Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Director Douglas Lumpkin said Wednesday he is once again urging Congress to grant an extension of weekly benefits for those without work. Ohio's unemployment rate is 10.9 percent and Lumpkin said more than 430,000 are receiving benefits.
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Director Douglas Lumpkin said Wednesday he is once again urging Congress to grant an extension of weekly benefits for those without work. Ohio's unemployment rate is 10.9 percent and Lumpkin said more than 430,000 are receiving benefits.
Fire department spokesman Larry Gray says there’s sufficient evidence that Calderwood was involved in the fiery Jan. 25 blast on the city’s west side. Fire investigators had said Tuesday that possible accidental causes were ruled out and that they believed the act was intentional. The house that blew up was vacant. More than 50 other homes were damaged, including Calderwood’s.
Fire department spokesman Larry Gray says there’s sufficient evidence that Calderwood was involved in the fiery Jan. 25 blast on the city’s west side. Fire investigators had said Tuesday that possible accidental causes were ruled out and that they believed the act was intentional. The house that blew up was vacant. More than 50 other homes were damaged, including Calderwood’s.
Dr. Conrad Murray expects to surrender to Los Angeles authorities this week on charges relating to the death of Michael Jackson, his lawyer said Tuesday. "Dr. Murray is more than ready to surrender and answer to any charges," attorney Ed Chernoff said.
Dr. Conrad Murray expects to surrender to Los Angeles authorities this week on charges relating to the death of Michael Jackson, his lawyer said Tuesday. "Dr. Murray is more than ready to surrender and answer to any charges," attorney Ed Chernoff said.
John Arthur (Jack Johnson) was born on March 31, 1878 in Galveston, Texas to former slaves. In his early life, he held jobs as a baker, painter and dock worker. With only a fifth grade education, Johnson was limited to modest occupations. But it was his stint as a janitor at a local gymnasium that ignited the interest in boxing that would define his life. Johnson had his first professional fight in 1897. He made the rounds on the Texas circuit, earning the nickname the “Galveston Giant” for his statuesque physique
John Arthur (Jack Johnson) was born on March 31, 1878 in Galveston, Texas to former slaves. In his early life, he held jobs as a baker, painter and dock worker. With only a fifth grade education, Johnson was limited to modest occupations. But it was his stint as a janitor at a local gymnasium that ignited the interest in boxing that would define his life. Johnson had his first professional fight in 1897. He made the rounds on the Texas circuit, earning the nickname the “Galveston Giant” for his statuesque physique
Author Zora Neale Hurston showed an active interest in the folklore of African-American life. As one of the leading artists of the Harlem Renaissance, Hurston chronicled the Black experience in unique detail, and in some ways made it possible for someone generations of Black readers to learn our people’s history.
Author Zora Neale Hurston showed an active interest in the folklore of African-American life. As one of the leading artists of the Harlem Renaissance, Hurston chronicled the Black experience in unique detail, and in some ways made it possible for someone generations of Black readers to learn our people’s history.
Music legends — including crooner Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand — stood with newcomers — including 15-year-old Justin Bieber and country artist Zac Brown — in the crowded studio Monday night.
Music legends — including crooner Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand — stood with newcomers — including 15-year-old Justin Bieber and country artist Zac Brown — in the crowded studio Monday night.