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In Africa, a Renewed Sense of Potential
Your Take: The African Union is finally living up to its promise, 50 years later, writes the president of Ghana.
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It's Not Your Grandmother's NAACP
The 104-year-old organization is working to dispel myths that it's black-only and mired in the past.
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Will There Ever Be Unity in Africa?
On the African Union's 50th anniversary, ethnic strife and economic competition remain barriers to peace.
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How Did Vikings End Up in My Family Tree?
Tracing Your Roots: A black reader wonders about a DNA test that turned up Orcadian roots.
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...At Least They Didn't Hurl Shoes?
The Secret Service is investigating how a couple crashed the White House State dinner...
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Polanski Doing Hard Time in Swiss Jail
Actually, he's being treated rather well while he attempts to make his bail requirements...
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Former Track Star Did All Manner of Illegal Things
Tim Montgomery was willing to do anything to beat rival Maurice Green...
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DC Mystery: Where is Pam Butler?
As the mystery drags on, the family has more and more questions of Butler's boyfriend...
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Check It Out: Dana Perino Apparently Missed Last 8 Years
She didn't really just say there were no terrorist attacks under Bush, did she?
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Check It Out: The Unemployment Outbreak!
After seeing this video, you'll be convinced people should be walking around in bio-hazard suits...
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Tyler Perry Drops a Milli on NAACP
It's the largest single individual donation in the association's history...
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Check It Out: Swine Flew - Paula Deen Takes a Ham to the Face
If you think we're above a 'swine flu' play on words, you're nuts...
