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My Man Wants Me to Drop My Male Bestie
Ask Demetria: A suddenly insecure boyfriend may mean that something's changed in your relationship.
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Obama at Morehouse: Try Another Listen
You might find that attacks on his commencement speech -- a hit among graduates -- missed the mark.
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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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Hey Afghanistan, We're Not Going Anywhere
Sec Def Robert Gates says, "We ain't goin' no place baby..."
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Deeds Camp and Natl. Stutter Assoc. Clap Back
Creigh Deeds and the NSA weren't about to take Sheila Johnson's stuttering jab sitting down...
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Teen Confesses in Shooting Death of 13-Year Old Queens Boy
Kevin Miller was walking to get food with a friend when a scuffle between other boys turned deadly...
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Eight US Soldiers Killed in Afghan Battle
The battle resulted in the highest single action casualty rate in over a year...
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Under Amnesty, Nigerian Rebel Disarms
Government Tompolo arrived in the city of Warri on Sunday after pledging his support for Umaru Yar'Adua, the president, in return for an unconditional pardon...
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A Bit of Magic: One of the Final Interviews with DJ Mr. Magic
Legendary hip hop DJ Mr. Magic has passed. Peep one of his final interviews...
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UPDATE: The World:"President Who? Rio Wins."
The IOC Public Optioned Chicago in favor of Rio de Janeiro...
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Bodies Pile as Detroit Unable to Bury Dead
Financial hardship keeps Detroit unable to bury its poor...
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Obama Watched Derrion Albert Beating, Will Speak on Violence "Soon"
Video of Derrion Albert's beating mesmerized and horrified millions of Americans--including, apparently, the White House.
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UPDATE: Nike Will Give Vick Free Stuff, That's About It
Two years after dropping Vick in the wake of prison time, Nike welcomes the star quarterback back into the fold, kind of...
