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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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Done Saving Journalists, Clinton Takes to Hill to Talk Health Care
Is there anything Bill Clinton can't do (besides lots of things)?!
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Black Columbia Prof Slugs White Female Colleague
A heated discussion over race relations turned violent when Lionel McIntyre threw a haymaker at colleague Camille Davis...
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DC Sniper to Be Executed Today, Lawyers Makes Final Plea
John Allen Muhammad is scheduled to be executed today for the death of at least ten people...
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Chiefs Release Running Back Johnson
And Larry learns a tough lesson: the interwebs isn't just inside his computer...
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Ft. Hood Shooter, Imam's Relationship Investigated
Authorities are investigating the relationship between Nidal Hasan and allegedly pro-al Qaeda imam, Anwar al-Aulaqi...
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Some Senators Think House Health Bill Isn't Tight
Moderate Dems find a public insurance plan unacceptable...
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UPDATE: Orlando High Rise Gunman Arrested
The shooting began around 11:30 EST. Click through the watch streaming video...
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Jobless Rate at 10%, Worst Since '83
With October layoffs, jobless rate hits 10% for the first time in over 25 years...
