Iraqi leader insists on deadline for troop pullout
BAGHDAD (AP) — Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki dug in his heels Monday on the future of the U.S. military in Iraq, insisting that all foreign …
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Isaac Hayes, ‘Shaft’ singer and disco presage, dies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Isaac Hayes, the baldheaded, baritone-voiced soul crooner who laid the groundwork for disco and whose “Theme From Shaft” won both Academy …
Race sometimes a problem in eyewitness IDs
NEW YORK (AP) — In the midst of being raped, Jennifer Thompson-Cannino told herself to pay attention to details that would allow her to identify …
Bernie Mac dies in Chicago hospital
CHICAGO _ Actor and comedian Bernie Mac died Saturday morning due to complications from pneumonia in a Chicago hospital, according to several news organizations. …
Newspaper: Black reporter booted from McCain rally
TALLAHASSEE (AP) _ A newspaper is asking John McCain’s campaign why a black reporter assigned to cover a rally was singled out by security and …
Michelle Obama’s call to action
John McCain and Barack Obama may be the headliners in this year’s presidential election. But Frasier Robinson may impact the election more than many of …
Mandela turns 90!
QUNU, South Africa – Songs, laughter, teasing and tender words marked Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday at a grand luncheon for presidents, village elders and African …
Obama, McCain reach out to Hispanics
ORLANDO (AP) _ Like eager but awkward suitors, Barack Obama and John McCain are working hard and sometimes fumbling in their efforts to court Hispanic …