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Heather Ellis, seen at right with her mother, faces charges stemming from a 2007 checkout line dispute at a Missouri store. Full story
Race and ethnicity
The Daily Statesman
Court won’t hear complaint about Redskins name
Some Native Americans think the name of the NFL team is offensive. Full story
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Missing N.C. girl found dead
The 5-year-old’s mother is accused of offering her for prostitution. Full story
From Levi to Letterman: Sarah Palin’s rough year
Analysis: Former Alaska governer has endured a series of setbacks. Full story
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Census: Small cities lose luster in downturn
America's small cities are losing some of their traditional appeal to upwardly mobile families seeking wholesome neighborhoods, a stable economy and affordable living.
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Girl in prostitution-kid case found dead
Authorities in North Carolina say they have found the body of a 5-year-old girl who disappeared a week ago. The girl's mother is accused of offering her for prostitution.
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Ice addict aims for poles, Everest in one year
Green Week at msnbc.com kicks off with some inspiration from Eric Larsen, an explorer on a mission to become the first person to trek to the South Pole, North Pole and Mount Everest all in one year. The goal? To raise awareness about climate change.
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Gitmo detainees finally get day in court
In courtrooms barred to the public, dozens of terror suspects are pleading for their freedom from the Guantanamo Bay prison.
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Kuwaiti firm accused of defrauding U.S.
A Kuwaiti company has been charged with conspiring to defraud the U.S. in connection with multibillion-dollar contracts to feed American troops in Iraq, Kuwait and Jordan.
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Arrest at Walmart triggers charges of racism
Nearly three years after Heather Ellis switched checkout lines at a Missouri store and touched off what she calls a racially charged dispute, she faces a trial that could send her to prison for 15 years.
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Federal case threatens mosques
The organization that federal investigators say is a front for the Iranian government is the central source of funding for several Islamic centers and schools that likely will have to close.
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U.S. charities may not have a happy holiday
U.S. charities have weathered a significant drop in giving this year, and while they hope for a holiday miracle, a recent survey shows they will probably see a decrease in year-end generosity.
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Mass. immigrant tuition bill to get new push
Nearly three years after the Massachusetts House rejected a bill that would have allowed illegal immigrants to attend college at in-state tuition rates, lawmakers are revisiting the issue.
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