Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Maryland) made a move yesterday that could embarrass his Republican colleague Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif), when he released the full transcript of the congressional interview of an IRS employee during the investigation into whether the White House orchestrated greater scrutiny of tax-exempt applications from tea party-connected groups. Cummings said the allegations against [...]
About Nick Chiles
Nick Chiles is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author. He has written or co-written 11 books and won over a dozen major journalism awards during a journalism career that brought him to the Dallas Morning News, the Star-Ledger of New Jersey and New York Newsday, in addition to serving as Editor-in-Chief of Odyssey Couleur travel magazine.
Rep. Cummings Releases Interview With IRS Manager to Exonerate White House in IRS Scandal
June 19, 2013 | Posted by
At Least 7 Blacks Among 40 Potential Jurors in Zimmerman Murder Trial
June 19, 2013 | Posted by
The murder trial of George Zimmerman moved a key step closer to commencement today after the judge recounted the charges he is facing and prosecutors began asking broader questions to the 40 potential jurors. “The object is to obtain a jury who will impartially try this case based on the evidence presented in the courtroom,” [...]
Serena Williams Attacked for Comments on Steubenville Rape Case
June 19, 2013 | Posted by
Tennis icon Serena Williams is on the receiving end of harsh criticism about comments she made in a Rolling Stone profile that many observers interpreted as Williams blaming the victim for what was done to her in the infamous Steubenville, Ohio, rape case. In March, an Ohio judge found teens Ma’lik Richmond, 16, and Trent [...]
Booker’s Path to NJ Senate Seat May Be Bumpier than Expected
June 19, 2013 | Posted by
The recent death of New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg has complicated Newark Mayor Cory Booker’s march to the U.S. Senate, speeding up the election calendar and giving him only two months to raise money and increase name recognition before an August 13 primary. Most observers in the Garden State don’t expect Booker to have much [...]
In ‘Icy’ Encounter, Obama and Putin Differ Over Syria at G-8 Summit
June 18, 2013 | Posted by
In a meeting described by reporters as tense and uncomfortable, President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin came together at the G-8 summit in Ireland and tried to find common ground on Syria, although they are backing opposite sides in the conflict. The Los Angeles Times characterized the encounter as “icy,” as reporters noted the two [...]
Philly Schools Face Draconian Budget Cuts as State Builds a $400M Prison
June 18, 2013 | Posted by
In a stark illustration of a state’s disturbing priorities, Pennsylvania is forcing the Philadelphia schools to open in the fall without new books, paper, clubs, counselors, librarians, assistant principals, secretaries, sports, art and music—all to cover a projected $304 million budgetary shortfall. At the same time, the state found enough money to build a $400 million prison [...]
7 Killed, More Than 40 Injured in Chicago Shootings Over Father’s Day Weekend
June 18, 2013 | Posted by
Just a week after Chicago officials proudly announced that the city’s homicide rate is at its lowest level in 50 years, the Windy City was consumed by a spate of gun violence over Father’s Day weekend, with seven people killed and more than 40 wounded in various incidents. There were several reasons given for the [...]
UNCF Rolls Out New Campaign, Expanding Upon ‘A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste’
June 17, 2013 | Posted by
Forty years after its iconic advertising slogan, “A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste,” became part of the cultural lexicon, the United Negro College Fund has launched a new campaign and slogan to stir Americans into investing in the education of the next generation. The campaign was announced last Friday in Washington, D.C., by [...]
South African President Zuma: Mandela Recovering From Lung Infection
June 17, 2013 | Posted by
South African President Jacob Zuma gave his country a lift yesterday when he announced that former President Nelson Mandela‘s health is improving at a Pretoria hospital, though he remains in serious condition. “Over the last two days, although he remains serious, his doctors have stated that his improvement has been sustained,” Zuma said. He said [...]
Detroit Mulls Brutal Cuts, Reduced Payments to Debtors to Avoid Bankruptcy
June 15, 2013 | Posted by
With possible bankruptcy looming, Detroit’s emergency manager Kevyn Orr presented a painful recovery plan yesterday that would spin off the city’s water department, reduce city-provided health care for retirees and pay as little as 10 cents on the dollar to many of Detroit’s debtors. Orr wants to reinvest $1.5 billion over the next decade to boost [...]
