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Did Cory Booker Have a Point?

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Politicos analyze the Newark, N.J., mayor's arguments after he went rogue on Obama during Meet the Press.

Behind the NAACP's Marriage-Equality Move

by Edmund Newton

Speaking to the press and The Root, the group's leaders dispelled misconceptions about their stance.

Study: Race a Factor in Wrongful Convictions

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A report on exonerations reveals troubling trends, especially in rape cases.

Hey, Remember the Economy?

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At some point, we need to avoid campaign distractions and get real about America's bottom line.

Billboard Music Awards: Best Moments

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The highlights of this year's show included dance-heavy routines and timely tributes to music icons.

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