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Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Michigan State University researchers plan to use a $7.8 million grant from the Seattle-based Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to help African nations improve sustainable farming.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Pittsburgh Zoo: 2-year-old boy who fell into exhibit was killed by African wild dogs, not fall

Friday, March 23, 2012  Update Tuesday, March 27th. Traverse City woman and tour group escape Mali

Friday, October 14, 2011  US advisers to aid fight against infamous Lord's Resistance Army in central Africa, Obama says

Monday, August 22, 2011  World leaders say end is near for Gadhafi, urge him to surrender

Friday, April 22, 2011  Sen. John McCain says rebels fighting Gadhafi troops are his heroes during visit to east Libya

Tuesday, March 29, 2011  Analysis: War Obama described doesn't match the fight, which gives air cover to Libyan rebels

Monday, March 28, 2011  Libya's rebel forces closed in Monday on Moammar Gadhafi's hometown of Sirte.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  Except for Qatar, Arab nations that called for action against Gadhafi are missing in action

Thursday, March 24, 2011  Census shows higher-than-expected Hispanic growth reaching 50 million, now 1 in 6 Americans

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  Rate of coalition attacks on Libya is slowing; officials say US role to lessen in coming days

Sunday, March 20, 2011  Bombing effort called successful, but questions remain about whether it will force Gadhafi out.

Saturday, March 19, 2011  Updated with new story, photos. In the strikes, 112 Tomahawk cruise missiles were fired at more than 20 coastal targets to clear the way for air patrols to ground Libya's air force.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  Census figures show blacks returning to fast-growing economies in South in a reverse migration.

Monday, December 27, 2010  A leader of Somalia's Islamist insurgency threatened to attack America during a speech broadcast Monday.