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Oklahoma and Defense of Big Government
The GOP's notion of "self-reliance" won't hold up after disaster hits one of the nation's poorest states.
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'Scandal' Withdrawal: It's a Real Thing
Here's what the ABC drama's obsessed fans plan to do with their time now that its second season is over.
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Yes, Fried-Chicken Jokes Are Racist
Golfer Sergio Garcia's jab at Tiger Woods is subtle racism at its finest.
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Soyinka on 'Obscene' Push for Achebe Nobel
A Nigerian Nobel laureate wants fans of the late fellow writer to table calls for a posthumous prize.
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Michelle Obama to Chop It Up With Leno on Friday
Like LeBron James and John McCain, first lady will respond to "rapid fire" questions.
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New Jack, Old Jack: Will Obama Posthumously Pardon Ex-Champ?
White House mum on whether or not the president will pardon boxer Jack Johnson...
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Afghan President Karzai Agrees to Run-Off
Afghan president Hamid Karzai has agreed to a November 7th election run-off against challenger Abdullah Abdullah...
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Check It Out: Secretary Clinton Remarks on US' Sudan Policy
Secretary Clinton outlines new policy regarding US efforts in Sudan...
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Charges Dropped Against One Teen in Derrion Albert Death
Eugene Bailey, who'd been previously accused of dealing the "knockout punch" to Albert, has been released...
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Marc Lamont Hill Reportedly Fired for Not Being Juan Williams
Fox News Analyst Marc Lamont Hill let go from network for...having opinions?
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Listen Up! Hugs Help Reporter Cover Stories
Pam Fessler has found that warm embraces seem par for the course on her new beat covering poverty...
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Check It Out: Questions Still Circle McNair Death
Steve McNair's death may not be as simple as it seems...
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Gates Foundation Puts $10M on Black History Museum
Gates Foundation gives $10M to Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture...
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Check It Out: Spike Jonze and Kanye West's 'We Were Once A Fairy Tale'
Short film begins with a nightclub setting, but then gets "really weird."
