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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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Obama Asks Nation to Observe Moment of Silence for Arizona Shooting Victims
Arizona shooting suspect Jared Lee Loughner is expected to appear in court today.
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Massive Turnout in Second Day of South Sudan Vote
Thousands of South Sudanese vote on landmark independence referendum.
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Baltimore Ravens' Ed Reed Gets Emotional Over Missing Brother During Postgame Speech
The six-time All-Pro safety played in Sunday's playoff game despite dire family circumstances.
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A Double Standard in Case of Missing Black Teen?
Baltimore official suspects that race has a role in the lack of national media coverage of Phylicia Barnes' case.
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UGA to Mark 50th Anniversary of Desegregation
Charlayne Hunter-Gault to deliver 50th-anniversary lecture on Jan. 10.
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Health Care Repeal Vote Postponed After Tucson Shooting
House Republicans will have to wait just a bit longer to vote for a repeal.
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Alysa Stanton, First Black Female Rabbi, to Be Replaced
The North Carolina congregation decides not to renew her contract.
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Job Lead: Senior Finance Manager for Microsoft
Looking for a job? Check out this listing from The Root's Jobs section.
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Updated: Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in Critical Condition
A gunman's rampage at a Tuscon grocery store left six dead. The congresswoman was among 13 wounded. Was politics to blame?
