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Growing college football player protest demands NCAA reforms
October 10, 2013Though many college athletes live in poverty, a protest by National Collegiate Athletic Association football players is quietly spreading across the nation.
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Today in Latino History: Cuba declares independence from Spain
October 10, 2013The revolt was led by Carlos Manuel de Céspedes. Céspedes, himself a plantation owner, freed his slaves and invited them to join the rebellion.
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Dog poop and hipsters rated higher than GOP-run House
October 10, 2013Voters surveyed also put hemorrhoids, toenail fungus, potholes, and zombies on the list of things they liked better than Congress.
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More than 200 arrested at immigration rights rally in D.C.
October 9, 2013The protests show that immigration reform supporters are prepared to continue the battle until the House leadership puts the immigration bill up for a vote.
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Obama picks full-employment advocate Yellen to head Federal Reserve
October 9, 2013President Obama has nominated Janet Yellen, Federal Reserve vice chair, to run the Federal Reserve, the most important central bank in the world.
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