President Obama Name Checks Young Jeezy at White House Correspondents Dinner

During President Barack Obama's performance at the W.H. Correspondents Dinner he joked about singing Young Jezzy instead of Al Green during his second term.

His quip about First Lady Michelle Obama and her reaction, make it even funnier!

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Congressman Bobby Rush Removed from House Floor for Wearing Hoodie

Congressman Bobby Rush was one minute into his statement about Trayvon Martin when he removed his jacket and donned the hood attached to his jacket. 

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Ron Paul Shove on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Keep in mind, this is Jay Leno... it's comedy.

New Jersey Assembly's Republican Leader Alex DeCroce Died at State House

New Jersey Assembly's Republican Leader Alex DeCroce collapsed and died on Monday around 11 pm in a men's room at the Statehouse.

He was a close friend and allied of NJ Gov. Chris Christies.

The longtime policitian was 75.

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GQ Mag's Herman Cain Interview

Herman Cain seated in front of pizza, arms extended. Photo: Melissa GoldenHerman Cain is a candidate for the 2012 U.S. Republican Party presidential nomination, he's a former CEO of Godfather's Pizza, he might also be characterized as a controversial candidate willing to behave in stereotypical fashion to court popularity at all costs, he would definitely be the same candidate accused of sexual harassment.

I'm not even going to mention his 9-9-9 tax plan(I can't... I refuse to do it).

Call him what you want, but one thing the South Carolina native has proven to be to the GOP is a star. He's got the media's attention and is recognized more than any of the other candidates.

Find out why Hermain Cain is still in the race for his party's Presidential nomination and why he likes extra meat on his pizza... when he eats it...

Lebanon: Politicians Fight on Live TV Over Syria

Two Politicians fought on live TV over Syria.

Lebanon's citizens aren't laughing about the incident.

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Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei Freed by Chinese Government

Free on bail artist Ai Weiwei waves to media. Photo: David GrayAfter being arrested in April and charged with nothing, the Chinese government has freed artist and activist Ai Weiwei, until further notice.

Weiwei is most noted for being one of the artists who designed the Bird's Nest stadium for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

One of the things that drew attention to his plight was the documentary he was participating in at the time of his arrest. Alison Klayman spent two years with him, documenting his work.

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London's "Slutwalk" Takes Place

Women in London came together to assert their right to wear whatever they want without being sexually harassed.

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Buffalo Food Truck Scene Hits Snag

Local ordinances and lack of a permit process won't allow Buffalo food trucks to serve a growing clientele.

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Obama Limo Gets Stuck On Bump

While in Ireland the presidential limo got stuck on an elevation in the driveway.

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Schwarzenegger Fathered Out of Wedlock Child with former Staff Member

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has admitted to fathering a child with a house staffer ten years ago.

The staff member worked for the couple for 20 years, retiring earlier this year.

His wife Maria Shriver moved out of their mansion once paternity was confirmed.

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Arizona Paper Selling Photos of Giffords Shooter for $125...Framed

Jared Loughner appears in the above photo in white tee. A framed copy of this could be yours for $125.

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The Arizona Daily Star is selling framed copies of a photo that shows a man, thought to be the shooter of Arizona Senator Gabrielle Giffords.

The photo is of Jared Loughner in happier times.

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BREAKING NEWS: Congresswoman Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was Shot at a Safeway Store in Arizona

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Congresswoman Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was shot on Saturday at a Safeway store, along with several others, in Tucson, Arizona.

The official said, some of her aides were among the wounded.

Giffords was re-elected for a third term last November.

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BREAKING NEWS: House Votes to Censure New York Representative Charles Rangel

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The House of Representatives has voted to censure New York Rep. Charles Rangel.

Rangel is accused of violating House rules.

He'll be the 23rd member to be punished by censure in twenty-seven years.

The vote was 333 to 79.

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Sierra Leone's Music Scene Influencing Local Politics

Prince Kuti-George, professionally known as Innocent, records political songs. Photo: Liz Baylen

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It has been nearly 20 years since popular American music had strong political leanings, but, in Freetown, Sierra Leone, there is a movement afoot which has young musicians creating change within the local political system with their songs.

Innocent(pictured above) is a local musician who's 2007 song, "Ejectment Notice" helped start a ballot-box rebellion. Like most musicians in Sierra Leone, Innocent does not believe music is simply for entertainment, they believe it should bring about social change.

Find out why a population of 6 million depends on its entertainers for political news. See how much power that is for pop stars to have & how the opposing political parties are using it to their advantage.

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Listen to music, watch videos from Sierra Leone and learn a little more about what is actually happening there by going clicking this link - go to Sierra Leone Music Television!

Check out this film, "WAYout", profiling the role music is playing in the lives of musicians in Sierra Leone and the struggles they go through to get into it: