In a 2001 debate on the issue of slavery reparations, Al Pires–one of the lead attorneys behind the Pigford black farmers settlement–referred to the settlement “mini-reparations” and described the reparations “‘dream team’ he was part of,” which included one of
(AP) Syrian premier escapes bomb attack in DamascusBy ALBERT AJIAssociated PressDAMASCUS, SyriaSyria’s prime minister escaped an assassination attempt Monday when a bomb went off near his convoy in Damascus, state media reported, the latest attack targeting a top official in
(AP) Army says no to more tanks, but Congress insistsBy RICHARD LARDNERAssociated PressWASHINGTONBuilt to dominate the enemy in combat, the Army’s hulking Abrams tank is proving equally hard to beat in a budget battle. Lawmakers from both parties have devoted
Forty years, ago the Rangers tried to keep the Islanders from joining the NHL. Thirty years ago the Islanders won their fourth straight Stanley Cup. Twenty years ago, the Islanders won their last playoff series. Saturday, the Rangers likely forced
Speaking on April 26, Israel’s deputy foreign minister Zev Elkin urged the Obama administration to consider military action against Syria. “The Iranians are watching, the whole world is watching too, and we should also see what happens,” Elkin said. The
The Celtics played in Boston for the first time since the marathon bombings, giving fans a chance to cheer first responders. However, the Knicks left them little to cheer once the game started. Carmelo Anthony helped make the case that the
Although law enforcement was lauded for quickly identifying and neutralizing both suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing last weekend, the FBI has much explaining to do over why now-deceased Tamerlan Tsarnaev, one of the suspects, managed to slip through the
Oklahoma City star point guard Russell Westbook is out indefinitely with a meniscus tear in his knee and will undergo surgery, the Thunder announced on Friday. Thunder Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti said, “Our players’ health is our
Attorney General Eric Holder at a April 24th speech to the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund,
As Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told U.S. lawmakers that evidence shows the government of Syria used sarin nerve gas on its own people, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un exchanged pleasantries with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad. The Korean Central News Agency
Fox News will air a one-hour special on controversial abortionist Kermit Gosnell on May 5 at 9PM ET. Gosnell is accused of murdering babies born alive and one woman in his Women’s Medical Society clinic. Progressive media has largely ignored
The Kansas City Chiefs selected offensive tackle Eric Fisher out of Central Michigan with the first overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft on Thursday. Stay tuned to Breitbart Sports as we bring bring instant analysis and updates of the
A Fox News poll released Thursday reveals voters think media bias is behind the lack of coverage of the Kermit Gosnell murder trial. Gosnell is the Philadelphia abortionist accused of murdering babies born alive, along with 41-year-old patient Karnamaya Mongar.
In response to ‘Stop the NRA’ March Fizzles: I’ll bet the NRA guys are quaking in their hand-tooled cowboy boots now! An entire minivan full of gun-control nuts stands ready to descend upon them! There might even be enough of
As first reported by Fox News’ Todd Starnes, Pentagon leaders have blocked soldiers’ access to the website of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). The SBC is the largest Protestant denomination in the United States with 16 million members, making it
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says the Syrian regime has likely used chemical weapons on a “small scale.”
The NFC North contains some of the NFL’s more iconic teams as well as some of the stiffest competition. With the Bears, Packers, and Vikings each winning 10 or more games last season and the Lions impossible to take lightly
(AP) Hagel: Syria has used chemical weaponsBy ROBERT BURNSAP National Security WriterABU DHABI, United Arab EmiratesDefense Secretary Chuck Hagel says the Syrian regime has likely used chemical weapons on a “small scale.” Hagel was speaking to reporters in Abu Dhabi.
Dwight Howard kept the Los Angeles Lakers close for most of the first half, with four inside baskets, including a three-point play off a lay-up and foul to give the Lakers their last lead at 44-43 with 2:55 to play
All eyes will be on the Jaguars in the AFC South, but the Colts and Texans could be the ones selecting the picks that could elevate their teams to contenders. Tennessee, with the last pick in the top 10, could
The NFC South is an up-and-down division looking for stability in the draft. Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons were solid last season, but none of the other teams could quite put it together though none are too off from
In 2012, the AFC North produced the Super Bowl champion, and, in 2013, the division could be among the league’s most competitive. The Browns are the only team selecting in the first half of the first round, but there are
USA Today reported Tuesday that “the mosque attended by the two brothers accused in the Boston Marathon bombing has been associated with other terrorist suspects, has invited radical speakers to a sister mosque in Boston and is affiliated with a
Judging by these two blockbuster pieces here and here by Breitbart News reporter Matthew Boyle detailing tactics by the forces that are pushing comprehensive immigration reform, conservatives are going to have to step up their defense in pushing for increased border security and
Additional questions and concerns about the U.S. Senate’s bipartisan immigration reform bill, The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act continue to swirl among critics of the proposed legislation, and now some are questioning whether the legislation would subordinate
