury neither dream nor nightmare
LAS VEGAS (AP) _ It is not the jury of O.J. Simpson’s dreams, but neither does it shape up to be his nightmare.
THE POLITICS OF BLACKNESS: Bias at its best
How many times have we heard, “It’s the media’s fault?” Well, during this presidential campaign, it seems that the mainstream media can hardly contain their …
LEGAL TIPS: Property damage caused by storm
QUERY Dear Attorney Williams: During a recent storm, a tree fell from an adjacent property and straddled both properties. I would like to know who …
AL CALLOWAY SAYS: Black voter turnout is next great hurdle
Again, the great push is on to register black people to vote. The window of opportunity to register closes Oct. 6 for this all-important presidential …
Sept. 11 brought U.S. into age of terrorism, anxiety
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dead or alive. President Bush said he didn't care how terrorism architect Osama bin Laden was brought to justice. “We'll smoke him …
Obama campaign addresses black economic issues
Black unemployment in the United States reached 10.6 percent last month, up from 9.7 percent in July and an average of 8.8 percent during the …
Groups struggle to aid Haiti after storms
GONAIVES, Haiti (AP) – Food and fresh water ran dangerously low for thousands in the flood-stricken Haitian city of Gonaives and surrounding villages this week, …
Federal budget deficit nearing $407 billion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government will run a near-record deficit of $407 billion this year, according to the latest Capitol Hill estimates. The Congressional …
Obama accuses Republican rivals of dishonesty
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Barack Obama broadly accused his Republican rivals of dishonesty Monday, citing former lobbyists working for John McCain, Sarah Palin's shifting stance …
McCain, Palin criticize Obama on earmarks
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. (AP) — John McCain and Sarah Palin criticized Democrat Barack Obama over the amount of money he has requested for his home …