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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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What Was the Double V Campaign?
100 Amazing Facts About the Negro: A paper's call for blacks to support the WWII effort had a twist.
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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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World's First Rock-and-Roll Song Identified
We're glad the rest of the world figured out what we already know.
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Wesley Snipes in Transit to Federal Prison
The Blade star is in the custody of federal authorities to begin his three-year bid for tax evasion.
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Bomb-Making Granny Sparks International Terror Alert
An 80-year-old California grandmother made a "dummy" bomb that sent the world into a tizzy.
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Bernanke Slams Critics, Calls Out Germany and China
The Federal Reserve chairman comes out swinging.
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White House Report: Stimulus Boosted Economy, Saved Jobs
Economic stimulus saved or created 2.7 million to 3.7 million jobs.
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Long-Term Unemployment Has Long-Term Physical and Emotional Effects
The impact of long-term unemployment on the mind, body and soul far exceeds the impact on the wallet.
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Michelle Obama Makes Vogue's Top 10 Best-Dressed List
It's official. First Lady Michelle Obama is a fashionista.
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New Memorial for Jonestown Victims Going Forward
Controversy continues to surround this controversial group of people.
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Ethics Chief Counsel Recommends Censure for Rangel
Rangel asks for a "drop of fairness and mercy" before punishment is doled out.
