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The New York Times

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Is it time to go vegetarian?

Demetria L. Lucas
ESSAY - Horse meat might soon be slaughtered in the U.S. Are Americans at risk for eating a little horse with their beef? Highly improbable, but not impossible...
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The first lady's 10 best looks of 2012

Alexis Garrett Stodghill
SLIDESHOW - These, first lady Michelle Obama's 10 best looks of 2012, capture the innovative spirit, iconic taste, centered presence, and lively friendliness that have come to symbolize her tenure...
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Oprah announces breast cancer scare at recent 'O' magazine conference

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Oprah Winfrey announced at the annual conference of O magazine that she had experienced a breast cancer scare, shocking audience members including her best friend Gayle King.
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Venus and Serena Williams cover 'The New York Times Magazine'

Alexis Garrett Stodghill
“Belief and training" is the mantra for success recited by Venus Williams in the latest The New York Times Magazine cover story featuring the Williams sisters, tennis stars fresh off their Olympic medal wins.
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5 things Jay-Z can teach us about entrepreneurship

Lawrence M. Watkins
OPINION - Jay-Z’s career has many valuable lessons as it pertains to entrepreneurship. In many ways, his growth as a businessman makes him a perfect role model for today’s urban youth...
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Michelle Obama fights 'angry black woman' meme

Alexis Garrett Stodghill
OPINION - It is as though reporters are salivating at the idea that Michelle Obama must be 'angry' and hyper-masculine behind the scenes as a secret negative complement to her feminine public persona...
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Common makes NY Times best sellers list

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Rapper Common is now officially a NY Times Best Seller after fans turned out in droves to buy his book...
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NY judge blocks award to man cleared of rape

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NEW YORK (AP) - In awarding the money, the jury ruled last year that the city had violated his constitutional rights...
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New York Times names Rick Ross' 'Teflon Don' album of the year

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The Bawse beat out Taylor Swift's Speak Now (#2) and Kanye's highly regarded My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy that was ranked number #3...
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