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Jesse Jackson says birther issue driven by racism

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, probably the most well known civil rights activist in the U.S., believes the birther issue against President Barack Obama is purely driven by racism and represents part of a wider scaling back of civil rights gains by black Americans.

Goldman plans rigorous self-examination: CEO

Goldman Sachs Group Inc , accused of fraud by the U.S. government, will undertake a rigorous self-examination, its CEO Lloyd Blankfein said at the investment bank's annual shareholder meeting on Friday.

Doctor queried in Michael Jackson death

Los Angeles police on Saturday again questioned Michael Jackson's doctor, while the family of the pop music icon ordered its own private autopsy two days after his death shocked fans around the world.

Family seeks answers in Michael Jackson's death

Michael Jackson's body will undergo a second autopsy in Los Angeles on Saturday after his family requested it to determine a cause for his death, the Rev. Jesse Jackson told the Associated Press today.

Ford profit target on track, to cut more if needed

Ford Motor Co's restructuring is on track to bring a profit as soon as 2011, without the need for emergency government bridge loans, executives told stockholders on Thursday at the automaker's annual meeting.

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