EXERTING INFLUENCE--President Barack Obama speaks in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)...
ON THE ROAD-- This Sept. 23, 2012 photo shows actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, left, and Viola Davis at the premiere of their film "Won't Back Down," in New York. (AP Photo/Starpix, Dave Allocca, File) by Alan Scher Zagier Associated Press Writer JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The movie "Won't Back Down" starring Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis was a box-office dud, barely earning $5 million and disappearing from theaters soon after its September 2012 release.
MAKING CASE--President Barack Obama speaks about strengthening the economy for the middle class and the nations struggle with gun violence at an appearance at Hyde Park Academy, Feb. 15, in Chicago. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green) by Darlene Superville Associated Press WriterCHICAGO (AP) — Pressing his case in the town that launched his political career, President Barack Obama called Friday for the government to take an active, wide-ranging role in ensuring every American has a "ladder of opportunity" into the middle class.
OUT OF SYNC--This undated photo shows Christopher Dorner, a former Los Angeles Police officer. Like the Unabomber and other mass killers, the 33-year-old former cop wrote a "manifesto." (AP Photo/Los Angeles Police Department, File) by A. Breed, Julie Watson and Tami Abdollah Associated Press WritersBIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. (AP) — As soon as he heard officers were chasing the suspected cop killer in a stolen truck, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy Roger Loftis was certain: His buddy Jeremiah MacKay would be there.
EMMITT TILL FUNERAL by Dr. Boyce Watkins (YourBlackWorld.com)--Quick note from Dr. Boyce: Thank you to you who’ve supported our efforts to confront Universal Records and the horrible song they were planning to release disrespecting Emmett Till.
MOVING FORWARD-- In this Nov. 1, 2012, photo, President Barack Obama waves to supporters during a campaign event at Cheyenne Sports Complex in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, file) by Calvin Woodard Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — This is what "Forward" looks like. Fast forward, even.
OUT FOR REVENGE--This undated photo released by the Los Angeles Police Department shows suspect Christopher Dorner, a former Los Angeles officer. (AP Photo/Los Angeles Police Department) by Michael R. Blood Associated Press Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fugitive ex-Los Angeles police officer Christopher Dorner's claim in an online "manifesto" that his career was undone by racist colleagues conspiring against him comes at a time when it's widely held that the police department has evolved well beyond the troubled racial legacy of Rodney King and the O.J. Simpson trial.
Pendleton Remembered--This undated family photo shows 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton of Chicago. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Damon Stewart) Sara BurnettAssociated Press WriterCHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of mourners and dignitaries including first lady Michelle Obama packed the funeral service Saturday for a Chicago teen whose killing catapulted her into the nation's debate over gun violence.
