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INTERNATIONAL
| • | Obama Responds to New Yorker Cover
 United States - 7/22/2008
The candidate is now responding the cover, calling it an unsuccessful attempt at satire that will likely fuel misconceptions he has long battled over the course of his presidential campaign, reports CNN.com. Obama, however, attempted to downplay the toon | | • | Akon Trial Delayed
 United States - 7/22/2008
Akon - born Aliuane Badara Thiam - was due in court today but, the court date has now been delayed until August. | | • | Study shows blacks don't share similar views of world
 United States - 6/29/2008
John Bess, front left, relaxes with members of his family. A new survey of black Americans turns preconceptions on their head and reveals an immensely diverse group. | | • | Woman Gets Two Years for Aiding Nigerian Internet Check Scam (PC World)
 United States - 6/29/2008
Fiedler sent out US$609,000 worth of phony checks and money orders. When U.S. Secret Service agents investigating the case searched Fiedler's house, they found additional fake checks worth more than $1.1 million that she was preparing to send out. | | • | Jamaica's food crisis ...Backyard garden to the rescue
 Jamaica - 6/29/2008
Shirley Leslie kisses her plants which, she believes, helps them to grow. - Junior Dowie/Staff Photographer |
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ENTERTAINMENT
| • | Ciara Inks With Modeling Agency, Eyes Clothing Line
 United States - 6/29/2008
Wilhelmina will now focus on casting Ciara, who’s currently ending a print modeling run for Jay-Z's Rocawear line, in both clothing and fragrance campaigns, according to the singer. | | • | Barack Obama buzz sweeps through BET Awards
 United States - 6/25/2008
One attendee used fashion to show her support for Obama. Actress-comedian Kym Whitley, who revealed she'll be appearing in a small role in the upcoming "Transformers" sequel, donned a tight purple shirt that read 'Barack Obama 08' in glittery black letter | | • | KRS-One: The Teacher - The legendary rapper crusades against violence in America
 United States - 6/17/2008
Whether it was 1987's cult classic "Criminal Minded or the reggae-tinted "9mm Goes Bang" and "The Bridge is Over," his lyrical arsenal of hardcore, political and conscious rhymes has always been a testament to his diverse talent as a rapper. His gift of r | | • | Rock pioneer Bo Diddley dies at age 79
 United States - 6/3/2008
The legendary singer and performer, known for his homemade square guitar, dark glasses and black hat, was an inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, had a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, and received a lifetime achievement award in 1999 at the Gra | | • | Gary Dourdan won't go to jail for drug charges
 United States - 5/29/2008
"Once Gary completes 30 hours of a diversion program, his case will be entirely dismissed," lawyer Shawn Chapman Holley told The Associated Press in an e-mail. "There is no jail time involved." |
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SPORTS
| • | Africa's top athletes inducted in hall of fame
 United States - 5/1/2008
Ethiopia's twice Olympic 10,000m gold medallist Derartu Tulu took heart that such tributes would help inspire young athletes. "When we were young, we ran for pleasure. We achieved a lot through hard work and commitment without any significant prizes offer | | • | Hawks come crashing back to earth
United Kingdom - 1/27/2008
Some 6,000 Havant & Waterlooville fans attended the historic match | | • | Sheff Utd 2-1 Man City
 United Kingdom - 1/27/2008
The Championship side took the lead when Luton Shelton netted after Michael Ball was seemingly wrong-footed by the ball bobbling off a balloon in the box. | | • | New underdog role suits Serena
 United Kingdom - 9/1/2006
New underdog role suits Serena | | • | Jones back to best in Paris sprint
 France - 7/11/2006
Jones is enjoying her return to the athletics limelight. |
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