LOS ANGELES — Teena Marie, the “Ivory Queen of Soul” who developed a lasting legacy with her silky soul pipes and with hits like “Lovergirl,” ”Square Biz,” and “Fire and Desire” with mentor Rick James, has died. She was 54. The confirmation came from a publicist, Jasmine Vega, who worked with Teena Marie on her […]
PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia police have identified a young woman who may be the third victim of the Kensington strangler, and have released enhanced footage of the man police think may be connected to these crimes.
Philadelphia (AP) – A federal appeals court is hearing arguments concerning the sentence of death row inmate Mumia Abu-Jamal (moo-MEE’-ah AH’-boo jah-MAHL’). Hundreds of Abu-Jamal supporters gathered outside the federal courthouse in Philadelphia as the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Tuesday over instructions given during his 1982 trial. The U.S. Supreme Court […]
PHILADELPHIA – Billionaire Alki David says a man arrested after streaking at President Barack Obama’s weekend rally in Philadelphia was trying to win a $1 million Internet challenge. Police say 24-year-old Juan J. Rodriguez of New York City was charged with indecent exposure, public lewdness and disorderly conduct on Sunday. Rodriguez was arraigned Monday night […]
