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Former U.S. basketball star Dennis Rodman speaks during an interview with The Associated Press, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. (Photo by Riccardo De Luca/AP)

Dennis Rodman: ‘Obama can’t do s***’

Former NBA player Dennis Rodman criticized President Obama for not establishing a relationship with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un. Read More

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Show some R-E-S-P-E-C-T for women in technology

Even though studies show that businesses do better with women at the helm, the tech industry still looks like a boys' club. And that's "downright pitiful," writes Farai Chideya, co-author of the upcoming book, "Innovating Women." Read More

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Not skinny enough to be princess? Disney’s ‘Brave’ character gets makeover

Disney gave its red-headed heroine Merida from the movie "Brave" an extreme, slimmed-down makeover before crowning her as its 11th official princess. And not everyone’s happy about her new look. Read More

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 08:  Actor Tom Hanks attends The 2013 Drama Desk Nominees Reception at JW Marriott Essex House on May 8, 2013 in New York City.  (Photo by Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)

America’s most trusted? Hint: Not a politician

Reader’s Digest released its annual list of the 100 Most Trusted People in America. Only a few politicians made the cut. Read More

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Prince Harry gets a warm reception in Washington–mostly from the ladies

Dozens of congressional staffers--mostly women--shrieked with glee when Prince Harry and Sen. John McCain walked into view. "I get that all the time," joked McCain. Read More

Former Republican presidential candidate, Gov. Mitt Romney talks with Jay Leno during his appearance on The Tonight Show on March 27, 2012 in Burbank, Calif. (Photo by Paul Drinkwater/NBC/AP)

Mitt Romney to appear with Jay Leno next week

Mitt Romney is making a return to late-night television. A publicist for The Tonight Show confirmed that former Republican presidential candidate will sit down with Jay Leno on Friday, May 17th. Read More

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Jon Bon Jovi, Alec Baldwin, and SNL’s Bobby Moynihan help Chris Christie search for his fleece

Gov. Chris Christie searches for his infamous navy fleece in a new web video featuring politicos and celebrities like Jon Bon Jovi, Alec Baldwin, James Carville, and MSNBC's Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski. Read More

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie walks past damaged homes along the Atlantic Ocean Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Mantoloking, N.J., as they tour some of the region devastated by Monday's storm surge by superstorm Sandy. (Photo by Mel Evans/AP Photo/Pool)

Watch: Gov. Christie spoofs his trademark blue fleece in whodunit video

It seems that Republican Gov. Chris Christie's sky-high approval ratings and celeb friendships are nothing without the power of his well-worn blue fleece. Read More

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Aug. 29, 2012. (Photo by J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo)

Republicans allege Benghazi ‘cover up,’ but of what exactly?

Congressional hearings Wednesday will feature self-described "whistle blowers" on 2012 attacks that killed four Americans. Read More

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore talks during an interview, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013 in New York. Gore, who takes aim in his new book at the corporate media for "suffocating the free flow of ideas," on Tuesday defended the sale of his own television channel to Al-Jazeera. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

NOW Today: Better off?

He's most recently made headlines for selling his TV network and for blaming President Obama's poor Denver debate performance on the altitude. Or even before that, for winning a Nobel Peace Prize and an Oscar. But former Vice President Al Gore may always be remembered for the one thing he didn't win: the 2000 Presidential election. Read More

Rush Limbaugh is reportedly thinking of leaving WBAC, his longtime radio home. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)

Limbaugh’s ‘slut’ comment continues to cost him

One year ago, Rush Limbaugh attacked Sandra Fluke on national radio. Now he may have to find a new home for his show. Read More

Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch looks over at former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford during the South Carolina 1st Congresional debate in Charleston, South Carolina April 29, 2013. (Photo by Randall Hill/Reuters)

Justice Department to monitor South Carolina congressional election

The Justice Department will monitor Tuesday's special election for South Carolina's First District congressional race between former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford and political newcomer Elizabeth Colbert Busch. Read More

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid giving a press conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. (File photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Back from the dead? Senate to scrape up votes on background checks

The fight for gun-safety legislation is once again gaining momentum. Democrats believe they have more votes for the bill that would expand background checks for gun buyers. Read More

Cuban dissident blogger Yoani Sanchez is famous worldwide, but there are many other journalists within Cuba making a difference, writes Queens College professor Sujatha Fernandes.

Cuban journalists exposing injustice merit more attention

Cuban journalists, dissident and within the country alike, may be the key to social and structural change in Cuba. Hence, they deserve more attention, writes "MHP" guest Sujatha Fernandes. Read More

Image: File photo of Niall Ferguson addressing the financial collapse of 2008 at the Newseum in Washington

Harvard historian apologizes for homophobic remark

Niall Ferguson offered an "unqualified apology" for claiming that John Maynard Keynes' sexual orientation made him less sensitive to the plight of future generations. Read More

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Navratilova ‘passing the baton’ to fellow LGBT athlete Jason Collins

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova discussed NBA veteran Jason Collins' revelation that he is gay and whether or not "coming out" still matters on Sunday's "Melissa Harris-Perry." Read More

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At Fox, derby hats trump job growth

While the rest of us pored over the breaking news that 165,000 more Americans found jobs in April, the hosts at "Fox & Friends" were yucking it up on the curvy couch. Read More

Martina Navratilova of the U.S. holds the winners trophy after she and Bob Bryan won the mixed doubles championship over Kveta Peschke and Martin Damm of the Czech Republic at the US Open tennis tournament in New York, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006.

The Syllabus: What you should know for the May 5 ‘MHP’

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova will join Sunday's edition of "Melissa Harris-Perry" to discuss NBA player Jason Collins' revelation that he is gay. Also on the agenda: public shaming, rape culture on campus, Detroit's homeless, and the War on Drugs -- all at 10 a.m. EST on MSNBC! Read More

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Fmr. NBA players praise Jason Collins: He’s a positive vanguard

John Amaechi joined Steve Kornacki to talk one on one about the NBA, homophobia, and Jason Collins. Read More

President Barack Obama answers questions during his new conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 30, 2013. (Photo by: Charles Dharapak/AP Photo)

The Syllabus: What you should know for the May 4 ‘MHP’

Is President Obama facing a case of the second-term blues? What exactly does our government owe our veterans? Should creationism be taught in schools? Those questions and many more, on the May 4 edition of "Melissa Harris-Perry"! Read More