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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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South Africa to Treat All HIV-Positive Babies
This is a dramatic shift from the previous presidential administration which distrusted HIV drugs...
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Cop-Killing Suspect Shot Dead
A routine patrol turned deadly as the man suspected of killing four police officers in Washington state challenged police...
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Obama Informs Advisors of War Strategy
Obama has met with advisors in advance of his West Point speech...
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What If Tiger Got Domestically Abused?
Questions swirl as to what really caused Woods' accident...
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...At Least They Didn't Hurl Shoes?
The Secret Service is investigating how a couple crashed the White House State dinner...
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Polanski Doing Hard Time in Swiss Jail
Actually, he's being treated rather well while he attempts to make his bail requirements...
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Former Track Star Did All Manner of Illegal Things
Tim Montgomery was willing to do anything to beat rival Maurice Green...
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DC Mystery: Where is Pam Butler?
As the mystery drags on, the family has more and more questions of Butler's boyfriend...
