Thomas Berkley (1915–2001)
Attorney, newspaper publisher, and world-class athlete Thomas Lucius Berkley was born Thomas Lucius Berkley on August 9, 1915, in DuQuoin, Illinois. His father, Braxton B. Berkeley from Tennessee, was a…
Americans’ trust in nation’s court system hits record low, survey finds
According to a new Gallup poll, Americans’ confidence in their country’s judicial system and courts dropped to a record low of 35% this year.WASHINGTON (AP) — At a time of…
Beyoncé Breaks Records as the Most RIAA Certified Female Artist in History
Source: MIGUEL J. RODRIGUEZ CARRILLO / GettyBeyoncé has officially claimed the title of the most RIAA-certified female artist in history, achieving an incredible 103 certified titles throughout her illustrious career.The…
Arts Council England to face scrutiny as government announces new review
Hodge was member of parliament for Barking, London, from 1994 to 2024Official portrait of Margaret Hodge, courtesy of UK ParliamentThe Labour peer Margaret Hodge will scrutinise how Arts Council England…
Michelle Obama shares her family’s tropical holiday traditions and her secret to gift shopping
“I’m the one that makes Christmas happen,” says Michelle Obama, giving a glimpse of how the holidays work in the Obama household.Former first lady Michelle Obama does not play about…
We need to talk about being in the ‘sandwich generation’
Taking care of your own kids and responsibilities is hard. Caring for aging parents at the same time is even harder on your paycheck and mental and emotional health. So,…
Infamous D.C. Drug Kingpin Rayful Edmond Dead At 60
Rayful Edmond, a notorious drug kingpin whose operation terrorized the Washington, D.C. streets at the height of the so-called “Crack Era” is reportedly dead according to unconfirmed accounts. Rayful Edmond,…
An Alabama woman is doing well after the latest experimental pig kidney transplant
Towana Looney is the fifth American given a gene-edited pig organ, freeing her from eight years of dialysis.NEW YORK (AP) — An Alabama woman is recovering well after a pig…
Former NFL Pro Bowler Michael Vick to become the head football coach at Norfolk State University
Vick is the latest former NFL star to take over a head coaching position at an HBCU.Former NFL Pro Bowler quarterback Michael Vick is set to become the next head…
Camille Claudel sculpture discovered in abandoned Paris apartment
La Jeunesse et L’Age Mûr by Camille ClaudelCourtesy of Philocale. Photo: Luc Paris A rare version of a famous bronze by Camille Claudel, lost for more than a century, is…