15 Black Men Arrested By a Corrupt Cop Are Cleared of All Convictions

One by one, the men told the same story: A Chicago police officer would demand money from them. And if they didn’t pay, they would find themselves in handcuffs with drugs stuffed in their pockets.

A Cook County judge on Thursday threw out the felony drug convictions of 15 black men who all say they were locked up for no other reason except that they refused to pay Ronald Watts.
It was the largest mass exoneration in memory in Chicago. And even in a city where it has become almost routine for police misconduct to lead to overturned convictions, the courthouse had never seen anything like the order issued in front of more than a dozen men whose lives were changed forever by the former sergeant.

Congrats! Swizz Beatz Is A Harvard Grad

Swizz Beatz is officially a Harvard grad. The mega producer graduated Thursday and shared the news on Instagram with a poignant post, "Today I will become Harvard alumni and although I'm not getting an “MBA” no one can EVER take this accomplishment away from me.

Nicki Minaj's paper shoot bashed by rapper eve

Nicki Minaj broke the internet this week with her raunchy shoot for PAPER magazine and, like anything remotely sexual, people have divided opinions.

We're sure that the rap queen is used to be people criticising her sexuality, however we did not expect it to come from one of her own... yet here we are.

Eve, the multi-hyphenate talent who started out as one of rap's fiercest divas, has hit out at Minaj's photo shoot, suggesting she sets a bad example for young women.
“I worked with Nicki, I got to know her on Barbershop [the 2016 movie]. She’s a nice person, she’s an amazing rapper, and as a lyricist I respect her,” Eve said on The Talk, before a very big but.

“...but as a woman, from my point of view, personally, I would not be able to do that. I think in this climate, it’s not good.”

SAD: 26 young Nigerian migrant women laid to rest in Italy

Twenty-six matching coffins for the mostly nameless victims of the latest Mediterranean migrant disaster were lined up in two rows in the center of the main cemetery in Salerno in southern Italy on Friday.

Local representatives from the Muslim and Catholic communities blessed each coffin. Local students, refugees and survivors of the incident that killed the Nigerian victims laid white roses on their coffins. Ten were interred in Salerno. The others were put in hearses and taken to area cemeteries.
The 26 women and girls were in a rubber dinghy that capsized in the Mediterranean on November 5. Also on board were 150 or more other people, according to Salerno chief prosecutor Corrado Lembo, who says as many as 100 people are considered missing.
The Spanish vessel Cantabria brought the bodies to Salerno with the 64 survivors of the shipwreck, along with 400 migrants who had been rescued in operations off the coast of Libya.

Wizkid and Davido’s clash at Dubai

So during the One Africa concert in Dubai, a little problem sprang up.

It was gathered that Ghanaian star, Sarkodie was reportedly attacked by Wizkid and Davido’s crew.

It was gathered that the fight was ignited over a supremacy fight between the two Nigerian artistes. And it was basically about who’d go up on stage first. Sources claim that Wizkid was punched in the face during the fight.

A Twitter user, @esineymar who shared the story, wrote;

” Information reaching me states that Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie was unable to perform at the just ended One Africa concert which took place in Dubai.

JOINT DECLARATION CALLS ON US TO DEMAND PALESTINIANS RECOGNIZE JEWISH STATE

t’s a demand that has been made of the Palestinians by various Israeli leaders in the past, but an unprecedented Knesset-congressional joint declaration issued on Wednesday called on the US administration to demand that the Palestinians recognize the State of Israel as the national homeland of the Jewish people as a precondition to future talks.

The declaration, signed by members of the congressional Israel Victory Caucus and the Knesset Israel Victory Caucus, declares that “the primary obstacle to ending the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is the near century of Palestinian rejectionism of the right of self-determination for the Jewish People”, and that, “only Palestinian acknowledgment of the Jewish People’s historic connection to the Land of Israel, and acceptance of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state, will end the conflict.”

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The Israel Victory Project is an initiative of the Philadelphia- based Middle East Forum, whose stated aim is to shift the paradigm to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by declaring Israeli victory.


The declaration was signed during a visit to Washington and New York by co-chairman of the Knesset Caucus Oded Forer (Yisrael Beytenu) and caucus member Avraham Neguise (Likud). The Israeli lawmakers met with their counterparts in the congressional caucus, from both sides of the aisle, as well as other senior US decision makers and opinion shapers, and Jewish and Christian leaders.

