MEXICO CITY (NNPA) – Although great strides have been made in HIV education and awareness since the pandemic was detected more than 25 years ago, people living with HIV and AIDS around the globe still live in fear of the societal stigma and serious concerns over the side effects of their drugs, some of the […]
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Laurence Fishburne joins CSI
CBS says “Matrix” star Laurence Fishburne is joining the cast of “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” stepping into the gap left by departing cast member William Petersen. CBS told The Associated Press that Fishburne will be introduced in the ninth episode of the upcoming season. He plays a college lecturer and former pathologist who is focused […]
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James Busch Orthwein dies
James Busch Orthwein, the former New England Patriots owner who played a role in the Rams move to St. Louis, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 84. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch said Orthwein died Friday at his home in Huntleigh after a long battle with cancer. Orthwein bought the Patriots in […]
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Man kills woman, shoots self in south city park
St. Louis police are investigating the death of a woman in Marquette Park in south St. Louis. Initial reports were that she was killed by a male acquaintance, who then shot himself. He is in critical condition. The name of the victim and the assailant have yet to be released.
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Williams sisters win Olympic gold
Venus and Serena Williams walked away with the gold medal in the Olympic doubles tournament. The American sisters overpowered Anabel Medina Garrigues and Virginia Ruano Pascual of Spain 6-2, 6-0. When Ruano Pascual sent the championship point long, the sisters shrieked in unison. Then they jumped for joy and hugged. “I’m so excited, I can’t […]
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Thousands mourn Bernie Mac in Chicago
More than 6,000 fans, friends, family members and famous colleagues of comedian Bernie Mac gathered at Chicago’s House of Hope megachurch Saturday to mourn his passing. With traffic outside of the South Side venue tied up for blocks, and vendors on hand selling memorial T-shirts for $10 a pop outside, fellow comedian and St. Louis […]
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Unions set to sue Slay’s commission
JoAnn Williams, business representative for Carpenters’ District Council of Greater Saint Louis, said a number of unions representing City workers would file a suit against the City of St. Louis and its Civil Service Commission regarding what union officials describe as violations of collective bargaining procedures and the City Charter. The unions say they have […]
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Obama raises more than $51 million in July
(blackamericaweb.com) Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama raised more than $51 million in July and the Democratic National Committee reported $27.7 million in donations last month, putting Obama in a strong position for the fall campaign. Obama began August with $65.8 million on hand and the DNC had $28.5 million available, according to statements released Saturday. […]
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P. Miller’s BBTV network lineup includes local comedian
St. Louis’ own G-Thang has a role in the kick off of P-Miller’s (formerly Master P.) new TV network Better Black Television as host of “One Shot Comedy Show” featuring established and upcoming comedians. Miller has announced that he is launching a new cable network that will provide African American-themed fare for the entire family. […]
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Bolt captures 100m gold and world record
Usain Bolt rewrote the record books again and captured his first Olympic gold medal Saturday, running the 100-meter dash in a stunning 9.69 seconds. It was no contest as the 21-year-old Jamaican took a huge lead halfway through the race, then held his arms out wide, turned his palms up, pounded his chest and started […]