Venus Williams, the American No. 3 seed, outlasted No. 6 Francesca Schiavone to secure her spot in the US Open semifinals for the first time since 2007. [Read the rest
U.S. President Obama says he is not promoting building a mosque at Ground Zero. He’s defending the right to build it. [Newser]
Several prominent Democrats believe Vicki… Read the rest
“For the insider’s insider like myself, I’m planning to peep through the issue to see where it goes–but I won’t be buying it,” says fashion expert Najwa Moses on ESSENCE… Read the rest
In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake, sexual assaults remain on the rise in Haiti. [NY Times]
Tribute programs are slated to commemorate the one-year anniversary of… Read the rest
Spain beats Honduras 2-0 in the latest World Cup match. [ESPN]
The lucrative market of full-figured fashion hits the runway on the aptly named Full-Figured Fashion Week.… Read the rest
Drake says Rihanna made him feel “nervous [and] small.” Aw. [MTV News]
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BP’s chairman says the company cares about “the small people.” Gee, thanks. [
Nas owes Kelis back like he owes his taxes, but can’t afford to pay her. [TMZ]
The Washington Post is selling Newsweek. [The Daily Beast]
Nigerian president dies… Read the rest
