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Heritage, or just another symbol of oppression? History, or an offensive image?Last week, the statue of Jefferson Davis that has stood in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort since 1936 came into question from black leaders claiming the image of the Confederate president was offensive."This is a seat of government in Kentucky, and I think he's out of place here," former state Sen. Georgia Powers told The Associated Press.As this controversy over Confederate symbolism began last week, another was coming to a close in Georgia. After months of wrangling in the state legislature in Atlanta, lawmakers approved, and the governor signed...

The Kansas Jayhawks pay back Illinois! After the Ilini stopped their dreams of advancing in NCAA Tournament last season behind the 40 points of Frank Williams, the Jayhawks head to this year's Elite Eight. The diaper dandies of Kansas stepped up big: Aaron Miles, Keith Langford and Wayne Simien contributed big-time, tallying 20 of Kansas' 40 points at the half. Drew Gooden was simply himself -- the All-American -- a double-double, sparking Roy Williams' Jayhawks to the Elite Eight for the first time since 1996. Yes, a big-time matchup coming up with Kansas vs. Oregon. Will this be the year...