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Chicago will be site for Occupy’s Spring

February 29, 2012 By Teresa Albano

There's another springtime swirling here in Chicago: the rebirth of the Occupy movement.

Rev. Franklin Graham apologizes to President Obama for questioning his faith

February 29, 2012 By Joe Sims

Rev. Franklin Graham has issued an apology for questioning President Obama's faith. The evangelist son of Billy Graham in an interview on Morning Joe, when asked about the president's faith, repeatedly said, "I don't know, ask...

Is Ben & Jerry’s fortune cookie ice cream insulting or not?

February 29, 2012 By Susan Webb

Some doubt the fortune-cookie ice cream is really a problem, but others say it reflects how little most Americans know about Asian Americans.

U.S. report backs Steelworker warning on oil supply

February 29, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Now, the Steelworkers say, it's up to the government to do something about it.

First black actor to win an Oscar: Hattie McDaniel

February 29, 2012 By Joe Sims

Roles in film for African Americans at the time were almost exclusively as maids and servants. McDaniel excelled at appearing in such roles, for which she received wide criticism.