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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Debuts on the National Mall [VIDEO]
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National Mall in Washington D.C., has officially opened to the public. The memorial will be formally dedicated on Aug. 28 — the anniversary of his 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech — and will cap a five-day celebration that could draw as many as 250,000 people.
Police Investigate New Lead in Case of Missing Utah Woman Susan Cox Powell [VIDEO]
Police in Utah plan to launch another search for Susan Cox Powell, who disappeared in 2009. The latest effort is based on new and credible information about the disappearance of the 28-year-old mother of two.
Report: Child Poverty Rate Hits 20 Percent in the US [VIDEO]
The recession has taken a serious toll on American workers, businesses and homeowners. But now the trickle down effect of the economic climate can be seen in the country’s most vulnerable members: children.
According to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, child poverty in the US increased 18 percent over the past decade. In 2009, nearly 15 million children — or 20 percent of the juven
David Letterman Threatened on Jihadist Website [VIDEO]
The FBI is investigating a threat made against talk show host David Letterman on a popular Internet destination for radical Muslims.
President Obama’s Approval Rating on the Economy Plunges to New Low
Barack Obama’s approval rating on the economy has fallen to the lowest level of his presidency. That’s the latest word from a Gallup poll released on Wednesday.
Tobacco Companies Sue to Block Graphic Warning Labels [VIDEO]
In June, the Food and Drug Administration released nine new warning labels that depict in graphic detail the negative health effects of tobacco use. Now, four of the five largest US tobacco companies want a judge to stop the government from using them.
President Obama to Issue New Proposals on Job Creation, Debt Reduction
Faced with stagnant unemployment rates, a lowered credit rating and the threat of a double dip recession, President Barack Obama plans to give a major speech about job creation and debt reduction in September.
Police: Abducted N.M. Girl Rescued by Good Samaritan Who Chased Kidnapper [VIDEO]
The attempted kidnapping of a six-year-old New Mexico girl was thwarted on Monday when a concerned citizen jumped into action and chased after the perpetrator.