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“These past 10 years have shown that America does not give into fear. Nor to the suspicion or mistrust values” said President Barack Obama. From MSNBC:http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44474533/ns/us_news-9_11_ten_years_later/?GT1=43001 Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
Federal authorities were continuing to investigate “specific, credible but unconfirmed” threats Friday involving possible plots to attack New York City and Washington around the 9/11 anniversary. The threat involving possible bombings was shared with New York and DC police on Thursday. The threat information was about three people who may have been dispatched to the […]
A Virginia man identified as the suspect in the slashing of young women’s buttocks in shopping malls is believed to have fled the area, police said today. Police have obtained an arrest warrant for Johnny D. Guillen Pimentel, 40, citing attacks on 9 women since February, but Fairfax County police said they have not been […]
It’s a battle of the CIAA’s two best marching bands, and this Saturday, September 10th, we’ll find out once and for all who has the most “Dynamic” marching band in the CIAA. It’s the “Clash For The Crown” featuring the “Red Sea Of Sound” from Winston-Salem State University, and the spectacular sound of the […]
Earlier this week, I read an article in the Huffington Post that started with an age old phrase about money and marriage that got me wondering if it is still true today — “Whoever controls the checkbook controls the marriage.” My grandfather was the head of the family went without saying. He was a benevolent […]
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Plastic pink flamingos have been popular lawn decorations for many years. Their inspiration comes from the real animals that are often seen standing on one leg. Flamingos, however, are not born pink. Flamingo’s turn pink from eating shrimp.
More than two years after superstar Michael Jackson’s death, a manslaughter trial for his physician, Conrad Murray, officially began Thursday as attorneys screened the first of about 160 prospective jurors. Los Angeles Judge Michael E. Pastor introduced the jurors to Murray and asked whether they could serve on a trial lasting 25 court days – […]
Richmond Public Schools student Nigel Richardson set to introduce President Barack Obama during his University of Richmond appearance on Friday, September 9, 2011. Nigel is a junior at Richmond Community High School. Nigel Richardson is the son of Mr. Clarence Richardson, III and Mrs. Katrina Entzminger. The oldest of three children, Nigel was born and […]
Richmond, VA – Mayor Dwight C. Jones announced today that he will welcome President Barack Obama at Richmond International Airport on Friday morning, September 9, 2011. Mayor Jones said he will be at Richmond International Airport to greet the president on behalf of Richmond. He said he plans to thank President Obama for […]
How would the nation’s school system be different if teachers were paid like engineers? Secretary of Education Arne Duncan proposed last month that a significant boost in teacher salaries could transform public schools for the better by luring the country’s brightest college graduates into the profession. Teachers should be paid a starting salary of $60,000, […]
