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Michelle Obama blasted over black designer wear ‘snub’

Michelle Obama blasted over black designer wear ‘snub’Chicago, Jan 27: US First Lady Michelle Obama has come under fire for not wearing an inaugural design by a black fashion designer.

Amnau Eele, co-founder of the Black Artists Association, has told fashion industry publication Women's Wear Daily that she is planning to "file a formal appeal" with Michelle's office about the lack of a black designer.

"It's fine and good if you want to be all `Kumbaya' and `We are the World' by representing all different countries," Eele is quoted as saying at wwd. com, the magazine's Web site.

Blagojevich terms Illinois Senate impeachment trial a ''Kangaroo Court''

Blagojevich terms Illinois Senate impeachment trial a ''Kangaroo Court''Chicago (Illinois, US), Jan. 27: Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has declared the Illinois State Senate impeachment proceedings a "kangaroo court."

Blagojevich told FOX News on Monday that "What''s happening to me is unimaginable. It''s a kangaroo court... when they are basing an impeachment on a criminal allegation that their rules don''t allow them to prove up."

Jennifer Hudson trying to move on after family tragedy

Chicago, January 17 : Jennifer Hudson is reportedly trying to move on with her life after having faced the horrors of her tragic family murders.

The Oscar-winner, who went into hiding following the brutal slayings of her mother, brother and seven-year-old nephew in October last year, is set to sing the American National Anthem at Super Bowl XLIII in on February 1.

The actress, who may also perform at the Grammy's on February 6, was also said to be getting back on track considering film offers and working on her own screenplay.

The script is "loosely based" on her own life, including her rise to prominence with ''''American Idol,'''' bagging an Oscar for her first film and then the personal tragedy, according to sources.

Vitamin D may reduce the risk of diabetes and other chronic diseases

Vitamin D may reduce the risk of diabetes and other chronic diseasesAccording to a new research article, enough amount of Vitamin D intake may reduce the risk of diabetes and other diseases like heart disease, cancer and osteoporosis. By taking Vitamin D, the complications in a diabetic patient can be reduced.

Defiant Burris insists he will be Obama’s replacement in US Senate from Illinois

Defiant Burris insists he will be Obama’s replacement in US Senate from IllinoisChicago, Jan. 6 : Former Illinois Attorney General Ronald Burris has defiantly said that he is the legally appointed junior senator from the state.

Calling himself "the magic man," Burris on Monday said he is going to Capitol Hill as Barack Obama's replacement.

Obama says he was choked with emotion when leaving Chicago

Obama says he was choked with emotion when leaving ChicagoChicago/Washington, Jan. 5: A sentimental Barack Obama says he was choked with emotion as he locked up his Chicago home and arrived in Washington D. C. on Sunday night to have himself inaugurated as the United States' 44th President on January 20.

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