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?Mississippi Burning? town gets black mayor

Philadelphia, Miss., declares independence from an ugly past. NBC?s Mark Potter reports.

New book spotlights black America in Obama era

"Family Affair: What it Means to be African American Today," a collection of short, autobiographical essays, attempts to dig beneath the euphoria that swept black America when Barack Obama became president to ask the question: What, if anything, actually changed?

LAPD: No cops fired over May Day melee

None of the Los Angeles police officers who pummeled demonstrators with batons and fired rubber bullets during a pro-immigration rally will be fired, officials said Tuesday.

The Grio: Anti-smoking bill will save lives

The new anti-smoking bill marks a monumental achievement in the fight against tobacco companies in the United States.

The Grio: When you're stuck in a food 'desert'

When most Americans think of food insecurity, they immediately think of famine in the developing world. But rarely do they think of food injustices happening in their own backyard.

Serena tops Venus again for third Wimbledon title (AP)

AP - Serena Williams beat her sister Venus 7-6 (3), 6-2 on Saturday for her third Wimbledon title and 11th Grand Slam championship.

Dodgers' Ramirez hitless in return from suspension (AP)

AP - Manny Ramirez is back in the big leagues, looking like a guy who missed 50 games. Returning from his suspension for violating baseball's drug policy, the Los Angeles slugger barely hit the ball out of the infield in the Dodgers' 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.

Armstrong takes early lead in Tour's first stage (AP)

AP - Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong has taken the early lead in the first-stage individual time trial of the Tour de France.

Reports: Turkoglu headed to Toronto Raptors (AP)

AP - Free agent Hedo Turkoglu will join the Toronto Raptors after spurning the Portland Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports.

Phil Jackson says he'll return to coach Lakers (AP)

AP - Phil Jackson will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, getting a clean bill of health following a record championship season.

Report: Clemens didn't test positive in 2003 (AP)

AP - Roger Clemens' lawyer says the pitcher was not among the more than 100 players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003.

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	Reader Question About Emotionless Love Making
	Beer Goggles Last Longer For Men Than For Women
	Reader Question - She Can't Stop Lying. What Do I Do?
	What Makes a Woman Sexy?

Money
	Can You Afford to Retire?
	Stocks: Is "Buy and Hold" Still Best?
	Stocks Tumble on Jobs News
	Vital Signs: Trade Gap Is Expected to Widen Again
	Why the Nasdaq Outperformed the Blue Chips

Health
	Predicting The Return Of Prostate Cancer: New Study Betters The Odds Of Success
	Prostate Cancer Patients Disease Free After Five Years Likely To Be Disease Free After 10 Years
	Prostate Cancer Screening Has Yet To Prove Its Worth, Researchers Say
	Selenium Intake May Worsen Prostate Cancer In Some, Study Reports
	New Approach For Treating Recurrent Prostate Cancer On The Horizon

Sports
	Sarah Palin announces she is stepping down
	One of Jackson's final rehearsals
	CFL player 'honors' Jackson
	Carl Lewis Brutalizes Anthem
	Hemingway's Final Days
	The dangers of mishandling fireworks
	The Latest on Michael Jackson

Vehicle News
	Chevy Malibu's Quantum Leap
	BMW's Z4 Gets Its Props
	Pontiac's Budget Porsche
	Mazda: More Miata for the Money
	Aston Martin's AAA Bond Rating

Lifestyle
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	How To: Hold Your Breath

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U.S. mortgage applications climb from 7-month low (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. mortgage applications climbed last week from a seven-month low, the Mortgage Bankers Association said on Wednesday, adding to emerging signs that the three-year housing market collapse may be abating.

Barter instead of using cash

This month's Frugal Sense winner uses her talents to barter for the items she wants or needs.

Great with credit, lousy with money

Credit scores are important, but having great scores doesn't mean you're doing everything right. If you fall for any of these 3 myths you could still get hurt.

'Lock in losses'? Go for it

Question: . I was laid off recently and want to roll over the substantial balance in my 401(k) into an IRA. But I don't know whether to do the rollover now and risk locking in losses or wait until the market recovers and then roll it over. What do you think? Steve, Wichita Falls, Texas

Top Stories

- Jermaine Jackson Talks Michael:

- Jackson shared bond with 'very dear friend Diana Ross'

- Duke U. Official Attempts to Sell 5-Year Old Son for Sex

- McDonald’s unveils a bigger burger

- Jackson memorial tentatively set for Tuesday in LA

- Naval Academy Professor Challenges Rising Diversity

- Williams Sisters to Meet Again After Contrasting Semifinal Wins

- Al Sharpton Busts A Move At Michael Jackson Memorial (PHOTOS)

- Debbie Rowe Not Kids' Biological Mother, Jackson Not Father, Arnold Klein Is: TMZ, US

- Jackson's 'Smooth' leaning move really was patented

- AP Exclusive: Insomniac Jackson begged for drug

- Minnesota Senator Al Franken: How His Vote Could Matter

- Mississippi's still fattest but Alabama closing in

- Obama Presents Bill to Create Consumer-Finance Watchdog

- WSJ: Michael Jackson Left His Father Out Of Most Recent Will

- Study Warns of Hazards for Elderly Using Walking Aids

- Justices Rule for White Firefighters in Bias Case

- Katherine Jackson Granted Temporary Guardianship, Files For Control Of Son's Estate

- Joe Jackson: Michael Will NOT Be Buried At Neverland

- Debbie Rowe: Michael Is Not Kids' Biological Dad, I Don't Want Them

- Report: Michael Jackson's Drug Cocktail Of Demerol, Dilaudid, Vicodin, Zoloft, Xanax...

- U. S. Supreme Court Uphold Section 5 of Voting Rights Act with no help from Clarence Thomas

- Michael Jackson Videos: The Best Of The Best

- Holyfield’s estate faces foreclosure again

- Creflo Dollar sued over devotional text messages

- Queen Latifah on ‘Ice Age,’ her new album and her past, private life

- AP: Cavs close to trade for Shaq

- How the Food Makers Captured Our Brains

- PoliticsNewly Released Tapes: Nixon Said Abortion Necessary "When You Have A Black And A White"

- President Cool Plays It Right

- Major Study Highlights Weight Differences Among 3-19 Year-olds With Type 1 And 2 Diabetes - 91% of African Americans were obese

- Commentary: NAACP agenda still 'radical' after 100 years

- THE PROBE: Experts Suspect Failure Of Signal System, Operator Error

- Sprawling exhibit puts imprint of African-Americans on display

- MLB must preserve civil rights legacy

- Offered: Free hip-hop tickets for getting an HIV test

- Beyonce open U.S. tour

- Argument with Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas started trouble with celebrity blogger

- SLIDESHOW: New Behind The Scenes White House Photos

- Making Home Affordable" Loan Modifications Hurt By Red Tape

- BusinessThe Worst Job Markets In America (SEE The Rankings)

- New map shows HIV rates highest in South

- Obama Signs Bill Regulating Tobacco

- Obama Announces Agreement With Drug Companies

- 'Cash-for-Clunkers' Bill Passes in Bid To Revive Car Sales

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