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Obama at Morehouse: Try Another Listen
You might find that attacks on his commencement speech -- a hit among graduates -- missed the mark.
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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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Liz Taylor Tweets: Jason Won't Be No. 9
Arm candy nearly half her age? Yes. Fiancé? No, she Tweets.
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Tea Party Candidate for New York Gubernatorial Race is Adorable!
Carl Paladino's email humor involves racism and hardcore bestiality. Cute.
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Today in Postracialism: Oprah and John Tesh
Back when she still had two names, an unauthorized biography is saying Oprah and John Tesh were an item.
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Politico Had a Black Reporter. Now They Don't.
Nia-Malika Henderson will be covering the First Family for the Washington Post.
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No, Really. Reduce Your Nukes: Tone Urgent at Nuclear Summit
Nuclear reductions is of varying priority to the fifty nations represented at President Obama's nuclear summit.
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From Rubble, A Bit of Normalcy Returns to Haiti
In Haiti, the routine of life are slowly returning.
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Southern Sudan Braces Itself as Elections Looms
The first multiparty election in 24 years is expected to be met by trouble.
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Texas Sheriff: Live at the Border? Arm Yourselves
The murder of an Arizona rancher has left residents at the border feeling the need to arm themselves.

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