Swedish papers limit web comments to stem racism

STOCKHOLM (AP) - The decisions follow a debate raised after the July 22 terror attacks in Norway that left 77 people dead about the harsh words and racism that flourishes among some anonymous commentators on the Internet...

Postal Service considers cutting 120,000 jobs

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WASHINGTON (AP) - Congressional approval would be needed for either step and both could be expected to face severe opposition from postal unions which have contracts that ban layoffs...

'Awkward Black Girl' web series is clicking

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theGRIO REPORT - In a world where we rarely see young African-American lead characters in comedic roles that aren't stereotypical, 'Awkward Black Girl' can feel like a breath of fresh air....

Comcast launches low-cost Internet for low-Income families

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Comcast is tapping into its altruistic side a little bit and deploying a brand-new service tier, one that's designed to bring the Internet to families that would otherwise be unable...

YouTube use explodes, and minorities lead the way

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Seven in 10 American adults online are using video sharing sites such as YouTube, with minority users leading the way, according to a report by the Pew Internet & American Life Project...

'Watch the Throne': Subject to too much hype?

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OPINION - When engaging in conversation of 'epicness' about an album that has yet to hit bootleggers or legal distributors alike, one can only wonder...

Is 'planking' harmless fun or fundamentally bad?

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Pharrell joins new Karmaloop TV

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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Rapper-producer Pharrell Williams is expanding his focus to include a new cable TV network aimed at the online generation...

Newspapers, websites lacking diversity in sports

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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Some 320 websites and newspapers that belong to Associated Press Sports Editors slightly improved their racial hiring practices last year...

More black couples are clicking through online dating

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theGRIO REPORT - As online dating sites continue to increase their user population, African-Americans are using the Internet to find true love...

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Swedish papers limit web comments to stem racism

Postal Service considers cutting 120,000 jobs

'Awkward Black Girl' web series is clicking

Comcast launches low-cost Internet for low-Income families

YouTube use explodes, and minorities lead the way

'Watch the Throne': Subject to too much hype?

Pharrell joins new Karmaloop TV

Newspapers, websites lacking diversity in sports

More black couples are clicking through online dating

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