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In Memphis, Debate over a White Representative

White congressman Steve Cohen represents Tennesse's 9th District. Recently, some African-American ministers have taken aim at Cohen for his support of hate-crimes legislation — implying that a white congressman should not be representing the district.

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Protesters Call for Justice for Jena 6

Civil rights protesters argue Jena, La., school and law enforcement officials are dealing out harsh justice to the African-American teens for a schoolyard fight while overlooking their white counterparts who hung nooses to intimidate the black teens.

Protesters Call for Justice for Jena 6

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Race

'Jena Six' Case Prompts Mass Demonstrations

The streets of Jena, La., overflow with demonstrators rallying around the "Jena Six." Six black teens in the town face criminal charges for their role in the beating of a white student at the local high school last December.

'Jena Six' Case Prompts Mass Demonstrations

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Race

Rally in Jena, La., Protests Students' Treatment

Thousands of protesters are descending on the small Louisiana town of Jena for a rally in support of six black teenagers jailed for a December schoolyard fight with a white classmate. Activists accuse local prosecutors of being unfairly harsh on the black teens.

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Election 2008

Iowa First Stop for Thompson's Presidential Bid

Now that Fred Thompson has declared that he's really running for president, the former Tennessee Republican senator and actor faces a more specific challenge. He needs to win over voters in the early primary states such as Iowa, where he made his first campaign stop.

Iowa First Stop for Thompson's Presidential Bid

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Election 2008

Fred Thompson Kicks Off Campaign in Iowa

Having finally announced his presidential candidacy, Fred Thompson begins a four-state campaign swing in Iowa, a key primary state. The actor and former senator was on everyone's mind during Wednesday night's Republican debate in New Hampshire — which Thompson skipped.

Fred Thompson Kicks Off Campaign in Iowa

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The '08 Candidates' First Campaign

'Outsider' Image Worked Before for Thompson

In 1994, Fred Thompson, a longtime lobbyist, exchanged his business suits for a plaid shirt and a red pickup truck. His new, folksy "outsider" image won over Tennessee voters and gained him a U.S. Senate seat in his first political campaign.

'Outsider' Image Worked Before for Thompson

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Highlander Celebrates 75 Years of Social Activism

Though its name may not be well known, Tennessee's Highlander Center, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this weekend, was central to the training of many of the country's best-known civil rights heroes between the mid-1950s and early '60s, including Rosa Parks.

Highlander Celebrates 75 Years of Social Activism

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Election 2008

Thompson Visit Teases Iowa's Republican Voters

Former senator and actor Fred Thompson, an undeclared Republican presidential hopeful, did not take part in the Aug. 11 Iowa straw poll. The state's caucuses begin the nominating process in January. Will Thompson's decision hurt him in the Hawkeye State if he officially enters the race?

Thompson Visit Teases Iowa's Republican Voters

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N.C. Town Plagued by Troubles Fights to Rebuild

For a small town, Spruce Pine has had more than its fair share of problems, from hurricanes to an economic drought, and now a fire that gutted its downtown. As businesses and jobs leave town, some wonder whether Spruce Pine will survive at all.

N.C. Town Plagued by Troubles Fights to Rebuild

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Election 2008

Fred Thompson Mum on GOP Presidential Bid

Fred Thompson has not appeared in a Republican presidential debate, has spent relatively little money, and has not even announced his candidacy. But the actor and former U.S. Senator from Tennessee is among the leaders in every poll of GOP voters. But how long is too long to wait?

Fred Thompson Mum on GOP Presidential Bid

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Copper a Rich — and Risky — Draw for Thieves

With copper fetching higher and higher prices on the international commodities market, copper thefts have been on the rise across the country. Thieves steal the metal for resale to recyclers, and they'll look anywhere — from air conditioning units on private homes, to electrical substations --with sometimes deadly results.

Copper a Rich — and Risky — Draw for Thieves

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Technology

Zappos Proves Shoes Do Sell Online

In just a few years, Zappos, the online shoe store, has earned a fanatical following and become the Internet's biggest shoe seller. That defies the conventional wisdom that consumers won't buy things they can't try on first.

Zappos Proves Shoes Do Sell Online

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Election 2008

Latinos Courted by Democrats Vying for President

Democratic presidential candidates descended on the National Association of Latino Elected Officials conference in Florida, courting voters disaffected by the immigration debate in Washington. In 2004, President Bush won more than 40 percent of the Hispanic vote in his re-election bid. But during last year's mid-term elections, there was a decided shift among Latinos, away from the Republicans.

Latinos Courted by Democrats Vying for President

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