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Report: Nearly All Shooting Victims and Shooters are Black, Hispanic

A new NYPD report is out for the first six months of 2012 and it's not looking pretty for the black and Hispanic community.

Racial and Ethnic Diversity Spread Across the Country

A new U.S. 2012 policy brief has revealed that increasing racial and ethnic diversity has long been apparent at the national level and in our nation's largest metropolitan gateways.

VMAs: Rihanna Wins Big, Kisses Chris Brown

In an off-camera moment Pop Star Rihanna and R&B Sensation Chris Brown hugged and kissed briefly in front of the entire audience.

Clint Eastwood Defends Empty Chair Act at RNC

Eastwood talking to the empty chair at the RNC. At the 2012 Republican National Convention held last week in Tampa, what was supposed to be Mitt Romney's biggest night was overshadowed by an awkward performance by Clint Eastwood.

Very Elderly and Frail Can Benefit From Exercise

A French study has shown that all seniors, even those considered frail, can enjoy the benefits of exercise in terms of their physical and cognitive faculties and quality of life and that these benefits appear after only three months.

DREAMers Take Stage at DNC

As Latinos continue to reshape the nation's political map, and get ready to play a decisive role in the Nov. 6 presidential elections, at least 12.2 million are expected to cast their votes.

Childhood Sexual Abuse Linked to Later Heart Attacks in Men

Researchers from the University of Toronto have concluded that men who experienced childhood sexual abuse are three times more likely to have a heart attack than men who were not sexually abused as children.

Salaries Climb for Class of 2012 Graduates

Class of 2012 bachelor’s degree graduates are better paid than their Class of 2011 counterparts. In a still struggling and weak economic climate, many recent college graduates are frustrated with finding jobs in their field.

President Obama and VP Biden to Accept Party's Nomination

President Barack Obama and Vice President will formally accept the Democratic party's nomination for the Nov. 6 general election. Obama was officially nominated by the nearly 6,000 delegates that were at the convention.

Popular Kids in US and Mexico More Likely to Smoke

A new study is suggesting that popularity may cause lung cancer, heart disease, and emphysema. (Photo : Smoking/nerissa'sring)Popular students in seven Southern California high schools are more likely to smoke cigarettes than their less popular counterparts.

Chad Johnson's Gets Tattoo of Estranged Wife's Face

In a strange twist, footballer Chad Johnson has a new leg tattoo - of his estranged wife's face.

7.6-magnitude Quake Rattles Costa Rican Coast

A 7.9 magnitude earthquake that struck northwestern Costa Rica on Wednesday has claimed the lives of two people, the Red Cross said.

Weather Forces Democrats to Move President Obama's Speech

Severe weather forecasts have forced the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) to move convention programming from the Bank of America Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 6 to the Time Warner Cable Arena - the host site for the first two days of the 2012 Democratic National Convention.

Repeated Exposure to Traumatic Images May be Harmful to Health

A new study has revealed that repeated exposure to violent images from the terrorist attacks of September 11 and the Iraq War can lead to an increase in physical and psychological ailments.

Mariah Carey to Help Kick of 2012 NFL Season

Carey will perform at 7:30 p.m. ET on NFL Network from Rockefeller Center. (Photo : Flickr/Alexsander7)Mariah at Good Morning America. The NFL will kick off its 10th anniversary year with an hour long pre-game performance.

Little Evidence of Health Benefits from Organic Foods

A Stanford University research claims if you are an adult making a decision based solely on your health, there is not much difference between organic and conventional foods.

Julian Castro defends Obama, Highlights American Dream in DNC Keynote

San Antonio Mayor Juliàn Castro took center stage at the 2012 Democratic National Convention as he delivered a rousing speech.

Camp Williams Fire 2012 Maps: Los Angeles Wildfire Only Five Percent Contained, Injures Four

A fire churning through the Angeles National Forest is only 5 percent contained and could take a week to put out. The fire has burned through 3,600 acres and authorities said the blaze has injured four people.

Magazines Jeopardize and Empower Young Women's Sexuality

A study published in the journal Psychology of Women Quarterly has revealed that women who read sex-related magazine articles from popular women's magazines like Cosmopolitan are less likely to view premarital sex as a risky behavior and those who are exposed to these articles are more supportive of sexual behavior that both empowers women and prioritizes their own sexual pleasure.

“It’s Almost Here:" Apple Announces Sept. 12 Media Event

After months of speculation, Apple has announced a media event for Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time at San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

Michael Clarke Duncan Dead at 54

Duncan starred in "The Green Mile" and "The Whole Nine Yards." He died two months after suffering a heart attack.

Marc Anthony to be Celebrity Mentor on 'The X Factor'

TMZ is reporting that Anthony has signed up the be a celebrity mentor on "X Factor." It's a big week for Latin sensation Marc Anthony. TMZ is reporting that Anthony has signed up the be a celebrity mentor on "X Factor.

Prenatal Maternal Smoking Associated with Increased Risk of Adolescent Obesity

Researchers have found that prenatal exposure to maternal cigarette smoking appears to be associated with an increased risk for adolescent obesity, and is possibly related to subtle structural variations in the brain that create a preference for eating fatty foods.

San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro to Deliver Keynote Speech at Democratic Convention

San Antonio Mayor Juliàn Castro has been chosen to deliver the keynote address at the 2012 Democratic National Convention.

There's An App For That: Apple iPod Touch Helps Adults With Autism Function in the Workplace

Only 15 percent of adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States have some form of paid work.
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