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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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Iran Prez: I See Your Uranium Enrichment and Raise You More of the Same!
If this wasn't nuclear shenanigans of a possibly violent nature, this would be hilarious...
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Looking For a Job?
Even if you have a degree from a respected school, you should avoid being a Black male whenever possible...
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American Indian Health Care Could Be Upgraded with Reform
The White House and the Congress appear ready to do Indians a solid for a change...
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Little Richard Released from Hospital
The music legend vowed to perform again after hip surgery...
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UPDATE: White House: "Who Said Three Years?"
The White House is giving CNN the Pelosi Face regarding reports of an Afghan timetable...
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Baltimore's Mayor Liked Gift Cards Too Much
Sheila Dixon is apparently a regular Sheriff of Nottingham...
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Check It Out: Chris Rock Puts His Shoe in the Media
He thinks journos are doing Tiger Woods dirty with their coverage of his car crash...
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On World AIDS Day, R. Kelly Wants to Get You 'Pregnant'
This dude is out of this world...
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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...
