Minnesota congressman arrives in Mogadishu
Written by ABDI GULED and JASON STRAZIUSO Associated Press
20 February 2013
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, left, and US Congressman Keith Ellison give a joint press conference at Mogadishu airport, Tuesday Feb. 19, 2013. Ellison said Tuesday that his visit to Mogadishu ... read more >>
NKorean propaganda video shows Obama in flames
Written by Associated Press
20 February 2013
In this Dec. 10, 2010 file photo, President Barack Obama gestures as he speaks to workers about the economy during a visit to Daimler Detroit Diesel in Redford, Mich. A new North Korean video portrays ... read more >>
White House tries to keep immigration on track
Written by JULIE PACE Associated Press
20 February 2013
President Barack Obama (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
The White House on Tuesday sought to keep delicate immigration negotiations on track, as a key Republican senator distanced himself further from ... read more >>
Georgia execution halted at the last minute
Written by KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press
20 February 2013
This undated provided by the Georgia Department of Corrections shows convicted murderer Warren Lee Hill. / AP
The execution of a Georgia man who killed a fellow prisoner in 1990 was halted Tuesday ... read more >>
LAX Shuttle from Expo Line to Open in Spring
Written by City News Service
20 February 2013
Far will be discounted first six months
The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners this week set a $7 one-way fare for the newest FlyAway bus service, which will shuttle travelers between Metro's ... read more >>
Sheriff: Ex-cop Dorner died from gunshot to head
Written by Associated Press
16 February 2013
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — Fugitive ex-cop Christopher Dorner killed himself as the cabin he was barricaded inside caught fire following a shootout with officers, police revealed Friday while also ... read more >>
Aquarium of the Pacific Hosts 11th Annual African American Festival
Written by Sentinel Wire Service
15 February 2013
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. held a press conference Thursday, March 28, 1968 after a march in support of striking sanitation workers broke up in disorder. He was joined by Rev. James M. Lawson Jr. (left) ... read more >>
A. RONALD BERRYMAN, A DISTINGUISHED “MODEL OF POSSIBILITIES”
Written by Bellamy Jones
15 February 2013
In the spirit of Black History month, we take time to salute A. Ronald Berryman whose zeal for education makes history with each student who is assured a brighter future one scholarship at a time.
Berryman ... read more >>
Dr. Michael L. Jackson, Leaving USC
Written by Sentinel Wire Service
15 February 2013
Dr. Michael L. Jackson has elected to step down from his position as Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Southern California (USC), effective at the end of this academic year (June ... read more >>
Senator Price’s 7th Annual SHeroes Awards a Huge Success
Written by Sentinel Wire Service
15 February 2013
32 WOMEN COMMUNITY LEADERS HONORED FOR 2013
Community members from throughout Los Angeles, filled the USC Radisson Ballroom to attend Senator Curren Price’s 7th Annual “Tribute to SHeroes” ... read more >>
South LA Catholics Applaud Pope’s Decision to Resign
Written by By Cora Jackson-Fossett Sentinel Religion Editor cora@lasentinel.net
15 February 2013
Totally surprising the world, Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation at the end of February after nearly eight years in office.
In a statement released February 11, the 85-year-old Pope said, ... read more >>
Obama Challenges Congress to Complete ‘Unfinished Task’
Written by By George E. Curry NNPA Editor-in-Chief
15 February 2013
President Barack Obama, flanked by Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio,
gestures as he gives his State of the Union address
during a joint session of Congress on Capitol ... read more >>
Burned Remains ID'd As Fugitive Ex-Cop Dorner
Written by Tami Abdollah and Haven Daley, Associated Press
15 February 2013
BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. (AP) — Officials said Thursday that the burned remains found in a California mountain cabin have been positively identified as fugitive former police officer Christopher ... read more >>
Flower District Extending Hours for Valentine’s Day
Written by Sentinel Wire Service
13 February 2013
The LA Flower District, located in the LA Fashion District, will be extending its hours to the public beginning Sunday, February 10, to accommodate Valentine’s Day shoppers. Select vendors will be ... read more >>
S.Africa police: Congo rebel 'ringleader' arrested
Written by JON GAMBRELL Associated Press
11 February 2013
Unidentified suspects are led out of court after appearing in Pretoria, South Africa, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. Nineteen alleged members of a Congolese rebel group including one U.S. citizen sought help ... read more >>
AP Exclusive: Inmate lawsuits cost Calif. $200M
Written by DON THOMPSON Associated Press
11 February 2013
In this Jan. 14, 2009 file photo, correctional officers stand watch over an inmate receiving treatment in the emergency room at California State Prison, Corcoran, in Corcoran, Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown ... read more >>
NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH, 2013 A PROCLAMATION
Written by THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
11 February 2013
In America, we share a dream that lies at the heart of our founding: that no matter who you are, no matter what you look like, no matter how modest your beginnings or the circumstances of your birth, ... read more >>
Top Spellers Triumph at 10th Annual CUSD Spelling Bee
Written by Sentinel Wire Service
11 February 2013
Junior Achievers —The top three Junior Division winners of Compton Unified School District’s (CUSD) 10th Annual Spelling Bee endured several rounds of grueling competition before securing their ... read more >>
Rae Jones selected 26th District “SHEROE”
Written by Sentinel Wire Service
11 February 2013
Rae Jones
Great Beginnings for Black Babies Executive Director Rae Jones has been selected one of the 2013 26th District SHeroes by Senator Curren D. Price, Jr. Serving at the helm of GBBB, Los ... read more >>
Berry Gordy receives Rainbow Push Award
Written by Kam Williams Sentinel Contributing Writer
11 February 2013
From left to right: Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., Berry Gordy and Danny Bakewell, Sr.-photo Margo Jordan
Rainbow PUSH Coalition Wall Street Project Economic Summit Post Mortem
The mood was ... read more >>