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This week's word in the news: DYSFUNCTION
DEFINITION: Abnormal or impaired functioning, especially of a bodily system or social group.	FOUND IN THE NEWS: After four days of exchanging comments through the media that made the Colts sound like a house of dysfunction, the team released a statement today to "dispel any misperception that there might be any hard feelings between us." ►The Indianapolis Star -- 01/30/2012

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In celebration of Black History Month, we complied a selection of videos from NBC Learn's 'Finishing the Dream' to use as an aid to teach the struggles and celebrate the triumphs of the Civil Rights movement over the span of 60 years. 'Finishing the Dream' is a project by NBC Learn, the educational arm of NBC News, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation

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