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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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Ted Koppel: MSNBC and Fox News Are the 'Death of Real News'
Veteran news journalist Ted Koppel shares his thoughts about the state of journalism. It isn't good.
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Death Toll for Haiti's Cholera Outbreak Passes 900
Fears are confirmed as cholera sweeps through the country's capital.
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House Ethics Trial Begins for Charles Rangel
Will one of the most storied careers in the House come to an end?
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'For Colored Girls' Drops to No. 6
The film's box office numbers dropped 65 percent. What happened?
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David Axelrod to Leave White House in 2011
But he won't stop helping President Obama.
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Charles Blow: Data Show GOP Has a 'Blasé Mandate'
He sees a "silver lining" for Democrats in chilly voter sentiment after the midterms.
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'The Color Purple' Reunion: Oprah and Whoopi Squash 'Beef'
In a sneak preview of Oprah's reunion episode to air on Monday, Celie and Ms. Sofia address their estrangement over the years.
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Nancy Pelosi: Create New Post for James Clyburn
Leadership crisis averted for House Democrats?
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Limbaugh Tosses Race Card at Democratic Leaders
The right-wing radio talk-show host suggests that Democratic leaders are racist because of the contest for minority leader involving Rep. James Clyburn.
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PG County Exec's Wife Hides $80,000 in Underwear to Avoid Arrest
Suburban Maryland County Executive Jack Johnson and his wife arrested. "Ride-or-die chick" now has new meaning.

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