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December 31 *The birth of Odetta is marked on this in 1930. She was an African-American singer, song writer and Civil Rights activist. Odetta Holmes was born in Birmingham, Ala. Her father, Reube

December 31 Donna Summer was born on this date in 1948. She is an African-American singer, songwriter, and artist. Born in the Dorchester community of Boston, she was born LaDonna Adrian Gaines,

As the U.S. experiences its highest unemployment levels in a generation and news reports document the desperation of some native-born workers who are unable to find steady work, we must ask the questi

Baby illness myths—busted The right information can help keep your baby healthy and alert you to potential problems. Here, we set the record straight on two common myths about illness. Myth #1:

This month, a British government report admitted that one of the major rationales for invading Iraq -- the claim that Saddam could deploy WMDs in 45 minutes -- probably came from a cab driver. Had the

The Nigerian government announced a probe on Saturday into the attempted attack by its national on a U.S. passenger plane. In a statement, the government authorized the security department to take st

Helen Folasade Adu, OBE, (born 16 January 1959), better known as Sade (pronounced /shah-DAY), is a British Nigerian singer-songwriter, composer, and record producer. She first achieved success in the

TEHRAN, Iran – The body of the nephew of Iran's opposition leader — slain in the deadliest day of anti-government protests in months — disappeared from a hospital Monday, and security forces detained

URUMQI, China – Relatives made a last-minute plea for mercy Monday for a Briton scheduled to be executed in China for drug smuggling after visiting the man whom they say may be mentally ill. Akmal Sh

NEW YORK – Holiday shoppers spent a little more this season, according to data released Monday, giving merchants some reason for cheer. The spending bounce means retailers managed to avoid a repeat o

KARACHI, Pakistan – A suicide bombing targeting a Shiite Muslim procession in Pakistan's largest city of Karachi killed 25 people and wounded dozens more Monday, as Shiites across the country marked t

In 2009, Rihanna proved she was still a musical force with her angsty, kaleidoscopic album Rated R. She drove home another point too: That she isn't always interested in wearing clothes. Sometimes she

Matthew and Tina Knowles Getting a Divorce Tina and Matthew Knowles are finally calling it quits. Since this news hit the streets, the Knowles figured it was time for a statement to be released to t

For the lovers --- Mtume (pronounced em-tu-may) was a funk and soul group that had several R&B hits in the 1980s. Its founder, percussionist James Mtume, previously played with Miles Davis in the 197

NEW YORK, NY -- Putting your job hunt on the back burner until after New Year's? That could be a big mistake! December is actually a great time to reinvigorate your hunt. Each industry has its own bus

Your hot flashes could fry an egg and you're drowning in night sweats. But you're too scared to try hormone replacement therapy. Some doctors believe that HRT may be safer than previously thought. Her

A late-night vote along party lines allows abortion coverage to stand in health care reform. Working into the night Sunday and early Monday morning, Senate Democrats inched closer to passing health c

You've been an incredible part of this movement this year. So some volunteers got together and helped us make a holiday video, just for you. You can watch it here: http://my.barackobama.com/holi

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry has died, one day after suffering serious injuries upon falling out of the back of a pickup truck in what authorities describe as a domes

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For most children, getting vaccines simply means the pain of getting a shot. Although pain is to some extent unavoidable, there are a few things worth trying in older children. Blowing away the pai

December 20 On this date in 1870, Benedict College was established in Columbia, S.C, one of over 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in America. Originally Benedict Institute, it

Allen University in South Carolina is celebrated on this date. Allen University is one of more than 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the United States. Established by the Africa