News Blast: Tom Joyner's Great Uncle Pardoned, NFL Owner Speaks Out Against Limbaugh Bid

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Tom JoynerJoyner's Great Uncle Pardoned
Today, the state of South Carolina pardoned two great uncles of Tom Joyner. Thomas and Meeks Griffin were sent to the electric chair 94 years ago for the murder of a Confederate Army veteran. The man who testified against the Griffins later told people that he lied. [Salon.com]

Senate Majority Leader Looks to Have Health Care Bill Ready
Health care legislation intensifies today as the Senate works hard to marry two versions of the health care bill. Politicians are looking to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to get it done. [AP]

Nobel Committee Defends Selection
Amid much controversy, the Nobel Committee, which selected President Barack Obama as the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize winner, invariably defended its decision, saying, "He got the prize for what he has done." [Washington Post]

NFL Owner Speaks Out Against Limbaugh Bid
NFL players and civil rights activists are speaking out about Rush Limbaugh's bid to own the St. Louis Rams. Now, Colts owner Jim Irsay has joined the mounting defense against a Limbaugh-owned team. [Atlanta Journal-Constitution]


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