Michael Jackson tribute held at the Apollo in New York
The Rev. Al Sharpton speaks during a tribute to pop singer Michael Jackson at the Apollo Theater on June 30, 2009 in New York. Jackson, who first performed at the theater at age 9, died the last week from a heart attack.(UPI Photo/Monika Graff)
Latest Headlines
Soft drink brand Mountain Dew said Friday it cut ties with U.S. hip-hop artist Lil Wayne because one of his lyrics defiled civil rights icon Emmett Till.
U.S. President Obama said he and Congress have an opportunity to get something done before $85 billion in federal spending cuts go into effect next week.
News from United Press International, around the world around the clock ...
U.S. voters agree with President Barack Obama on reducing the debt through increased revenues and spending cuts, a Pew Research Center/USA Today poll found.
President Obama has no public events scheduled for Thursday, the White House said.
U.S. President Barack Obama led a conga line and did the electric slide at an inaugural-ball after-party at the White House, the New York Post said.
UPI Almanac for Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013.
UPI Almanac for Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012.
The mother of Trayvon Martin Thursday rejected George Zimmerman's assertion that his fatal shooting of her 17-year-old son in Florida was "God's plan."
A Florida judge Thursday ordered the neighborhood watch volunteer who killed unarmed Florida teenager Trayvon Martin to remain jailed on murder charges.
Quotes
United Press International
United Press International
United Press International
United Press International
United Press International