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I'm Creole. Why Do I Have South Asian DNA?
Tracing Your Roots: Several reasons could explain a questioner's surprising genetic testing results.
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School a Beacon of Hope in Nigeria
At a university in Yola, graduates offer a glimpse of a promising future in a strife-torn region.
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A Birmingham Prom 50 Years in the Making
Class of '63 finally gets a ball that was denied to those who participated in the Children's March.
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Intimate Look at the Williams Sisters
Director explains how Venus and Serena doc explores the way their enigmatic dad shaped their lives.
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Senegalese President Proposes Resettling Haitians in Africa
Abdoulaye Wade thinks there should be a new colonization.
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Check It Out: Nigeria Situation Seems Pretty Complex
Onion News keeps it real on the commentary surrounding the recent conflict in Nigeria.
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Obama to Draft Healthcare Reform Bill
Obama to draft healthcare reform in hopes of avoiding filibuster.
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And This Isn't Terrorism Because...?
A man flew a biplane into the Austin, Texas IRS building on purpose.
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David Paterson Doesn't Seem Like He Tries Very Hard
This is apparently the bombshell: Paterson doesn't seem to be an attentive governor.
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Ugandan Anti-Gay Minister Shows Congregation Gay Porn
Martin Ssempa is a guy that really likes to leave an impression.
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Beyond Bars: Prisoners Use Facebook to Harass Victims
Web terrorism from behind bars is a growing problem in the UK.
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Blog Noir: "CBC, NAACP and the Effectiveness of the Report Card"
How effective are report cards for Congress anyway?
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Duke Lax Accuser Charged with Attempted Murder, Arson
She pulled a Left Eye and also threatened to stab her boyfriend.
