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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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Yes, Fried-Chicken Jokes Are Racist
Golfer Sergio Garcia's jab at Tiger Woods is subtle racism at its finest.
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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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At Least 112 Killed in Baghdad Blasts
Violence has increased leading up to the March 6th elections...
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Woman Taken by Ambulance from Tiger Woods' Home
The unidentified woman was taken by ambulance to a local hospital early this morning...
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Harry Reid's Slavery Analogy Not Well-Received by GOP
The Senate Majority Leader caused a stir when he brought slavery into the health care debate...
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Iranian Police Crack Down on Student Protest
The tear gas came out during an anti-government protest at Tehran University...
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Fort Hood Shooter Charged with Premeditated Murder
Nidal Malik Hasan was charged with 32 counts of premeditated murder...
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Ohio Serial Killer Says: I'm Nuts
Anthony Sowell has pleaded insanity in eleven murders...
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10 Grammy Nods for Beyonce, Swift Likely to Win Everything
This Beyonce Knowles might have a solo future after all...
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Desiree Rogers, You Might Be In Hot Water
After the Salahis crash of the State dinner, a House committee wants to know where the White House social secretary was...
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New York Senate Puts Kibosh on Gay Marriage
Good to see the Church and State staying all separate and such...
