Breaking: Shots Fired At Virginia Tech!

Virginia Tech University, the site of the country’s worst massacre, is on lockdown after two people, including a police officer, were shot and killed on the campus.

The school said the suspect is at large and students are being told, “Stay indoors. Secure in place.”

An alert on the Virginia Tech school’s website said: “There is an active campus alert in Blacksburg. Everyone should seek shelter or stay where you are. Blacksburg Transit service is suspended until the alert is lifted.”

Virginia Tech spokesman Mark Owczarski said a campus police officer stopped a vehicle shortly after noon today in the school’s Coliseum parking lot, near McComas Hall.

“During the traffic stop. the officer was shot and killed. There were witnesses to this shooting,” Owczarski said in the statement.

“Witnesses reported to police the shooter fled on foot heading toward the Cage, a parking lot near Duck Pond Drive. At that parking lot, a second person was found. That person is also deceased,” he said.

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Is The Morning After Pill, Better Known As Plan B, Safe?

The morning-after pill known as Plan B is steeped in controversy again. The Department of Health and Human Services has taken the rare step of overruling the Food and Drug Administration and its science advisors and will not allow the pill to be sold over the counter in drugstores unless a woman can prove she is older than 17.

The stunning override of the FDA is bad public policy. This is a case of politics triumphing over science yet again when it comes to matters of reproduction, contraception and abortion in the U.S.

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Hilarious: Mugger Tries To Rob Man But Gets Beat Up!

This story has certainly been the highlight of my morning!

Over the weekend, A mugger, Anthony Miranda, attempted to rob a man in one on Chicago’s Southwest side neighborhoods and ended up getting the beating of his life.

The man he attempted to rob was actually an ultimate fighter and martial arts expert.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Anthony Miranda approached a parked vehicle near 55th Street and Kenneth Avenue Friday night and asked the driver for a lighter before pointing a handgun at the man and demanding money. After the driver handed over some cash, Miranda reportedly ordered him out of the car — which was apparently a mistake.

Chicago Police Officer John Mirabelli told the Sun-Times what happened next:

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Sheriff Deputies Refuse To Evict 103 Yr. Old Woman And 83 Yr. Old Daughter

Oh My! Atlanta Sheriff deputies refused to evict a 103-year-old woman and her 83-year-old daughter moments before they were to leave their home this past Tuesday, November 29th, 2011. The moving company hired by the bank also decided not assist in moving the two women out.

The two women have shared the home for 53 years! Just three weeks shy of her 104th birthday, Vita Lee says, “I love it. It’s a mansion.”

Channel 2′s Ryan Young was present at the home to capture the family’s excitement.

It’s nice to see some people still have hearts. The economy has been rough on millions of Americans across the country. It would have been a sad day if these two women were evicted. But I wonder how they bank took the news?!

Spotted: The Grio

*Update*: Vybz Kartel Still In Prison!

Well, didn’t we get a good laugh this morning! The news of Jamaican Deejay, Vybz Kartel, breaking out of prison was so farfetched it was hilarious! And laughed we did.

Well, we can all settle down now.

The Jamaican police have dispelled rumors of an escape along with rumors a guard had died from a heart attack and 12 others injured.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Les Green told the Jamaica Observer early this morning that he had no knowledge of the reported jail break.

“I know nothing about that. If that had taken place I would would certainly have known,” Green said.

Police at Denham Town Police station, the closest police station to the remand centre, were also unaware of any jail break.

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Reggae Artist Vybz Kartel Escapes Prison, Guard Found Dead

What in the world is this?! News broke recently that Reggae artist Vybz Kartel, real name Adidja Palmer, has escaped the Horizon Adult Remand Centre along with 7 other inmates. According to the Hype Life Magazine,one guard, found dead, is said to have died from a heart attack while 12 others were wounded. Another two guards were shot with guns believed to have been smuggled into the prison. Kartel is suspected of holding at least one prison guard at gun point before escaping.

The star had been in custody since October after being charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder and illegal possession of a firearm following the deaths of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams in August and Gregory Park in July.

