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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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History, Uncovered: Emmett Till's Casket to Be Donated to New Museum
The casket will be one of many exhibit pieces at the National Museum of African American History and Culture...
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VIDEO: Bloggingheads Talk Ted Kennedy
The Root's Dayo Olopade and Terrance Heath of 'The Republic of T' discuss Ted Kennedy's liberal legacy...
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'Missouri Model' Gives Juvenile Offenders Chance to Go Legit
While America's juvenile system is often criticized for corruption and abuse, Missouri state officials say its juvenile justice solution has saved billions of dollars and reduced the number of repeat offenders....
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Jay-Z to Do 9/11 Benefit Concert; Probably Won't Hug It Out with Rush Limbaugh
A nice gesture to coincide with the release of his much-anticipated 'Blueprint 3' Album...
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Someone at Microsoft Engages in Hi-Jinks
Considering the goings on in the world, this is just kinda funny...
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AUDIO: Limbaugh Responds to Jay-Z's 'Off That'; Claims He's 'On' No One's Man Parts
So...we're not counting Reagan then?
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NY Governor Paterson Backpedals from Race Remarks, Kind Of
When he brought up the issue of the other Black governor in the US and the president, it wasn't a racial thing apparently...
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After-School Programs, Vital to Working Parents, Coming Undone
"As schools open their doors this month and next, closings and cutbacks at thousands of after-school programs nationwide have parents scrambling to make alternative arrangements..."
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Prior Incidents Emerge at Chris Brown Sentencing
At least two incident took place between Brown and Rihanna before the February attack...
