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  Lynching in the United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   Lynching, in the United States, has influenced and been influenced by the major social conflicts in the country, revolving around the American frontier, Reconstruction, and the American Civil Rights Movement. Originally, lynching meant any extra-judicial punishment, including tarring and feathering and running out of town, but during the 19th century in the United States, it began to be used to refer specifically to murder, usually by hanging. On the American frontier, where the power of the police and the army was tenuous, lynching was seen by some as a positive alternative to complete lawlessness. In ...

  'America's Got Talent' star will continue to host weekly syndicated program By  Rolling Stone Nick Cannon holds son Moroccan Scott at the BET Honors Ceremony in Washington, D.C. Paul Morigi/WireImage Nick Cannon has announced that he is giving up hosting duties of Rollin' with Nick Cannon , his radio show on Manhattan's 92.3 NOW, after doctors discovered blood clots in his lungs. Cannon will continue to host a syndicated radio show, Cannon's Countdown , and host NBC's America's Got Talent . "Under doctor’s orders, I have been asked to put my health first and cut back on some of my professional commitments in order to allow my body to get the rest that it needs to keep up with the demands of my multi-tasking schedule," Cannon said in a statement. Photos: Random Notes Cannon has been dealing with a number of medical issues recently. He was hospitalized last month for mild kidney failure while on vacation with his wi...

Bonnaroo 2012 Lineup: Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phish Headline Tennessee Festival also adds Skrillex, Aziz Ansari, Beach Boys, Alice Cooper, Civil Wars           Bonnaroo has officially confirmed that, as rumored, Radiohead , Red Hot Chili Peppers and Phish will anchor the 11th incarnation of the iconic music festival, which will take place from June 7th to 10th in Manchester, Tennessee. The above headliners will be joined by recent Grammy winners Bon Iver and Skrillex, a reunited Beach Boys and comedian Aziz Ansari. All told, more than 150 bands and nearly two dozen comedians will offer fans continuous entertainment on 13 stages over the course of four sleepless days and nights. True to its formula, Bonnaroo's lineup breaks away from other major U.S. festivals who have often been accused of homogenous programming. This year, shock rocker Alice Cooper will join the party. So will rapper Ludacris. The festival will honor its jam...