Statistics about divorce rates in the African American community leads to beliefs that there’s no Black love. But when we turn on the television and see the Obamas smooching and hugging, we see hope. That optimistic attitude is apparent in Marita Go
A federal judge has turned down former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's request to have U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald thrown off his corruption case.
Chicago's police superintendent says although he's turned over a list of officers who have repeated complaints filed against them, he's still worried about what it will do to the morale of his officers.
WASHINGTON — Reversing Bush's policy, President Barack Obama on Monday cleared the way for a significant increase in federal dollars for embryonic stem cell research and promised no scientific data will be "distorted or concealed to serve a politica
SAN ANTONIO — At least 200 immigrants nationwide face deportation under what's become known as the "widow's penalty," a federal policy ordering widows and widowers out of the country if their U.S. citizen spouse dies before their immigration applica
Less than one hour after the Chicago Police Department released its preliminary crime statistics for February, including stating there were four fewer homicides from January to February –– 50 –– compared to the same period last yea
KAMPALA, Uganda — A cargo plane carrying equipment for African Union peacekeepers in Somalia caught fire and crashed into Uganda's Lake Victoria shortly after takeoff Monday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.
NAIROBI, Kenya — Most Kenyans believe frustration over corruption runs so deeply it will contribute to violence at the next elections in 2012, according to a poll released Monday by an anti-corruption watchdog.
