In today’s top news, state officials predict Jesse Jackson Jr.’s resignation could cost taxpayers $5.1 million, Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge to chair Congressional Black Caucus and retailers expect Americans will spend nearly $1.5 billion in online purchases this Cyber Monday.
Chicago officials predict Jesse Jackson Jr.’s resignation could cost taxpayers $5.1 million. [ABCNews]
Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge to chair Congressional Black Caucus. [Plain Dealer]
Retailers expect Americans will spend nearly $1.5 billion in online purchases this Cyber Monday. [ABCNews]
Chris Brown deleted his Twitter account after a nasty exchange with a female comedian. [BET]
A Georgia man suspected of shoplifting at a Walmart dies after a scuffle with employees. [NBCNews]
A seven-year-old girl becomes the country’s youngest medical marijuana patient. [NBCNews]
Chris Brown and Drake won’t face criminal charges for their infamous club brawl. [BET]
Halle Berry’s ex was arrested after an altercation with her new beau on Thanksgiving. [BET]
Millions of Egyptians are called to protest against President Mohamed Morsi. [Times]
Ugandan parliament drops the death penalty from its proposed anti-homosexuality bill. [BBC]