The new pope will be chosen through a conclave, a special gathering of cardinals who are sequestered in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican until…
UPDATE — 11:03 PM EST: In an exclusive CBS interview, LAPD Police Chief Charlie Beck has announced that he is reopening the case that led…
This Black History Month, NewsOne takes a look back at the top African-American moments from 2000 to 2012. Some will make you happy while others…
WASHINGTON — The White House and outside supporters of President Barack Obama are launching simultaneous social media, public outreach, and fund-raising campaigns tied to Tuesday’s…
Chicago police are currently investigating two men suspected in the shooting death of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton (pictured) and reportedly plan to bring charges against the…
In an extreme case of “they can’t when for losing,” former Tea Party congressman Joe Walsh tweeted the accusation that First Lady Michelle Obama is…
Chicago authorities are revamping how police respond to 911 calls in hopes of freeing up more officers to respond to the most serious crimes. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that starting Sunday officers won’t respond in person to lesser crimes. Those include vehicle theft or incidents where the victim is safe and doesn’t need medical attention. Those calls […]
The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards: The Absolute Best (& Worst) Dressed The 55th Annual Grammy Awards came and went but not without a fashion bang. Hollywood’s who’s who called on some of the greats in fashion for the biggest night of music. From Tom Ford, Moschino, YSL, to Lanvin–the celebrities slayed the red carpet. Of course we […]
Ian West/Getty Images How many kids does Nelson Mandela have? Nelson Mandela has fathered six children with three wives, and the beloved former South African president and anti-apartheid leader has 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, according to NelsonMandela.org. RELATED: Nelson Mandela Rushed To Hospital, In ‘Serious Condition’ Mandela had four children—two sons and two daughters—with […]
Pope Benedict XVIÂ will step down after tendering his resignation at the Vatican, according to the Associated Press and the ANSA Italian news agency. He is the first Pope to resign since Pope Gregory XII in 1415. The conditions of his resignation are unknown at this time, but unconfirmed reports state declining health has spurred the […]
This Black History Month, we honor the GAME CHANGERS: Everyday heroes whose actions make life better for the people around them. SEE ALL OUR GAME…
An African-American movie director is trying to spread awareness of black-on-black crime, by wearing a KKK robe in the middle of Philadelphia. While wearing his robe, 35 year-old Sixx King stood out in the middle of downtown Philadelphia holding a sign that read, “the KKK killed 3,446 blacks in 86 years, while black on black […]