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Poet gives voice to black America more similar news »
Born of the smoke-infused speakeasies of 1950s and '60s underground San Francisco, California, the art of spoken word was popularized by beatnik novelists such as Jack Kerouac. Today, hip hop has inspired new spoken word poet Jon Goode and others to give voice to serious topics ranging from AIDS and prostitution to gas prices and love.
Fri Jul 25, 2008 more from this source»»
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Housing, jobs send stocks skidding more similar news »
Renewed fears about the battered housing market and rising unemployment sent stocks into a tailspin today. The Dow Jones industrial average lost 283 points, tumbling 2.4 percent. Dour economic indicators led investors to fear the nation's credit crisis would linger for the long haul, CNNMoney.com reports.
Thu Jul 24, 2008 more from this source»»
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Top secret torture memo released more similar news »
The Bush administration told the CIA in 2002 that its interrogators working abroad would not violate U.S. prohibitions against torture unless they "have the specific intent to inflict severe pain or suffering," according to a previously secret Justice Department memo released Thursday.
Thu Jul 24, 2008 more from this source»»
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Huge crowd turns out for Obama's Berlin speech more similar news »
In front of a massive crowd in Berlin, Barack Obama today warned about the dangers of allowing new walls to come between the U.S. and its allies. Obama said people of all nations must stand together to face 21st century challenges -- from terrorism to global warming. John McCain's campaign blasted Obama for "a premature victory lap."
Thu Jul 24, 2008 more from this source»»
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Gay Iraqi says 'dirty animals' raped his more similar news »
Kamal was just 16 when gunmen grabbed him off the streets of Baghdad, stuffed him in the trunk of a car and whisked him away to a house. But the real terror was about to begin -- when the men learned he was gay: "They told me to take off my clothes to rape me." It was "the worst moment in my life," he told CNN, weeping.
Thu Jul 24, 2008 more from this source»»
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Hurricane whips Texas-Mexico border more similar news »
Hurricane Dolly was downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane today after it made landfall on South Padre Island, Texas, the National Hurricane Center said. But Dolly's sustained winds were still about 95 miles an hour. The storm is expected to produce from 8 to 12 inches of rain, with up to 20 inches in isolated spots, and widespread flooding is likely.
Thu Jul 24, 2008 more from this source»»
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House passes sweeping mortgage rescue more similar news »
The House voted 272-152 to pass sweeping legislation that will offer up to $300 billion in aid to troubled homeowners and throw government support behind mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The nearly 700-page bill will now go to the Senate, CNNMoney.com reports. Earlier in the day, President Bush withdrew a longstanding veto threat.
Thu Jul 24, 2008 more from this source»»
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Dad outraged by 'monster' molester's freedom more similar news »
Jurors convicted the art teacher of forcing a boy to have sex with him repeatedly in a classroom supply closet. A judge sentenced him to 43 years. But Aaron Mohanlal has yet to spend a day or night in prison. "I try not to think about it, but it's hard because all I can think about is what if he's out there around other kids," the victim told CNN for an exclusive report.
Wed Jul 23, 2008 more from this source»»
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DNA gives clues to family's African past more similar news »
The Rand family knew the slave-owner was one of their ancestors -- a farmer who had children with both a white and a black woman. But their black history stopped at the Atlantic, with no idea where in Africa the rest of their roots lay. Slavery and the shame of mixed-race ancestry have robbed many Americans of knowing their heritage, but science is now offering answers.
Wed Jul 23, 2008 more from this source»»
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