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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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Jeter Ties Gehrig on Yankees' All-Time Hit List
Jeter tied the hits record Gehrig held for nearly 70 years...
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VIDEO: Degrade Inflation - Darfur Group Says Genocide Numbers Falsified
A group of former Sudanese activists says some of the figures of those reported dead and displaced in the conflict in Sudan's western Darfur region were exaggerated...
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So a Birther in a Joe Wilson Costume Heckled the President...
What's that? It really was Rep. Joe Wilson from South Carolina? Geez...
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Peaceful Resolution to Aeromexico Hijacking
Five to seven men are in custody after hijacking a flight out of Cancun....
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Sudanese Woman, Imprisoned for Wearing Pants, Freed
Lubna Ahmed al-Hussein was released after the Sudanese journalist union paid a $200 fine...
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Honoring Dead Son's Wish, Parents Wed at the End of His Funeral
Asa Hill, who sustained fatal injuries in car wreck, had his wish fulfilled...
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A Tribute for MJ, Ratings for MTV
Janet Jackson will be on hand to honor her brother September 13th at MTV's Video Music Awards...
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Rare Air: Former NC State Star to Be Jordan's HOF Presenter
In a surprise move, Michael Jordan has chosen David Thompson to present him at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony...
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VIDEO: It's Probably a Very Refreshing Beverage. Or Something.
Our colleagues at NewsOne stumbled over a gem...
