BARACK OBAMA IS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Harvard graduate, Barack Obama, 47, begins his transition to the White House at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (above). On January 20, 2009, he will be sworn in as the 44th president.
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JENNIFER HUDSON TO CRUSADE AGAINST CRIME AFTER LOSING FAMILY TO GUN VIOLENCE
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Still reeling from the murders of her mother, brother and nephew, Jennifer Hudson says she wants to use the tragedy to speak out against crime and gun violence in the urban community.
Chicago Sun-Times columnist Bill Zwecker reported Tuesday of Hudson’s plans to "use the newly formed foundation she established with her sister Julia to try to reduce the daily killings in inner-city communities across the nation."
JURORS DISCUSS O.J.’S GUILTY VERDICT
Panelists say decision influenced heavily by secret audio tapes
Seven jurors from the O.J. Simpson trial say their guilty verdict was influenced more by secret audio tapes and surveillance video than eyewitness accounts, reports the Associated Press.
LIL’ DENZEL IN NEW ‘BOYS & GIRLS CLUB’ CAMPAIGN: Child photos of famous former members part of new promos
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The childhood photos of former Boys & Girls Clubs of America" members Denzel Washington, Shaquille O’Neal, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and others are featured in a new ad campaign for the organization, titled "BE GREAT."
‘Extreme Makeover’: Home Edition’ project coming to Michigan’s Capital
LANSING, MI — At the end of September one lucky family will be surprised when ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” crew knocks on their door. One of five families that live close to or in Lansing were nominated for the TV show. This will be the third home built in the state.
GLUNA Revisits Why the USA is at War
Some young men and women currently going as soldiers into the Bush Iraqi war were born during the first Iraqi war and now old enough to vote. Iraq had marched its army into Kuwait stealing a huge oil field. George Bush, Sr., an experienced diplomat, rallied support though the United Nations for a swift and decisive counter-attack driving the Iraqi army back into Iraq.
Barack Obama’s Lansing speech
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Remarks of Senator Barack Obama
New Energy for America
Michigan State University
Monday, August 4th, 2008
Lansing, Michigan
OBAMA STEERS CAMPAIGN AWAY FROM NASCAR
Presidential hopeful turns down request to sponsor car in Sprint Cup series
Obama seen with Governer Granholm
Cost of Fuel is Top Economic Concern for Michigan Families
MICHIGAN — Michigan has had more than its share of economic hardships in recent years, but when Michigan voters were asked the biggest economic problem facing their family, the cost of fuel trumped everything. Gas prices have risen to $4.15 across the nation.
BBB Warns Vacationers that Travel Club Membership Doesn’t Always Pay
Before you sign on the dotted line, check it out before you check in:
Would-be travelers are spending thousands of dollars to take advantage of travel deals that didn’t exist.
One company was also ordered to pay $70,000 in restitution to the Michigan Attorney General’s Office.