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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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Child-Support Laws: A Boon for Gold Diggers?
Experts say that flaws in the system punish poor parents and motivate others to have kids for money.
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Doggie Racism Is Real! Here's How to Deal
Race Manners: Maybe your friends' pets are doing you a favor? At least now your social circle can't ignore race.
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What Black High School Grads Need to Hear
Show Me the Numbers: Graduation speakers often opt for tough love. Here's what they should say instead.
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Listen Up! Jury Box Getting Tuned Up by Recession
"As the recession continues across the country, an increasing number of court officials are hearing people say financial hardship will not allow them to take a seat in the jury box..."
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What The? Woman Faces 15 Years for Cutting Wal-Mart Line
Heather Ellis faces fifteen years in prison for allegedly cutting the line at Wal-Mart...
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Listen Up! RZA Authors Book on Lessons of Life
Wu-Tang Clan's RZA authors book on lessons gathered over course of life, career...
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Arrests Made in UCONN Player's Death
An unidentified man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of UCONN's Jasper Howard...
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Keith Bardwell Defends Denied Interracial Marriage
Watch video response of the justice of the peace who wouldn't marry a black and white couple...
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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...
