Obama Back to Work on Afghanistan, Jobs and Health

President Barack Obama will have scant time to rest up from his eight-day Asia trip.

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Black Astronauts Conquering the Final Frontier

Orthopedic surgeon Robert Satcher put his considerable skills to work, repairing a robotic arm on NASA’s International Space Station.

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Ebony Magazine's Latest Celebrates Black Power

"We showcased a wide range of intriguing people who'll undoubtedly surprise and engage our audience,” says Linda Johnson Rice.

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Long-Awaited Senate Health Care Bill Unveiled

The $849 billion measure is designed to remake the nation's health care system, relying on cuts in future Medicare spending to cover costs.

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Judge: Corps' Negligence Caused Katrina Flooding

A federal judge ruled the Army Corps' shoddy oversight of the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet led to the flooding of New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward.

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Report: Dad Shot Son After Sex Abuse Accusation

Michigan authorities filed a first-degree murder charge Wednesday against Jamar Pinkney Sr. in the shooting death of his son.

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The Pressure's On: BLF Walks Congress' Halls

Representatives from the groups comprising Black Leadership Forum are fanning out in Washington, D.C.

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Black Activists Blast Breast Cancer Guidelines

“I’m pissed, pissed, pissed, pissed,” journalist Rene Syler said in her video blog, “Good Enough Mother.”

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Barbour's Proposal on Merging HBCUs Met with Ire

“Every time the money is tight, they look at cutting money for our colleges or merging,” said Democratic state Sen. David Jordan.

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Body Believed to Be Missing Girl Found

The short, tragic life of Shaniya Davis is one that too many youths in America face each day, children advocates say.

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Obama Haters' Latest Gripe? His Bow

Obama's gesture it appeared to be well within protocol guidelines that the State Department issues for foreign service officers.

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New Advice on Mammograms Starts Raging Debate

The government task force also said breast self-exams do no good and women shouldn't be taught to do them.

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Sniper's Son: 'I am My Own Man'

Striking an almost defensive chord, Lindbergh Williams told reporters, "I am the son of the D.C. sniper, but not him."

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