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Should Fewer Students Go to College?
Experts debate New York City mayor's controversial comment that some should pursue plumbing instead of a degree.
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My Man Is Looking Through My Phone
Ask Demetria: Clearly your snooping boyfriend has trust issues. How you address the problem is key.
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NYPD Finally Cops to Profiling?
By fighting new profiling bill, the department finally stops pretending it doesn’t profile.
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Blacks Get Weave; Can Whites Get Locks?
Race Manners: You can, but it's not the same. Don't expect to enjoy the style without the scrutiny.
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Listen Up! Wave of Rapes During Military Crackdown Shakes Guinea
Women were targeted and violated during a military crackdown of a pro-democracy rally...
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CBO Finding: Dem Bill with Public Option Reduces Deficit
Congressional Budget Office finds Dem health care bill with public option would cost $871 billion over ten years
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Listen Up! Jury Box Getting Tuned Up by Recession
"As the recession continues across the country, an increasing number of court officials are hearing people say financial hardship will not allow them to take a seat in the jury box..."
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What The? Woman Faces 15 Years for Cutting Wal-Mart Line
Heather Ellis faces fifteen years in prison for allegedly cutting the line at Wal-Mart...
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Listen Up! RZA Authors Book on Lessons of Life
Wu-Tang Clan's RZA authors book on lessons gathered over course of life, career...
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Arrests Made in UCONN Player's Death
An unidentified man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of UCONN's Jasper Howard...
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Keith Bardwell Defends Denied Interracial Marriage
Watch video response of the justice of the peace who wouldn't marry a black and white couple...
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Michelle Obama to Chop It Up With Leno on Friday
Like LeBron James and John McCain, first lady will respond to "rapid fire" questions.
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New Jack, Old Jack: Will Obama Posthumously Pardon Ex-Champ?
White House mum on whether or not the president will pardon boxer Jack Johnson...
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Afghan President Karzai Agrees to Run-Off
Afghan president Hamid Karzai has agreed to a November 7th election run-off against challenger Abdullah Abdullah...

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