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Another domestic dispute between a Paterson aide and girlfriend
3:39 PM on 03/15/2010
Gov. Paterson's top adviser and ex-roommate Clemmie Harris got into a heated argument in 1995 with Harris' then-girlfriend, and it left the woman so scared that she called the cops, according to a report...
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Personal ties bind filmmakers to movie 'Precious'
12:40 PM on 11/05/2009
VIDEO - Precious' story comes alive with an all-star cast. They are stars that shine because of their ability to lose themselves in dark, disturbing roles.
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Rihanna 'embarrassed' about going back to Chris Brown
9:05 AM on 11/05/2009
NEW YORK (AP) -- Rihanna said Thursday that she feels "embarrassed" for returning to ex-boyfriend Chris Brown after he beat her...
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Choose love when mothering our 'precious' daughters
7:58 AM on 11/05/2009
OPINION - The lesson we can learn as mothers from Precious is to think about our daily conversations and interactions with our daughters.
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Obama's half brother recalls their 'abusive' father
8:34 AM on 11/04/2009
GUANGZHOU, China (AP) -- President Barack Obama's half-brother has finally spoken out, discussing his new, semi-autobiographical novel...
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Rihanna: Chris Brown's assault, media attention 'humiliating'
10:01 PM on 11/03/2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Rihanna says dealing with the media attention after being assaulted in February by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown was humiliating...
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Chris Brown can't stop tweeting about Rihanna
11:07 AM on 10/27/2009
FROM MSNBC.COM By Courtney Hazlett During the wee hours of Monday morning, singer Chris Brown took to Twitter and posted a YouTube link to a photo montage of himself and Rihanna during happier times. "I'm sorry y'all. Just had to post it," was the accompanying text on the tweet, and...
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Husband of slain wife and five children had history of domestic abuse
11:30 AM on 09/22/2009
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- A Florida woman slain along with her five children endured regular abuse from her husband but seemed overwhelmed by trying to raise the kids herself and wanted him around as a father figure...
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Chris Brown begins community service in Virginia
9:07 AM on 09/17/2009
VIDEO -- Chris Brown cleared weeds and debris at police horse stables in Virginia on Wednesday for the first day of his 180-day court-ordered community service for beating ex-girlfriend Rihanna...
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Chris Brown better make his second chance count
5:40 PM on 08/25/2009
OPINION - Once you have made someone a victim of violence, the crime follows you forever. Unless, of course, if you're Chris Brown.
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Chris Brown sentencing delayed
4:57 PM on 08/05/2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A judge has delayed sentencing R&B singer Chris Brown on an assault charge to seek more input from Virginia authorities about whether Brown could do community labor in that state.
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Chris Brown makes public apology
8:52 AM on 07/21/2009
Watch an excerpt of Chris Brown's apology Singer Chris Brown is publicly apologizing for beating his former girlfriend, Rihanna. Brown released a two-minute video on his web site, telling his fans that he's sorry for his behavior. "I wish I had the chance to live those moments again but, unfortunately,...
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Chris Brown and Rihanna can help others avoid domestic violence
8:16 AM on 06/29/2009
(AP Photo/Lori Shepler, Pool) On Tuesday, singer Chris Brown was allowed to cop a plea deal for the brutal beating he inflicted on his ex-girlfriend Rhianna following a pre-Grammy party. He not only punched her about her body but also caused damage to her face, after she allegedly caught him...
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Chris Brown pleads guilty to assault
7:33 PM on 06/22/2009
ANTHONY McCARTNEY AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to one count of felony assault on pop star Rihanna. Brown entered his plea before a preliminary hearing was scheduled to start in Los Angeles on Monday. Rihanna had been on standby to testify. Brown will...
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Chris Brown plea deal reached
2:53 PM on 06/22/2009
****UPDATE**** ANTHONY McCARTNEY LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Chris Brown's lawyer says a plea deal has been reached in the singer's felony assault case. The announcement was made moments before a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles was set to begin. Brown's alleged victim, Rihanna, had been on standby to testify on...
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16-year-old arrested for 'all black people' leave Wal-Mart prank
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (AP) - "This was an extremely disturbing event on many levels," Gloucester County Prosecutor Sean Dalton said at a news conference."...
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