World's tallest public intellectual

Kareem Abdul Jabbar is a lot more than an ex-jock.

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Giving incorrect answers

Independent Police Review Authority supervisor fired for independently reviewing the police.

Funny city names

In the proud tradition of "Normal Man Marries Oblong Woman" today's paper is headlined, "Purchase Attorney Accused of Bribery."

The prequel from Hell

New book suggests that Atticus Finch wasn't really Gregory Peck.

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