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IRS Apology for Tea Party Racists?
If any other group called for the government's demise, the GOP would have a fit.
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Which Slave Sailed Himself to Freedom?
100 Amazing Facts About the Negro: Life took him from a daring sea escape to a stint in Congress.
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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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Round 2...Fight! A Wrap-Up of Sotomayor's Second Day
A great majority of the questions were tough and insightful. Just kidding...
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AUDIO: Drake Wishes Death on Obama!...No; Not that Drake. The Other One.
Rev. Wiley Drake's interview with Alan Colmes, which is a delight...
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Obama Slated to Toss Out First Pitch at All-Star Game
The First Lady is expected to come on in relief in the 8th...
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Charles Taylor Says: I Have No Idea How All Those Dead People Happened!
The former Liberian president pleaded not guilty to eleven criminal charges...
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Transcript of Judge Sotomayor's Opening Statements
Strangely, she did not open up with "Thank you all for finally shutting up..."
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Live Stream: Judge Sotomayor's Confirmation Hearing
Follow the goings-on in Washington DC...
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So Fly: 15-Year Old Pilot Completes Cross-Country Voyage
For Kimberly Anyadike of Compton, 'frequent flyer miles' mean something a little different...
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Philly Swim Club: 'Sorry for the Racis..er..Mix Up. Still Wanna Swim?'
The Philadelphia swim club that initial had "complexion" concerns invites the youngsters back (in the hope they don't get sued)...
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Digging Up Grave Sites and Reselling the Plot = Not Tight
Four cats in Chicago did not get that memo...
