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Out of Work?
Weeks after lining up at polling stations all over the country, record numbers of Americans still have something to wait for — a job. Unemployment surged past last month’s high since Sept. 11, 2001 to reach 516,000.
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Internet President Goes Low-Tech?
He ran the first successful Internet campaign, in probably the last election in which a candidate will not use all of the Internet’s capabilities. Now the technologically fluent president-elect may have to retire his beloved BlackBerry and personal e-mail address.
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Wildfires Blaze in Southern California
Southern California is being ravaged by fires. In one of the most damaged areas, Yorba Linda, 113 homes have been destroyed. Forecasters predict calming winds in the upcoming weeks.
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Mark Cuban, Maverick Indeed
Dallas Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban, has taken a page out of the McCain-Palin playbook, and is living up to his organization’s moniker. Cuban has been accused of insider trading by the SEC because of his recent moves on the market.
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Clair Speaks Out
Dear Michelle, You may not remember me, but I’m Sondra Huxtable’s mom. I met you and your family during parents’ weekend back when you and Sondra were at Princeton together. Words can hardly express the type of joy I felt upon seeing you and Barack and your beautiful children walk onto that stage on Election…
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The Ultimate Mocha Mom
I am awed by Michelle Obama. Totally taken by her. Thrilled, cheering, jumping inside with glee! It’s not just because she’s black. Or because she went to Princeton with my husband. In large part, it’s because she’s making the same choice now that I made—putting her own career aside for a time to be completely…
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Fitness Fit for a First Lady
Mom in chief, that’s the title Michelle Obama has given herself as America’s next first lady. And who’s gonna argue with no-nonsense Michelle as she steps up to take her place in history? All over the world, women and girls of color will be looking to her, not as some out of reach ideal, but…
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You Make The Rules
Nov. 18, 2008—Months ago my hairdresser told me that President-elect Barack Obama would win because while his opponent wanted to become president, your husband wanted to be president. For her, and many others, you were the one who sealed the deal. Please accept my heartfelt congratulations to your husband, your family and colleagues, and to…
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Mr. Obama's Neighborhood
Chicago, the town where Barack Obama arrived without knowing a soul in 1985, is suddenly the center of the political world and—if past and present trends are any indication—will continue to wield considerable influence after Obama sets up shop in the White House. Obama loves Chicago and doesn’t mind governing from home. He held his…
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The Great Debaters, Rugby-style
Rugby brings the world to you and you to the world,” Alex Pettiford, a sophomore, said. Also, nine minutes well spent. Saaret Yoseph is a writer and Assistant Editor at TheRoot.com. She manages and blogs for \”Their Eyes Were Watching …\”