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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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So...Fox News Is...Real Reporting Now?
Shucks. We didn't know there was any problem with Fox News to begin with...
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Skip Gates: The Movie!
Our friends over at The Daily Beast held a fantasy casting call...
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Seem Grimy, You'll Last Longer
Charlie Sheen alleged threatened his wife with a deadly weapon and people don't seem too ticked...
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"The Nigerian Lawyered Up"
So sayeth Michael Goldfarb, who may or may not like the rule of law...
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'Thriller' Named to Film Registry
The 14-minute video joins 'Dog Day Afternoon' and 'Jezebel' on the preserved film registry...
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Nigeria to Buy 3-D Body Scanners for Airports
These measures come on the heels of Christmas Day's failed bombing of Northwest fllight 253...
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Listen Up! New Airport Scanners Considered 'Intrusive'
Questions of scan misuse are giving politicians cause to pause...
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The Underwear Bomber has 287 Facebook Friends
A thorough Internet investigation suggests that number is falling fast...
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...And Now They Really Hate You, Elderick
Tiger's scandal costing sponsor shareholders big time...
