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"Gal Costa" was a Brazilian singer who broke into Brazil's urban elite
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“Gal Costa” was a Brazilian singer who broke into Brazil’s urban elite

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Gal Costa, legendary Brazilian singer, has died at age 77. The musician known for hits like "Samba de Ordem Pública" and "Tanto Olhar" and others was also well known for his commitment to environmental...

The CBO’s projection of a $1.7 trillion deficit is over
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The CBO’s projection of a $1.7 trillion deficit is over

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Can Congress go 44 days without piling on more debt? At issue is what the future holds for spending and deficits under the House-passed Budget resolution. The so-called “debt reduction” measure was supposed to...

The sinking of a South Korean ferry in April drew an outpouring of sorrow from around the world.
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The sinking of a South Korean ferry in April drew an outpouring of sorrow from around the world.

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Indonesian leader says locked gates contributed to deaths in ferry sinking A grieving family and grieving survivors of the sinking of the ferry Sewol in South Korea say they have lost more than they...

Toronto’s First Major Music Festival
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Toronto’s First Major Music Festival

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Toronto calls in the superheroes to help with vaccinating young children against COVID-19. This weekend Toronto is hosting the first ever major music festival in North America. The fest, which is scheduled to take...

The Orange County Commission Approves Construction of a Desalination Plant atop the Old Irvine Spectrum Site
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The Orange County Commission Approves Construction of a Desalination Plant atop the Old Irvine Spectrum Site

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California Coastal Commission OKs desalination plant in Orange County The Orange County Commission has given final approval for the construction of a desalination plant atop the old Irvine Spectrum site in Newport Beach, California,...

The Brazilian Soccer World Cup: The Case for Corruption
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The Brazilian Soccer World Cup: The Case for Corruption

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How a yellow jersey is dividing Brazil's soccer world In August of this year, the World Cup was in Russia. No one saw it coming. As the tournament was creeping into its final stages,...

Kenny Chesney on his new album "Your Love is My Life"
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Kenny Chesney on his new album “Your Love is My Life”

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Review: Outlaw country star gets the respect she deserves in 'The Return of Tanya Tucker' Kenny Chesney has had a turbulent, eventful journey since first finding his way on the country music scene in...

What’s Happening Since Hurricane Iain
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What’s Happening Since Hurricane Iain

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Op-Ed: The pandemic, Hurricane Ian and me — a doctor whose friends say I have PTSD When Hurricane Iain hit the Florida Panhandle last week, I thought the worst was behind us. I was...

California to extend water restrictions in Colorado River for second time in 2021
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California to extend water restrictions in Colorado River for second time in 2021

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More water restrictions likely as California pledges to cut use of Colorado River supply After years of water shortages and record-breaking droughts, as California scrambles to reduce water use, state officials are expected to...

The parents of a 5-year-old boy named Max, who has autism, say they're hosting a funeral to help him feel more normal
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The parents of a 5-year-old boy named Max, who has autism, say they’re hosting a funeral to help him feel more normal

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To play a 'tornado' in 'Yellowstone,' Kelly Reilly became as obsessive as her fans. (Pixabay/Comstock/Getty Images) At the start of the week, they were just your average parents. The parents of a 5-year-old boy...