| Chile's Transfer Of Power Complicates Recovery |
| Chile is on the verge of a political transition. Outgoing President Michelle Bachelet is trying to preserve her reputation after the earthquake, while the president-elect, Sebastian Pinera, is trying to establish his reputation as a man who can rebuild the damaged country. |
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| Centuries-Old Shipwrecks Found In Baltic Sea |
| The 12 unusually well-preserved wrecks were found in a 30-mile-long corridor by a gas company building an underwater pipeline between Russia and Germany. Experts say the oldest wreck probably dates back to medieval times and could be up to 800 years old. |
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| Sebelius Challenges Insurers To Support Health Overhaul |
| Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said insurers should drop their opposition to health overhaul and instead help fix a broken system, marked by spiraling costs and a lack of consumer choice. |
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| Proposed Set Of Academic Standards Unveiled |
| The blueprint released by a group of governors and school superintendents lays out what students should be learning in math and English every year from kindergarten through high school. The plan is part of a push to iron out the jumble of state standards and raise expectations for American schools. |
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| Wholesale Inventories Dip, Sales Rise In January |
| Inventories dropped 0.2 percent, while sales increased for a 10th consecutive month, up a solid 1.3 percent. Economists hope the steady rise in sales will prompt more inventory restocking, triggering increased factory production and providing support for the fledgling economic recovery. |
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| Powerful Catholic Quietly Shaping Abortion, Health Bill Debate |
| As the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' point man on abortion, Richard Doerflinger has emerged as a major player in the health care debate, one likely to play a pivotal role in the outcome. |
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| Few Democratic Governors Are Safe |
| The president's party typically loses about a half-dozen seats in midterm elections. With 37 governorships at stake this year, that may mean bad news for the Democrats. |
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| BofA To End Overdraft Fees On Debit Cards |
| Customers who try to make debit card purchases without enough money in their accounts to cover the transaction will be denied at the cash register. For ATM transactions, those who try to withdraw more than their balance will first have to agree to pay a $35 overdraft fee. |
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| Six World Vision Aid Workers Killed In Pakistan |
| Police say 10 suspected militants armed with assault rifles and a homemade bomb attacked the offices of the Christian aid group helping earthquake survivors in a small town in the country's northwest. Four people were wounded. |
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| Fear Of Taliban Hinders U.S. Efforts In Marjah |
| U.S. Marines are now trying to build relationships with local people after gaining ground in the southern Afghanistan area of Marjah. But after two years of Taliban control, the group's presence is still deeply felt — especially the threats sent in "night letters" to those who cooperate with foreigners. |
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| The Middle Passage |
| During the Middle Passage, African slaves endured grueling conditions as they traveled to an unknown fate in the Americas. They slept below the deck on un-sanded plank floors without fresh air or light. Amazingly, most slaves survived this taxing journey but faced a lifetime of forced servitude. The Middle Passage originally appeared on About.com African-American History on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 03:00:49.Permalink | Comment | Email this |
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| Sarah Vaughan |
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| Open House Weekend at the Hunterfly Road Houses in New York |
| Four mid-19th century houses, known as the Hunterfly Road Houses, have become an important part of a New York City neighborhood. In 1968, the Weeksville Heritage Foundation acquired the homes and they are part of the National Register of Historic Places. The homes were part of the Weeksville community, a neighborhood of free African Americans. After 40 years of planning, the foundation is finally breaking ground on a project that will educate the public about the Weeksville community.Open House Weekend at the Hunterfly Road Houses in New York originally appeared on About.com African-American History on Friday, October 9th, 2009 at 10:16:41.Permalink | Comment | Email this |
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| Marian Anderson: An Accidental Civil Rights Advocate |
| Despite singer Marian Anderson's reluctance to become involved in racial issues and the civil rights movement, her presence in the music world inevitably led to the breakdown of racial barriers. One of Anderson's most significant contributions was her performance at the Metropolitan Opera House, which made her the first African American to perform there. Marian Anderson Quotes Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, Carl Van Vechten Collection.Marian Anderson: An Accidental Civil Rights Advocate originally appeared on About.com African-American History on Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 at 03:00:17.Permalink | Comment | Email this |
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| Bessie Smith: Empress of the Blues |
| Bessie Smith, often referred to as the Empress of the Blues, was known for her amazing classical blues style. She was one of the most popular blues singers during the 1920s, but when the Great Depression hit she had to revamp her style. Just as she was making a comeback with a more modern repertoire, her life was tragically cut short. Photo courtesy of Library of Congress, Carl Van Vechten Photograph Collection.Bessie Smith: Empress of the Blues originally appeared on About.com African-American History on Monday, October 5th, 2009 at 03:00:52.Permalink | Comment | Email this |
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| Satchel Paige |
| Satchel Paige was considered one of the greatest pitchers in the history of the Negro leagues. He could draw a crowd and pitch a no hitter. He was entertaining, talented, and always on the move to the team that offered the most money. Despite his unreliability, he was a highly desirable player and teams were willing to take the chance of his departure just to have him on the team.Satchel Paige originally appeared on About.com African-American History on Friday, October 2nd, 2009 at 03:00:07.Permalink | Comment | Email this |
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| Muhammad Ali |
| Muhammad Ali was a symbol of black pride and defiance during the 1960s. He was outspoken and boastful, and as his professional boxing career progressed, it became clear why he was called "the greatest"--his speed, his footwork, and his ability to take a punch were unmatched. Quotes from Muhammad Ali Photo by Getty Images.Muhammad Ali originally appeared on About.com African-American History on Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 at 03:00:38.Permalink | Comment | Email this |
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| W.C. Handy: The Father of the Blues |
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| Hiram Revels: America's First Black Senator |
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| Maria Stewart |
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