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Haiti To Be Honored At West Indian American Day Carnival, NYC
Though its roots are in Trinidad and Tobago, the West Indian American Day Carnival Parade has always been an all-inclusive Caribbean affair, and this year, Haiti’s going to get some special attention, according to carnival spokeswoman Jean Alexander.
Read MoreAnti-Gang Groups Ask For A Congressional Bailout
Post by Truitt O'Neal in National on Sep 3, 2010 at 8:42 am
Severely Malnourished Girl Found Dead, Tied To Crib In Mother’s Apt
Post by Truitt O'Neal in National on Sep 2, 2010 at 4:40 pm
A severely malnourished 4-year-old girl was found dead – tied to a crib – in a filthy Brooklyn apartment Thursday morning, cops said.
Read MoreWhy The FDA Needs To Curb Cough Syrup Abuse
Post by Truitt O'Neal in National on Sep 2, 2010 at 12:33 pm
YouTube search the term “DXM.” You’ll find thousands of videos that chronicle the adventures teenagers “robotripping,” or getting high on dextromethorphan. This drug is known on the streets as DXM, CCC, Triple C and Skittles. It’s also known as Robo because it is found in a number of over the counter cough and cold medications like Robotussin DM.
Read MoreOne reported missing after rig explosion in Gulf of Mexico
Post by Truitt O'Neal in National on Sep 2, 2010 at 12:30 pm
The Coast Guard is responding to a rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico.
Read MoreFlorida Gov. Candidate Picks First Black Female Rep. As Running Mate
Post by Truitt O'Neal in National on Sep 2, 2010 at 12:24 pm
GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott on Thursday morning announced that state Rep. Jennifer Carroll of Jacksonville will be his running mate as lieutenant governor.
`I am honored that Jennifer is the first African-American Republican woman to be part of a statewide ticket in Florida,” Scott said.
Read MoreGrown-ups don’t text as much as teens — at least not yet. A new survey suggests they may be catching up.
Read MoreHurricane Earl Batters Caribbean Islands; Threatening East Coast
Post by Truitt O'Neal in National on Sep 2, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Earl’s Impact: AIR Worldwide Estimates $50 to $150 million in Insured Losses in Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, and St. Martin.
Read MoreDiscovery Channel Gunman Hated “Kate Plus 8″
Post by Truitt O'Neal in National on Sep 2, 2010 at 10:20 am
Jewel Thomas, Traumatized Passenger, Sues American Airlines
Post by Truitt O'Neal in National on Sep 2, 2010 at 8:00 am
A woman has sued American Airlines, saying she was traumatized when the plane she was on ran off the runway at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
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