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African Americans more financially confident, but underserved

By Blake Ellis-CNN Money
 Blake Ellis  While the average African American is feeling more financially secure, many still feel neglected by the financial industry, new research shows.

Apple grilled about tax havens

By Chris Isidore-CNN Money
Apple executives defended the company's tax strategy on Capitol Hill Tuesday, claiming that it pays one of the highest effective tax rates of any major corporation.

'DWTS' takes moment to honor Oklahoma tornado victims

By Breeanna Hare-CNN
"Dancing With the Stars" went on with the show on Monday night, but not without acknowledging the devastation a tornado had just caused in Oklahoma.

Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio join 'X Factor'

By Breeanna Hare-CNN
CNN  Simon Cowell's "X Factor" is back at full capacity.

'Gilmore Girls' reunion? Someday, someday, maybe

By Katie McLaughlin-CNN
 Lauren Graham's favorite "Gilmore Girls" scenes to shoot were the show's famed Friday night dinners.

Indian acid attack victim fights for justice

By Sumnima Udas-CNN
At 17, Sonali Mukherjee had everything going for her. She was a beautiful, intelligent and ambitious young woman, dedicated to excelling in her studies.

New controversy over video of Gaza boy's death 13 years ago

By Michael Schwartz and Elise Labott -CNN
   As Jamal al-Durrah washes his son Mohammad's tombstone in a Gaza graveyard, he fears that the boy's spirit rests uneasy.

Obama: Americans stand with Oklahoma for 'as long as it takes'

By CNN Political Unit
Describing the tornado that swept across Oklahoma plains as "one of the most destructive storms in history," President Barack Obama said Tuesday the state "needs to get everything it needs right away" to recover from th