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Jesus Take The Wheel: Cop Shoots Dead Wife Before Turning The Gun On Himself In Murder-Suicide

This is so sad. Two People Dead In Murder-Suicide Another instance of sad and senseless violence. According to NY Daily News: An Indianapolis Metropolitan police officer broke into his estranged wife’s home Thursday evening and shot her dead before turning the gun on himself, police said. “It’s a very difficult day in the city of Indianapolis,” Mayor Greg Ballard said at a 9:30 p.m. press conference. “We have lost two of our own. This one hurts deeply. This one hurts very deeply.” Sgt. Ryan Anders forced his way into the back door of Officer Kim Carmack’s home on Inishmore Way on the city’s west side around 5:40 p.m., police Chief Rick Hite said. Neighbors called police after hearing gunshots, and a responding SWAT team found the two dead inside. Carmack, a 21-year veteran of the city police force, had previously filed a restraining order against Anders, a 7-year veteran. Anders was on administrative leave after allegations of domestic violence and was required to turn in his service weapon, Hite said. “We had concerns about (Carmack),” Hite said of her rocky relationship with her estranged spouse. “We had concerns about both of them.” SMH. RTV/ABC

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Harlem Explosion: Two Killed, Dozens Injured By Apparent Gas Leak; Buildings Leveled

At least two people were killed and nearly two dozen injured Wednesday by a Harlem explosion reportedly triggered by a gas leak, Mayor Bill de Blasio said. Harlem Explosion The mayor, speaking to New York reporters at the scene, said finding those still missing is a top priority, but cautioned that many may have simply fled to safety. The N.Y. City Fire Department said at least 22 people were hurt, including two with life-threatening injuries and four with serious, but non-life threatening injuries. Both fatalities were women. More than a dozen people are unaccounted for after the explosion leveled two buildings in Harlem and ignited a massive fire. “This is a tragedy of the worst kind because there was no indication in time to save people,” de Blasio told the media . “We have lost two people already.” He promised a thorough search of the rubble after the 200 firefighters, who began arriving on the scene in two minutes, bring the fire under control. The buildings housed a Spanish Christian Church and a piano repair store at the East Harlem address on Park Avenue between 114th and 116th Streets. “It felt like an earthquake rattled my whole building,” said a witness. “There were glass shards everywhere on the ground; all the stores had their windows blown out.” The mayor said the explosion occurred at 9:31 a.m. ET, only minutes before a Con Ed utilities team arrived on the scene to check on reports of a natural gas leak. As Harlem residents gathered near the scene of the explosion, white smoke still billowed up from the debris in waves and left a chalky taste in the air. Traffic is blocked off and Metro-North service into and out of Grand Central Terminal was suspended due to the debris on the elevated train tracks. Story developing …

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Miley Cyrus to Justin Bieber: Pay Away Your Problems!

It has come down to this for Justin Bieber: He is now getting advice from Rob Ford and Miley Cyrus. First, the embattled, crack-smoking Mayor of Toronto, Ontario urged that we should give poor little Bieber a break because he’s only 19 , after all. Then, on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno yesterday, Miley was asked about her fellow artist and came up with an easy solution to Justin’s problems … Miley Cyrus Advises Justin Bieber “You’ve got a lot of money,” said Cyrus, who knows a thing or two about his situation. “Pay people to make sure you don’t get in trouble and party at your house!” The audience laughed… but Miley is totally right. Why is Bieber ever driving his own car? Hire a chauffeur and the guy can get as loaded as he wants to every night. Then again… Bieber is now accused of attacking a limousine driver in his native Canada. So we guess this idea wouldn’t solve all his legal issues. It may seem silly or ironic to some that the controversial singer is handing out advice to her peer, but she makes a good point in the above video: Every “crazy” thing she does is legal in California. Critics may take issue with this risque Miley Cyrus nude W cover, for instance. But when compared with vandalism and drunk driving and assault? Miles seems downright tame. Belieb it or not. In other Miley/Justin news … check this out:

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2014 Grammys: Bruno Mars Takes Home ‘Best Pop Vocal Album’ Award

