Tobacco companies can’t be forced to put ultra-graphic images on cigarette packages and advertising to scare away smokers, a federal judge ruled today. The FDA requirement, which was supposed to go into effect later this year, violates the companies’ free-speech rights, declared US District Judge Richard Leon in Washington, reports BusinessWeek. The feds are expected […]
Good news for patients suffering from severe brain injuries: A drug used to treat Parkinson’s disease could accelerate their recovery. The drug, amantadine hydrochloride, was tested against a placebo in a blind study of 184 patients. The group receiving the drug showed more improvement—not a lot more, but in a very short period of time—leading […]
When gunshots rang out Monday morning in Chardon High School’s cafeteria, everyone hit the deck—except Frank Hall, a massive 6-foot-2, 300-pound assistant football coach who instead yelled, “Hey!” and charged the shooter. “He did what he usually does,” one student tells Reuters, “he breaks up fights.” In this case, though, the 38-year-old broke up the […]
The federal judge handling the criminal case against John Edwards says the trial will begin next month. At a hearing Thursday in Greensboro, defense lawyers told the judge doctors say Edwards’ heart condition is in a management stage. The judge set jury selection to begin April 12 and the trial will begin April 23. Attorneys […]
Investigators arrested a Clayton man suspected of rape and other sexual offenses while executing a search warrant on Wednesday. Paul Clifton Canally, of 148 Buchanan Lane, was arrested Wednesday. He was charged with five felony counts of statutory rape, five felony counts of indecent liberties with a child, and eight misdemeanor counts of sexual battery, […]
The State Board of Education has approved nine new charter schools in North Carolina. Three of them are in the Triangle: Triangle Math and Science Academy in Wake County, Research Triangle High School in Durham County and the Howard and Lillian Lee Scholars Charter School in Orange County. The schools are the first to be […]
Pastor Gregory orchestrated the renovation of a storefront seven years ago, on 671 Manchester, where Teach All Nations Ministries began. Pastor purchased eight acres of property, with the support of a small, faithful tithing congregation. And under his auspices the initial investment of $500,000 has increased to over $1 million dollars (current value of church […]
PHILADELPHIA-According to reports, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter was caught on camera spanking a blond woman in a bowling alley on somebody’s camera phone. Fox 29 Philadelphia received the video, according to reports, but refused to air it after being consulted by Nutter who convinced them to not air the video. Philly.com reports: A Fox 29 […]
Why they are local heroes: Tired of not hearing about missing persons cases involving people of color, Derrica Wilson and Natalie Wilson decided to do something about it. Using Derrica’s background in law enforcement and Natalie’s experience in public relations, they created the Black and Missing Foundation to bring attention to missing persons cases involving […]
It’s a new media world out there, and folks are finding ways to beat the old Hollywood system. Director/producers Russ Parr, Matty Rich and Chris Spencer joined Roland Martin on Washington Watch to explain how they are doing it.
