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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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Eight US Soldiers Killed in Afghan Battle
The battle resulted in the highest single action casualty rate in over a year...
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Under Amnesty, Nigerian Rebel Disarms
Government Tompolo arrived in the city of Warri on Sunday after pledging his support for Umaru Yar'Adua, the president, in return for an unconditional pardon...
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A Bit of Magic: One of the Final Interviews with DJ Mr. Magic
Legendary hip hop DJ Mr. Magic has passed. Peep one of his final interviews...
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UPDATE: The World:"President Who? Rio Wins."
The IOC Public Optioned Chicago in favor of Rio de Janeiro...
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Bodies Pile as Detroit Unable to Bury Dead
Financial hardship keeps Detroit unable to bury its poor...
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Obama Watched Derrion Albert Beating, Will Speak on Violence "Soon"
Video of Derrion Albert's beating mesmerized and horrified millions of Americans--including, apparently, the White House.
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UPDATE: Nike Will Give Vick Free Stuff, That's About It
Two years after dropping Vick in the wake of prison time, Nike welcomes the star quarterback back into the fold, kind of...
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VIDEO: Newark Mayor Cory Booker Puts Conan O'Brien on 'No Fly' List
Newark mayor defends his city with a bit of humor after O'Brien's Newark jab on the 'Tonight Show'...
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Shocking? Dementia Rate Higher Among NFL Players
A recent study has shown a high rate of dementia among men who were paid to engage in violent collisions on a weekly basis...
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Tsunami Levels Villages in Samoan Islands
"I thought it was the end of the world," said Salamo Laumoli, director of health services at a medical center in Pago Pago...
