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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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Bigots Wept: Michelle Obama Has White Ancestors!
Does that mean all those people who had wretched things to say will take them back? Of course not, but it was worth a try...
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Tyler Perry Reveals History of Abuse
The filmmaker and co-poducer of 'Precious' reveals physical and emotional abuse from his childhood...
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Justices Chit Chat about Depictions of Animal Cruelty
Should it be protected by the First Amendment?..
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Crabtree, Sad 49ers Winning Sans Him, Signs Contract
Nothing inspires camaraderie and team spirit like watching your team win while you make roughly zero dollars...
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Hey Afghanistan, We're Not Going Anywhere
Sec Def Robert Gates says, "We ain't goin' no place baby..."
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Deeds Camp and Natl. Stutter Assoc. Clap Back
Creigh Deeds and the NSA weren't about to take Sheila Johnson's stuttering jab sitting down...
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Teen Confesses in Shooting Death of 13-Year Old Queens Boy
Kevin Miller was walking to get food with a friend when a scuffle between other boys turned deadly...
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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...