Latina high school teacher arrested for threatening to fail her students if they don't have sex with her has allegedly been sentenced to 40 years in prison

A teacher of Colombian origin was arrested for last year for sending suggestive photos to her students and threatening to make them fail if they refused to have sex with her.

The woman, identified simply as Yokasta M. was arrested after a father of one of the students saw photos of the teacher on his son's phone and reported to the relevant authorities. This was in 2016. Soon after she was exposed, her husband filed for divorce. The case was highly sensational last year and made news headlines. It was reported that the teacher selected the boys, all less than 17 years of age, based on their appearance.

Pedophile dwarf, 26, who groomed teen girls on Facebook and begged them for sex is spared jail because of his size

A pedophile dwarf who encouraged two teenage girls to carry out sex acts online will not be going to prison because he would have a "very hard time".

Bryan Anthony Bowen, of Welshpool, Powys, contacted the children, aged 13 and 15, on their Facebook pages, where he asked them for sex and to send naked photos.

One of the messages he sent to a 15-year-old girl read: "I will f*** you for your birthday present".

The court that the 15-year-old girl had attempted to block Bowen after he had sent her a message saying "Do you want to f***?". It was after this that he sent the girl the obscene 'birthday present' message. Police found another message on his laptop to a 13-year-old, whom he described as "fit as f***" and inquired whether she had a boyfriend.

When Bowen was arrested, he said that he thought the girls were over 16. He later admitted to the two incitement charges, which occurred between July and October 2015. A further harassment charge was dropped.

The situation in Zimbabwe ( What is unlikely to happen)

There are credible rumors that negotiations are underway for a deal that confirms the transfer of power from Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe.
Under this deal, Mugabe could stay as a ceremonial head of state.
There is nothing in Mugabe's past that would indicate that he would accept what would be the loss of power.

In the aftermath of the November 15 military intervention, there are credible rumors that negotiations are underway at State House in Harare for a deal that confirms the transfer of power from Robert Mugabe while retaining him as a ceremonial head of state.

How will the 2018 World Cup draw work?

The 32 teams who will face off for the 2018 World Cup next summer in Russia have been confirmed. Next step: the draw.

Below is a look at everything you need to know for the 2018 World Cup draw in Moscow on Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. ET.

Let’s get to it.

Who is in?

32 teams have qualified and have been placed into four pots based on their FIFA World Ranking in October.

Here are the four pots, each including eight teams, with their world rankings also included.

The FDA is strengthening its warnings about heart attack and stroke risks associated with common pain drugs

The use of prescription and over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen and naproxone is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
The FDA updated its warnings for the category of drugs, NSAIDs, based on more evidence of the increased risk.
Some of the most common painkillers available carry a warning: their use can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
That warning was strengthened by the FDA on Thursday, after more evidence connected those risks to a category of medication known as non-aspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, also known as NSAIDs.

Secrets From Flight Attendants That Will Change the Way You Fly

Does a cheaper flight mean a less safe flight? What happens if your plane is struck by lightning? And why do we have to put our seats in the upright position for landing? The keepers of the answers to your burning questions are the very same people serving you cocktails and snack packs. Flight attendants see it all, and they know the ins and outs of air travel.

We spoke to two flight attendants who both work for one of the top three major US airlines — they answered our questions on the condition of anonymity. From the things that annoy flight attendants to tips and tricks they practice when they're flying, these expert travelers have secrets that will calm your fears and may make you think twice before you complain extra loud about your dinner not being just right on your next flight. Read on for the juicy details only flight attendants can provide.

Sad : Rest In Peace Master Daniel Adeline

Dear readers,

It is with a sad, broken and distressed heart that I announce the sudden death of Master Daniel Adeline (friend brother follower & a great person) and the Son of FGC Kwali Alumni EXCO, Yinka Lagundoye's. This message was brought to my attention this morning by  the SET REP of K92 (Yinka’s SET).
It is a fact that Daniel also graduated from Kwali like the mum and of the K15 SET.
We share in your pain, Yinka Lagundoye and we can only pray that God consoles the families of the bereaved.
What a strange world we live in. Whilst we celebrate LIFE, at the same time, we can only but mourn in DEATH. In all this, only God knows best.
I remain in deep pain over this death and words simply fail me.
He is to be buried today, according to his last wishes before his passing.

