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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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A Birmingham Prom 50 Years in the Making
Class of '63 finally gets a ball that was denied to those who participated in the Children's March.
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Intimate Look at the Williams Sisters
Director explains how Venus and Serena doc explores the way their enigmatic dad shaped their lives.
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The Face of (Dis)Interest
When you're president, you have to look invested in...everything.
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President Obama Signs Reconciliation Bill
Stage one of health insurance reform is complete. Kinda.
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Semenya Barred from Meet in South Africa
Caster Semenya has been barred from a South African meet due to unreleased gender verification tests.
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Check It Out: A Sneak Peek at 'Treme'
A preview of 'Treme', David Simon's latest effort for HBO.
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What Social Media Ad Type Works the Best?
Check out the reports findings after the jump.
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Sour Green: Donors Call for Steele's Resignation
Apparently extravagant spending and lesbian sex shows were not a hit with those who fill the coffers.
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Black Mothers Less Likely to Breast Feed
Some point to a lack of support for the practice in the Black community.
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Brooklyn Lawmaker: Hey Kids! Pull Up Your Pants. You Look Ridiculous.
And when they're done with that, they need to turn off that darn rock and roll!
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Check It Out: Erykah Badu's "Window Seat"
This video has the Twitternets going nuts.
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Steele's Spending a Matter of Concern for Some in GOP
Sources allege the chairmen suggested buying a private plane for himself with RNC funds.
