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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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The Russian Obama
Because any black person who makes unlikely political runs can't really be anything else...
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Gunman Opens Fire at PA Gym, 4 Dead
George Sodini turned off the gym's lights before firing off 50 rounds...
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Hillary Arrives in Kenya; Does Not Save Any Journalists
Instead, she is continuing the administration's tour of Africa's trouble areas...
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Billy Clint to the Rescue! Freed US Journalists Back Home
In a swagger jacking move that may bring a little tension to the Clinton dinner table, former President Clinton flew back with Laura Ling and Euna Lee after securing their release from North Korea...
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Man Charged in Death of Ex-Champ Forrest
The 20-year old suspect is also charged with aggravated assault and armed robbery...
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Federal Appeals Court Revives Suit Against Capitol Police
More than 200 black officers are bringing suit against the white supervisors they say discriminated against them...
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GOP Gears Up to Debate on Sotomayor; Dust Off 'Wise Latina' for 47237428 Time
Why try to work on the problems facing American citizens when you can sling mud for the cameras?
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Has Obama's Mouth Written a Check His Tax Pledge Can't Cash?
CNN's Ed Hornick wants to know...
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VIDEO: Healthcare Lacks for Haiti's Expectant Mothers
Violence, political chaos and insufficient international aid have hampered even the most basic healthcare...
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Should Plax's Stupidity Keep Him from Playing Ball?
Robert Littal of the Washington Post doesn't think so...
