obama health care billThe 16 month-long health care reform debate came down to logic any schoolchild could grasp with ease - half a pie is better than none.

And in passing a historic law to provide health insurance for all Americans, Congress provided a treat for millions of uninsured Americans - putting an end to decades of political wrangling and finally put action in front of lip service.

Just before 11 p.m. eastern, the House passed by a 219-212 vote the Senate version of the health care reform legislation adopted after more than 7 hours of debate in a rare Sunday session.

Though the legislation in its final form is far from perfect, the good far outweighs the bad.

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John Lewis, Tea Partiers


At a health care reform rally on Capitol Hill Saturday, the sheet came off Tea Party protesters who have opposed President Barack Obama's most important policy initiative.

It was the white sheet of the Ku Klux Klan.

With chants of "Nigger, Nigger," white protesters opposed to health care reform yelled racist taunts and other curses at black members of Congress. At least one protester was arrested in one of the ugliest confrontations on the steps of Congress in recent memory.

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Sony Millbrook was a mother of five children. Her body was found stuffed in a hotel room bed frame, where she and her children were staying. The hotel was a Budget Lodge in Mason, Tennessee. Her child's father, LaKeith Moody, was also staying with her at the time of her disappearance.

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In this day of the Internet, we are used to elaborate rumors, scams and misinformation that spread across the world instantly with the click of a mouse.

In the course of a day you will hear that Kelly Rowland is Matthew Knowles' daughter, Ciara is really a man or (insert any rapper here) is broke.

But remember when we were growing up? Forget the Internet, we had our own BNN.

Rumors, gossip and innuendo were spread through stories on the playground or on three-way calls with your friends. We were all so certain they were absolutely true.

The most outlandish of statements was usually followed by "it's true, it was on '60 Minutes,'" "it was on 'Oprah'" or "it was on 20/20." And although you never knew of anyone who actually SAW anything on one of these shows, you were officially convinced and went on to spread the story further. I was reminiscing with a friend about some of the urban urban legends that existed back in the day and had great laugh.

With the help of some friends, I compiled this list and you can add your own. Enjoy.


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Health Care Vote, John Boccieri


With a historic vote to remake the nation's health care landscape planned for Sunday, it appears President Barack Obama is inching closer to a victory on the most important initiative of his young presidency.

On Friday, Rep. John Boccieri (pictured above), an Ohio Democrat, became the latest House member to switch his vote in favor of the 10-year, $940-billion legislation that will bring health care coverage to 30-million uncovered Americans.

So after more than a year of partisan wrangling, deal-making, name-calling and bare-knuckle politicking, President Obama and House Democrats are on the verge of a major victory for health care reform.

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Kids Deliver Mom's Baby

When Alana Sanders, 36, suddenly went in to labor while standing in her bathroom at her Fremont, Calif., home, she had only her children Jabari, 9, and his sister Faith, 11, to help her. ... And help they did! The precocious duo didn't freak out at the sight of blood, they kept calm and relied on 911 to guide them through the process.

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Bob Johnson Hands Bobcats to Jordan

On Wednesday, the rest of the NBA's Charlotte Bobcat owners approved Michael Jordan's ownership of the team, making Jordan the first former-NBA player to own a basketball team. Jordan purchased the team for $275 million from Bob Johnson, the first African American to be majority owner of a NBA team. Yesterday night, Johnson handed the team over to Jordan in a ceremony that was open to the public. Afterward, Jordan fielded questions, regarding his new ownership and how he plans to steer the Bobcats on to a path of success. The Bobcats are ranked 22nd out of 30 teams in attendance and are known for their poor performances. Jordan, of course, plans to turn all of that around. [NBA.com]

Toni Morrison Apart of Upcoming Literary Event

Toni Morrison will be among the writers featured at the sixth annual PEN World Voices Festival of International Literature in New York City. Other writers featured are Salman Rushdie, Richard Price and Sherman Alexie. Writers will read and discuss their work from April 26th to May 2nd. [CBS News]

Two More Democrats Pledge Support to Health Care Overhaul

President Barack Obama may finally be able to breathe a sigh of relief after the health care vote takes place on Sunday. Till then, though, the President has been giving a number of speeches throughout the country, shoring up support from both the public and Congressional Democrats. Rep. Bart Gordon, D-Tenn., and first-term Rep. Betsy Markey, D-Colo. are the latest Democrats to pledge their support to the cause, solidifying the goal of passing health care reform this weekend. [AP]

Man Proposes to Girlfriend on NJ Transit Bus
On Thursday, a college student proposed to his girlfriend, also a student, on a NJ Transit bus parked at Port Authority in N.Y. Adam Frohlinger said he chose the bus, adorned with flowers and decorations, for his proposal, because he knew fiancee Leora Feigenbaum would never expect it. The couple are planning an August wedding. [Washington Post]

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