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Mitt Romney speaks at the NAACP annual convention Wednesday in Houston.

Romney Absorbs Boos, Tells NAACP That Democrats Have Failed Blacks

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney didn't expect a warm embrace at the NAACP annual convention in Houston. And he didn't get one. But despite sustained booing over his vow to repeal "Obamacare," he scored some points in his speech to the nation's oldest civil rights group.

Released last month, <em>La Voix de la Révolution</em> is a new compilation of songs by Sory Kandia Kouyaté, who died in 1977.

Sory Kandia Kouyaté: Guinea's Voice Of Revolution

Banning Eyre says a new compilation showcases one of the finest singers Africa has ever produced — and one who might have been an international star had he lived a few years longer.

Hyungsoo Kim brought his sons Woosuk (left) and Whoohyun to California from Korea so the boys could get an American public-school education. In "goose families," one parent migrates to an English-speaking country with the children, while the other parent stays in Korea.

Korean Families Chase Their Dreams In The U.S.

A public school in Los Angeles has become a magnet for Korean families who want their kids to learn English while escaping the intense rigor of the Korean school system. In the U.S., they move from school district to school district, cherry-picking the best schools as their kids rise through the grades.

Maxima Guerrero and Daniel Rodriguez canvass for votes in Phoenix. Rodriguez moved to the U.S. with his mother when he was a child, and is undocumented. "The best thing I can do now," he says, "is organize those that can [vote], and make them vote for me."

Arizona Immigration Activists Mobilize Latino Vote

Maricopa County, Ariz., which for years has been ground zero in the debate over immigration, is now the center of an interesting trend. Undocumented immigrants inspired by the state's tough immigration law are among those mobilizing Latino citizens to vote in the November presidential election.

VIDEO: When A Shark Steals Your Catch

A viral video brings Hollywood-type drama to fishing.

Syria's Ambassador To Iraq Says He Has Joined The Revolution

In a video posted to Facebook, Nawaf Fares declared he was joining the revolution.

From Our Readers: A Tale of Two Cities

We reported on two cities plagued with financial woe; readers made recommendations.

Al-Qaida Arm In Yemen Flexes Its Muscles In Nigeria

Two Nigerian men have been charged with accepting thousands of dollars from al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula to recruit potential terrorists in Nigeria. U.S. officials are watching closely because it suggests that al-Qaida's most aggressive affiliate is seeking to boost its presence in Africa.

DirectTV, Viacom Battle Over Distribution Fees

Nearly 20 million subscribers of the country's largest satellite TV provider are unable to watch dozens of channels. DirecTV ordered the blackout after its distribution agreement with Viacom ended.

Brazilian Dogs To Get Mating Hotel

Two entrepreneurs — a brother and sister team in Brazil — are building an eight-story hotel for pets. One floor apparently is dedicated to mating. The hotel's romantic rooms for canines will cost about $50 a day, and feature amenities like mood lighting, a heart-shaped ceiling mirror and red floor cushions.

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