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Firefighting in the 50 states is a problem
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Firefighting in the 50 states is a problem

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California to require insurance discounts for property owners who reduce wildfire risk, create public safety funds, and create incentives for homeowners to improve their properties, among other ideas. And it's not just a California...

Patrice Evra’s nightmare of being abused by a club bouncer
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Patrice Evra’s nightmare of being abused by a club bouncer

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Patrice Evra: Former France star opens up about sexual abuse and depression Former France international footballer Patrice Evra has come out with his worst nightmare, describing how he was abused by a club bouncer...

The Mona Lisa: A Different Way to Approach the Question
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The Mona Lisa: A Different Way to Approach the Question

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Op-Ed: Is smearing food on the 'Mona Lisa' a productive form of climate change protest? How is it that a painting of the Virgin Mary can make one feel like a target for hate...

Argentine-based private security firm allegedly tried to extort former Barcelona player's brother out of $3,000.
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Argentine-based private security firm allegedly tried to extort former Barcelona player’s brother out of $3,000.

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Soccer star Paul Pogba's brother arrested in connection with alleged extortion attempt Pogba's brother was arrested in connection with an alleged extortion attempt by an Argentine-based private security firm The incident comes after the...

Peter Obi: “I would look at the big issues of poverty, and what we’re doing about it.”
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Peter Obi: “I would look at the big issues of poverty, and what we’re doing about it.”

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Watch: Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi on his plans to transform Nigeria's economy and how he will address the challenges of poverty in Africa Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi has made it clear he...

Leslie Jordan Reflects on Life After The Death of Her Loved Leader
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Leslie Jordan Reflects on Life After The Death of Her Loved Leader

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'Will & Grace' stars honor Leslie Jordan: 'Everyone who ever met him, loved him' By Realitychecks.com By Realitychecks.com 8:45 PM PST, November 2, 2013 Barry was voted as the "greatest" of them all, but...

The Music of the Grateful Dead
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The Music of the Grateful Dead

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In praise of a music critic who knows his history I’ve been listening to the music of the Grateful Dead for a couple of decades now. My first exposure to their music is probably...

The City of Denver is providing $11.8 million in funding for decorative grasses
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The City of Denver is providing $11.8 million in funding for decorative grasses

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Facing Colorado River shortage, 30 urban suppliers pledge to target decorative grasses By Amy Weisz The City of Denver has agreed to provide $11.8 million in funding over seven years to meet the growing...

Peter Obi wants to transform Nigeria's economy into a "global leader"
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Peter Obi wants to transform Nigeria’s economy into a “global leader”

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Nicole

Watch: Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi on his plans to transform Nigeria's economy into a world leader Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan, pictured in 2014, says Nigeria will never be a member of the international...

Houston Astros’ 2-1 Loss to the Yankees and a Two-Game Sweep of the Twins
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Houston Astros’ 2-1 Loss to the Yankees and a Two-Game Sweep of the Twins

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ALCS Game 1: Astros belt three homers to beat Yankees at home Houston's Carlos Beltran, left, and teammate, David Justice, celebrate after their three-hit, three-run homer in the eighth inning Wednesday. Beltran, the first...