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Apparently, critical race theory is a tough nut to crack. What does it mean exactly, and how has it affected Obama's policies?

Wells Fargo recently announced that it will be instituting a $7 monthly service fee for checking accounts in six eastern states, adding to the 23 states where the fee is already in place. There are a few ways to avoid this fee.

Since it exploded into the American consciousness earlier this week, Invisible Children's methodology has been much scrutinized, but ICC chief Louis Moreno Ocampo has defended has defended the campaign.

On Wednesday, evangelical leader Pat Robertson called for legalizing marijuana. Sounds odd, but plenty of conservatives before him have argued against the criminalization of cannabis.

It seems like Rihanna and Chris Brown can't go to the bathroom without someone leaking it to the press – but who could it be, and are they motivated by more than money?

The country that is perhaps most intimately connected with offering a haven for brutal (and unemployed) dictators is the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Turkey has proved itself to be Somalia's best friend, and may the only country in the world actively trying to make Somalia a better place.

Proposed federal congressional redistricting in New York City reinforces a demographic criticism that ties the north Brooklyn neighborhoods of Williamsburg and Greenpoint, as well as Queens' Astoria, with Manhattan's Upper East Side.

Today Apple released its latest tablet device--the new iPad--but while all of the improved features wooed bloggers, journalists and fans alike, one fact was left lingering in the minds of those that had closely followed the event: The name of the new iPad cuts against the grain of names previously given by Apple to its mobile devices.

With the new iPad hitting stores on March 16, tech geeks are sure to be rushing in their pre-orders. Referred to as the “post PC” device, the upcoming gadget packs full HD quality into a portable 9.7-inch screen.

Purim celebrates the deliverance of the Jews of ancient Persia from destruction.

Before Apple officially introduced the third version of the iPad, investors and customers were advised to pay attention because there were three keys to watch.

Some members of Ukraine's parliament, on a visit to Damascus, expressed solidarity with Assad as well as opposition to foreign intervention in the Middle Eastern country.

If Apple’s (Nasdaq: AAPL) iPad upgrade indeed comes with a boost to the long-term evolution (LTE) mode, wireless carriers whose systems are ready for it could benefit.

Despite efforts to sweep the South and revive his campaign, Georgia was the only state Newt Gingrich managed to win on Super Tuesday. Even so, the ex-House speaker made it clear he isn't going anywhere. Comparing himself to the race-winning tortoise from the famous children's fable, Gingrich said, I just take one step at a time.

Mitt Romney has won the 2012 Ohio Republican primary, passing Rick Santorum by an incredibly slim margin to take the state after a tight race between the two candidates. But what does the victory say about how Romney's campaign strategy appealed to voters in Ohio, and how many delegates the win will net him for Super Tuesday?

Before his death last week, conservative commentator Andrew Breitbart wrote a column criticizing President Barack Obama as a radical, which was published posthumously on his newly relaunched website.

With respect to Hitler and Nazism, the links to India and Hinduism were deeper and more profound.

While customers and investors need to wait a little more before Apple introduces its update to the iPad2, here are three key items to bear in mind.

After Rihanna tweeted a photo of rice cakes that many perceived as a racist attack on Chris Brown's girlfriend, Karrueche hit back.

Some of the audience members for Vladimir Putin’s tearful victory speech stood in line after the event to collect 300 rubles each.

Although specifics of Apple’s (Nasdaq: AAPL) iPad 3 introduction will be announced Wednesday, it’s not too early for investors to devise a strategy to benefit.

Only 8.6 percent of Greeks polled held a favorable view of the Germans (who, not coincidentally, happen to be Athens’ largest creditor).

President Obama had some strong words for Iran during his speech on Sunday, but was optimistic about the impact of continued economic sanctions. Reactions to his comments have been largely positive, although interpretations have varied greatly in both Israel and the United States.

The much beleaguered people of Greece have apparently turned the bulk of their anger upon Germany, the most powerful economy in Europe.

The stunning development was met with cautious optimism by the U.S., South Korea and China,

Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD), Intel’s smaller rival, said it will sever corporate ties with Abu Dhabi’s GlobalFoundries in a bid to recover independent status as a top chip designer.

India has enjoyed generally benevolent relations with the Jewish state.

The vain Italian Fascist and the modest, unassuming Indian ascetic got along extremely well and admired each other.