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CIA Says Russia Helped Donald Trump In U.S. Presidential Election

CIA Says Russia Helped Donald Trump In U.S. Presidential Election

12-12-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S TOP STORY-   While President Obama announced on Friday that he was ordered a full probe into Russian election hackers, a recent eye-opening Washington Post report says that in a secret assessment conducted in September, the CIA concluded that Russia did intervene in the 2016 election to help Donald Trump win the presidency over…MORE

Thousands evacuated as wildfires burn in Gatlinburg

Thousands evacuated as wildfires burn in Gatlinburg

11-29-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- Thousands of people have been evacuated as wildfires continue to burn in East Tennessee, including in Gatlinburg. Fire Chief Greg Miller said in a news conference Tuesday morning crews  the worst is over, but crews are still actively fighting fires. “This is a fire for the history books,” Miller said. Courtesy: Mark…MORE

Fidel Castro Dead At 90

Fidel Castro Dead At 90

11-28-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY-   Fidel Castro, the political firebrand and revolutionary leader, died Friday in Cuba after years of failing health, according to multiple media reports. He was 90. Reports Reuters: A towering figure of the 20th century and Cold War icon, Castro stuck to his ideology beyond the collapse of Soviet communism and remained…MORE

Nashville Arrest Records, Photos Of Civil Rights Icon Found

Nashville Arrest Records, Photos Of Civil Rights Icon Found

  11-21-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- When civil rights icon John Lewis returned to Nashville this weekend, he was greeted just like he was more than 50 years ago — with a mug shot and an arrest record. But this time, his record was bound for the city’s public library. Officials in Tennessee’s capital city have unearthed…MORE

Thousands Nationwide Protest Trump’s Election Victory

Thousands Nationwide Protest Trump’s Election Victory

11-10-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- CHICAGO (AP) — Thousands of protesters around the country took to the streets Wednesday to condemn the election of Donald Trump as president. The demonstrations were mostly peaceful, authorities said. In Chicago, several thousand people marched through the Loop and gathered outside Trump Tower, chanting “Not my president!” Chicago resident Michael Burke…MORE

Clinton Calls To Congratulate Trump On Win

Clinton Calls To Congratulate Trump On Win

10-9-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY-   NEW YORK (AP) — Hillary Clinton conceded the presidency to Donald Trump in a phone call early Wednesday morning, a stunning end to a campaign that appeared poised to make her the nation’s first female president right up until Election Day. Clinton called Trump after it became clear that the celebrity…MORE

President Obama Talks Chicago Violence, Post White House Plans & Getting Out The Vote

President Obama Talks Chicago Violence, Post White House Plans & Getting Out The Vote

11-2-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- President Barack Obama is heading into his last months as President after eight years in office. His historic presidency has changed the way the world views America, politics, Black men and families and during his tenure, he’s been able to revitalize a sagging economy, correct mandatory sentencing abuses with a record number…MORE

WikiLeaks Exposes Donna Brazile’s Contact With Clinton Campaign

WikiLeaks Exposes Donna Brazile’s Contact With Clinton Campaign

11-1-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY-   NEW YORK (AP) — CNN said Monday it is “completely uncomfortable” to learn through WikiLeaks that former commentator Donna Brazile had contacted the Clinton campaign ahead of time about a question that would be posed during a presidential primary town hall last March in Flint, Michigan. The network said that it…MORE

FBI Obtains Warrant To Search Newly Found Emails

FBI Obtains Warrant To Search Newly Found Emails

10-31-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI has obtained a warrant to begin reviewing newly discovered emails that may be relevant to the Hillary Clinton email server investigation, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Sunday. FBI investigators want to review emails of longtime Clinton aide Huma Abedin that were found on…MORE

Many Schools Planning To Cancel Classes On Election Day

Many Schools Planning To Cancel Classes On Election Day

10-26-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- FALMOUTH, Maine (AP) — Rigged elections. Vigilante observers. Angry voters. The claims, threats and passions surrounding the presidential race have led communities around the U.S. to move polling places out of schools or cancel classes on Election Day. The fear is that the ugly rhetoric of the campaign could escalate into confrontations…MORE

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You’ll soon have two chances to learn about the career of Boyz II Men. The legendary group is developing a feature film biopic. Boyz II Men are also working on a long-form documentary about their lives. The best-selling R&B group of all time has over 60 million albums sold.

DICK VAN DYKE IS NOT WORRIED ABOUT TRUMP’S TERM

DICK VAN DYKE IS NOT WORRIED ABOUT TRUMP’S TERM

Dick Van Dyke is turning 99-years-old next month and says the one good thing about not having much time left is that he won’t have to endure another four years of President Donald Trump. The legendary actor, who endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris just before the election, was asked by a reporter if he thinks…

DENZEL IS STILL GOING STRONG

DENZEL IS STILL GOING STRONG

Denzel Washington will visit Wakanda. On Tuesday, Washington announced that he will be starring in the third Black Panther movie. He said, “I’m only interested in working with the best — I don’t know how many more films I’m going to make, probably not that many. I want to do things I haven’t done.” Washington…

PLIES IS SUING MEG, GLO AND CARDI

PLIES IS SUING MEG, GLO AND CARDI

Now that the election is over, Plies is coming hard for his sisters-in-Kamala Harris — filing a lawsuit against Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, and Cardi B for copyright infringement!!! And according to Plies, Soulja Boy can’t claim “first” to using the beat on one of his big tracks … which he says was taken from…