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Oklahoma and Defense of Big Government
The GOP's notion of "self-reliance" won't hold up after disaster hits one of the nation's poorest states.
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'Scandal' Withdrawal: It's a Real Thing
Here's what the ABC drama's obsessed fans plan to do with their time now that its second season is over.
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Yes, Fried-Chicken Jokes Are Racist
Golfer Sergio Garcia's jab at Tiger Woods is subtle racism at its finest.
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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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Obama's Debt Commission to Vote on Recommendations
The debt commission faces some tough decisions in an attempt to rein in the national deficit.
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Victoria's Secret: Dark-Skinned Women Are 'Wild Things'
Who knew that Victoria's Secret isn't really a secret at all but a color complex?
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Former Cop Sentenced to 8 Years for Role in Post-Katrina Shootings
Justice was not necessarily swift, but it has arrived for cop involved in the Danziger Bridge debacle.
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Lap-Band Surgery May Become Available for Less Obese
The FDA is considering allowing people with a lower BMI to have the surgery.
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Amazon Cuts Ties With WikiLeaks
Amazon puts distance between the controversial nonprofit and itself.
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Grammy Nominations Announced: Eminem and Bruno Mars Lead the Pack
It's the usual suspects and a few new faces.
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Convicted Murderer Posts Prison Party Pictures on Facebook
Justin "Jus N Walk" Walker is currently serving a 30-year sentence for killing an Oklahoma sheriff. That's not stopping him from living the good life.
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Federal Reserve's Bailout Money Used to Aid Foreign Firms
American companies weren't the only beneficiaries.
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Prayer Vigil Held in Detroit for Aretha Franklin
The Queen of Soul will undergo a medical procedure.
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Tim Scott Snubs Black Caucus
The Republican freshman congressman from South Carolina says focusing on one group -- black people -- doesn't advance his ideals.
