Rep. Rangel, 84, tries humor to fend off younger challengers

It was Rep. Charles Rangel's turn to speak in a debate against two rivals hoping to end the New York Democrat's 44-year congressional career. Instead of addressing the audience, though, the 84-year-old Rangel casually picked up his phone, pretended to take a call and mocked his opponents in a folksy, conversational voice as they sat seething beside him.

It was classic Rangel, using humor and hubris while trying to undermine his much younger and less experienced challengers: State Sen. Adriano Espaillat, 59, and the Rev. Michael Walrond Jr., 41, a Harlem pastor. But the audience laughter that Rangel drew for his make-believe phone chat may not translate to voter support, which Rangel sorely needs if he is to overcome threats in Tuesday's primary.

In a double dose of bad news for Rangel this week, the New York Times on Thursday endorsed Espaillat, who ran against Rangel in 2012; and Mayor Bill de Blasio pointedly refused to endorse anyone, denying Rangel the powerful mayoral nod that he had enjoyed under former Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg.

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'Central Park 5' Win $40 Million From NYC For False Convictions

New York City has reportedly agreed to pay $40 million to settle with five men who were falsely convicted of the 1989 rape and beating of a jogger in Central Park, a case that drew national attention.

The five black and Hispanic defendants, who became known as "The Central Park Five," were found guilty in 1990 as teenagers for the attack on a white woman. They served from six to 12 years before their convictions were overturned in 2002 when evidence came to light that another, lone perpetrator was responsible.

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Official trailer for James Brown bio-pic "Get on Up"

Check out this trailer for the James Brown -bio-pic "Get On Up" The James Brown Story. Tate Taylor directs 42’s Chadwick Boseman as James Brown in Get on Up. Based on the incredible life story of the Godfather of Soul, the film will give a fearless look inside the music, moves and moods of Brown, taking audiences on the journey from his impoverished childhood to his evolution into one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Boseman is joined in the drama by Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis, Craig Robinson, Octavia Spencer, Lennie James, Tika Sumpter and Jill Scott. In theaters August 1, 2014.

Chicago University Hopes to host Obama Presidential Library.

Chicago is fighting hard to make sure the library ends up in President Barack Obama's home town.

The University of Chicago is being tight lipped about its proposal. But reports say the university would offer one of three off-campus sites, including the South Shore Cultural Center, where President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama had their wedding reception. Watch more on this story below.

Deanna Jordan graduates from UCLA with three degrees!

Deanna Jordan, A 28-year-old single mother of three boys graduated from UCLA with three degrees. Watch her story below: