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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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Haiti's Ruling Party: Préval's Successor Is Out
It is being reported that Célestin is withdrawing under pressure from the United States, the Organization of American States and local protests.
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Forget the Red Hair: Willow Smith to Star in 'Annie'
Will, Jay-Z and Sony will partner to remake the Hollywood classic.
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Aretha to Halle: You Don't Have to Sing to Star in My Movie
The Queen of Soul isn't taking any excuses.
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A Broken Record? U.S. Budget Deficit to Hit $1.5 Trillion
This is what a weak economy and bipartisan tax-cut legislation will get you.
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Smuggle Truck Game: Run for the Border 2.0?
Video: This game has come under scrutiny for trivializing current immigration-policy issues.
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Say What? Michele Bachmann's Revisionist Musings
While others have dismissed her, Jonathan Capeheart is keeping his eye on Bachmann. You should too.
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Tortured Soul: Gitmo Detainee Gets Life Sentence in Embassy Plot
Judge doesn't care that detainee was tortured -- gives him a life sentence.
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Jackson Doctor Pleads Not Guilty in King of Pop's Death
The trial for involuntary manslaughter will likely be televised.
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'We Do Big Things': State of the Union 2011
Read the prepared transcript of President Obama's remarks.
