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Essence might be the longest-running magazine for black women, but the authors of a new book, The Man From Essence, say that the road to building the brand had many twists and turns.

Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, submitted a report Monday assessing progress in the war there, saying the situation remains "serious," but that "success is achievable." The report did not address the issue of whether more U.S. troops were needed in Afghanistan.

The top local stories this evening from KERA News:Dallas County could eventually host some of the immigrant children who've been separated from their…

The top local stories this evening from KERA News:A third Boy Scout from East Texas has died from injuries he suffered when a sailboat struck an…

The top local stories this evening from KERA News:On Friday, federal authorities in Dallas announced indictments for eight alleged MS-13 gang members on a…

The top local stories this evening from KERA News:The second highest-ranking elected official in Dallas has pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy and tax…

NPR's Mike Shuster reports on the relatively low profile the United States has kept in Liberia during that country's recent civil strife.

Also: Yemen's Saleh hands over power to hand-picked successor; WikiLeaks starts releasing security firm Stratfor's emails; gunfire breaks out at an Ohio high school.

Also: Russia reportedly sending navy ships to Syria; talks on Iran's nuclear program resume; Rodney King's haunted memories; Jack Osbourne's MS diagnosis.

Dallas Superintendent Mike Miles is officially on the job as of Sunday.He’s actually been working in Dallas part time for at least a month, earning $1,000…