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Old-School Tips for Better Finances
Mixing Dad's advice with sound financial planning can help us regain stability.
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My Man Wants Me to Drop My Male Bestie
Ask Demetria: A suddenly insecure boyfriend may mean that something's changed in your relationship.
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Obama at Morehouse: Try Another Listen
You might find that attacks on his commencement speech -- a hit among graduates -- missed the mark.
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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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Former SCLC Chair Indicted for Fraud, Grand Theft
Just before MLK Day, an arrest warrant is issued for a former leader of Dr. King's civil rights group.
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Obama: Gabby Opened Her Eyes for the First Time
A surprise revelation by the president as he delivers words of comfort to a nation hurt by the mass shooting in Tucson.
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North Carolina School Board Abolishes Integration Policy
The measure that Wake County Republicans, backed by the Tea Party, have been promising has passed. Now what?
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Investigations by Louisiana Newspaper Prompt Feds to Investigate Civil Rights-Era Murders
The murders of Frank Morris and Clifton Walker are cold cases that are now hot.
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Salt-N-Pepa Kicks Off Legends of Hip-Hop Tour
The "hot, cool and vicious" rap group will be coming to a city near you.
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Ted 'Golden Voice' Williams Speaks Out About Altercation With His Daughter
Is his dream turning into a nightmare?
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Marsalis Family First Group to Be Honored by NEA Jazz Masters
The family patriarch, Ellis Marsalis, accepted the award on behalf of the family and then performed with his sons.
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Sarah Palin Responds to Critics About Arizona Shootings
In an eight-minute video posted on her Facebook page, the former governor blames journalists and pundits for creating "blood libel" against her.
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Dr. Conrad Murray's Medical License Suspended; He Is Ordered to Stand Trial
The controversial figure will stand trial for the death of music legend Michael Jackson.
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Haiti Earthquake Anniversary: Road to Recovery Painfully Slow
Despite billions of dollars in global relief aid and a 12,000-strong U.N. peacekeeping presence, the road to recovery continues to be painfully slow.
