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  • The new movie 'Lincoln' explores the last months of Abraham Lincoln's life and sheds light on prominent figures of the time. One lesser-known person is former slave Elizabeth Keckley. She became a close confidante to Mary Todd Lincoln. Host Michel Martin speaks with professor Clarence Lusane about Keckley's contributions to American history.
  • He's beginning to expand his political network by helping upstart progressive congressional candidates and state legislators, lending his fundraising prowess and national fame to boost their bids.
  • Upstaged by Donald Trump's "birther" jag, GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's message week marred by missteps, bad timing, big news
  • The renowned rapper has finally issued his seventh album — his first in 10 years. Here, he reflects on the early breakthroughs that earned him his living-legend status.
  • 99th Day of 2014 266 Days Remaining74 Days Until Summer BeginsSunrise 6:41Sunset 7:4012 Hours 59 MinutesMoon Rise 2:38pmMoon Set 3:31amMoon Phase 98 %This…
  • 99th Day of 2014 266 Days Remaining74 Days Until Summer BeginsSunrise 6:41Sunset 7:4012 Hours 59 MinutesMoon Rise 2:38pmMoon Set 3:31amMoon Phase 98 %This…
  • While the vodka is made and sold in Utah, officials in Idaho have decided its name and label might offend both Mormons and women.
  • Seventy-five years ago, Marian Anderson made history when she sang to crowd of 75,000 at the Lincoln Memorial. The Daughters of the American Revolution had denied her the use of Constitution Hall.
  • 15th Day of 2013 / 350 Remaining64 Days Until The First Day of SpringSunrise:7:23Sunset:5:159 Hours 52 Minutes of DaylightMoon Rise:6:45amMoon Set:…
  • Both President Obama and Mitt Romney have been criticized for not being approachable. Their campaigns have spent the last few months convincing Americans to like them. But in the battle for likability, Obama has one tool that Romney doesn't: beer.
  • The leading international AIDS conference returns to the U.S. after a 22-year hiatus. A lot has happened in the years since the conference was last here. Treatments have turned a disease with a near-certain death sentence into a disease that people can live with for decades. And there is evidence that the epidemic could be greatly slowed or even stopped.
  • Democrat Barack Obama is making a play for reliably Republican Virginia. Republican John McCain is looking to make gains in traditionally Democratic Pennsylvania. Colorado is also up for grabs in Tuesday's presidential race.
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