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Job Searching While Black: What's Behind The Unemployment Gap?
Income and wealth inequality is just about as American as baseball and apple pie. And although the economy has improved in the last few years, the unemployment rate for black Americans is about double that for whites.
Flooding Brings San Antonio To Standstill, Kills One
In one neighborhood, 54 were people rescued. They described a water level that "swallowed up trucks and was chin-high."
'We'll Keep Running': Thousands Complete Final Mile Of Boston Marathon
On a cold and rainy day in Boston thousands gathered to finish what two bombs stole from them. A one-mile run traced the home-stretch of the Boston Marathon, giving spectators, runners and victims a chance at closure.
Stunned By Military Sex Scandals, Advocates Demand Changes
As the nation prepares to mark Memorial Day, outrage has been building on Capitol Hill and beyond over the military's failure to repair a system that has placed service members in more danger of sexual assault than of battlefield injury.
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Obama Forgets To Salute; Sparks Debate On Presidential Tradition
The presidential salute actually breaks with military decorum and was started by Ronald Reagan in 1981.
Meet London's Master Architects In Jell-0
London duo Sam Bompas and Harry Parr have made names for themselves with their wild, experimental food installations. From pineapple islands and banana vapors to re-creations of famous architectural monuments, their work playfully pushes the boundary of how we experience food.
Missouri Train Collision Injures 7, Collapses Overpass
Authorities said a Union Pacific train t-boned a Burlington Northern train. After a diesel fuel leak, one of the engines caught fire but firefighters were able to extinguish it.
One Hit Wonder? Another Anibal Sanchez No-Hit Bid Spoiled
The Tigers' Sanchez has been here before. This is the fourth one-hitter of his career. It was also the third time the Twins' Joe Mauer broke a no-hitter in the 9th inning.
'We Need Help Bad': 911 Calls Reveal Chaos In Tornado's Wake
The calls are harrowing and they offer a glimmer of the chaos and emotion that followed the storm.
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'Las Caras Lindas': To Be Black And Puerto Rican In 2013
The complex identities navigated by black Puerto Ricans play out in the music of hip-hop artist Tego Calderón and one of his inspirations, Ismael Rivera.
School Bus Fire Kills 15 Children In Pakistan
The bus caught fire when the driver tried to switch from using gasoline to natural gas. The driver fled the scene.
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Gals Who Grill: What Will It Take For Women To Man The Q?
The grill "is the one and only male-dominated appliance in America," says a researcher who recently crunched the numbers. He found that men are more than twice as likely as women to be the primary grillers at home. One reason? Grilling can feel like a form of recreation.
In India, More Women Are Playing Matchmaker For Themselves
With rising economic power, a new generation of Indian women is giving matchmaking a modern twist. While most Indian marriages are still arranged, single women are increasingly making their own choices, meeting potential mates via marriage-focused websites and companies that organize group outings.
Gnomes Crash Distinguished Garden Show In England
The contentious little creatures were allowed in the Chelsea Flower Show for the first time in its 100-year history. Their presence has been hotly debated, but celebrity-decorated gnomes will be sold for a cause.
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Obama Keeps Distance From Torture Debate, At Least For Now
President Obama banned enhanced interrogation techniques, but he's largely avoided discussing whether the tactic ever produced valuable information. He might not be able to avoid it forever: The CIA is preparing an official response to a report that concluded the techniques were worthless.
'Please, No More Clothes': Relief Groups Ask For Cash
As residents of Moore work toward recovery after Monday's deadly tornado, supplies are pouring in from across the country. Volunteers and relief organizations are sifting through everything from diapers to food and teddy bears. But the groups say what's really needed is the flexibility of money.
War Of Words: France Debates Teaching Courses In English
The French Parliament is at odds over a measure that allows French universities to teach in English. Those in favor say it will help attract more international students, while opponents fear it will marginalize the French language.
Court Rules That Arizona Sheriff Engages In Racial Profiling
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's department violated the rights of Latinos in its crackdown on illegal immigration, a federal judge says, issuing an injunction against the practice.
Toronto Mayor: 'I Do Not Use Crack Cocaine'
Rob Ford responded to a video that surfaced last week that The Toronto Star says appears to show him smoking the drug.
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Obama's Terrorism Fight Is Colored Gray, Not Black And White
If President Obama's newly recalibrated counterterrorism strategy demonstrates anything, it is his penchant for nuance.
