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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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America: More Diverse yet Less Equal?
A decline in white births comes at a time when two key civil rights programs may be dismantled.
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Bill Clinton Needs to Shut Up
The ex-president's willingness to speak out on Syria spells disaster for Obama in more ways than one.
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Alabama County May Change Voting Rights
Shelby, which is challenging Section 5, has changed, but voter advocates say work is still needed.
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Arenas Charged with Felony Gun Possession
As part of his plea deal, Arenas is expected to receive little to no jail time...
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DC Superior Court Goes Mutombo on Gay Marriage Referendum
The Court ruled "same-sex marriage opponents do not have a right to hold a public referendum on whether those marriages should be legal in the District..."
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Read/React: Brave New Films Tees Off on Ford
Harold Ford Jr may have a tough row to hoe in the New York Senate race...
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Red Cross Estimates 50,000 Dead in Haiti
President Obama has offered $100 million dollars in relief money...
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Marvin Harrison: The Dirtiest Player?
Jason Fagone of GQ wonders: What happened outside Marvin Harrison's car wash in 2008?
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UPS Is NOT Shipping for Free To Haiti
Despite what the trending topic on Twitter is saying, UPS is not shipping packages under 50 pounds to Haiti for free. Don't believe the hype.
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Obama Taps W, Clinton to Helm Aid Effort in Haiti
"The partnership is expected to be announced by the White House in the coming days..."
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Teddy Pendergrass, 59, Dies
Teddy P. died Wednesday in Philadelphia at Bryn Mawr Hospital, says the singer's son.
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Dems See Progress in WH Healthcare Talks
Urged by the president, congressional Dems feel closer to healthcare compromise...
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Sources Say Arenas Working on Plea Bargain
The Washington Wizards star is trying out how to not catch a body slam from the US Attorney...
