The Florida teen has been arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run last month involving a stolen BMW from a rental Airbnb.

Plus, a Connecticut judge refuses to throw out a Sandy Hook gunmaker lawsuit and AMC theaters might let you text during movies.

Taraji P. Henson Says She Was Scared To Play ‘Empire’s’ Cookie Lyon Taraji P. Henson reveals why she was afraid to play Empire’s Cookie Lyon…

Dashboard technology that lets drivers text and email with voice commands instead of using their hands marketed as a safer alternative is actually more distracting than simply talking on a cellphone while operating a vehicle. Talking on a hands-free phone isn’t safer for drivers, and using hands-free devices that translate speech into text is the […]

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Roland Martin talks with Rodney Stearns, President & Founder of Text No More, about Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

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“What do you like to do for fun?” I read the text from the stocky, caramel-complected, hazel-eyed man I’d met three weeks prior walking to the train on my way to work one Wednesday morning. It’s been 20 days since Mel and I met and reading this text had me all up in my thoughts. […]

Laugh out loud with DC’s First lady of comedy Dominique, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday on the Tom Joyner Morning Show. Dominique talks about middle of  the night texting, speed cameras and Kim K running for mayor, listen here.

VIA THE WASHINGTON POST: Metro has fired a bus driver caught texting in a photo taken by a passenger and posted on a local blog. “We took a look at the photo and were able to conduct an investigation,” said Metro spokesman Steve Taubenkibel. “It was determined the driver was violating the policy.” The driver, […]

Rumor has it that Nas is busy trying to get Kelis back while he sinks deeper into financial trouble.

From RadarOnline: Many of Oprah Winfrey’s employees are angry that she made them sign a pledge not to use their phones while driving.

VIA INSURANCE.COM: Eating While Driving: Dangerous Foods – It’s a fact. Cutting back on everyday driving distractions will help you save money on car insurance. Insurance.com’s study of accidents and traffic tickets shows that the average auto insurance rate increases 22 percent following the first accident and 13 percent after the first ticket. Avoid these […]