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As Clinton fades, Obama begins to ready for race against McCainBEND, Ore. - Barack Obama began sketching the outlines of his expected presidential contest against Republican John McCain, saying the fall election will be more about specific plans and priorities than about questions of political ideology or patriotism. More » |
A different kind of 'Morehouse Man'ATLANTA - From his first day at Morehouse College - the country's only institution of higher learning dedicated exclusively to the education of black men - Joshua Packwood has been a standout. More » |
'Hillary Democrats' could be up for grabsWASHINGTON - With the racially tinged Democratic race drawing to an awkward close, Barack Obama and John McCain face the challenge of winning over "Hillary Democrats" - the white, working class voters who favored the former first lady over Obama. More » |
NYPD disciplines white cop who stopped black superiorNEW YORK - A white police officer was disciplined for acting "in a discourteous manner" when he confronted a black motorist who turned out to be one of the highest-ranking commanders in the New York City Police Department, an agency spokesman said last Saturday. More » |
Court lets apartheid suit againts U.S. biz proceedWASHINGTON ? The Supreme Court said Monday it cannot intervene in an important dispute over the rights of apartheid victims to sue U.S. corporations in U.S. courts because four of the nine justices had to sit out the case over apparent conflicts. More » |
Kerry files bill to take Mandela off terror listWASHINGTON ? Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., introduced legislation in the Senate last week to grant the secretary of state the authority to waive any travel restrictions on former South African President Nelson Mandela. More » |
Advocacy groups take aim at Google-Yahoo partnershipWASHINGTON ? An online advertising partnership between Yahoo Inc. and Google Inc. is facing opposition from consumer and civic groups that didn?t wait for an official deal announcement to voice their discontent. More » |
