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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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The New Black Panthers Case Divides Justice Department
The Justice Department can't agree on whose rights to defend.
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Up in Smoke: Prop 19 Support Is Waning
Poll suggests that the legalization of the "sticky icky" won't happen anytime soon.
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U.S. Withdraws 2018 World Cup Bid
The U.S. has decided to concentrate on the 2022 bid instead.
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The Virtual Examination of Black Relationships Continues
This time a black man in his mid-20s is the target.
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Grammy Award-Winning Rapper Eyes Chicago City Council
Che "RhymeFest" Smith of "Jesus Walks" fame wants to be an alderman.
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Cholera Outbreak in Haiti Claims Lives
This is the deadliest health outbreak since the earthquake.
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Orange County Candidate Accuses Opponent of Starting 'Race War'
Is this West Side Story 2.0?
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AP-GfK Poll: Americans Split On Health Care Repeal
The saga over health care reform continues.
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Juan Williams Fallout: GOP Wants NPR's Federal Funding Cut
Juan Williams prospers while Republicans call for NPR's funding to be cut.
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Four Tops Heirs Sue Surviving Member
Renaldo "Obie" Benson's children want their piece of the pie.

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