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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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Educated Black Women Do Find Husbands
She Matters: A revived story sparks an age-old debate about going to college versus getting married.
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Da Vinci's Patron -- as a Black Man?
Image of the Week: This 15th-century piece depicts an Italian duke as the embodiment of his nickname, "The Moor."
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Economy Grows For First Time in Year
The U.S. economy grew at a 3.5% annual rate in the third quarter, ending a string of declines over four quarters that resulted in the most severe slide since the Great Depression...
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Obama Signs Hate Crime Bill Into Law
President Obama on Wednesday signed a law that makes it a federal crime to assault an individual because of his or her sexual orientation or gender identity...
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Obama Gives First Black Senator Congressional Gold
President Obama honored Edward Brooke, the first African American to be elected to the Senate by popular vote...
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Chiefs' Johnson Uses Gay Slurs, Is Totally Sorry For It
Kansas City Chief Larry Johnson has been asked to stay away from the team while they and the NFL investigate Johnson's remarks...
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Up to 20 Present for Homecoming Gang Rape
As many as twenty people watched or participated in the 2 1/2 hour gang rape of a teen at Richmond High School in California...
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Listen Up! Toxic Chinese Drywall Creates Housing Risk
Toxic Chinese drywall has created a housing disaster across country, particularly in the Gulf Coast region...
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Bomb Attack Kills 8 US Troops in Afghanistan
This marks the deadliest month in the eight years of the Afghan War...
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Clippers Rookie Griffin Breaks Kneecap
Blake Griffin suffered the injury during the team's last preseason game
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Reid Says Public Option Will Be Included in Bill
Along with the public option provision is states' right to opt out...
