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Written by Jesse Washington, AP National Writer

Published: 13 October 2014

 

Is the mother asking to be paid for the difficulties that many black folks — and white parents of adopted black children — deal with for free?

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Written by Marilynn Marchione, AP Chief Medical Writer

Published: 13 October 2014

 

Even in the United States, with the best conditions and protective gear available, mistakes can happen that expose more people to the deadly virus

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Written by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar and Jennifer Agiesta, Associated Press

Published: 13 October 2014

 

The poll found the biggest financial concerns were among people with so-called high-deductible plans that require patients to pay a significant share of their medical bills each year before insurance kicks in

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Published: 11 October 2014

 

In the United States, young black men are 21 times more likely to be shot dead by police than young white men      

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Written by Jim Salter, Jeff Roberson, Associated Press

Published: 10 October 2014

 

The shooting death of Vonderrit Myers spurs fresh protests against police     

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Written by Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

Published: 10 October 2014

 

Under pressure, one month from Oregon Governor's race, Hayes admits she married an 18-year old immigrant for cash in 1997     

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Written by Jim Salter, Associated Press

Published: 09 October 2014

 

Syreeta Myers said her son was holding a sandwich when he was killed, and that he wasn't armed

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Written by Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

Published: 08 October 2014

 

Duncan developed symptoms days after arriving in Dallas from Liberia     

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Written by Josh Lederman, Associated Press

Published: 07 October 2014

 

Vice-president made two verbal blunders that upset allies in as many days  

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Written by Jazelle Hunt, NNPA Washington Correspondent

Published: 07 October 2014

 

The largest teachers union, the National Education Association, issued report with similar conclusions