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Washington’s Growing Soul Food Scene

What we now call soul food originally came out of black culture in the southern United States. At its core, soul food is a hearty, spicy food rich with the …

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WHO Does Not Rule Out Human to Human Spread of New Coronavirus

The World Health Organization reports there is no evidence of human-to-human spread of the new coronavirus that has sickened dozens, but says the possibility cannot be ruled out.   Investigations are …

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US to Screen Passengers at Airports for Signs of New China Virus

U.S. health officials announced Friday that the United States will begin screening airline passengers arriving from central China for signs of a new virus outbreak that has killed two people …

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Winfrey Details Her Decision to Withdraw from Simmons Film

Oprah Winfrey said Friday that Russell Simmons attempted to pressure her about her involvement with a documentary in which several women detail sexual abuse allegations against the rap mogul, but …

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China Reports 4 More Cases in Viral Pneumonia Outbreak

Four more cases have been identified in a viral pneumonia outbreak in the central Chinese city of Wuhan that has killed two people and prompted countries as far away as …

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Benin Museum Celebrates Return of Precious Artifacts from France

More than two years after France promised to return colonial-era treasures to their African homes, Benin — ostensibly the first recipient of the groundbreaking policy — still awaits them. But …

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New Tech, Sharp Docs Made Fast ID of Wuhan Coronavirus Possible

The new virus emerging from a live animal market in southern China has worrisome echoes of severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, which killed 774 people worldwide in 2002 and …

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What Do We Know About Newly Identified Virus from China?    

A second person has died from a newly identified virus in central China that has sickened dozens. The outbreak prompted U.S. health officials to announce Friday that the United States …

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Jury of 7 Men, 5 Women Selected for Weinstein’s Rape Trial

A jury of seven men and five women was selected Friday for Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial after an arduous, two-week process in which scores of people were dismissed because they …

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‘Mr. Jones’ Explores Ukrainian Famine

Set in the 1933 Soviet Union, the historical movie drama “Mr. Jones,” director by Agnieszka Holland and first-time screenwriter Andrea Chalupa,  packs a powerful message. The movie tells a story …

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A Big Guy Saving Little Dogs

Bobby Humphreys never thought that it would be a tiny Chihuahua that would help him go through a very large rough patch in life. But the small dog named Lady …

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US to Screen Airline Passengers From China for New Illness

U.S. health officials announced Friday that they will begin screening airline passengers arriving from central China for a new virus that has sickened dozens and killed two, prompting worries about …

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Thousands of Saudis Take Part in Unprecedented Show at Riyadh Stadium

An unprecedented show for the people of Saudi Arabia, with a young girl taking center stage and representing the kingdom’s younger generation, was held at Riyadh’s King Fahd stadium on …

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2020s Could Be Decade Millennials Finally Get Ahead

The 2020s might be the decade faltering millennials finally roar to financial health after a tough start brought on by the Great Recession, which lasted from 2007 until 2009. Coming of …

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Firefighters Save Australia’s ‘Dinosaur’ Trees

An ancient and rare species of tree has been saved from Australia’s bush fires by a specialist team of firefighters.  Australia’s Wollemi pines survived the dinosaurs, and were protected from …

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Female Perspectives on War-Torn Syria Among Oscar Nominees for Best Documentary

Two documentaries offering a female perspective on the death and destruction in the war-torn Syrian cities of Aleppo and Eastern Ghouta received Oscar nominations for Best Documentary. Waad al-Kateab’s film …

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Eminem Drops Surprise Album, Advocates Changes to Gun Laws

Rapper Eminem once again dropped a surprise album, releasing of “Music to be Murdered By” on Friday.The follow-up to 2018’s “Kamikaze” – also released without warning – was announced on …

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Cycling is Their Activism: How Some Young Girls in Pakistan Are Fighting for Public Space

For almost two years, a group of dedicated young women in a conservative neighborhood of Pakistan has been working to beat the odds and change the culture around them. The …

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Muslim Millennial’s Site Dispels Stereotypes for Millions

Today she travels the world, attends a red-carpet movie premiere and sits on panels with astronauts, former presidents and feminist icons.But in the years after 9/11, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, center, sits …

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Mistrust Provokes Attack on Red Cross Volunteers in Ebola-Affected Community in DR Congo

The The World Health Organization reports that 3,382 cases of Ebola, including 2,232 deaths, have occurred in Congo’s North Kivu and Ituri provinces since the start of the outbreak in …

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US Experts: Last Decade was Hottest Ever Recorded   

The last 10 years were the hottest decade ever measured on Earth, last year was the second warmest ever and NASA says “you haven’t seen anything yet.”The National Oceanic and …

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Book by Pope Emeritus on Celibacy Gets Shrug in France

The former pope Benedict XVI reportedly wants his name removed from a controversial book that appears to undermine his successor, Pope Francis, on issues of priestly celibacy. The book hit …

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