Would you date a man fresh out of divorce?

What are some pros and cons to this? I have started dating older men and many are fresh out of divorce or 2 or 5 years out. I have no idea how divorce works. When does the exwife stop getting checks? Is it financially smart for a younger woman to date or marry a divorced man?

I know an aunt who married an older man, with grown children, who was divorced. He ended up not working, she pays his child support, is verbally abusive and still talks to his ex wife.

What’s your advice on this 360 Readers ?

Watch xclusive Video of The XXXTentacion & Migos Fight!

More footage of the alleged fight between XXXTentacion & Migos gets released.

If You're Gonna Splurge on Gucci, This Is What's in For Fall

You're not new to the world of Gucci — you've been seeing (and potentially dreaming) of the fashion house's impeccable craftmanship since you first locked eyes on the double Gs — but things have taken an intense turn as of late. Now, all you see are furry slides, buttery-soft bags, and slick belts, and they're all calling your name. If this scenario perfectly describes the situation you're in, you're not alone. Gucci has officially been dominating the fashion set of late, and we're all noticing. If you're ready to open your wallet and splurge on something beautiful, we rounded up the most popular Gucci items for Fall.

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Why You Should Never Be Ashamed of Getting a Divorce

When I randomly look through articles I have written on divorce or read through comments on social media posts of these same articles, there's always at least one or two "shamers" trolling the pieces. Usually these shamers quote biblical accounts or talk about how these people must be weak or awful, terrible parents (if divorced with kids) or quitters. How back in the day, "people stayed married." It's funny. These random strangers seem to think they know everything about a complete stranger's divorce and life from one article. The ones who quote religion are acting as a "god" of sorts, passing judgments on people they've never met and never will.

You, the divorced or the person about to get divorced may also get shamers from your community. Family. Friends. Neighbors. Acquaintances. "Another one bites the dust. Another one quits." You can see it on their faces, hear it in their words.

How this $100M da Vinci masterpiece flew under the radar for centuries

It watched as its then-owner, King Charles I, was beheaded in 1649.

It was hanging in Buckingham Palace back when it was still called Buckingham House in 1703.

It survived the Nazis’ 1940 London Blitz, when its keepers abandoned it in their basement.
By 1958, its origins had become so lost in time that it was sold for a paltry $90 to a collector from Louisiana.

The long, strange journey of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterwork “Salvator Mundi” takes its next turn Wednesday at Christie’s, when it goes under the hammer for a hoped-for $100 million.

It is the first Leonardo to emerge in nearly a century, and one of just 16 surviving paintings by the Renaissance Italian polymath.

“Salvator Mundi” — which translates to “Savior of the World” and depicts Jesus Christ holding an Earth-like glass orb — was nearly forgotten forever during its 500-year journey from Italy to the Big Apple.

“We came pretty close to losing it,” Alan Wintermute, a Christie’s vice president and specialist in Old Masters paintings, told The Post.

“It’s so rare that anything this important reappears in the way it has that you can’t help but be excited.”

Battered by time and marred by ham-handed attempts to restore it, the so-called “last da Vinci” was, for centuries, thought to be no more than a pupil’s copy of the original.

Adopted Woman Whose Family Thought She Was Dead Reunites with Siblings 60 Years Later

 
For decades, Sylvia Kewer’s family thought she was dead.

Kewer, who was adopted as a toddler, grew up in Emporia, Virginia, believing she was an only child. All of that changed in August when she learned she has four half-siblings.

“[Kewer] was saying her whole life she didn’t know what she was. She kept saying, ‘What am I?’ ” Kewer’s daughter, Natalie Graves Tucker, tells PEOPLE.

“Here she is thinking she’s alone all these years and doesn’t know her story … She’s always been a loner and here she has four siblings with children and grandchildren!”
On Nov. 11, Kewer met her half-siblings (and dozens of other family members) at a sweet reunion in Abingdon. Tucker rented a home for the family where they had a cookout and shared old photographs.