It’s a great time to be Bruno Mars! The 28-year-old artist took home the award for ‘Best Pop Vocal Album’ at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night, for his 2012 album Unorthodox Jukebox. The legendary Gloria Estefan and salsero Marc Anthony presented the chiquito with his shiny trophy. [ Lossip ] “Hair Story” Authors Talk Our Obsession With Black Hair, Respectability & Natural Hair Nazis It’s with us from the day we’re born. For many of us it’s a source of pride, our crowning glory. My grandmother used to call it our “beauty” as she warned me never to cut it. It’s our hair, black hair. And as you know our hair is a very weighty topic… [ MadameNoire ] Madonna Feels Wrath Of Twitter For GRAMMY Grill & Exploiting Black Son [PHOTOS] Publicist are paid to work magic when it comes to damage control but Madonna should have known that her that it was too soon to swipe her Black card after dropping N-bombs in reference to her son on Instagram… [ HipHopWired ] Half-Naked David Beckham Is Stuck On A Roof, What Next? It sounds almost like a dream I had the other night–David Beckham is locked out of a photo shoot on a rooftop in just his underwear. I’ll spare the details of my nighttime reveries, but in reality Beckham just turns to his own supremely in-shape body to get off the roof in safety–performing all of his own stunts to do so… [ StyleBlazer ] Crazy Grammy Party Cops Shut Down Meek Mill, Diddy… Plus a Camel and a Lion [ TMZ ] Lorde of all Lords! [ Buzznet ] Sochi Mayor: No Gays Live Here! [ HuffingtonPost ] Jude Law: I Was Hacked in the U.S. [ TheDailyBeast ]

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People Ain’t Isht: Actress Shannon Richardson Pleads Guilty To Sending Poison Ricin Letter To Kill President Obama!

Time for this lyin’ azz broad to pay her penance… Shannon Richardson Pleads Guilty To Send Ricin To Obama Via ABCNews A Texas woman and former actress pleaded guilty Tuesday to sending ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, under a deal that her attorney has said would cap prison time at 18 years. Shannon Guess Richardson entered her plea in federal court in Texarkana, Texas, to a federal charge of possessing and producing a biological toxin. Richardson was arrested in June after authorities said she tried to implicate her ex-husband, Nathan Richardson, after he had filed for divorce. Prosecutors say Shannon Richardson mailed three letters from New Boston, outside Texarkana, then went to police and claimed that her husband had done it. The letter to Obama, according to a federal indictment, said: “What’s in this letter is nothing compared to what ive got in store for you mr president.” Prosecutors say investigators noted inconsistencies in Richardson’s statements and later learned that she had purchased materials online to produce ricin, a toxin that can cause respiratory failure if inhaled. Richardson, 35, has had minor roles in the television series “The Walking Dead” and the movie “The Blind Side.” She also is the mother of six children — including one child born prematurely while she was in custody this year. Her attorney, Tonda Curry, said last month that she and prosecutors agreed to a deal capping Richardson’s sentence at 18 years. Prosecutors say Richardson faces life in prison for the charge to which she pleaded guilty. Good riddance, beyotch!

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A Lil Positivity: Meek Mill Does Good In The Hood, Kicks Off First Annual “A Dreamchaser’s Thanksgiving”

Meek might rap like someone poured hot grits on his feet but he has a heart of gold! Meek Mill Kicks Off First Annual “A Dreamchaser’s Thanksgiving” Meek Mill always carries his hometown on his back. The Philadelphia native is using his influence as an artist to give back to those less fortunate during the holidays. Via Karen Civil reports: “Philly raised me and made me into the man I am today, so to do the first annual ‘A Dreamchaser’s Thanksgiving,’ was an obvious thing to do. I’m blessed to be in a position where I can make sure that as many people as possible have a meal on Thanksgiving, so that they can be with their loved ones to enjoy the holiday.” Meek said. The MMG artist aims to feed nearly 600 families within the Philadelphia community taking place Tuesday (November 26) and Wednesday (November 27). The turkey give-a-way will benefit local Philly organizations including Youth Working Together, Town Watch and Unity in the Community. Meek, Mayor Nutter and other special guests will be in attendance during the two-day events. “I applaud Meek Mill for taking the initiative to give back to his home town,” Mayor Nutter said. “Gathering together with family and friends around a shared meal is one of the most important aspects of the holiday season. It is important to give thanks for all that we have, and I am proud that one of Philadelphia’s own is donating his time and resources to make sure families in our city can do just that.” See below for the locations and times. – Alley Olivier Tuesday, November 26th Martin Luther King Jr. Adult Center 5:00-7:00PM 2101-35 Cecil B Moore Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19121 Tuesday, November 26th Hank Gathers Recreation Center 6:00-8:00PM 2501-19 W. Diamond Street Philadelphia, PA 19121 Wednesday, November 27th Vare Recreation Center 4:00-6:00PM 2600 Morris Street Philadelphia, PA 19145

