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America: More Diverse yet Less Equal?
A decline in white births comes at a time when two key civil rights programs may be dismantled.
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Bill Clinton Needs to Shut Up
The ex-president's willingness to speak out on Syria spells disaster for Obama in more ways than one.
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Alabama County May Change Voting Rights
Shelby, which is challenging Section 5, has changed, but voter advocates say work is still needed.
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Educated Black Women Do Find Husbands
She Matters: A revived story sparks an age-old debate about going to college versus getting married.
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Quick Clips: Shell and the Niger Delta
The world's most carbon intensive company has a troubling history with the oil-rich region.
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Rev. Wright Feels Bus Chucked by Obama
In a letter to African aid group, Rev. Jeremiah Wright claims president betrayed him
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Terry McMillan to Be Excerpted in Essence
The famed author's ties with the magazine stretch back to her college days.
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Listen Up! "Scientists Question Safety of New Airport Scanners"
Are airport body scanners emitting a harmful amount of x-rays for passengers?
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Chicago Man Allegedly Shoots Woman After Doughnut Toss
Something caused Derrick Roberts to lick shot into Delores Smith's van. Some say it was a thrown pastry.
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French Lawyer Rips Woman's Burka Off in Clothing Shop
A French lawyer rips woman's burka off in first case of 'burka rage' since ban was put into effect.
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Chris Myers Thinks Tennesseeans Are Tougher, More American than Katrina Victims, Hispanics
They know how to handle a flood in the Volunteer State.
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Supreme Court Rules on Juveniles, Sex Offenders
Life without parole was ruled unconstitutional for juvenile offenders who did not commit homicide.
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PHOTOS: Stars Come Out to Preserve NY History
Star Jones, Pauletta Washington and Spelman president pick the Strawberry Festival fundraiser.

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