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Police in Southern California announced Wednesday (Feb.6) that they are looking for a former LAPD officer implicated in the double murder of a newly engaged couple on Super Bowl Sunday. Christopher Jordan Dorner was upset over being fired and sought revenge against victims, Monica Quan and Keith Lawrence.

Who is Mendeecess Harris? When he was first introduced as one of the new cast members on VH1’s Love & Hip Hop New York, he appeared to be just another addition to the drama, but the last few weeks have unearthed lots more about his past.

Long before their sacrifices were acknowledged, Black men fought in the military. A Black History Month feature article details heroes from World War 1, and beyond, all of whom went into battle for a country unwilling to recognize their presence.

A Florida judge denied George Zimmerman’s request to extend the start of his second-degree murder trial, Tuesday (Feb. 5). During a hearing held on what would’ve been Trayvon Martin’s 18th birthday, lawyers for Zimmerman—who is accused of murdering the unarmed teen—were not allowed to push the June start date. 

Lil Wayne did lots more than going off on a cameraman during a Super Bowl event this weekend, he also met some of his fans. The Grammy award winner was in his hometown for the big game Sunday and  stopped off at a local Macy’s for a Trukfit fan meet-and-greet over the weekend.

A California collision between a tour bus and a two vehicles, killed at least eight, and injured more than 40 Sunday (Feb.3). The massive crash, on a stretch of highway near Yucaipa, happened at around 6:30 p.m.

Today marks the first day of Black History Month. Despite being the shortest month in the year, the contributions of Black people to American history far outweighs the 28-day celebration.

Last year, Hip-Hop Wired reported on numerous homicides in Chicago. Closing out the year there was an unspoken hope that the start of 2013 would bring about some form of change, but that has not been the case. As of today, Chicago has had more shootings deaths than days in the month of January. Even worse, […]

A suicide bomber blew himself up in front of the U.S. Embassy building in Ankara, Turkey, Friday. The attacker has been confirmed as belonging to a radical leftist group.

A shooting erupted at an Atlanta middle school Thursday (Jan. 31) afternoon. Police say shots were fired at Price Middle School resulting in a 14-year-old being wounded, among multiple others who were hurt. 

Drug smugglers are stepping their game up. Two Bronx women were busted wearing homemade diapers filled with nose candy.

Parents and family members of thoes killed in the shooting massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary gave emotional testimony Wednesday (Jan. 30), urging lawmakers to do something about gun control. During the hearing, held at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, Conn., family members called for the banning of assault rifles, and stricter screening practices.