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Michael Jackson Video Mashup
Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but Michael Jackson — arguably the most iconic superstar of all-time — has way too many impersonators to keep track of. His timeless songs and music video hits have inspired an endless stream of homages and parodies, even after his death. TV comedy sketch shows have added a humorous spin to…
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What If the White Militias Were Black?
by Courtland Milloy Imagine that the inauguration of President George W. Bush had sparked an explosive rise in African-American militia groups. Suppose thousands of heavily armed black men began gathering at training camps in wooded areas throughout the country, devising military tactics for “taking back their country” after what they believed was an electoral coup.…
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Sometimes No News is Good News During a Workout
When I woke up this morning, I decided against turning on the news, which is what I usually do. It was a nice, quiet morning, I’d had a good night’s sleep, and I had also remembered that the whole mess with General McChrystal would be all over the news, and I didn’t feel like exposing…
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The Root Interview: Delroy Lindo
LONDON—Joe Turner’s Come and Gone has a new home at the Young Vic, one of the United Kingdom’s premier theater venues, known for its diverse productions. The London revival has been received enthusiastically here, from the audience, who greeted its opening with deafening applause, to theater critics. The Guardian said that the play ”takes time…
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Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Indicted: Faces 20 Years
Former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is under fire again — this time for allegedly using his nonprofit Kilpatrick Civic Fund to pay for personal and campaign expenses in violation of the law. A 19-count federal indictment accuses him of carrying out this scheme, originated 11 years ago. The stated purpose of the fund was voter…
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Hypocrisy 101: Sen. Vitter's Aide Resigns Over Domestic Assault and Drunk Driving
From the “didn’t you run a background check?” file, Brent Furer, a trusted aide to Louisiana Sen. David Vitter resigned over allegations that he attacked an ex-girlfriend with a knife and has an open warrant for his arrest on drunk driving. Furer worked on the Republican senator’s last campaign and has spent the last five…
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Don't Blame Race for the McChrystal Disgrace
I know what you are thinking: that General Stanley McChrystal’s comments—quoted in the upcoming edition of Rolling Stone—stem from disrespect for President Obama because the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan is a racist that doesn’t want to serve a black president. You immediately came to mind when I heard this. And, no, I’m not referring…
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Pro Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor Indicted on Rape
Pro football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor, aka L.T., has been indicted on a third-degree rape charge and patronizing a prostitute. This indictment comes on the heels of his May arrest at a Holiday Inn in Ramapo, NY where prosecutors say he paid a 16-year-old girl to have sex with him. Additional charges include endangering…
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General McChrystal's Real Mistake
Now that General Stanley McChrystal has “resigned” following the publication of a Rolling Stone article showing him and his team to be recalcitrant to Obama administration authority, criticism of the Desert Storm veteran has been swift. Obama said he’d accepted the general’s resignation without protest, as it was “the right thing for our mission in…
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Poll: What's Up With Gen. McChrystal's Comments?
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