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More than two years have passed since Bernard Madoff was arrested for a massive Ponzi scheme which spanned 16 years and consumed roughly $20 billion in lost cash and nearly $65 billion in paper wealth

BEIRUT — Hezbollah's leader told his Shiite guerrilla group Wednesday to be prepared to invade northern Israel, a day after Israel's defense minister warned that the quiet along the tense border could

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt,- Ousted president has given up and wants to die in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh where he has been living since a popular uprising ended his rule, a Saudi official said

CAIRO — Hundreds of Libyans calling for the government's ouster clashed with security forces early Wednesday in the country's second-largest city as Egypt-inspired unrest spread to the country long ru

In a bold but smart move to stay ahead of competitors, Wal-Mart, the world's bigger department store chain, is seeking to buy Massmart - a major retailer with 263 stores in South Africa and 25 stores

"Chicago Retail Merchants Association poll finds Emanuel surpassing 50% margin": CRMA "has released findings from their fourth and final poll indicating that Rahm Emanuel will win next Tuesday's prima

"The future of a democratic Egypt": "As I watched Hosni Mubarak address the Egyptian people last week, I thought to myself, 'It didn't have to be this way.' In June 2005, as secretary of state, I arri

Prince William and Kate Middleton will take their first official trip as a married couple to Canada. The newlyweds will arrive on June 30 and tour the country until July 8. They'll visit Alberta, the

As we celebrate Egypt's newfound freedom, let's not forget those in the Middle East -- and in the U.S. -- who still struggle to live their lives freely. After all, true democracy can only exist when t

(AP) TEHRAN, Iran Clashes between Iranian police and hundreds of thousands of protesters wracked central Tehran on Monday as security forces beat and fired tear gas at opposition supporters hoping to

"My name is Malcolm. I'm 7 years old. I'm sending you this money because I don't think it's fair that gay people are not treated equally." That's the note we received recently along with a donation o

Nine-year-old Brisenia Flores was murdered in her home in Arivaca, Arizona in May 2009. She pleaded, “Please don’t shoot me,” right before she was shot — point blank, in the face — by a member of the

Make up your mind to be successful!! You become what you believe! If you think you can you will, if you think you can't you won't! Business Opportunity Call w/ Erika McQueen 9 pm E

--David Rogers: 'Long on tough choices, short on final answers, President Obama's new budget went to Congress today in what many hope is only an opening bid before he and Republicans come to the table

Slave Songs of the United States, has a publication date of 1867 and contains a collection of 136 plantation songs. Could this be the first book of African-American spirituals ever published? HIST

Vermelle "Bunnie" Rodriguez, director of the Gullah Museum in Pawley's Island, tells us about the Africanisms in the Gullah/Geechee and African-American culture represented through language and manner

AFRICAN SPIRITUALS The tunes and the beats of negro spirituals and Gospel songs are highly influenced by the music of their actual cultural environment. It means that their styles are continuously changing. The very first negro spirituals were inspired by African music even if the tunes were not f

Acknowledging your child's feelings The key to helping your child feel understood is to acknowledge his feelings. Follow these steps to get more in tune with your child: •Label the feeling: For y

Will Senators Graham and Schumer Commit to Immigration Reform this Time Around? This week, Politico reported on the on-again off-again relationship between Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Chuck Sc

Friday, February 11, 2011 Blaming others for one’s own faults is a human condition that goes back to the book of Genesis. It’s so prevalent that when someone accepts responsibility for his or her act

Another day, another beauty study designed to make women feel bad about getting older. Researchers at Japanese skincare brand SK-II conducted a study with Fukui University and claim to have pinpointed

Motivational Tip: Do you have stamina?? Be honest! Do you start things and never finish? You cannot conquer what you will not confront. Health Tip: A poor diet is the primary cause for poor health. W

Fri, February 11, 2011 -- 8:57 AM ET ----- The Egyptian military appeared to assert its leadership Friday amid growing indications that President Hosni Mubarak was yielding all power. A Western di

Prostate Cancer: To Treat or Not To Treat? Boston, MA (February 4, 2011) -- Two hundred thousand men are faced with this question every year and there is no set answer. Men and their families must

Actress Angela Bassett is on the cover of the March 2011 issue of Essence Magazine, and was recently honored at their Fourth Annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon. At 52 years old, spectators agree