Breaking down black America
On the cold November night when President-elect Barack Obama declared victory, black America appeared perfectly unified. The vast majority of African Americans had supported Obama throughout his presidential bid, and in his election, the dreams of the Civil Rights Movement had finally been fulfilled. More »
GOP: Illegal immigrants taking minorities' jobs
WASHINGTON - Black lawmakers accused Republicans last week of trying to "manufacture tension" between African Americans and immigrants as Republican members of the House of Representatives argued in a hearing that more minorities would be working were it not for illegal immigration. More »
Eating disorders hit more than half million teens
CHICAGO - More than half a million U.S. teens have had an eating disorder but few have sought treatment for the problem, government research shows. The study is billed as the largest and most comprehensive analysis of eating disorders. More »
Against Libyas rebels, Gadhafi controls the skies
RAS LANOUF, Libya - Repeated airstrikes by Libyan warplanes on Monday illustrated the edge Moammar Gadhafi holds in his fight against rebel forces marching toward the capital: He controls the air. After pleading from the uprising's leaders, Britain and France began drafting a U.N. resolution for a no-fly zone in Libya that could balance the scales. More »
