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Al Sharpton books NYC mayoral candidates for overnight stay in East Harlem projects

The Rev. Al Sharpton has booked five leading Democratic candidates for New York mayor to spend Saturday night in the housing projects of East Harlem "to spotlight conditions in public housing that have resulted from years of neglect," a report said. Published July 22, 2013

MSNBC’s Michael Eric Dyson blames racism for Detroit bankruptcy

MSNBC contributor Michael Eric Dyson argued Sunday that racism is to blame for Detroit's financial woes, after the once-booming industrial metropolis filed for bankruptcy last week. Published July 22, 2013

MSNBC’s Michael Eric Dyson blames racism for Detroit’s bankruptcy

MSNBC contributor Michael Eric Dyson argued Sunday that racism is to blame for Detroit's financial woes, after the once-booming industrial metropolis filed for bankruptcy last week. Published July 22, 2013

Andrew Sullivan: ‘With any luck’ America won’t be a superpower in 20 years

Conservative political commentator Andrew Sullivan received a sea of chuckles on the final episode of "The Chris Matthews Show" on Sunday after he said that "with any luck" the United States will not be a world superpower in 20 years. Published July 22, 2013

MSNBC host Ed Schultz: Detroit became a ‘conservative Utopia’

MSNBC host Ed Schultz joined a host of liberals who feel Republican policies led to Detroit's filing for the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history last week. Published July 22, 2013

‘I’m better off dead’: 11-year-old Yemeni girl escapes arranged marriage

A video posted online by an 11-year-old Yemeni girl has gained worldwide attention after she claimed she ran away from her family to escape an arranged marriage. Published July 22, 2013

ABC News’ Kate O’Brian named president of Al Jazeera America

Al Jazeera America announced Monday that it is naming ABC News' Kate O'Brian as its president. Published July 22, 2013

France stands firm on veil ban after 2 days of rioting

France's interior minister defended on Monday a ban on women wearing full-face veils in public after a police check on a Muslim woman caused two days of rioting near Paris, Reuters reported. Published July 22, 2013

Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Rod Stewart join boycott against Florida: report

A source close to singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder has released a list of some the biggest names in the music industry joining in the boycott against Florida's "stand your ground" laws. Published July 22, 2013

George Zimmerman emerges to help rescue family of four from car crash: police

Less than a week after he was acquitted in the murder of Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman emerged from hiding to help rescue a family who was trapped in an overturned vehicle, police said. Published July 22, 2013

‘Stand your ground’ opponents urge LeBron James, Dwyane Wade to quit Miami Heat

As the Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network organized "Justice for Trayvon" rallies in cities nationwide over the weekend, demonstrators at a Las Vegas rally went as far as urging Miami Heat players LeBron James and Dwyane Wade to quit their teams in protest of Florida's 'stand your ground' laws. Published July 22, 2013

MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry dons tampon earrings to defend abortion rights

In defense of reproductive rights, MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry removed her earrings and replaced them with a pair of tampons during her program Sunday. Published July 22, 2013

Ted Nugent blames Democrats for turning Detroit into ‘bloodsucker excuse-making hell’

Conservative rock legend and Michigan native Ted Nugent said he was devastated to learn that Detroit had filed for bankruptcy but was "not at all surprised." Published July 21, 2013

N.Y. food stamp recipients shipping groceries overseas: report

New Yorkers are using millions in taxpayer-funded dollars to ship food to relatives in Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic, the New York Post has found. Published July 21, 2013

MSNBC panel agrees: Small government led to Detroit’s bankruptcy

Melissa Harris-Perry, appearing as a panel guest Friday on MSNBC's "Now," charged that Detroit's filing for bankruptcy last week was due to small-government policies "many Republicans would impose on us." Published July 21, 2013

Geraldo tweets seminude photo of himself: ‘70 is the new 50’

The Twitterverse erupted early Sunday morning after Geraldo Rivera posted a half-nude photo of himself posing in front of the mirror. Published July 21, 2013

San Diego sheriff sets up Bob Filner complaint line

Pressure continues to mount for San Diego Mayor Bob Filner to resign after allegations of sexual harassment by female staffers, with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department announcing the creation of a new complaint line specifically for accusations against the embattled Democrat. Published July 21, 2013