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Magazine
Will the Era of Butts Ever End?
A new book takes a look back at the posterior’s cultural role throughout history.
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Travel
Preacher Accused of Being ISIS Marriage Broker Faces Trial in New York
Prosecutors say that Abdullah el-Faisal, who served time in Britain for inciting racial hatred, tried to find recruits for the…
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Magazine
Cardboard Has Taken Over Our Lives. Where Does It Come From?
Listen to This Article Audio Recording by Audm To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,…
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Real Estate
Soledad O’Brien’s Painted Hardwood Floors Spark Debate on a New Trend
The broadcast journalist recently painted the floors of her Florida bungalow. Some people loved the idea; others hated it.
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News
Eleanor Jackson Piel, Lawyer Who Fought Capital Convictions, Dies at 102
Eleanor Jackson Piel, a civil rights lawyer renowned for handling wrongful convictions and death row appeals — once securing a reprieve for…
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News
The Fans Screamed for Qatar. Their Passion Hid a Secret.
DOHA, Qatar — Midway through the second half of Qatar’s match against Senegal at the World Cup, the drumming stopped…
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News
Read Your Way Through Tangier
Credit...Raphaelle MacaronFirst, a warning: Tangier is not a place you visit only once. It will charm you, surprise you, make…
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News
From Marguerite Duras, an Uncovered Tale of Young Womanhood
THE EASY LIFE, by Marguerite Duras, translated by Emma Ramadan and Olivia Baes Remember boredom? The first English translation of…
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News
Douglas Brinkley Would Like to Invite Thoreau to Dinner
What books are on your night stand? Two of Cesar Chavez’s favorites: “Loaves and Fishes,” by Dorothy Day, and “Faith…
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News
A Sikh Temple Combats Loneliness With Chai and Laughter
KAKKAR, India — Sitting cross-legged with his long white beard flowing in the afternoon wind, the 95-year-old man took a…