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Can’t Get Right: Crack Rock Smoking Mayor Rob Ford Beat The Brakes Off His Wife While Slizzard And High

He beats and then eats it?? Rob Ford Allegedly Beat His Wife Via Raw Story reports: The evolving madness of the Rob Ford drug scandal in Toronto appears to have pushed one local newspaper to publish the contents of police reports editors have been sitting on for months, ostensibly in the interest of protecting the Ford’s children from harm. The police reports, according to to the Toronto Star, show a pattern of police contact with Rob Ford’s wife Renata Ford that may be evidence of domestic abuse. In one report, which Star columnist Rosie DiManno carefully notes hasn’t been proven in court, police responded to an argument between Renata Ford and a cab driver. “The mayor’s wife was slurring her words and belligerent with the driver, police sources have told the Star. She either refused to pay the fare or did not have the money. Their argument became so heated that the cabbie called for police assistance. When cops arrived, they observed that Mrs. Ford had bruises and cuts to her limbs and face that appeared to be a few days old. But, when asked about it, she refused to say how the injuries had been suffered. She was, in fact, too incoherent to say much of anything — either inebriated or on drugs.” The Star had chosen not to publish the reports earlier because they believed the mayor’s spouse was not someone in the public eye and was entitled to privacy. “Nobody here had any stomach for expanding the scandal engulfing Toronto’s mayor to encompass his family, thereby causing harm, particularly to the couple’s two young children.” But recent events such as Rob Ford’s public admission to using crack cocaine and driving drunk prompted editors to change their mind. Renata Ford’s recent travails include enduring discussion about allegations of Rob Ford’s sexual indiscretions with an aide and the alleged use of prostitutes. She appeared with him Friday at a press conference moments after he made graphic comments about their sex life while denying that he had made sexual advances toward a staffer. Minus the domestic violence issue and crack use, you gotta love Rob Ford!

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Election Day Roundup: DeBlasio Wins In Landslide, Detroit Gets White Mayor & More

Yesterday (Nov. 4) was Election Day across the nation and there were a number of races that garnered special attention. … Continue New York City elected Bill DeBlasio, who trumped his opponent Joe Lhota by 50 points. Voter turn out was low but the easy win made the message clear that New Yorker had enough of Mayor Bloomberg’s stop & frisk policies, which DeBlasio was an opponent of. Meanwhile, Virginia got a new governor in a race that was watched closely by the Tea Party and liberals. Continue reading

Rob Ford, Toronto Mayor, Admits: I Smoked Crack Cocaine

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford acknowledged today what many have suspected for awhile. He smoked crack cocaine at some point last year, but he has a valid excuse: The politician was in a drunken stupor at the time. Rob Ford Admits to Smoking Crack According to The Associated Press, Ford admitted to this hardcore drug use during a Q&A with reporters at City Hall. “Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine,” Ford said . “There have been times when I’ve been in a drunken stupor. That’s why I want to see the tape. I want everyone in the city to see this tape. I don’t even recall there being a tape or video. I want to see the state that I was in.” Yes, there’s a tape. It surfaced in May and the crack allegation has been circulating ever since, though this is the first time Ford has directly discussed the issue; police admitted a few days ago they have a copy of the footage. Ford previously apologized for excessive drinking and other snafus while in office, but has refused to resign. Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair says he’s “disappointed” in the mayor, a comment that led to Ford’s brother actually saying Blair should resign. Ford’s former driver will soon go on trial for drug and extortion charges (seriously!) and authorities say the tape of Ford doing crack will be made public when that trial begins. Until then, cops would like to simply speak to Ford, but his attorney has turned down all requests for a meeting.

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Why Your Vote Today May Affect Future Presidential Races

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Thinking of sitting out Election Day 2013 because there are no presidential candidates on the ballot? Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed knows at least one reason why you…

Why Your Vote Today May Affect Future Presidential Races