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The symbolism in Beyoncé’s \"Cowboy Carter\" album has fans talking: Its primary cover art contains a whole rodeo’s worth of American symbolism ...
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Quick Glance: Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Album Honors Country Music's History: Easter Eggs Revealed
  • Beyoncé's upcoming album Cowboy Carter pays tribute to country music, meticulously considering every aspect from the tracklist to the album art.

  • The album reflects Beyoncé's own experiences as well as the legacies of pioneers and overlooked stars, inspired by her appearance at the 2016 CMA Awards.

  • The visual and sonic presentation of the record is intentional, with nods in the music, featured guests, song titles, and promotional marketing.

  • Beyoncé critically engages with the history of country music, celebrating often overlooked artists like Linda Martell who paved the way for Black women in the genre.
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'Oppenheimer' director Christopher Nolan to be given knighthood: British-American filmmaker Christopher Nolan, fresh from his Oscar victory for historical drama
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'Oppenheimer' director Christopher Nolan to be given knighthood
Quick Glance: Knighthood Awarded to Christopher Nolan After 'Oppenheimer' Oscars Triumph
  • Honoring Christopher Nolan with a knighthood and Emma Thomas with a damehood recognizes their significant impact on the film industry.

  • Nolan's path to knighthood resembles a captivating journey full of twists, paying homage to his own intricate narratives.

  • The Oscar victory for Oppenheimer, Nolan's gripping exploration of J. Robert Oppenheimer's life and the creation of the atomic bomb, signifies a peak in his career.

  • Thomas' exceptional attention to detail and deep understanding of filmmaking played a crucial role in bringing Nolan's visionary projects to fruition.
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The Christian reaction to Trump’s Bible endorsement goes deeper than you think: Former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of a patriotic Bible during Holy Week ...
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The Christian reaction to Trump’s Bible endorsement goes deeper than you ...
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Donald Trump Jr. Warns He's About to Lose His Childhood Home: In a fundraising email, Donald Trump Jr. tells supporters that Letitia James wants to "take control ...
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Donald Trump Jr. Warns He's About to Lose His Childhood Home
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Southbound Interstate 5 in Portland closes for emergency repair: Traffic will be diverted to Interstate 405, likely until midnight.
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Southbound Interstate 5 in Portland closes for emergency repair
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Actress Jennifer Coolidge to give Washington U. commencement speech: The Emmy-winning character actress first gained wide notice in "American Pie."
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Actress Jennifer Coolidge to give Washington U. commencement speech
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Poll: Most Americans disapprove of Israel’s military action in Gaza: Gallup survey indicates majority of Republicans still back the war, though their numbers ...
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Poll: Most Americans disapprove of Israel’s military action in Gaza
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Applications for US unemployment benefits dip to 210,000 in strong job market: Massachusetts reported 4,648 “advance” initial claims for unemployment insurance ...
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Applications for US unemployment benefits dip to 210,000 in strong job ...
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Jordan Klepper Takes on America’s Ronna McDaniel Problem: “The Daily Show” correspondent and guest host hopes that McDaniel’s short-lived NBC gig reminds ...
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Jordan Klepper Takes on America’s Ronna McDaniel Problem
Quick Glance: NBC ends association with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel
  • NBC News severed ties with former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel on Tuesday, shortly after bringing her on board as a political contributor on air.

  • The decision came in response to a strong backlash from some of the network's journalists and commentators.

  • McDaniel learned about her job termination through media reports rather than directly from NBC.

  • The hiring and subsequent swift termination of McDaniel sparked public protests within the NBC network and beyond.
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The Strange Intimacy of Middle Names: They’re our most benign yet unexpectedly intimate secrets.
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The Strange Intimacy of Middle Names
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Could fatal collapse of Interstate 5 Bridge happen?: Huge cargo ships do not pass underneath the Interstate 5 Bridge, so a crash and collapse on the scale of ...
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Could fatal collapse of Interstate 5 Bridge happen?
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
  • Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead

  • Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge

  • Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead

  • President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
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LGBTQ Americans Say They Are Facing ‘National State of Emergency,’ Survey Finds: A majority of LGBTQ+ adults—including 79 percent of trans adults and 65 percent ...
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LGBTQ Americans Say They Are Facing ‘National State of Emergency ...
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Biden expands window to try and keep millions more low-income Americans insured: The end of a Covid-era Medicaid protection has created an acute problem for the ...
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Biden expands window to try and keep millions more low-income Americans ...
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Who was Francis Scott Key, controversial poet the bridge is named after?: Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is named for a lawyer whose poem became the U.S ...
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Who was Francis Scott Key, controversial poet the bridge is named after?
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Majority of Americans now oppose Israeli action in Gaza: Gallup poll: Support for Israel's military response has dropped significantly since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack ...
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Majority of Americans now oppose Israeli action in Gaza: Gallup poll
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Cinco de Mayo Fiesta returns to Portland’s Waterfront Park in early May: The annual festival will offer live entertainment, cultural foods and plenty of family ...
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Cinco de Mayo Fiesta returns to Portland’s Waterfront Park in early May
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Why Portland failed where Portugal succeeded in decriminalizing drugs: Oregon lawmakers gave it three years. Portugal’s program took longer to show results.
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Why Portland failed where Portugal succeeded in decriminalizing drugs
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Pac-12 remaining members will receive $65 million from departing teams: Oregon State and Washington State will be the remaining teams in the conference after ...
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Pac-12 remaining members will receive $65 million from departing teams
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Thursday brings showers, gusty winds, and chance of thunderstorms to Portland: Remember, when thunder roars, head indoors.
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Thursday brings showers, gusty winds, and chance of thunderstorms to ...
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Suspect in stabbing barricaded in E. Burnside apartment; roads closed as standoff continues: Portland police
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Suspect in stabbing barricaded in E. Burnside apartment; roads closed as ...
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Get to know the Sweet 16 NCAA women’s basketball teams coming to Portland: The Portland Regionals will feature some of women's basketball's top stars ...
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Get to know the Sweet 16 NCAA women’s basketball teams coming to Portland
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Portland’s wet Wednesday comes with gusty winds. Sneaker wave warning on coast: Wednesday brings plenty of rain and breezy winds to the metro area.
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Portland’s wet Wednesday comes with gusty winds. Sneaker wave warning on ...
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Stanford’s Cameron Brink at home in Sweet 16 in Portland: Cameron Brink, an Oregon high school basketball star, is enjoying a trip home and her grandma's ...
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Stanford’s Cameron Brink at home in Sweet 16 in Portland
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Donald Trump selling ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles for $60 each: Donald Trump is selling special-edition Bibles that include copies of the Declaration of ...
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Donald Trump selling ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles for $60 each
Quick Glance: Trump Initiates Bible Sales During Political Campaign
  • As he gears up for a White House comeback, Donald Trump has commenced selling Bibles.

  • In a video on his Truth Social platform, Trump encouraged his supporters to purchase the 'God Bless the USA Bible' inspired by Lee Greenwood.

  • Selling Bibles is just the latest commercial venture Trump has undertaken during his campaign.

  • A spokesperson for Trump and the God Bless the USA Bible did not immediately respond to inquiries about the licensing agreement.
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Downtown Portland’s office vacancy rate is highest in the nation, report says: Portland’s central city’s office vacancy rate reached 30.2% by the end of 2023.
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Downtown Portland’s office vacancy rate is highest in the nation ...
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Frank Meeink, Neo-Nazi Inspiration Behind ‘American History X,’ Says He’s Now Jewish
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Frank Meeink, Neo-Nazi Inspiration Behind ‘American History X ...
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What We Know About Meghan Markle’s American Riviera Orchard: Meghan Markle’s new brand, American Riviera Orchard, is reportedly trademarking everything from pet ...
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What We Know About Meghan Markle’s American Riviera Orchard
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New book details how ‘barons’ took over American agriculture: Iowa’s food landscape can become like Italy’s — if the “barons” who captured the American farmstand ...
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New book details how ‘barons’ took over American agriculture
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Nearly a third of employed Americans under 30 used ChatGPT for work: Poll: The survey found that 31 percent of employed Americans between 18 and 29 surveyed in ...
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Nearly a third of employed Americans under 30 used ChatGPT for work: Poll
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Maxwell Announces ‘The Serenade Tour’ With Jazmine Sullivan: October London will join the Grammy Award-winning R&B stars on the tour, which includes dates in ...
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Maxwell Announces ‘The Serenade Tour’ With Jazmine Sullivan
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14-year-old Minnesota chess master wins national women’s title: International chess master Alice Lee, who grew up in North Oaks, won the Women’s American Cup and ...
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14-year-old Minnesota chess master wins national women’s title
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Ilia Malinin Wins Skating Championship With ‘Succession’ Theme Song Routine: Ilia Malinin, an American teenager, won the men’s World Figure Skating Championships ...
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Ilia Malinin Wins Skating Championship With ‘Succession’ Theme Song ...
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9-year-old boy on bike gets caught under bus in Vancouver and survives: The boy is in a Portland hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.
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9-year-old boy on bike gets caught under bus in Vancouver and survives
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This Portland hot spot is an answer in today’s New York Times crossword: Step aside, Full Sail Ale and Salem.
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This Portland hot spot is an answer in today’s New York Times crossword
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Netanyahu’s decision to cancel Rafah meetings causes new rupture with Biden: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision Monday to scrap a planned ...
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Netanyahu’s decision to cancel Rafah meetings causes new rupture with ...
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Kevin Hart Receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: The prolific comic was honored at the Kennedy Center for a 25-year career that has included movies ...
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Kevin Hart Receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Quick Glance: Kevin Hart Receives Mark Twain Prize for Humor
  • Comedian Kevin Hart was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor by the Kennedy Center.

