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Black diners say Steak 'n Shake didn't seat them

A black family from Detroit has filed a federal lawsuit accusing employees at a Steak 'n Shake restaurant in Anderson of denying them service because of their race.

DC-area gunman may have grievance against Marines

A gunman who fired shots at a Washington-area Marine Corps museum and is believed to be responsible for three similar incidents may have a grievance against the U.S. Marine Corps, the FBI said Friday.

Lawyer: 'No offer on table' for NFL great Taylor

Lawrence Taylor's lawyer said Thursday that there's no plea bargain in the works that would resolve the pro football great's rape case.

Foreclosure activity up across most US metro areas

The foreclosure crisis intensified across a majority of large U.S. metropolitan areas this summer, with Chicago and Seattle — cities outside of the states that have shouldered the worst of the housing downturn — seeing a sharp increase in fore

Obama appoints record number of gay officials

Less than halfway through his first term, President Barack Obama has appointed more openly gay officials than any other president in history.

NPR chief sorry over handling of Williams' firing

NPR's chief executive says she's sorry for how analyst Juan Williams' dismissal was handled — but not for firing him.

Study: Marshall graduates more African-Americans

A new study shows African-American students at Marshall University graduate at a higher rate than other schools around the country.

Dec. 30 sentencing set in Katrina fraud case

An Alabama woman is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 30 on charges she conspired to defraud the federal government by preying on Hurricane Katrina victims who needed their properties rebuilt.

Report faults state prisons' treatment of mothers

The number of women in America's state prisons has reached a record high, yet many states have inadequate policies for dealing with the large portion of them who have children or are pregnant, according to a new 50-state survey.

NPR axes, Fox defends Williams over Muslim remarks

I'm not a bigot, longtime news analyst Juan Williams said. Then he talked about getting nervous on a plane when he sees people in Muslim dress. Fair game for one of his employers, Fox News Channel, but a firable offense for the other, NPR.
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