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January 17, 2010
BOSTON (AP) - His agenda at risk, President Barack Obama fought Sunday to save a struggling Democratic U.S. Senate candidate…
January 17, 2010
From Newsweek: In the last week, we have been deeply moved by the heartbreaking images of the devastation in Haiti:
January 17, 2010
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) -- Senegal is offering free land to Haitians wishing to 'return to their origins' following this week's…
January 17, 2010
GREENWOOD, S.C. (AP) -- An autopsy conducted Sunday showed Adams had an enlarged heart, a condition Kelley-Clark said can often…
January 17, 2010
VIDEO - TheGrio's Marlie Hall speaks to homeless earthquake victims who can see and smell food -- but cannot afford…
January 17, 2010
"You see what we've become," says Herold Joseph, who was born and raised in a middle-class enclave in Port-au-Prince. "The…
January 17, 2010
VIDEO - Haitian-born rapper Wyclef Jean spoke out Saturday in defense of his foundation after charity screening groups raised concerns…
January 16, 2010
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Groups that screen charities are raising doubts about the organization backed by Haitian-born rapper Wyclef Jean...
January 15, 2010
VIDEO - It's 10-year-old Galdenia's first time out of her country Haiti. However, her trip to Santo Domingo is no…
January 15, 2010
VIDEO - Economic indicators were mixed this week as year-end reports provide new data and revised trends for retail, small…
January 15, 2010
From The New York Times - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she would visit Haiti…
January 15, 2010
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) -Tiger Woods plans to help with relief efforts in earthquake-ravaged Haiti by supporting groups providing resources to…
January 15, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) - Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas pleaded guilty Friday to carrying a pistol without a license in DC,…
January 15, 2010
From Think Progress Right wing radio talker Rush Limbaugh has received considerable criticism for politicizing the earthquake in Haiti this
January 15, 2010
From The Wall Street Journal - Getting Obama to write an essay about the Haiti tragedy is a coup for…
January 15, 2010
Denver Public Schools experienced widespread backlash after announcing that it would serve fried chicken and collard greens in honor of…
January 15, 2010
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Black supporters rejected the idea that Reid no longer deserved their support, saying he has already…
January 15, 2010
VIDEO - A stench of death lingered over Port-au-Prince, where countless bodies remained unclaimed in the streets...
January 15, 2010
BOSTON (AP) - His health care bill at stake, President Obama plans a weekend trip to Massachusetts to campaign for…
January 15, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) - The botched federal response to Katrina is the standard by which emergency responses are measured, and presidents…