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In Africa, a Renewed Sense of Potential
Your Take: The African Union is finally living up to its promise, 50 years later, writes the president of Ghana.
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It's Not Your Grandmother's NAACP
The 104-year-old organization is working to dispel myths that it's black-only and mired in the past.
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Will There Ever Be Unity in Africa?
On the African Union's 50th anniversary, ethnic strife and economic competition remain barriers to peace.
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How Did Vikings End Up in My Family Tree?
Tracing Your Roots: A black reader wonders about a DNA test that turned up Orcadian roots.
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TSA Nominee Southers Withdraws Name
Amid fierce Republican opposition, Southers bows out...
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6.1 Aftershock Rocks Haiti
The tremors sent terrified people rushing into the streets...
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20-Year-Old Runs for Mayor in Ga.
Glenn Stegall has harnessed the power of Facebook and micro-donations to fuel his campaign...
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Check It Out: Feel Good Rescue
An LA search and rescue team pulls a Haitian woman from the rubble...
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Read/React: "Media Promotes Flawed Haiti Narrative"
Blogger BrownManThinkingHard has taken exception with the media portrayal of Haiti...
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Matt Taibbi Set Slaps David Brooks on Haiti
Matt Taibbi of True/Slant wasn't terribly fond of David Brooks' take on Haiti in The New York Times...
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Dozens Die in Nigeria as Christians, Muslims Clash
Troops are patrolling the northern Nigerian city of Jos after clashes between Christians and Muslims left at least 26 people dead and injured around 100 more, officials said...
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Check It Out: Wyclef Defends Yele
Wyclef answers accusations that his charity organization Yele is not on the financial up and up...
