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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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Child-Support Laws: A Boon for Gold Diggers?
Experts say that flaws in the system punish poor parents and motivate others to have kids for money.
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Doggie Racism Is Real! Here's How to Deal
Race Manners: Maybe your friends' pets are doing you a favor? At least now your social circle can't ignore race.
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What Black High School Grads Need to Hear
Show Me the Numbers: Graduation speakers often opt for tough love. Here's what they should say instead.
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Key Sens. May Tell Obama to Fall Back on Health Care
In the battle for health care reform, there are a few Democratic senators who may stand in the president's way...
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Check It Out: Michelle Obama, Hula Hoop Champ
Michelle Obama hula hoops, takes part in outdoor games to promote kids' health...
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HAHAHAHA! MSNBC Thinks Black Reverends Look Alike
MSNBC anchor Contessa Brewer mistakes Rev. Jesse Jackson for Al Sharpton today...
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Ain't No Sun-shyne: Rapper to Be Deported
Rapper Shyne to be deported to native Belize after serving nine years for a New Year's Eve shooting...
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On Second Thought: W. Va. Woman Recants in Torture Case
Megan Williams, who in 2007 alleged she was kidnapped, sexually assaulted and tortured in a West Virginia trailer park has reversed her story...
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Check It Out: How Not to Write About Africa
Kenya writer Binyavanga Wainaina pens a biting--and truthful--treatise on how Africa should and shouldn't be written about. Djimon Hounsou narrates...
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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...