Karl Lagerfeld evokes Holocaust to bash Germany's Angela Merkel on refugees

The German fashion designer has criticized the "pastor's daughter" for opening Germany to "millions" of migrants. France's media regulator has launched a probe after he made the remarks on a popular French talk show.
France's media regulator announced on Monday that several hundred people had launched complaints against German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld after he appeared on a French talk show over the weekend.
Lagerfeld, who sits as head creative director for Chanel and Fendi, sparked outrage on Saturday when he evoked the Holocaust to criticize German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her open-door policy toward refugees fleeing conflict.
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"One cannot — even if there are decades between them — kill millions of Jews so you can bring millions of their worst enemies in their place," Lagerfeld told a French television show on Saturday.
"I know someone in Germany who took in a young Syrian and after four days said, 'The greatest thing Germany invented was the Holocaust.'"

GANG TERROR Romanian thugs could be drawn into London gang war after crime lord was beaten to death

Police fear drugs and people trafficker Sorin Serbu's killing will trigger more violence — both in retaliation and as others try to fill the power vacuum
GANGS of Romanian thugs could be dragged into a violent turf war on UK soil after an immigrant crime lord was beaten to death.

Drugs and people trafficker Sorin Serbu, 36, was ambushed and clubbed unconscious by up to five masked thugs.He died in hospital in the early hours of Saturday following the incident outside Global Romanian Bar in Ilford, East London.

Police fear hardman Serbu’s killing will trigger more violence — both in retaliation and as others try to fill the power vacuum.

A Romanian justice source said: “There may be more bloodshed before this is over.”

Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe arrested in apparent military coup

Longtime Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe was arrested along with other senior officials early Wednesday morning in what appeared to be a military seizure of power.
South African President Jacob Zuma confirmed the president was "fine" and under house arrest after speaking with him.
Hours earlier, Major General SB Moyo had said on state television that the army's takeover of state offices, the parliament, the airport and state broadcaster was "not a military takeover."

Army takes over in Zimbabwe
"We are only targeting criminals around him (Mugabe) who are committing crimes that are causing social and economic suffering in the country in order to bring them to justice," he said.
Armored vehicles and soldiers were seen throughout the capital city, Harare, Wednesday morning as many people rushed to withdraw money from banks.

1 dead, 5 injured in shooting in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS – A man has been killed and five others were injured in a shooting in a New Orleans neighborhood.

New Orleans Police said in an emailed statement that the shooting occurred around 8 p.m. Saturday in an area where a large crowd gathered. Police say five males and a woman were found on the street and sidewalk with apparent gunshot wounds to the body.

The Advocate reports that some people said a funeral party was being held.

Police say a male died at the scene. The conditions of the other victims were not immediately known.

Police say one person of interest is in custody.

The names of the victims and suspect have not been released.

John Travolta is being accused of sexually assaulting a man

The supposed victim’s shocking description of the incident threatens to blow the lid off Travolta’s long-rumored double life as a happily married family man.

It took place at the LaQuinta Hotel in Palm Springs, California, when Travolta demanded a deep body massage at the facility’s spa, which had been opened after midnight for the actor’s private use on Feb. 15, 2000.

But the man claims Travolta wanted a more intimate rubdown.

During the massage, the star kept removing the towel “exposing” his bare buttocks, according to the never-before-seen official report.

After the masseur administered a body scrub treatment, he says Travolta told him “he was very attractive and that he had gotten him ‘excited.’”

Travolta then asked the masseur to join him in the spa’s steam room, “so he wouldn’t be alone,” says the man, who complied with the request.

Totally naked after dropping his towel, Travolta then offered to demonstrate his own massage techniques on the masseur.

As the man lay on his stomach, “Travolta reached under his towel and began to rub his inner thigh.”

Then the actor “began rubbing [the masseur’s] bare buttocks as well as in the groove between.”

Meek Mill’s supporters protest on the streets of Philadelphia to demand for his release from Jail

Rick Ross & Fans Rally For Meek Mill In Philadelphia



Several hundreds of Meek Mill’s supporters and his record label boss Rick Ross took to the streets of Philadelphia to demand for the rapper’s release from prison.
Meek has since started serving a 2 to 4 year prison sentence for violating his probation. In addition to the rally, an online petition pushing for his release now has over 350,000 signatures.

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Sadly there are Black folks going through the same radicalized injustice(s) within the justice system that Meek Mill has experienced for over a decade EVERY SINGLE DAY. This requires more than just gradual reform in laws—It requires a swift overhaul.

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