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Retirement

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Black Americans retiring earlier, with less savings

Sharon Epperson, CNBC.com
CNBC - A new study released Tuesday by Prudential finds African-Americans retire earlier than the general population on average, despite significantly lower retirement savings...
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A Seattle Police SWAT vehicle leaves the scene of a search for suspect, who shot and killed four police officers the day before, may have fled November 30, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. Police are still searching for Maurice Clemmons, a suspect who allegedly shot and killed four police officers at a coffee shop November 29. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

Seattle chief retires amid use of force order

Gene Johnson, Associated Press
SEATTLE (AP) - Seattle Police Chief John Diaz retired Monday as his department faces a court order involving use of force by officers...
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Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) (C) speaks to members of the press as he arrives at the weekly Senate Democratic Policy Luncheon at the U.S. Capitol January 29, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Senate Democrats gathered at the luncheon to discuss Senate Democratic agendas. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Lautenberg says he will retire, paving way for Booker run

Andrew Taylor, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) -The 89-year-old lawmaker is the last remaining veteran of World War II in the Senate and has been elected easily five times but was facing a likely challenge from charismatic Newark Mayor Cory Booker...
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Toni Braxton wants to play a lesbian on film

Chris Witherspoon
theGRIO VIDEO - During an interview with theGrio, eight-time Grammy winner Toni Braxton revealed that she is officially retiring from recording music, and hopes to play a lesbian in a movie...
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Linebacker Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens is introduced before playing against the New England Patriots at M&T Bank Stadium on September 23, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Ray Lewis to retire after playoffs

Associated Press
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) - The star linebacker told the team 'This will be my last ride'...
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Comedian Katt Williams poses at the 'Comic Relief 2006' show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace November 18, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The benefit was held to help families in the Gulf Coast affected by Hurricane Katrina. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

'Katt Williams is definitely not retiring,' reps say

Marquise Francis
theGRIO REPORT - Just four days after announcing his retirement from stand up comedy on a street corner in Seattle, comedian Katt Williams is changing his tune, according to TMZ...
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Retired RB Tomlinson moves into broadcasting

Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) - Recently retired running back LaDainian Tomlinson is moving quickly into his second career...
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Paralyzed player retires as 'Buc for Life'

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Eric LeGrand whose dream was to become a NFL player were cut short after he severely injured while playing for Rutgers University as a junior...
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Tomlinson retires after 11 NFL seasons

Bernie Wilson, Associated Press
SAN DIEGO (AP) — LaDainian Tomlinson has signed a one-day contract with the San Diego Chargers and announced his retirement after a brilliant 11-year NFL career...
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'Sugar' Shane Mosley retires

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NEW YORK (AP) - Boxer 'Sugar' Shane Mosley is retiring, ending a career in which he won titles in three different weight classes, beat Oscar De La Hoya twice and never was knocked out...
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