To aid escapees, some prisoners had taken the officers’ clothing and car keys while one group apparently impersonated prison guards on the phone to ward off suspicion. After gaining control of the jail, the prisoners managed to escape from the prison ground using a maintenance pick-up truck at around 1.45am, local time.

One of the 7 prisoners were captured by the police while the others are still on the loose.

Kartel and the other escapees are currently  listed as ‘Jamaica’s most wanted criminals’.

SMH! This is what happens when you are a corrupted individual who gains fame, has millions of fans and believe you are invincible! If he’s even found alive he’ll certainly be spending the rest of his life in prison. I’ll keep you posted.

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Dr. Conrad Murray Found Guilty In Michael Jackson Manslaughter Trial!

The verdict is in! Dr. Conrad Murray was found guilty in the involuntary manslaughter charge in the Michael Jackson death trial.

Since Jackson’s passing over two years ago, fans and foes have blamed the doctor for his unlawfully ministering propofol, a type of anesthesia used in the medical profession that ultimately caused Jackson his life. The drug was intended to make Jackson sleep because he suffered from insomnia.

Following the verdict, Jackson’s family all expressed that they felt justice was served.

What are your thoughts? Is Dr. Murray responsible for Jackson’s death?

Comedian Patrice O’Neal Suffers Stroke

In some unfortunate news, comedian Patrice O’Neal suffered a stroke last Wednesday, Oct. 19th.

The 41 year old, who is best known for his roast of actor Charlie Sheen, is in critical condition and it is unclear whether he’ll make a full recovery.

News of the comedian’s stroke broke when fellow comedian Jim Norton spoke of the incident on his satellite radio show, the ‘Opie and Anthony Show’.

“We don’t know how he is. We don’t know how he’s going to be,” said Norton. “I didn’t want to do this by myself. I wish we had more news for you.”

Norton added that he made the announcement on air because “we wanted it to come from us.”

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African American Buying Power To Reach $1 Trillion

(Black PR Wire) The African American buying power is estimated to reach $1 trillion by 2015 according to the “The State of the African-American Consumer Report,” which was recently released, in collaboration with Nielsen, a research firm, and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA),trade association for more than 200 black community newspapers across the U.S.
The growing economic potential presents an opportunity for Fortune 500 companies to examine and further understand this important, flourishing market segment. And when consumers are more aware of their buying power, it can help them make informed decisions about the companies they want to support.

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Spotted: Atlanta Post

Powerful Earthquake Shakes Turkey

CNN reports, a 7.2 earthquake rocked eastern Turkey at approximately 1:41pm Sunday. It is the most powerful earthquake to hit the region since the 1999′s 7.6 quake that claimed approximately 17,000 lives.

At least seven aftershocks have been reported and citizens are now rummaging through rubble, from collapsed buildings, using flashlights and shovels for any signs of life. At the moment, it is too early to estimate how many lives have been lost.

Rescue missions are currently underway for any survivors who fell victim to the 25 buildings said to have collapse during the quake.

 

Giuliana Rancic Recovering After Breast Surgery

After announcing her battle with breast cancer earlier in the week, Giuliana Rancic underwent a double lumpectomy on Tuesday as part of her treatment, her husband Bill Rancic said Thursday on the Today show.

The E! News host, 37, had cancerous growths in both breasts removed. Doctors also removed lymph nodes that they believed may have been affected.

“Giuliana is a trooper. She pulled through it,” Bill Rancic, 40, said. “She’s relieved to have it over with and get the cancer out. She’s doing well at home and recovering – and I’m adding nurse to my resume. She’s having fun with that.”

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E! News Reporter Giuliana Rancic Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

In some very sad news, Giuliana Rancic,36, revealed on the ‘Today Show’ this morning that she has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Rancic, who has struggled to conceive, documented in her and husband Bill Rancic‘s reality show ‘Bill & Giuliana’, discovered she had had a tumor when her doctor advise she get a mammogram prior to beginning the in-vitro process.

The popular E! News reporter told host Ann Curry,

“Through my attempt to get pregnant through IVF, we sadly found out that I have early stages of breast cancer. It’s been a shock.”

“I wasn’t prepared to get a mammogram until I was 40 years old, like I’d been told. I never in my wildest dreams expected anything to be wrong,” she explained.

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