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King family announces death of MLK's sister-in-lawupdated: Mon Jun 13 2011 14:49:00

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s sister-in-law, Edythe Scott Bagley, has died of natural causes at her Pennsylvania home, her family said Monday.

Bernice King declines SCLC presidencyupdated: Fri Jan 21 2011 15:44:00

The daughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has declined the post her father once held as president of the Atlanta-based Southern Christian Leadership Conference, saying she was interested in being more than a "figurehead."

Atlanta pastor says he will answer allegations Sundayupdated: Fri Sep 24 2010 05:16:00

In a statement read on a syndicated radio show Thursday, Atlanta-based megachurch pastor Eddie Long denied he had coerced young male church members into sex, as alleged in three lawsuits filed against him.

Embattled bishop to make statement regarding allegations of sexual coercionupdated: Thu Sep 23 2010 01:28:00

Atlanta-based megachurch pastor Eddie Long, accused of coercing young men into sexual relationships, will go on radio and make a statement Thursday following civil lawsuits a spokesman has termed a "shakedown" for money.

Atlanta pastor to respond to lawsuitsupdated: Wed Sep 22 2010 22:48:00

Atlanta-based megachurch pastor Eddie Long, accused of coercing young men into sexual relationships, will go on radio and make a statement Thursday following civil lawsuits a spokesman has termed a "shakedown" for money.

Men allege sexual coercion by prominent Atlanta pastorupdated: Wed Sep 22 2010 14:35:00

Two Georgia men have filed a lawsuit claiming that prominent Atlanta, Georgia, pastor Eddie Long coerced them into sex.

King children resolve battle; 'We still always loved one another'updated: Tue Oct 13 2009 12:59:00

The three surviving children of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. are moving forward after averting a public trial over the estates of their parents.

Judge troubled by King estate management, orders meetingupdated: Fri Sep 18 2009 13:30:00

A judge expressed serious concern Friday about the way the estate of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is being managed, and he warned the three surviving King children that they may lose control of it.

Martin Luther King children in court over estate caseupdated: Mon Sep 14 2009 21:02:00

A judge has ordered the children of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to meet in their capacity as the sole shareholders of the corporation that manages their iconic father's estate.

Reporter recalls 'eerie' but calm night with King's widow, childrenupdated: Mon Dec 29 2008 13:22:00

It was eerie. Just hours after the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. had been assassinated, I was in his home with his widow and eldest child, watching TV coverage of his death in awed silence.

Body of evidenceupdated: Mon Dec 29 2008 13:22:00

Soledad O'Brien looks at the rifle prosecutors say James Earl Ray used to kill MLK. Watch Thursday, 9pm ET

Commentary: Sitting senators become stand-up guysupdated: Wed Oct 01 2008 22:59:00

Wednesday night's vote on the financial bailout was good for future legislators who plan to run for president. For decades, the conventional wisdom has been that sitting senators make bad presidential candidates.

King children sue brother, father's estateupdated: Fri Jul 11 2008 19:01:00

Two of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s children are suing their brother, accusing him of wrongfully taking money from their parents' estates.

Party elders -- or mullahs of the Angry Left?updated: Mon Feb 20 2006 17:08:00

For weeks now civilized observers around the world have been astonished by the dispendious angers vented by indignant young Muslims. These young indignados have listened to the counsel of their venerable leaders in government and in the mosques. They have noted the intolerable provocations of the unbelievers. Finally, they have taken to the streets and city squares to burn flags, bash passersby, rush the cops, and -- from what I have observed on the TV news -- take a swing or two at each other. Their righteous anger could be contained only so long.

Quiz: Black History Monthupdated: Wed Feb 08 2006 15:33:00

February is Black History Month. How much do you know about the ways in which African-Americans have shaped U.S. history? Take this quiz to find out.

Greenfield: 'Do you really do this at a funeral?'updated: Wed Feb 08 2006 10:22:00

Four U.S. presidents -- including President George W. Bush -- were among the luminaries at Coretta Scott King's funeral Tuesday. Among some speakers' accolades and tributes to the civil rights icon were criticisms of the current administration's actions -- the war in Iraq and domestic eavesdropping.

Your e-mails: Tributes to Mrs. Kingupdated: Tue Feb 07 2006 14:46:00

Thousands of mourners crowded a suburban Atlanta church Tuesday to mark the passing of Coretta Scott King with tributes from her family and friends, veterans of the civil rights movement and political leaders.

Your e-mails: The road aheadupdated: Tue Feb 07 2006 09:49:00

As the nation pays its last respects to Coretta Scott King, the widow of slain civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., CNN.com asked readers what they think will be the civil rights struggles of the 21st century. Here are some of those responses:

Masses honor King at public viewingsupdated: Tue Feb 07 2006 03:35:00

With four U.S. presidents among the luminaries at Coretta Scott King's funeral Tuesday, the service and a series of viewings also offered a chance for tens of thousands of everyday people to pay their respects.

Body of Coretta Scott King laid to restupdated: Tue Feb 07 2006 02:13:00

The body of Coretta Scott King was laid to rest Tuesday night after a funeral attended by presidents, poets and graying veterans of the civil rights movement she helped lead after her husband's assassination.

King to lie in repose in Georgia Capitolupdated: Thu Feb 02 2006 19:01:00

Coretta Scott King will lie in repose Saturday in the rotunda of the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta, and funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, according to a statement issued Thursday by the King family.

Text of Bush's State of the Union speechupdated: Tue Jan 31 2006 17:16:00

The following is a transcript of the full text of President Bush's State of the Union address, released by the White House:

Coretta Scott King diesupdated: Tue Jan 31 2006 07:46:00

Coretta Scott King, the widow of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., died Monday night in Baja California, Mexico, her sister told CNN.

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