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New book details roots of African American cuisineYou are what you eat, the saying goes, but for culinary historian Jessica B. Harris, you are also what your ancestors ate. In her new book, "High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America," Harris traces the history of African American eating, from the open-air markets of 16th century Western Africa to the Food Network's hit show, "Down Home with the Neelys." More » |
'Birther' claims force GOP leaders to take a standWASHINGTON - It's the conspiracy theory that won't go away. And it's forcing Republican officials and presidential contenders to pick sides: Do they think Barack Obama was born outside the United States and disqualified to be president? More » |
