Hoylfield to Build Solar Energy Farm
Former boxing champion Evander Holyfield says he plans to build a solar-energy farm on 40 acres of his property to "do something right" against global warming. [Atlanta Journal-Constitution]

Racist Man Who Beat Army Reservist Charged
Troy Dale West, who allegedly beat Tashawnea Hill, a black female Army reservist, in front of her 7-year-old while spewing racial slurs, was indicted on felony charges on Wednesday. [AP]

Dalai Lama Comments on Dr. King's Assassination Site
While the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, was in Memphis, Tenn., to receive the International Freedom Award, he commented on what it was like to visit the hotel where Dr. King was assassinated. [CBSnews.com]

Democratic Mayor Candidate Drops Out of Race ... Again
After dropping out of the Annapolis, Md., mayoral race and then re-entering it a few days ago, Zina Pierre announced once again that she will not run for mayor. Most thought that Pierre had a "solid chance" of becoming the city's first black mayor. [FoxBaltimore.com]

Son Kills Parents, Barricades Himself in Hospital
Joe Washington, a former Marine, allegedly killed his parents on Tuesday after his dad refused to give him money for cocaine. He then barricaded himself in the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center for seven hours before surrendering. [Chicago Tribune]

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