  • The event featured performances by Dave Chappelle, Chelsea Handler, and Jerry Seinfeld, celebrating Hart's career.

  • Hart, known for movies like 'Ride Along' and 'Central Intelligence', was praised for his versatility as a comedian, actor, and producer.

  • The ceremony included humorous tributes from colleagues like Chris Rock and Keith Robinson, highlighting Hart's success and personality.
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US Jews must learn to advocate for themselves - opinion: American Jews are not bad at advocacy. We are bad at Jewish advocacy. 
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US Jews must learn to advocate for themselves - opinion
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Kevin Hart takes home his Mark Twain Prize for American humor : Kevin Hart received the 25th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at The Kennedy Center ...
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Kevin Hart takes home his Mark Twain Prize for American humor
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From $2M to $475K: 5 Portland homes for sale with legal in-law apartments: High prices and interest rates are steering some home shoppers to look at residential ...
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From $2M to $475K: 5 Portland homes for sale with legal in-law apartments
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Federal Reserve expected to cut rates, lift Biden's prospects: The U.S. Federal Reserve looks on track to cut interest rates as the presidential campaign season ...
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Federal Reserve expected to cut rates, lift Biden's prospects
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U.S. hits new low in World Happiness Report: The U.S. was ranked the world's 23rd happiest country — down eight slots from last year.
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U.S. hits new low in World Happiness Report
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Trump asked if U.S. was better off in his last year. In many ways, the answer is no.
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Trump asked if U.S. was better off in his last year. In many ways ...
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These are the 10 must-see shows on Portland’s spring theater calendars: “Beetlejuice,” “Yohen” and the Fertile Ground Festival get things started.
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These are the 10 must-see shows on Portland’s spring theater calendars
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Portland’s 20th ‘Worst Day of the Year Ride’ draws hundreds of cyclists (photos): The 20th annual Worst Day of the Year Ride embraced moderately damp ...
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Portland’s 20th ‘Worst Day of the Year Ride’ draws hundreds of cyclists ...
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Misty Copeland reflects on the ‘generational trauma’ felt by Black ballet dancers
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Misty Copeland reflects on the ‘generational trauma’ felt by Black ballet ...
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Michael Feinstein doesn't hide his Jewish pride - feature: To some audience members, Michael Feinstein's Jewish pride was startling ...
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Michael Feinstein doesn't hide his Jewish pride - feature
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Zenith Energy violated city code by not reporting lobbying, city auditor says: Zenith Energy attempted to influence city officials by communicating directly with ...
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Zenith Energy violated city code by not reporting lobbying ...
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Biden signs $1.2 trillion spending package to keep government open: President Biden on Saturday signed a $1.2 trillion government funding bill to stave off a ...
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Biden signs $1.2 trillion spending package to keep government open
Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
  • The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.

  • President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.

  • As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
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Portland’s spring weather continues cool, cloudy, with showers Monday: Rain will be a main feature in Portland's weather through Thursday.
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Portland’s spring weather continues cool, cloudy, with showers Monday
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First Muslim American nominated to federal appeals court faces roadblocks in Senate
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First Muslim American nominated to federal appeals court faces roadblocks ...
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Are things at Boeing really as bad as they seem?: Is the aviation manufacturer really in a tailspin of its own making? Or is it a convenient scapegoat for a ...
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Are things at Boeing really as bad as they seem?
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A Revolution in American Foreign Policy: Replacing Greed, Militarism, and Hypocrisy With Solidarity, Diplomacy, and Human Rights
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A Revolution in American Foreign Policy: Replacing Greed, Militarism ...
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Most Americans in new survey say another world war likely in next 5-10 years: Most Americans say that there will be another world war in the next five to 10 ...
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Most Americans in new survey say another world war likely in next 5-10 ...
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Soyuz craft launches en route to International Space Station, 2 days after glitch
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Soyuz craft launches en route to International Space Station ...
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Society of Magical Negroes’ controversial title worked as intended: Director Kobi Libii explains how his debut, The American Society of Magical Negroes ...
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Society of Magical Negroes’ controversial title worked as intended
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Japan's Sakamoto three-peats as women's figure skating world champion: Kaori Sakamoto of Japan is the first women’s figure skater to three-peat as world ... Show more
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Americans struggle to tell the difference between fact and opinion: Study: Story at a glance Knowing the difference between fact and opinion seems simple ...
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Americans struggle to tell the difference between fact and opinion: Study